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Role-playing (RPG)Adventure

Ys: Book I & II

Release

Thursday, December 21, 1989

Player score

88/100

Platform families

1

Editorial overview

Inside Ys: Book I & II

What it is

Ys Book I & II chronicles the first adventures of Adol Christin, a young, red-haired swordsman on a quest to unlock the secrets of an ancient kingdom. As Adol, you search the island of Esteria, gathering clues to unravel the mystery of Ys. Fight monsters that lurk in caves and towers with physical or magical attacks, and use your brain to make your way through dangerous areas filled with traps.

Play styles

Single player

Perspective

Bird view / Isometric

Themes

Action

Hudson Soft

4.4/5Thursday, December 21, 198936.7 years ago

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2

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Languages

2 supported

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2 releases

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Platforms

Wii
Gen 7
Turbografx-16/PC Engine CD

Release history

Dec 21, 1989Turbografx-16/PC Engine CD
Oct 16, 2007Wii
Aug 25, 2008Wii
Sep 05, 2008Wii
Sep 05, 2008Wii
1990Turbografx-16/PC Engine CD

Themes & modes

ActionSingle player

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