Fit check
Is Ys I & II Chronicles+ worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Action RPG fans who want compact, old-school combat across two connected adventures
- Players interested in story-driven fantasy journeys involving ancient mysteries and lost civilizations
- Retro game enthusiasts who want alternate music, artwork, difficulty, and display options
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking party management, turn-based battles, or a broad character-building system
- Those wanting a modern open-world RPG with extensive side content and long-term progression
- Players who prefer stealth and exploration to direct action combat
Our take on Ys I & II Chronicles+
Rather than centering on menu-driven battles, the game uses direct-contact attacks and adds a deliberately old-school structure. Multiple soundtrack and portrait sets also let a classic adventure shift between several presentation eras.
What is Ys I & II Chronicles+?
Ys I & II Chronicles+ retells Falcom’s action RPGs from 1987 and 1988 through the journey of Adol Christin, a young swordsman who travels to Esteria after hearing reports of monsters.
The two-part adventure follows a 700-year-old mystery involving the lost land of Ys, two goddesses, and the Devil’s Tower. Combat uses contact-based attacks, with analog controller support, while Ys II adds magic and the ability to transform into a demon and speak with standard enemies. Players can choose among four difficulty levels, attempt an optional boss rush, select from three soundtrack versions, and switch between two character-art styles. The PC edition also includes adjustable high-resolution graphics, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud support, leaderboards, expanded viewing area, and alternate screen frames.
How Ys I & II Chronicles+ plays
- 01Contact-based combat
- The fighting system supports analog controls and uses direct contact with enemies instead of a dedicated attack button.
- 02Ys II magic
- The second game adds a magic system and lets Adol take demonic form to converse with ordinary enemies.
- 03Three soundtrack versions
- Music can be selected from an 1980s FM-synth arrangement, an early-2000s MIDI-style remix, or a modern studio recording.
- 04Multiple challenge settings
- Four difficulty options and a separate boss-rush mode are available.
- 05Selectable character art
- Portraits can use either a 1990s visual style or more modern anime artwork.
- 06Steam features
- The PC release includes achievements, cloud support, and leaderboards.
- 07Expanded PC presentation
- High-resolution graphics, a larger viewing area, and two types of decorative screen framing are included.
Ys I & II Chronicles+ compared to similar games
Ghost of a Tale is an action RPG focused on stealth, disguises, conversations, and exploration in an animal-populated medieval world, while Ys I & II Chronicles+ centers on direct combat, magic in Ys II, and a two-game fantasy mystery. Vagante presents dark-fantasy adventuring through procedurally structured challenges, whereas Ys I & II Chronicles+ follows the fixed journey of Adol across its two linked games.
Ys I & II Chronicles+: platforms & release
Is Ys I & II Chronicles+ worth it?
It is worth it if: action RPG fans who want compact, old-school combat across two connected adventures. Skip it if: players seeking party management, turn-based battles, or a broad character-building system.
Where can I download Ys I & II Chronicles+?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Ys I & II Chronicles+'s store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Ys I & II Chronicles+ on?
Windows only.
