Definitely worth playing if you’re curious about the Ys games and want a solid place to start. I found both Chronicles I and II on iOS for a couple bucks and I’m glad I gave them a shot.
I hear future games in the series drop the “bump” battle system, but I did really enjoy it here. Once you’re properly equipped you basically become a murderous pinball, bouncing off of, and tearing through, everything that’s in your way. It reminds me a bit of the momentum of DOOM, as you race around literally tearing through enemies and leaving (weirdly gruesome for the setting) splatters of blood and limbs in your wake.
Unfortunately, the translation for this first game is pretty bad, so keep that in mind. Otherwise, Ys Chronciles I is fun to play and feels like a good introduction to the series and world of Ys. Plus, you can knock it out in less than 10 hours, so you don’t have much to lose!
I hear future games in the series drop the “bump” battle system, but I did really enjoy it here. Once you’re properly equipped you basically become a murderous pinball, bouncing off of, and tearing through, everything that’s in your way. It reminds me a bit of the momentum of DOOM, as you race around literally tearing through enemies and leaving (weirdly gruesome for the setting) splatters of blood and limbs in your wake.
Unfortunately, the translation for this first game is pretty bad, so keep that in mind. Otherwise, Ys Chronciles I is fun to play and feels like a good introduction to the series and world of Ys. Plus, you can knock it out in less than 10 hours, so you don’t have much to lose!