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Post by soylent on Feb 7, 2009 20:59:54 GMT -5
Wow.. that sounds quite interesting actually. Apart from Complete I've only played the Famicom (weird ass) version of Ys I.
Tempting. ^^
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Post by Red Hairdo on Feb 7, 2009 21:10:55 GMT -5
And on the sides, it seems "yseiro" is written. But the "i" and "r" seem to be closer than normal for some reason. Also: Above and below there are two sentences. The first sentence from both above and below are the same. The second sentence is different: one says "iii" and the other "trirmangtr". There are three "i"s, and in the other sentence has "tri" written in the beginning. "Tri" in many latin-originated languages somewhat refers to the number three. (I. e. in portuguese, "3D" is read as "tri-dimensional".) Like I said, it's a mistery. I wonder if one could arrange the letters from the sentences to form something logical in some language...
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Post by soylent on Feb 8, 2009 9:35:01 GMT -5
Gah.. couldn't help myself. ^^ Emulated Falcom Classics and tried a bit of Ys I. I've played as far as the beginning of the mines in Saturn Mode. This is a version I'll have to pick up.
Really pretty character art and detailed sprites, I especially love how Adol's sprite changes as you get new equipment. But the most interesting part so far is Sara's fate. Did she survive in this one too? Now I don't really understand much of the Japanese text but judging from the character art it seemed to me that the person you got the second book from was actually Sara in disguise. Can anyone enlighten me?
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Post by Red Hairdo on Feb 8, 2009 10:44:08 GMT -5
Hmmm, well, I also noticed that the person there was some caped woman instead of some random old man, but I really don't think she was Sara. I think she was murdered there too, unfortunatelly. And adoru, what do these two Ys games share so much in common with the Eternal releases? The very only thing that they especially shared in common that I realized was that Adol can both walk or run (and move diagonally). Only that. The rest was pretty much alike most Ys I/II versions. ... I also don't think they were test runs for the Eternals, because if they were, then why didn't they make Adol change his look accordingly to what he's equipped with in them, like PS2's Ys VI and the Saturn versions? Though that reminded me they borrowed an idea from Ys I for X68000, which was returning Reah's Harmonica up there in the city walls. Anyhow, the ultimate conclusion: FC & FC2 = rulesance That can't be said enough... by me.
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Post by soylent on Feb 8, 2009 12:19:45 GMT -5
That's a shame. This version was developed by Falcom themselves, no? Would have been nice to see her survive in a more "official" version of the game.
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Post by Red Hairdo on Feb 8, 2009 14:29:51 GMT -5
Well, as far as I know, I think both Falcom Classics were developed by Victor JVC and that Falcom only gave them the licenses to work on the titles. Falcom or not, they're great. Probably my favorite versions after TCD's and maybe PS2's.
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Post by soylent on Feb 8, 2009 14:45:01 GMT -5
Ahh, ok.
I'm rather fond of Complete's re imagining of the field and short escort sequences. It's probably because it's the first version of Ys I I played but I sort of miss it in the older ones I've tried. Still, this is one version I'll definitely check out in the future.
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Post by Kimimi on Feb 9, 2009 0:32:08 GMT -5
Oh damn it - more games for the wishlist then! *makes self poor*
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Post by Zoelius on Feb 9, 2009 0:54:23 GMT -5
I own a copy of it too. But I still prefer the Turbo version over it by far. Or maybe I can't stand it because I play too much of Ys 2 complete?
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Post by Zoelius on Feb 9, 2009 1:26:43 GMT -5
Damn it, not again.
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Post by Red Hairdo on Feb 9, 2009 7:21:41 GMT -5
MP83, you would do a fine teacher. XDXDDD Perhaps Yakra could give you some leads. About the word filter, try asking FM-77 about it. I'll do it if I see him. ============================= "More games for your wishlist"? Definitely! xD I bought a Sega Saturn exclusively for those.
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Post by SkyeWelse on Feb 9, 2009 9:52:01 GMT -5
I've been wanting to play these for awhile now. I just picked both FC I & II up on eBay for around $15 a piece, which doesn't seem like too bad of a price for such a high quality version of Ys I & II. I'm also interested in some of the other Falcom games on the sets as well, so seemed like a right nice purchase. I used to own a Japanese Saturn, but now I just have an American Saturn with a Pro-Action Replay Cart. I'm hoping that will be enough to play the games and still be able to create a save slot. I remember having some problems in the past with the cart erasing my Genso Suikoden SS version save games... Kinda makes it hard to see the extra content they threw in there.
-Thomas
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Post by Red Hairdo on Feb 9, 2009 17:10:19 GMT -5
Hum, I see. I still have to give Ys ETERNAL a try... I only played Ys I-II COMPLETE. What I really miss from these FC games are the artwork. Of every Ys game, I think the FCs have my favorite artwork, overall, for the characters. They absolutelly amazed me. ... Especially Lilia, really, I can't believe my eyes. xD Also Dalles looks like a sucked-up mummy.
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Post by Red Hairdo on Feb 10, 2009 15:04:25 GMT -5
My first and only contact with Xanadu was through Falcom Classics. xD Kickass game. And yeah, I've heard quite a lot about the small changes between COMPLETE and the ETERNALs. Even though I didn't play Ys ETERNAL yet, I know it has a loading screen of sorts telling a bit about Adol, like where he adventured to and the like. Also there was some sort of special secret in Ys ETERNAL.... you could go to some ultra-secret place by typing "Ys" on the keyboard or something. Also I'm an Ys perfectionist. I intend to play every title and version ever released, including when they are nearly equal, like COMPLETE/ETERNALs, Ys I MS-DOS/Ys I AppleIIGS, PC-8801/PC9801, etc.. I'm tEh kRazy. Now I'm FC hungry. Need to satisfy it. *readies Sega Saturn*
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Post by Red Hairdo on Feb 12, 2009 16:54:04 GMT -5
lol In "Original Mode" in Ys I (FC) you can buy equipment you already have and loose money. xD Really old versions were like that too. In "Saturn Mode" you can't rebuy them. xD Like TCD's (I think). Really interesting to know they went through the trouble to do something like that. xD Also, when you wear the Evil Ring without the Blue Necklace in: "Original Mode" = you instantly die "Saturn Mode" = HP is fastly, but not instantly depleted. Also Wyrdwad would love this version. xD You won't see an Adol any faster anywhere. When he runs he's faster than any other Adol in any Ys game, including these Ys III versions with the so-called "lightning speed". xD Just don't forget you can't run in boss battles (because it would have been ridiculous... Though you can in Falcom Classics II, but the bosses there were somewhat adjusted for that). although his walking speed is somewhat his running speed in COMPLETE/ ETERNALs. xD Just beated Ys I (FC) yesterday in "Saturn Mode". Previously I only had played entirely through "Original Mode" only.
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Post by Justin on Feb 12, 2009 17:02:43 GMT -5
Man I really need to play those games. I got them 2 years ago, and they have been sitting on my shelf. Did you get the extra disk with FC 1?
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Post by Red Hairdo on Feb 12, 2009 17:22:09 GMT -5
Nope I didn't. xD FM-77 sent me one of his copies (I'm eternally grateful) and I downloaded Falcom Classics II. (I actually bought them both, so it's ok. But they never arrived... =/ Thieves.)
But wait... You got them both and never tried them...?! What?! xD!
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Post by Justin on Feb 12, 2009 17:24:28 GMT -5
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Post by SkyeWelse on Feb 18, 2009 10:50:30 GMT -5
Just so you know, Red Hairdo speaks truth. FC I & II arrived yesterday and they are a absolute blast to play. I'm starting with Ys I now to see the differences, but one thing I really enjoy is the running aspect. Maybe some other versions also have a run feature, but I don't know, it just seems to be a lot faster in this version. It feels like you can just tear through the overworld map in just a matter of seconds, bounce off of enemies like an Ys Pinball game (Doesn't that exist actually?) and ambush enemies by charging them. It just feels a lot more fun to have that extra run button in there. Graphics and music are also top-notch.
Gotta find time to play Xanadu and Dragon Slayer sometime too. I've never played them before and these versions look just as good as any, unless there happens to be a translated version of them somewhere. Then I'd probably play those first to get a better grasp on what all the items do.
-Thomas
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Post by SkyeWelse on Feb 18, 2009 15:52:05 GMT -5
If they are, I really need to research them and play them sometime. If not, there may at least be a MSX translated patch for the original disks. Hmm, wow, there it is among a list of other Falcom mobile titles: www.falcom.co.jp/mobile/Ys.htmlThere's some crazy stuff in there for sure. : ) Maybe we'll end up seeing: "The Texting of Ys" one of these days. : ) -Thomas
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