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Ys Book I & II bound for Wii Virtual Console [2008]

Started by Seldane, 11/16/2007, 07:07 PM

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Seldane

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QuoteYs: Book I & II bound for the virtual console in North America

IMGLast month, Hudson released Ys: Book I & II on the Japanese Virtual Console. For 800 Wii Points ($8) you get two Ys games, which is a bargain. Hudson has not confirmed the Turbo Grafx-16 CD game for North America, but the ESRB gave it an "E" rating. I would say chances are good we're getting it in the future.

I spent some with the re-release and the games feel antiquated. But seeing Adol body slam enemies instead of using his sword brings back good memories. If you have the patience for old school action RPGs this package is for you and it's a good deal considering $8 is substantially cheaper than the price of the individually sold DS remakes.
Quote from: Seldane on 04/21/2007, 07:28 PMDVDs are for suckers. Illegally pirated and stolen videos all the way. No menus. No "DO NOT PIRATE THIS!" screens. No fuss. Only perfection. I honestly only pirate movies because that "don't pirate this" screen annoys me. :wink:
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Keranu

Quote from: TurboXray on 01/02/2014, 09:21 PMAdding PCE console specific layer on top of that, makes for an interesting challenge (no, not a reference to Ys II).
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kenomac78

the writer calls it a pair of games, but every Ys fan knows its only one! i guess after he buys 'both' he will continue on the inernet hype machine about how FF7 was the best game of all time and ET was the worst, and etc.


but im happy to see i get rated, its on its way!

NecroPhile

Quote from: kenomac78 on 11/17/2007, 01:06 PMthe writer calls it a pair of games, but every Ys fan knows its only one!
I always think of it as one game, but it's debatable (considering that it was originally released as two separate games).
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Keranu

Technically it's two games since that's how it was originally sold, but they're so close to each other and often bundled so I usually think of them as one.
Quote from: TurboXray on 01/02/2014, 09:21 PMAdding PCE console specific layer on top of that, makes for an interesting challenge (no, not a reference to Ys II).
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nat

It's two games. Anyone who thinks otherwise is out of their mind.

Seldane

It has always been two games, and it always will be. The PCE games were put on one CD, but they are still very different, and not connected in any way except storywise.
Quote from: Seldane on 04/21/2007, 07:28 PMDVDs are for suckers. Illegally pirated and stolen videos all the way. No menus. No "DO NOT PIRATE THIS!" screens. No fuss. Only perfection. I honestly only pirate movies because that "don't pirate this" screen annoys me. :wink:
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NecroPhile

Quote from: Seldane on 11/21/2007, 10:36 AM.....and not connected in any way except storywise.
.....and the fact that Book II is unplayable without playing through Book I.  The PCE version plays as a single game with a nice long intermission, which is why I (and other loons) think of it as one game.
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RuninRuder

Quote from: guest on 11/21/2007, 11:13 AMThe PCE version plays as a single game with a nice long intermission
That's exactly how I've always looked at it.

Turbo D

I scored some soundtracks on ebay recently. Anyone want a copy of them? Is it cool with keranu if I share them on the forum? What website do I use to host them if you guys are interested and its cool with Keranu?
Quote from: MissaFX on 01/06/2008, 12:10 PMMy idea of gaming is a couple of friends over, a couple of drinks, a couple of medical-handrolled-game-enhancing-cigs and a glowing box you all worship.
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ParanoiaDragon

Keranu has no problem with it......or atleast I don't think he does.  I've been using File Factory lately, they seem alot more reliable then Mega Upload.
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Seldane

Quote from: Seldane on 04/21/2007, 07:28 PMDVDs are for suckers. Illegally pirated and stolen videos all the way. No menus. No "DO NOT PIRATE THIS!" screens. No fuss. Only perfection. I honestly only pirate movies because that "don't pirate this" screen annoys me. :wink:
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Turbo D

oh, ok cool. I had scored both book 1 and book 2 soundtracks complete with spines for only 3.99! I guess no one was bidding because they could just download them,  :lol:
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Seldane

There is no Ys Book 1-2 soundtrack CD. Either you bought bootlegs or you got some other Ys soundtrack CDs.
Quote from: Seldane on 04/21/2007, 07:28 PMDVDs are for suckers. Illegally pirated and stolen videos all the way. No menus. No "DO NOT PIRATE THIS!" screens. No fuss. Only perfection. I honestly only pirate movies because that "don't pirate this" screen annoys me. :wink:
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Turbo D

These are what I bought. They don't look pirated, they seem to be by a pretty known soundtrack company.

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Keranu

Yeah upload all you want, I got no problem. Aaron might, but I doubt it.
Quote from: TurboXray on 01/02/2014, 09:21 PMAdding PCE console specific layer on top of that, makes for an interesting challenge (no, not a reference to Ys II).
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Turbo D

well, maybe next time since seldane has links of it already, haha. Thanks for the Ok though keranu  :)
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ParanoiaDragon

Quote from: turbo D on 11/21/2007, 06:37 PMThese are what I bought. They don't look pirated, they seem to be by a pretty known soundtrack company.

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Well, those are real soundtracks that exist, but, the ones you got, are bootlegs.  They're made by Son May, I have plenty of stuff by them, though I prefer when I find the real thing.  I believe all of Falcom's recordings(atleast, back then) are on King Records, not SM.  Let's see, those are called Music From, I don't have those ones, not sure which arrangements those are.
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Seldane

Sorry, but those are Sonmay CDs, and ALL Sonmay CDs are bootlegs. There are no exceptions. :|

All the older Falcom CDs are from King Record. There are no exceptions here either. A couple of years ago they started releasing CDs on their own label.
Quote from: Seldane on 04/21/2007, 07:28 PMDVDs are for suckers. Illegally pirated and stolen videos all the way. No menus. No "DO NOT PIRATE THIS!" screens. No fuss. Only perfection. I honestly only pirate movies because that "don't pirate this" screen annoys me. :wink:
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Indeed, it's AV time. Check out: IMG! Sir, the door was open.

Turbo D

Quote from: MissaFX on 01/06/2008, 12:10 PMMy idea of gaming is a couple of friends over, a couple of drinks, a couple of medical-handrolled-game-enhancing-cigs and a glowing box you all worship.
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nat

Oh, bootleg schmootleg.

It's the same fucking music you anal retentive freaks.

Seldane

Sonmay is an ugly name.

Also: downloading for free > buying
Quote from: Seldane on 04/21/2007, 07:28 PMDVDs are for suckers. Illegally pirated and stolen videos all the way. No menus. No "DO NOT PIRATE THIS!" screens. No fuss. Only perfection. I honestly only pirate movies because that "don't pirate this" screen annoys me. :wink:
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Keranu

Quote from: Validus on 12/13/2007, 04:10 PMBefore my dream of playing Ys Book 1+2 on TGCD came true

i tried to play throug Ys 1 on the Sega Master.....200XP to get to level 2!!>?? YOUR *****IN KIDDING ME i immediatley shut it off, freakin Ys on TGCD it only takes 50 to get to level 2.   I would not be able to level up in the SMS or NES version no to mention the music is horrid, the TGCD version is the only PLAYABLE VERSION
I agree, I think the SMS version tortures you when it comes to gaining experience points. I think it was designed like this since the game would be short without all the leveling up. I haven't really played the NES one aside from a few expiremental minutes worth. The TGCD version is my favorite by far, but I think all the versions are playable.
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Turbo D

I haven't played the sms version, but I can imagine, lol. The turbo version is awesome!
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JoshTurboTrollX

lol, I know of someone who would disagree big time about the Master System Ys I compared to TG-CD version..   :roll:

But you are totally right the TG-CD version totally kicks the shit out of any other version!!
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BonkThis

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Has anyone played the Wii VC version? I dont own the TG16 version and was thinking about purchasing it.

...my bad maybe its not out yet...

TR0N

Quote from: BonkThis on 12/24/2007, 10:56 AMHas anyone played the Wii VC version? I dont own the TG16 version and was thinking about purchasing it.

...my bad maybe its not out yet...
It's out in jpn right now still no word on the u.s release.

Let alone what the hold-up is i have a copy of it as well for my pce.

I was thinking of down loading it any ways when...it does get a domestic release.
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geise

If you have it for your PCE then why bother?  I was excited about Ys on VC, but then realized I could play it right now on my real Duo and not even have to worry about emulation.  Besides, would you have ever though of playing a PCE game on a NINTENDO console back in the day?  Something just seems wrong to me about that.  Now for something like Dynastic Hero I can make and exception.  $8 or $200...hmmm let me see...

Turbo D

Haha, seriously! The only thing that makes playing pc engine games on the wii ok, is that the wii's hardware was made by NEC. I would rather shell out the monster cash and get the turbo version  of dynastic hero though. Playing on the real console is pure sex  8)
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CrackTiger

Ys SMS kicks ass. 8)
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nat

At some point I want to play through this copy of Ys for the Apple IIGS I've had sitting here forever, untouched.

It just seems like it'll be odd to play Ys on a computer.

Arjak

That's pretty ironic considering it originally came out on computer! Oh well, now a whole generation can play what 1UP.com called one of the top ten most boring games of all time.

Idiots. It was obvious that the writer didn't even play long enough to understand the combat or get into the story. It's amazing how juvenile some game reviewers act.

I love Ys. I'm a member of FM-77's Ys forum. Falcom rules. End of story.
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ParanoiaDragon

Quote from: geise on 01/23/2008, 07:49 AMIf you have it for your PCE then why bother?  I was excited about Ys on VC, but then realized I could play it right now on my real Duo and not even have to worry about emulation.  Besides, would you have ever though of playing a PCE game on a NINTENDO console back in the day?  Something just seems wrong to me about that.  Now for something like Dynastic Hero I can make and exception.  $8 or $200...hmmm let me see...
Don't forget that there was a time that Nintendo was supposedly looking at releasing the PC Engine in the US, but backed out.  It sounds wierd, but, I remember hearing about this over the years.  That would've been wierd, we would've had Mario games on the Turbo...
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Keranu

Quote from: ParanoiaDragon on 01/24/2008, 12:49 AM
Quote from: geise on 01/23/2008, 07:49 AMIf you have it for your PCE then why bother?  I was excited about Ys on VC, but then realized I could play it right now on my real Duo and not even have to worry about emulation.  Besides, would you have ever though of playing a PCE game on a NINTENDO console back in the day?  Something just seems wrong to me about that.  Now for something like Dynastic Hero I can make and exception.  $8 or $200...hmmm let me see...
Don't forget that there was a time that Nintendo was supposedly looking at releasing the PC Engine in the US, but backed out.  It sounds wierd, but, I remember hearing about this over the years.  That would've been wierd, we would've had Mario games on the Turbo...
From what I know, Hudson Soft originally tried having Nintendo sell their PC Engine system since they were good "friends" on the NES, but I guess Nintendo declined. So NEC took over instead.
Quote from: TurboXray on 01/02/2014, 09:21 PMAdding PCE console specific layer on top of that, makes for an interesting challenge (no, not a reference to Ys II).
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TR0N

Quote from: geise on 01/23/2008, 07:49 AMIf you have it for your PCE then why bother?  I was excited about Ys on VC, but then realized I could play it right now on my real Duo and not even have to worry about emulation.  Besides, would you have ever though of playing a PCE game on a NINTENDO console back in the day?  Something just seems wrong to me about that.  Now for something like Dynastic Hero I can make and exception.  $8 or $200...hmmm let me see...
Simple moving parts and any thing disc based will break down in the end.

Beside i could keep that wear and tear down for my duo-r.

Other i like to have it on the vc for any time i don't feel like digging out,my pce to play it.

Btw i've down loaded DH as well for the vc.

It's great being able to play it in english without spending a fortune for a copy of it.

Yeah it is weird playing a,TG16 game on the wii.That's like when sega became a third party and there games show up on a nintendo consoles.

Heck they used to be rivals too.
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doczoidberg

 I've been waiting for months for Ys to be released on the Virtual Console....
 I never got to play it back in the day, and I can tell that it's exactly my kind of game.

 WHY, NEC, with all the delays?

TR0N

Quote from: doczoidberg on 01/29/2008, 11:01 AMI've been waiting for months for Ys to be released on the Virtual Console....
 I never got to play it back in the day, and I can tell that it's exactly my kind of game.

 WHY, NEC, with all the delays?
Most guess it's the talent or maybe a "license issue" who knows btw it's,Hudson that's handling the,TG16 titles for the VC not nec.

You can read about the Ys serise more at this site.
http://hg101.classicgaming.gamespy.com/ys/ys.htm
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sideshow

I see the game listed as a 8/4/08 release on the VC.  Who wants to bet it gets postponed again?

doczoidberg

 I have wanted to play Ys ever since it was first released, like, 15 years ago....
 And now (supposedly), it's being released on my friggin' birthday.

 Couldn't be more appropriate.

 The pessimist in me is expecting something to happen to screw this all up. I'm betting that my internet craps out for some reason on Monday.

 By the way, how exactly are we supposed to pronounce the name of this game? I always say "Wise", but I've heard other people say "Ease".

NecroPhile

Quote from: sideshow on 08/02/2008, 01:44 PMI see the game listed as a 8/4/08 release on the VC.  Who wants to bet it gets postponed again?
Power of positive thinking - it will be released on time!

Quote from: doczoidberg on 08/02/2008, 11:20 PMBy the way, how exactly are we supposed to pronounce the name of this game? I always say "Wise", but I've heard other people say "Ease".
It's pronounced as ease in the intro. cinema, so that's what I stick to.
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TR0N

Quote from: sideshow on 08/02/2008, 01:44 PMI see the game listed as a 8/4/08 release on the VC.  Who wants to bet it gets postponed again?
Yeah i seen that if does get out then  :P Given how noa has been giving the shaft,for u.s owners lately. While europe and japan get more release for the vc.
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Dark Fact

Well, Ys got delayed.  Maybe tomorrow will look more optimistic? :|

Quote from: guestIt's pronounced as ease in the intro. cinema, so that's what I stick to.
You pronounce it as E-S.  Standard singular "E" pronunciation and non-stressing "S".
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NecroPhile

Quote from: Dark Fact on 08/10/2008, 07:32 PMYou pronounce it as E-S.  Standard singular "E" pronounciation and non-stressing "S".
Indeed.  I also like to follow that up with 'the ideal utopia':)
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Arkhan Asylum

Quote from: nat on 01/23/2008, 10:28 PMAt some point I want to play through this copy of Ys for the Apple IIGS I've had sitting here forever, untouched.

It just seems like it'll be odd to play Ys on a computer.
I have it for the PC!  Adol looks like Chewbacca.  The DOS music is epic!  *boopboopableepdoop*




Personally I think the virtual console blows anyways.  You get no book/case, and you end up with a downloaded file for X amount of $$ that you can't even let your friends borrow because it's tied to your Wii system which has limited memory, and could also fail at any moment. 

Not to mention, playing old games on a battery powered remote is idiotic! 


That and it's annoying to constantly read about all the Turbo bashing in magazines and on sites because the reviewers are dopey and grew up playing Mario Kart and Sonic only because they weren't cool enough to have a TG back in the day. 
This "max-level forum psycho" (:lol:) destroyed TWO PC Engine groups in rage: one by Aaron Lambert on Facebook "Because Chris 'Shadowland' Runyon!," then the other by Aaron Nanto "Because Le NightWolve!" Him and PCE Aarons don't have a good track record together... Both times he blamed the Aarons in a "Look-what-you-made-us-do?!" manner, never himself nor his deranged, destructive, toxic turbo troll gang!

Dark Fact

Quote from: ArkhanThat and it's annoying to constantly read about all the Turbo bashing in magazines and on sites because the reviewers are dopey and grew up playing Mario Kart and Sonic only because they weren't cool enough to have a TG back in the day.
Gamer's loyalty was a thing that the TG-16 really had going against it back in the day.  I can't even begin to describe the number of Nintendo and Sega loyalists who were gung-ho about their consoles and proceeded at every opportunity to slam the TG.  You look at it in retrospect and you could see how pathetically sad it really was. :(
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Arkhan Asylum

Quote from: Dark Fact on 08/12/2008, 10:11 PM
Quote from: ArkhanThat and it's annoying to constantly read about all the Turbo bashing in magazines and on sites because the reviewers are dopey and grew up playing Mario Kart and Sonic only because they weren't cool enough to have a TG back in the day.
Gamer's loyalty was a thing that the TG-16 really had going against it back in the day.  I can't even begin to describe the number of Nintendo and Sega loyalists who were gung-ho about their consoles and proceeded at every opportunity to slam the TG.  You look at it in retrospect and you could see how pathetically sad it really was. :(
yep yep.

Back then I had all 3.  I played the Sega and Turbo more.  but i didnt care.   It was about the games not the label. :)

............Mario is still a tool though! :-D
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TurboXray

I read that they fixed the filtering issue.

TR0N

Quote from: DJLobo on 08/25/2008, 02:00 PMLooks like it came out today, finally. http://arstechnica.com/journals/thumbs.ars/2008/08/25/wiiware-and-virtual-console-monday-dancing-skeleton-edition
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NecroPhile

Quote from: TurboXray on 08/25/2008, 09:02 PMI read that they fixed the filtering issue.
Goody, no more blurry cataract filtering.  Is it a selectable option?  Are they going to extend it to the other games?
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