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{{Game
|completion=2
|image=Ys I & II cover.jpg
|title=Ys I & II
|title=Ys I & II
|image=Ys I & II cover.jpg
|developer=[[Nihon Falcom]], [[Alfa System]]
|developer=[[Nihon Falcom]], [[Alfa System]], [[Interchannel]], [[DigiCube]]
|publisher=[[Hudson Soft]], [[NEC]]
|publisher=[[Nihon Falcom]], [[Hudson Soft]], [[Atlus]], [[DigiCube]], [[XSEED Games]]
|year=1989
|distributor=[[Virtual Console]], [[PSN]]
|systems={{syslist|tgcd|win|wii}}
|released={{collapsible list|title=1989|{{sys|tgcd}}{{jp|1989|December 21}}{{us|1989}}
|ratings={{ESRB|T}}{{CERO|B}}{{CERO|A}}{{PEGI|7}}{{ACB|G}}
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|genre=[[RPG]]
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|modes=[[Single Player]], [[Multiplayer]]
|modes=[[Single Player]], [[Multiplayer]]
|ratings={{ESRB|T}}{{CERO|B}}{{CERO|A}}{{PEGI|7}}{{ACB|G}}
|followed by=[[Ys: The Oath in Felghana]]
|followed by=[[Ys: The Oath in Felghana]]
|series=Ys
|series=Ys
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|developer1=[[Nihon Falcom]]
|publisher1=[[Nihon Falcom]]
|year1=2001
|systems1={{syslist|win}}
|title2=Ys I・II Eternal Story
|developer2=[[Michaelsoft]]
|publisher2=[[DigiCube]]
|year2=2003
|systems2={{syslist|ps2}}
|title3=Legacy of Ys: Book I & II
|developer3=[[Interchannel]]
|publisher3=[[Atlus USA]]
|year3=2008
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|title4=Ys I & II Chronicles
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|developer5=[[Nihon Falcom]]
|publisher5=[[XSEED Games]]
|year5=2013
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}}
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{{nihongo|'''Ys I & II'''|イースI・II|Iisu wan tsuu}} is a Japanese [[Action RPG|action role-playing game]] [[compilation]] consisting of enhanced remakes of the first two {{c|Ys}} games:
{{nihongo|'''Ys I & II'''|イースI・II|Iisu wan tsuu}} is a Japanese [[action]] [[role-playing game]] [[compilation]] consisting of enhanced remakes of the first two {{c|Ys}} games:
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* [[Ys: Ancient Ys Vanished]]
* [[Ys: Ancient Ys Vanished]]
* [[Ys II: Ancient Ys Vanished – The Final Chapter]]
* [[Ys II: Ancient Ys Vanished - The Final Chapter]]
Released for [[PC Engine]] 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]].
</big>
 
It was released for the [[PC Engine 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]]. It was released on the [[Virtual Console]] for the [[Wii]] in Japan on October 16, [[2007]], in North America on August 25, [[2008]], and in Europe and Australia on September 5, 2008.
Ys I & II was released on the [[Virtual Console]] in Japan on [[October 16]], [[2007]], in North America on [[August 25]], [[2008]], and in Europe and Australia on [[September 5]], 2008.
 
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[[File:Ys Book I & II cover.jpg|thumb|left|Ys Book I & II cover art.]]
Ys I & II 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 early enhanced remakes of the first two games released in the Ys series, [[Ys: 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.


In both games the player controls a red-haired swordsman named Adol Christin. In the first game he must seek out the six Books of Ys. These books contain the history of the ancient, vanished land of Ys, and will give him the knowledge he needs to defeat the evil forces currently sweeping the land of Esteria.
In both games the player controls a red-haired swordsman named Adol Christin. In the first game he must seek out the six Books of Ys. These books contain the history of the ancient, vanished land of Ys, and will give him the knowledge he needs to defeat the evil forces currently sweeping the land of Esteria. In Ys II, Adol is transported to the floating civilization of Ys, and begins a quest to unravel the secrets of the land, and finally rid it and Esteria of evil.
 
In Ys II Adol is transported to the floating civilization of Ys, and begins a quest to unravel the secrets of the land, and finally rid it and Esteria of evil. All English translations of Ys II were part of a compilation; no standalone version has been localized.


==Remakes==
==Remakes==
;Windows
;Windows
'''Ys I & II Complete''' was released in Japan for Windows on [[June 28]], [[2001]]. It contains updated graphics and FMV sequences.
'''Ys I & II Complete''' was released in Japan for Windows on June 28, [[2001]]. It contains updated graphics and FMV sequences.


;PlayStation 2
;PlayStation 2
'''Ys I & II: Eternal Story''' was released on [[PlayStation 2]] on [[October 7]], [[2003]]. Based on Ys I & II Complete, it also added new characters and items alongside the previous game's improvements. Eternal Story was also a Japan-only release.
'''Ys I & II: Eternal Story''' was released on [[PlayStation 2]] on October 7, [[2003]]. Based on Ys I & II Complete, it also added new characters and items alongside the previous game's improvements. Eternal Story was also a Japan-only release.


;Nintendo DS
;Nintendo DS
Legacy of Ys: Books I & II was released on [[Nintendo DS]] in the United States on [[February 24]], [[2009]]. The remake includes 3D graphics, updated sound, and multiplayer for up to four people. Each copy of the first printing of the game also includes a bonus soundtrack CD.
'''Legacy of Ys: Books I & II''' was released on [[Nintendo DS]] in the United States on February 24, [[2009]]. The remake includes 3D graphics, updated sound, and multiplayer for up to four people. Each copy of the first printing of the game also includes a bonus soundtrack CD.


;PlayStation Portable
;PlayStation Portable
'''Ys I & II Chronicles''' was released for the [[PSP]] on [[July 16]], 2009. It is also based on Ys I & II Complete. [[XSEED Games]] localized and published the game in North America, where it was released on [[February 22]], [[2011]]. It was also released in Europe (only on [[PlayStation Network]]) on [[February 23]], 2011. When starting a new game, the player can choose between two different game modes, which will display character portraits from the 2001 Windows release, or entirely new portraits created for this release.
'''Ys I & II Chronicles''' was released for the [[PSP]] on July 16, 2009. It is also based on Ys I & II Complete. [[XSEED Games]] localized and published the game in North America, where it was released on February 22, [[2011]]. It was also released in Europe (only on [[PlayStation Network]]) on February 23, 2011. When starting a new game, the player can choose between two different game modes, which will display character portraits from the 2001 Windows release, or entirely new portraits created for this release.


;Windows 7/Vista
;Windows
Ys I & II Chronicles was released in Japan for Windows on [[December 24]], 2009. It is also based on Ys I & II Complete.
Ys I & II Chronicles was released in Japan for Windows on December 24, 2009. It is also based on Ys I & II Complete.


Ys I & II Chronicles+ is a Steam-based PC edition of Ys I & II Chronicles that combines the PSP version with the PC release Ys I & II Complete.
Ys I & II Chronicles+ is a Steam-based PC edition of Ys I & II Chronicles that combines the PSP version with the PC release Ys I & II Complete.


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File:Ys Book I & II cover.jpg|Ys Book I & II cover art.
File:Ys I & II Complete cover.jpg|Windows cover art.
File:Ys I & II Complete cover.jpg|Windows cover art.
File:Ys I & II Eternal Story cover.jpg|PlayStation 2 cover art.
File:Ys I & II Eternal Story cover.jpg|PlayStation 2 cover art.
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Box artwork for Ys I & II.
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Ys I & II
Developer(s)Nihon Falcom, Alfa System
Publisher(s)Hudson Soft, NEC
Year released1989
System(s)TurboGrafx-CD, Windows, Wii
Followed byYs: The Oath in Felghana
SeriesYs
Genre(s)Action RPG, compilation
ModesSingle Player, Multiplayer
Rating(s)ESRB TeenCERO Ages 12 and upCERO All agesPEGI Ages 7+General
Ys I & II Complete
Developer(s)Nihon Falcom
Publisher(s)Nihon Falcom
Year released2001
System(s)Windows
Ys I・II Eternal Story
Developer(s)Michaelsoft
Publisher(s)DigiCube
Year released2003
System(s)PlayStation 2
Legacy of Ys: Book I & II
Developer(s)Interchannel
Publisher(s)Atlus USA
Year released2008
System(s)Nintendo DS
Rating(s)CERO All agesESRB Teen
Ys I & II Chronicles
Developer(s)Nihon Falcom
Publisher(s)XSEED Games
Year released2009
System(s)PlayStation Portable, Windows
Rating(s)CERO Ages 12 and upESRB Teen
Ys I & II Chronicles+
Developer(s)Nihon Falcom
Publisher(s)XSEED Games
Year released2013
System(s)Windows
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Ys I & II (イースI・II Iisu wan tsuu?) is a Japanese action role-playing game compilation consisting of enhanced remakes of the first two Ys games:

It was released for the PC Engine 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. It was released on the Virtual Console for the Wii in Japan on October 16, 2007, in North America on August 25, 2008, and in Europe and Australia on September 5, 2008.

Ys I & II 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.

In both games the player controls a red-haired swordsman named Adol Christin. In the first game he must seek out the six Books of Ys. These books contain the history of the ancient, vanished land of Ys, and will give him the knowledge he needs to defeat the evil forces currently sweeping the land of Esteria. In Ys II, Adol is transported to the floating civilization of Ys, and begins a quest to unravel the secrets of the land, and finally rid it and Esteria of evil.

Remakes[edit]

Windows

Ys I & II Complete was released in Japan for Windows on June 28, 2001. It contains updated graphics and FMV sequences.

PlayStation 2

Ys I & II: Eternal Story was released on PlayStation 2 on October 7, 2003. Based on Ys I & II Complete, it also added new characters and items alongside the previous game's improvements. Eternal Story was also a Japan-only release.

Nintendo DS

Legacy of Ys: Books I & II was released on Nintendo DS in the United States on February 24, 2009. The remake includes 3D graphics, updated sound, and multiplayer for up to four people. Each copy of the first printing of the game also includes a bonus soundtrack CD.

PlayStation Portable

Ys I & II Chronicles was released for the PSP on July 16, 2009. It is also based on Ys I & II Complete. XSEED Games localized and published the game in North America, where it was released on February 22, 2011. It was also released in Europe (only on PlayStation Network) on February 23, 2011. When starting a new game, the player can choose between two different game modes, which will display character portraits from the 2001 Windows release, or entirely new portraits created for this release.

Windows

Ys I & II Chronicles was released in Japan for Windows on December 24, 2009. It is also based on Ys I & II Complete.

Ys I & II Chronicles+ is a Steam-based PC edition of Ys I & II Chronicles that combines the PSP version with the PC release Ys I & II Complete.

  • Ys Book I & II cover art.

    Ys Book I & II cover art.

  • Windows cover art.

    Windows cover art.

  • PlayStation 2 cover art.

    PlayStation 2 cover art.

  • Nintendo DS cover art.

    Nintendo DS cover art.

  • PSP cover art.

    PSP cover art.

  • Windows cover art.

    Windows cover art.

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