Dunther Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Hi all, I never approached the Ys series, but I'm interested in trying it, so I've decided to take a remake of the first 2 episodes. There are many versions, but probably the DS or the PSP ones are the better (because are the newest). Anyone knows the series enough to help me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteo Xavier Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 I don't know how many versions you'd even get the chance to try without creative emulating. I'd say go ahead with the DS/PSP version(s). I have the Turbo CD version and while its better than the NES one I played, I'm sure its been better updated since then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunther Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 Yeah in fact my indecision was more about "DS or PSP?". I've not so much problems emulating something for the right cause, but I think that's a little off topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteo Xavier Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Well, if you look hard for the DS version, you might score one that has the Soundtrack (!) with it too. Let me tell ya, Ys series music is Japan's favorite soundtracks to remix and JDK band is pretty awesome. I'd go with that one if you can find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunther Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 Oook thanks, I don't think I will get the soundtrack, I'm from Europe, and I still don't know if I would like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Flintlock Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 I'm actually a HUGE Ys afficionado and I'd ultimately recommend going for the psp version even though I myself only have a DS. The psp version is actually a port of Ys I and I Eternal for the PC, which is considered by most to be the best remake in the series (I actually bought the PC one and used a translation patch to get it working, but buying the import can empty your wallet.) The PSP version has updated hand-drawn art and the combat's a little more interesting; you can see sword slashes when Adol steam rolls into enemies and such. The DS version in comparison, well...Its a 3d remake but a lot of the visuals don't look that great. Control wise, you can either play it with the stylus and run into enemies but its kinda hard to control. You can play with the D-pad also, but if you intend to do that, there's an attack button for slashing, kind of like in Ys VI for the PS2, only it comes off a little wonky, if you ask me. In conclusion, I'd say get the PSP version if you can because its about the same as the Windows version, only not as expensive and with a remixed soundtrack that isn't MIDI (the only flaw of said Windows version). Now if you had a Wii, you could download the Turbo GFX version for 10 bucks on virtual console and get all the snazzy eighties voice acting and cutscenes, but the actual game itself is a little dated by most's standards. Word of advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunther Posted January 24, 2010 Author Share Posted January 24, 2010 Well I think that the PSP version could go I have a Wii, but when I want to try a game that has good remakes, I prefer trying the remake than the original. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Strife Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 I don't see anything about the PSP Ys 1 & 2 being released outside of Japan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunther Posted January 24, 2010 Author Share Posted January 24, 2010 I don't see anything about the PSP Ys 1 & 2 being released outside of Japan. Ahaha seems I have no choice, nevermind, the DS is the most comfortable for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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