It looks like the Google Play Store is having a red-letter day in terms of RPGs. Almost immediately after Square Enix launched the much awaited Final Fantasy IX for Android, DotEmu also put out “Ys Chronicles II: Ancient Ys Vanished – The Final Chapter”. Yes, we know that’s a loooong title for a game, stop laughing. If you don’t have the cash for FFIX, maybe a cheaper JRPG will do?


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Ys Chronicles II is the sequel to the original Ys RPG, also released by DotEmu a year ago called “Ys I: Ancient Ys Vanished – Omen”. It was originally planned to be a single game back in 1987, but the developers have made the choice to cut it in half, and maybe earn a little bit more, yes?

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Ys Chronicles II picks up right where the previous game left off, and the developers have completely rehashed the game’s original 2D graphics and sound to give it a more modern presentation. The developers did keep the real-time combat system of the original game intact. Players control the hero Adol in a top-down interface common to JRPGs. The battle system is a little bit more unique, as it requires players to attack at an angle not common to RPGs.

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DotEmu has put up the game for download at a relatively low price of USD$5.00. Incidentally, the original Ys RPG is also available from DotEmu for a discounted price of USD$3.00. You can get both games for lower than what Square Enix is asking for FFIX. Just saying, you know.

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