Underplayed Gems

Eggconsole Ys PC-8801mkIISR (2024)

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Publisher
D4 Enterprise
Platforms
Nintendo Switch
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

It feels like a brisk, welcoming action RPG from the 80s, with a simple mechanics and a focus on accessible adventure rather than punishing difficulty.

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About

This is an action RPG released by Nihon Falcom in 1987. The landmark first game of an ongoing popular title. Master the 'half-character shift' and embark on an adventure in the land of Esteria! Players take on the role of Adol Christin, a red-haired adventurer, as he embarks on a journey to seek the six Books of Ys. At the time of its release, the PC gaming industry was saturated with challenging RPGs. However, Nihon Falcom took a different approach with this game, releasing it with the concept of ""Now, it's the era to bring kindness in RPGs,"" aiming to create an RPG that everyone could enjoy. The game features clever level-up settings that eliminate the hassle of grinding for experience points, the removal of unreasonable traps, and agile characters that move smoothly. With numerous thoughtful design choices, the game can be enjoyed comfortably, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is filled with ""kindness,"" as the tagline suggests.

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