Ys I & II Chronicles (PSP)

61%
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Ys I & II Chronicles (PSP) (2011)
genre: role-play

score: 61%

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'Unlockable spells lend a little variety to the otherwise stale battles with moron squid-monsters and typical fantasy fodder. Beyond that, this is a stagnant role-playing game with nothing to offer anyone who isn't already obsessed with the original game, the 2001 PC remake this is based on, or the DS remake from 2009.'
Read more » GamesRadar
'The sprites are big and pretty, the world is colorful, and the music is lively and fitting (though loops annoyingly in some spots), so even when I'm not engrossed it's still fun to look at. Makes me want to watch it play out on YouTube more than my console.'
Read more » GameRevolution
'By holding back Ys I & II Chronicles from release until now, Xseed has caused the series to go out with a whimper, leaving Western gamers getting their first shot at Ys with a sour taste in their mouths.'
Read more » WorthPlaying
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'While the battle system is addictive and a time attack mode can extend gameplay, many gamers will be frustrated by retro relics such as the lack of a map for the sprawling dungeons and frequent backtracking.'
Read more » Cheat Code Central
'Despite its storied history and retro charms, Ys I and II is easily the weakest of XSEED's three PSP Ys releases.'
Read more » GamePro
'Only consider it if you know you're in the mood for an intentionally obtuse, old-school journey that'll have you searching for an online guide in the first five minutes – or if you just really want to see a man defeat his foes by slamming straight into them with his face.'
Read more » IGN
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