Ys I & II Chronicles+ (2013)

Developer: Nihon Falcom
Publisher: XSEED Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 590 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 13 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced, top-down action RPG with retro pixel graphics and a challenging, old-school feel that demands precise combat and exploration.

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What players say

Players say Ys II builds on the first game with more content and better pacing, though the dated bumper collision combat and obtuse direction without a guide can frustrate. At roughly 10-12 hours, it is a short, fast-paced adventure that fans call a single continuous story with the original Ys.

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