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'''''Ys I.II''''' (イースI・II ''Īsu Wan Tsū'') is a Japanese action role-playing game compilation consisting of enhanced remakes of the first two [[Ys (series)|''Ys'' games]], released for the [[CD-ROM²]] by [[Nihon Falcom]] and [[Hudson Soft]] in 1989. It was released as '''''Ys Book I & II''''' for the [[TurboGrafx-CD]] in North America in 1990, and was a pack-in title for the [[TurboDuo]] in 1992.
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{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', known in Japan as '''''Ys I-II''''' (イースI・II ''Īsu Wan Tsū''), is a Japanese action role-playing game compilation consisting of enhanced remakes of the first two [[Ys (series)|''Ys'' games]], released for the [[CD-ROM²]] by [[Nihon Falcom]] and [[Hudson Soft]] in 1989. It was released for the [[TurboGrafx-CD]] in North America in 1990, and was a pack-in title for the [[TurboDuo]] in 1992.
  
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==Overview==
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==Story==
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Over 700 years ago, the land of Ys was a peaceful, utopian society ruled by two goddesses and six priests, until it suddenly vanished off the face of the earth for reasons unknown. Now, on the land where the great nation once stood, the island country of Esteria is facing a great crisis. A brief era of prosperity, brought on by the discovery of large amounts of silver in the cliffs to the north, has come to an abrupt end as legions of monsters have began to mercilessly lay waste to the land and its people.
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Adol, a young swordsman with a love for adventure, has travelled to Esteria to investigate the strange happenings. Upon his arrival, he is met by Sara, a fortune teller who fears that a disaster similar to the one which befell Ys is imminent. Sara begs Adol to recover the six books of Ys, ancient texts detailing the rise and fall of the great nation, for the knowledge contained within might be the only thing that can save Esteria from the threat it now faces. It is now up to Adol to recover the books, learn their secrets, and use them to not only save Esteria, but also to solve the mystery of why the ancient land of Ys vanished.
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==Gameplay==
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==History==
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===Overview===
 
''Ys I & II'' consists of enhanced remakes of the first two games released in the ''Ys'' series, ''[[Ys I: Ancient Ys Vanished]]'' and ''[[Ys II: Ancient Ys Vanished – The Final Chapter]]''. It was one of the first video games to use CD-ROM, which was utilized to provide enhanced graphics, animated cut-scenes, a Red Book CD audio soundtrack, and voice acting. The game's English localization was also one of the first to use voice dubbing.
 
''Ys I & II'' consists of enhanced remakes of the first two games released in the ''Ys'' series, ''[[Ys I: Ancient Ys Vanished]]'' and ''[[Ys II: Ancient Ys Vanished – The Final Chapter]]''. It was one of the first video games to use CD-ROM, which was utilized to provide enhanced graphics, animated cut-scenes, a Red Book CD audio soundtrack, and voice acting. The game's English localization was also one of the first to use voice dubbing.
  
 
It was the second role-playing game released on the CD-ROM format, six months after ''[[Tengai Makyou: Ziria]]'' (''Far East of Eden''). ''Ys I & II'' was also the first action RPG released on CD-ROM, and the first CD-ROM based RPG released in North America. The game was critically acclaimed upon release for being one of the first games to effectively demonstrate the potential of the CD-ROM format, including a lengthy adventure, animated cut scenes, Red Book music, and voiced dialogues.
 
It was the second role-playing game released on the CD-ROM format, six months after ''[[Tengai Makyou: Ziria]]'' (''Far East of Eden''). ''Ys I & II'' was also the first action RPG released on CD-ROM, and the first CD-ROM based RPG released in North America. The game was critically acclaimed upon release for being one of the first games to effectively demonstrate the potential of the CD-ROM format, including a lengthy adventure, animated cut scenes, Red Book music, and voiced dialogues.
  
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===Soundtrack===
 
The game's early Red Book audio soundtrack was composed by [[wikipedia:Yuzo Koshiro|Yuzo Koshiro]] and [[wikipedia:jp:石川三恵子|Mieko Ishikawa]] and arranged by [[wikipedia:jp:米光亮|Ryo Yonemitsu]]. As one of the first CD soundtracks in a video game, the music and audio have been critically acclaimed since its 1989 release.
 
The game's early Red Book audio soundtrack was composed by [[wikipedia:Yuzo Koshiro|Yuzo Koshiro]] and [[wikipedia:jp:石川三恵子|Mieko Ishikawa]] and arranged by [[wikipedia:jp:米光亮|Ryo Yonemitsu]]. As one of the first CD soundtracks in a video game, the music and audio have been critically acclaimed since its 1989 release.
  
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The December 1990 issue of ''GamePro'' ({{num|17|page=134}}) stated that the music "to this game is definitely high budget" with "43 stunning tracks."{{ref|http://www.defunctgames.com/reviewcrew/13/ys-book-i-ii-what-did-critics-think-in-1990}} In ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'', Ed Semrad praised it for having "a true CD soundtrack" and "spoken intermissions" with "perfect" voice acting, while Steve Harris praised it for having "the most amazing sound track that explodes from the CD like a major motion picture." ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'' ({{num|15|page=16/18}}) gave the game an award for the Best BGM and Sound in a Video Game. ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'' ({{num|14|page=25}}) said the "soundtrack is true CD quality and among the best ever made."
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The game was widely acclaimed by critics upon release. In Japan, ''Famitsu''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s panel of four reviewers gave the game scores of 9, 9, 9, and 8, out of 10, adding up to an overall score of 35 out of 40. This made it one of their two highest-rated games of 1989, along with ''[[wikipedia:The Final Fantasy Legend|Makai Toushi Sa·Ga]]'' (''The Final Fantasy Legend''). It was also one of only seven games to have received a score of at least 35/40 or more from ''Famitsu'' up until 1989. [http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http://geimin.net/da/db/cross_review/]
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''TurboPlay'' ([http://archives.tg-16.com/archive-one/TP-02-07.jpg {{num|2|page=7}}]) praised the game in its review, stating that the introduction sequence is "mind-blowing," that "everything, from the graphics to the gameplay, is incredible." The November 1990 issue of ''VideoGames & Computer Entertainment'' ([http://www.defunctgames.com/reviewcrew/13/ys-book-i-ii-what-did-critics-think-in-1990 {{num|22}}]) gave it a score of 9 out of 10, with the reviewer describing it as "one of the most detailed, involved games I have ever played," concluding that it "is the first game worthy of being put on CD. No one can ever claim that CD-ROM games are just a gimmick ever again." The December 1990 issue of ''GamePro'' ({{num|17|page=134}}) gave the game scores (out of 5) of 4 for graphics, 5 for sound, 5 for control, 5 for challenge, and 5 for overall fun factor.
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In the 1991 Video Game Buyer's Guide issue of ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'' ({{num|15|page=16/18/78}}), panel of four reviewers gave the game scores of 10, 9, 8, and 8. Ed Semrad gave it a rare score of 10 out of 10, stating that the "perfect game finally happened." He concluded that, combining the soundtrack with "two, not just one, full blown RPG's, each with lengthy" graphics and voiced intermissions, "you get the ultimate in this genre." The lowest score for the game at the time was 8 out of 10 from another ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'' reviewer, Steve Harris, who praised it as "an outstanding game adventure" while criticizing the game as "slow for me" but nevertheless concluding that "the quality is obvious."
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Ys Book I & II
System(s): CD-ROM², Virtual Console (Wii), PlayStation Network
Publisher: Hudson Soft
Wii Virtual Console
Nihon Falcom
Developer:
Licensor: Nihon Falcom
Developer(s) of original games: Nihon Falcom
Original system(s): JP Home Computers
Genre: RPG































Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
CD-ROM²
JP 		¥84248424 HCD9009
CD-ROM²
US 		TGXCD1002
Wii Virtual Console
JP ▼ 		800pts800 QABJ
CERO: A
Wii Virtual Console
US ▼ 		800pts800 QABE
ESRB: Everyone
Wii Virtual Console
EU ▼ 		800pts800 QABP
PEGI: 7+
Wii Virtual Console
AU ▼ 		800pts800 QABP
OFLC: General (G)

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Ys Book I & II, known in Japan as Ys I-II (イースI・II Īsu Wan Tsū), is a Japanese action role-playing game compilation consisting of enhanced remakes of the first two Ys games, released for the CD-ROM² by Nihon Falcom and Hudson Soft in 1989. It was released for the TurboGrafx-CD in North America in 1990, and was a pack-in title for the TurboDuo in 1992.

Story

Over 700 years ago, the land of Ys was a peaceful, utopian society ruled by two goddesses and six priests, until it suddenly vanished off the face of the earth for reasons unknown. Now, on the land where the great nation once stood, the island country of Esteria is facing a great crisis. A brief era of prosperity, brought on by the discovery of large amounts of silver in the cliffs to the north, has come to an abrupt end as legions of monsters have began to mercilessly lay waste to the land and its people.

Adol, a young swordsman with a love for adventure, has travelled to Esteria to investigate the strange happenings. Upon his arrival, he is met by Sara, a fortune teller who fears that a disaster similar to the one which befell Ys is imminent. Sara begs Adol to recover the six books of Ys, ancient texts detailing the rise and fall of the great nation, for the knowledge contained within might be the only thing that can save Esteria from the threat it now faces. It is now up to Adol to recover the books, learn their secrets, and use them to not only save Esteria, but also to solve the mystery of why the ancient land of Ys vanished.

Gameplay

History

Overview

Ys I & II consists of enhanced remakes of the first two games released in the Ys series, Ys I: Ancient Ys Vanished and Ys II: Ancient Ys Vanished – The Final Chapter. It was one of the first video games to use CD-ROM, which was utilized to provide enhanced graphics, animated cut-scenes, a Red Book CD audio soundtrack, and voice acting. The game's English localization was also one of the first to use voice dubbing.

It was the second role-playing game released on the CD-ROM format, six months after Tengai Makyou: Ziria (Far East of Eden). Ys I & II was also the first action RPG released on CD-ROM, and the first CD-ROM based RPG released in North America. The game was critically acclaimed upon release for being one of the first games to effectively demonstrate the potential of the CD-ROM format, including a lengthy adventure, animated cut scenes, Red Book music, and voiced dialogues.

Soundtrack

The game's early Red Book audio soundtrack was composed by Yuzo Koshiro and Mieko Ishikawa and arranged by Ryo Yonemitsu. As one of the first CD soundtracks in a video game, the music and audio have been critically acclaimed since its 1989 release.

Versions

Localised names

Also known as
Language Localised Name English Translation
English Ys Book I & II Ys Book I & II
Japanese イースI・II Ys I-II

Digital manuals

  • PC Engine mini JP manual

  • PC Engine mini US manual

Magazine articles

Main article: Ys Book I & II/Magazine articles.

Physical scans

CD-ROM² version

NEC Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
100 №172, p58
88 №15, p16/18/78[3]
88 №26
100 2007-03-05
100 2013-01-21
96 №17, p134[4]
92 2001-08-15
90 №22
CD-ROM²
 94
Based on
8 reviews

CD-ROM², JP
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Cover
CD-ROM², US

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Disc
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Jewel Case
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Map


Virtual Console version

NEC Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
85 September 5, 2008
Wii Virtual Console
 85
Based on
1 review


PlayStation Network version

Technical information

ROM dump status

System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
CD-ROM²
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CRC32
MD5
SHA-1
CD-ROM (JP)
CD-ROM²
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CRC32
MD5
SHA-1
CD-ROM (US)

References

  1. ↑ EGM US 010.pdf, page 46
  2. ↑ http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/title/jp0555npjj30038_000000000000000001.html
  3. ↑ EGM US 015.pdf, page 78
  4. ↑ GamePro US 017.pdf, page 136


Ys Book I & II

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Main page | Hidden content | Magazine articles


Ys games for NEC systems
Ys: Ancient Ys Vanished Omen (1987) | Ys II: Ancient Ys Vanished The Final Chapter (1988) | Ys III: Wanderers from Ys (1989) | Ys IV: The Dawn of Ys (1993)
Ys Book I & II (1990)
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