playing through Ys Book 1 & 2 again...

[tpivette]

I started over in this game again, mostly because its really fun to play (I kinda love running into monsters to kill them, its addicting), but also because when I sold my PC Engine Duo, I lost my save. I'm playing it again on my Turbo/CD combo now (which I'm never gonna sell, so no lost saves).

It took me no time at all to wipe out everything in the Shrine and find all the Silver equipment (tho, I remember thinking they should have called this game "Keys"... I mean I found 5 of them in the Shrine alone!), and am now in the Mine. So I plowed through that area fairly easy and got to the boss... ugh. It was that damn bird guy that splits into bats... I HATE that guy! Took me almost a day of off and on playing the first time to beat him! Anyone else have problems with this bastard? I can't wait to move past him and go to Darm tower...

EDIT: I leveled up til the Firebird enemies only give me 1 Ex point (I have 90 Hp)... time to try again

[turboswimbz]

Already way ahead of me, haven't had much time to play.  at the end of the shrine.  although I really just started today. 

[tpivette]

YES! Beat the damn bird-man! Finally found his weakness... his freaking head. targeted that, and he fell in an instant. Onwards to Darm tower...

[tpivette]

Already way ahead of me, haven't had much time to play.  at the end of the shrine.  although I really just started today. 

Having fun with it? Ys is a cool game. I wish I could've afforded a CD system when I was a kid.. I would've LOVED to play this game when it was released.

Thats about what I have into this game so far (about a day or so)... I guess I have an advantage though. I played it before, so I can breeze through it in a day or two. I'm on my second day now and probably gonna finish "Book 1" tonight

[Keranu]

Reading first time playthroughs of Ys makes me happy . Ahh, a gaming experience like no other.

[turboswimbz]

Yeah. It was a bit strange at first, took a while to get use to it.  For a while there I just couldn't figure out how to move the story forward, just missed a key, but now that I'm into the story it's a really cool game to stumble across.  I remember going store to store to try to find the CD unit with my dad when i was little, I woulda loved this too.  I was a good part through the mine but, I got fustrated and hit the controller down softly no less, but forgot in my rush not to slam the controller down that when you hit the start and select button together you get a reset.    ahhh at least it'll be easier this time.  

Update:  deep in the darm tower, so many up and downs, think I just got attacked by a praying mantis. Hit detection so strange for some enemies.  To go level up some or just try to take him down?  Some serious strategy in this game I see.

[Dyna138]

It took me no time at all to wipe out everything in the Shrine and find all the Silver equipment (tho, I remember thinking they should have called this game "Keys"... I mean I found 5 of them in the Shrine alone!), and am now in the Mine. So I plowed through that area fairly easy and got to the boss... ugh. It was that damn bird guy that splits into bats... I HATE that guy! Took me almost a day of off and on playing the first time to beat him! Anyone else have problems with this bastard? I can't wait to move past him and go to Darm tower...

EDIT: I leveled up til the Firebird enemies only give me 1 Ex point (I have 90 Hp)... time to try again

Yeah I found that to be the hardest boss in the game. Did you get the silver sword? Getting that sword makes a big difference when fighting the boss. I always like in YS no matter how much you level up it can still be challenging in places unlike a lot of other RPGs where you can overpower your characters and plow through everything.

[turboswimbz]

Had a great time with the game last night/this morning, before fitting in family stuff, half way through book 2 now.  I found that the bats were pretty hard, in fact compared to the others, which i defeated all with 1 try.  I found that if you timed it right and actually ran in front across him or at his head, the hit detects much better than coming in for a stab and dash. (sometimes there would be two quick hits) he falls pretty quickly.  Love that his game makes you find the right strategy for each villian.

[BigusSchmuck]

Turn up the music in this game. Not kind of loud, BUT REALLY LOUD. It was the whole reason why I got a Duo in the first place. I'll probably play it all the way through again once we get a English dub of Ys IV.

[tpivette]

The music is awesome. I play it pretty loud until my son goes to bed, then I have to dial it back a bit.

Didn't have much time to play the last day or so, so I'm only a little ways through Book 2 as of now. Gonna get some serious playtime with this one today, as its raining outside pretty hard and I guess the outdoor chores will have to wait

Is there an english translation in the works for Ys 4? I have the PC Engine game, but haven't had a chance to try it out yet.

[BigusSchmuck]

The music is awesome. I play it pretty loud until my son goes to bed, then I have to dial it back a bit.

Didn't have much time to play the last day or so, so I'm only a little ways through Book 2 as of now. Gonna get some serious playtime with this one today, as its raining outside pretty hard and I guess the outdoor chores will have to wait

Is there an english translation in the works for Ys 4? I have the PC Engine game, but haven't had a chance to try it out yet.

Its been translated for quite some time now. The only thing that is left to do are the spoken parts and I believe those are being dubbed as we speak.
http://www.romhacking.net/translations/514/

[tpivette]

Playing this a bit more... at the part where I explore the house where the monsters swarm out of the wall when you ring the Evil Bell. Just had the way to the shrine opened and am currently spamming the endless supply of monsters to level up to 45 and save enough money for the strongest equipment/items that are availible in Rance Village before I continue on my journey...well, except the Life Drop. $60,000, holy shit!!!

[esteban]

I am with Keranu: I am so envious of folks who are playing through Ys I & II for the first 1-3 times.

FACT: Many folks will debate what the superior soundtracks are (Ys I & II vs. Ys III), but (two decades ago) I officially proclaimed that Ys I & II soundtrack is superior to all others. FACT.

[tpivette]

I still need to pick up Ys 3 for the Turbo... but alas... cant find it for less than $50

[BigusSchmuck]

I still need to pick up Ys 3 for the Turbo... but alas... cant find it for less than $50

I got mine for 20ish about 4 months back. Its possible to get it, just got to keep on looking and keep an eye out on these forums for sales. 9 times out of 10, the sales on these forums are usually cheaper than Ebay or Amazon so it may behoove you to wait.
But if you absolutely must have it, amazon has got a copy under $50:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B001IZ093E/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used