The combat loop in this game is so addictive - you beat up enemies, which gets you boosts to your stats and exp gain, which makes beating up more enemies more rewarding, which gives you more boosts, repeat ad infinitum. This was my introduction to Ys games, and the bosses were tough, out of the 20 or so bosses, there were only a couple that I beat on the first try - but learning their patterns was extremely rewarding, so (with one exception) I didn't mind redoing the battle a couple times. The remaster makes the graphics look great and timeless, and like any Ys game, the soundtrack is fantastic.