Why? Up until last year there was no way to even complete the series in English,and to do even that you have to go the unofficial route for 4 and 5.
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Want to play Ys. Where should I start?
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Very skill based games and then there's that... rng luck boss. Worst boss of any of the games that I've played in the series.
Definitely my least favorite boss of the series.
Augemitbutter
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you got a sale, so why not? they're all good.
and that webm link spoils the last boss fight.
and that webm link spoils the last boss fight.
I hated that boss!
I would start from the 1&2 Chronicles and work your way to the latest one. Reason being, Ys 1&2 are awesome in their own right, especially PSP/Steam versions and you'll experience evolution of the series, not to mention that going back to older games will be harder, if you start from say Ys Seven.
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
Dark Fact is entirely skill based, there is no luck at all involved. Floor disappears when you hit him, and his pattern is consistent and makes sense.
I'd say start with Oath in Felghana or Origin, they are generally considered to be the best games in the series. Most of the extra PSP features in Oath aren't really important, and Chronicles is more or less the same. I'd go with the PC versions unless you just want to be able to play them on the go.
You can't really go wrong with any of the more recent releases though, all of them are really good games. 1 and 2 might be kind of rough if you don't like retro games though.
I'd say start with Oath in Felghana or Origin, they are generally considered to be the best games in the series. Most of the extra PSP features in Oath aren't really important, and Chronicles is more or less the same. I'd go with the PC versions unless you just want to be able to play them on the go.
You can't really go wrong with any of the more recent releases though, all of them are really good games. 1 and 2 might be kind of rough if you don't like retro games though.
There's no luck here. The floor doesn't disappear randomly. It disappears exactly where you were standing when you damage the boss.
Noisepurge
Member
if i would start by having a Vita only, is Ys 1&2 Chronicles the same as the original Ys 1&2? like a remake?
Ys 1&2 Chronicles
Ys Oath in Felghana
Ys Seven
Ys Memories of Celceta
these all worth playing?
Ys 1&2 Chronicles
Ys Oath in Felghana
Ys Seven
Ys Memories of Celceta
these all worth playing?
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
Chronicles is a remake of the first two games. And I'd say all of those are worth playing, yeah.
Noisepurge
Member
Thanks, i have an 11 hour long flight ahead of me this sunday and i'm pondering on my Vita gaming options
Tizoc
Member
There is an Ys community thread, but overall start with Oath in Felghana. 1 and 2's combat system is rather archaic and might not impress first times or newcomers.
Oath is available for play on PS Vita and on PC via Steam.
After Oath, and taking into consideration official releases that have faster access to, you can jump into either:
Ys Origins on Steam (improves on Oath's gameplay)
Ys Seven on PSP/Vita
Burning Justice
the superior princess
As someone who got into the series only a couple of years ago, I started with Origin and had a good time. Oath in Felghana is also a good starting point, but it's harder than Origin.
Don't recommend starting with 1 & 2 Chronicles, though. I think they're fun, but they play very differently from the more recent games. They can also be very, very obtuse.
Don't recommend starting with 1 & 2 Chronicles, though. I think they're fun, but they play very differently from the more recent games. They can also be very, very obtuse.
Thanks, i have an 11 hour long flight ahead of me this sunday and i'm pondering on my Vita gaming options
Fair warning: Ys 1 and 2 are not long games. In fact, Ys 1 probably wouldn't last you your entire flight. I'd recommend any of the other games you mentioned for your flight.
Noisepurge
Member
Hmm, they might be good for my flight anyways as i will have other games on the system too and if i can complete them in one "forced" sitting, in a plane that would be good to power through them to get to the more modern entries
(and i have another 11 hour flight back in a few weeks)SliceSabre
Banned
Don't play Origins first it will fucking ruin you on the older ones. Don't get me wrong Origins is amazing but going backwards from it is something I wouldn't suggest.
Hmm, they might be good for my flight anyways as i will have other games on the system too and if i can complete them in one "forced" sitting, in a plane that would be good to power through them to get to the more modern entries
Ys 1 will probably take you 6-10 hours, Ys 2 is a bit longer.
Let me also tell you another good reason to play through the remake of Ys 1&2 - the soundtrack, it's so good.
Palace of Destruction - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AnUa6A5Brw
Beat of Terror - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwaQjhFmFxc
Moat of Burnebless - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWQ5sSXNPK0
I played through Ys: The Oath in Felghana for the first time on my Vita (the PSP game) a couple of months ago and loved every minute of it. As soon as I was done I bought Ys Seven, but am not enjoying it nearly as much, so much so that I've taken a break from it. So I say get Ys: The Oath in Felghana.
RyougaSaotome
Member
Absolutely delicious.
In any case: I recommend starting from the beginning. At the end of the day, you can probably split the Ys series into three core styles. Ys 1, 2, and 4 (PC Engine) use the bump system, Oath (remake of III), VI, and Origin share the same combat style, and Ys 7 and Celceta are similar to one another as well. Each set of games plays fairly differently from one another, but they're all pretty great as far as I'm concerned.
Ys II is in my top ten favorite games of all time, so I recommend starting with Ys I&II on the PC. It's a great version of those games.
I've been wondering this myself. My plan was to play the first 2 games on the PSP first whenever I do decide to get into the series, because I heard they were pretty short. I wasn't sure what to play after. Looks like most people are recommending The Oath in Felghana.
Cool. Didn't realize there was a translation. Thanks for the informative post.
Cool. Didn't realize there was a translation. Thanks for the informative post.
Nightengale
Member
Start from Ys I&II.
Only, only start from Oath in Felghana if you really, really cannot stand the bump system.
Ys as a whole, is a great franchise with 3 very diverse gameplay identities. The best way to enjoy Ys is to go through all of them.
Only, only start from Oath in Felghana if you really, really cannot stand the bump system.
Ys as a whole, is a great franchise with 3 very diverse gameplay identities. The best way to enjoy Ys is to go through all of them.
petran79
Banned
I played Origins first and then Ys I remake.
didnt ruin the story at all. even better, it made me realize who the Fact and Tovah families were and what battles had to ensue prior to Ys I.
Also I found Origins much more engaging because in contrast to Adol based Ys games, Yunica, Hugo and Claw could talk and interact. Too bad there arent still any Japanese or English voices for that game. Would have been even better.
The dialog between the main lead and the enemies or allies and the character portraits, creates some very dramatic and tense moments.
while in Adol you simply hear the narrator say "Adol explained, nodded etc" without any picture at all.
in Ys Origins you become one with the character like no other action RPG game.
Sir Ilpalazzo
Member
Thank god there weren't.
The fuck is this from?
Anime shorts based off the Falcom Gakuen manga.
Noisepurge
Member
so i did just buy Ys Chronicles 1&2 for Vita, what's the difference and which one should i choose when it asks if i want to play Chronicles (2009) or Complete (2001) mode? there's no explanation at all.
there's no explanation at all.Sir Ilpalazzo
Member
so i did just buy Ys Chronicles 1&2 for Vita, what's the difference and which one should i choose when it asks if i want to play Chronicles (2009) or Complete (2001) mode?
All that changes is the artstyle. Try them both out and decide which one you like better.
Noisepurge
Member
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
Member
Oath of Felghana is pretty tough.
Ys7 and the Memories of Celceta are more easier for newcomers I think.
All worth playing.
Ys7 and the Memories of Celceta are more easier for newcomers I think.
All worth playing.
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
Protip: Complete art is vastly better.
I go with Chronicles music but you can't really go wrong with any of them.
I go with Chronicles music but you can't really go wrong with any of them.
My first introduction to Ys was with Oath in Felghana. I was amazed with how much I loved it. I enjoyed being able to jump around and attack, explore for treasure, and most prominently besides the gameplay, the awesome soundtrack. It's now one of my favorite soundtracks of all time, and I've been coaxed by it to listen to the Ys III original soundtrack.
I then moved onto Ys Seven, and despite it lacking the ability to jump, it implements a three person party system. Unlike Oath, Ys Seven is wholly original, as it's not a remake or anything like that.
I have Memories of Celceta in retail form for the Vita, but I've yet to play it. I'm on Uncharted and Wipeout on Vita right now.
Anyway, I want to get around to the first two games, but they're rather expensive for the PSP. I guess I'll just do Steam eventually, even though I've never purchased anything from the service before.
I then moved onto Ys Seven, and despite it lacking the ability to jump, it implements a three person party system. Unlike Oath, Ys Seven is wholly original, as it's not a remake or anything like that.
I have Memories of Celceta in retail form for the Vita, but I've yet to play it. I'm on Uncharted and Wipeout on Vita right now.
Anyway, I want to get around to the first two games, but they're rather expensive for the PSP. I guess I'll just do Steam eventually, even though I've never purchased anything from the service before.