Ys 3 remake for PSP Limited Edition announced!

[ParanoiaDragon]

I think I'll pass on that.  I didn't care for the music in that trailer, sounded too synth-crunchy, for lack of better description.  I've played through Ys 1 and 2 many times and there's no way it be as epic as the TG-16 version.  I nearly fell asleep playing the DS remake, never bothered to finish it.

I have the ost, it's riddled with live instruments, mainly guitar & violin among others, I love it!

[Joe Redifer]

It is possible that I will change my mind in the future.  I have a very hard time resisting Ys games.  We really need 5 redone and released here.  4 as well (as previously stated).  Was 5 ever on anything except the Super Famicom?  I would love to have the entire (effectively) redone Ys library on my PSP.

[ParanoiaDragon]

5 was redone by Taito on the PS2...to mediocre results.  I heard they did a better job on 5 then they did with 4, but, I haven't played thru 5 yet so I can't say for sure.  Thier version of 4, while tolerable to me, is actually pretty crappy, very repetitive & cheap.  Too bad they didn't just make it 2D like Ys 3.  As for Chronicles, I actually already have the Jp version, I figured it would never get released here as opposed to Ys Seven & Felghana, but, I was wrong!  So, I'll be picking up the US version in a heartbeat!

Here's a video, even though it's supposed to overall stink, I still wouldn't mind if someone release Taito's Ys games over here, maybe in a budget pack or something.

[Joe Redifer]

I am finding that the bosses are pretty unbalanced in Felghana on PSP.  They are crazy hard while the rest of the game is crazy easy.

[Duo_R]

I got 5 on the SFC, but never played it. I heard the PS2 version was crap as you indicated. Supposed to be the bastard child of the series.

[Arkhan Asylum]

I am finding that the bosses are pretty unbalanced in Felghana on PSP.  They are crazy hard while the rest of the game is crazy easy.

LIke the sega game!  lol

[Tablet]

Tax cheque finally cleared! Premium edition ordered!

Hmmmmm anyone have any guesses as to what'll be in the YS1+2 premium edition?

It'll no doubt have a soundtrack cd
YS 7 had the art book for all the up coming PSP YS games so I dont' think we'll get an art book.
Maybe it'll come with a DVD or something telling the story of YS for those new to the series perhaps... that would be cool.

In any case xseed should be announcing it soon enough.

[ParanoiaDragon]

Sounds like for some reason there won't be a premium edition of 1 & 2, but rather, there will be a bonus or 2 for pre-orders, kind of a bummer, I'm figuring maybe it's cuz they expect it to not sell well?  Better get in those pre-orders everybody if you want the bonus's!

[Duo_R]

Where are the details on the pre-ordered bonus items?

[Tablet]

Oh that's a bummer if it's pre-order only bonuses, hmmmmm. Might have to pre-order it then get it sent to one of my friends in the states... why can't Amazon.com just ship worldwide on everything?

[Duo_R]

Some hints on the bonus. So is this an exclusive somewhere or should I just pre-order on Amazon?

http://www.siliconera.com/2010/11/11/ys-i-ii-chronicles-looking-like-a-february-title/

[Duo_R]

Also a chance for us to give feedback to an Xseed Rep, he seems cool.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/980502-ys-the-oath-in-felghana/57036131

And if your on Facebook tell them we want a LE release before another Tales game.

   http://www.facebook.com/XSEEDGames

[Tablet]

Oh! We're getting the remaining legend of heroes games next  PSP is getting such a great swansong before the PSP2 is released!

[Duo_R]

Ya I forgot to mention that, PSP ownz!!!!

[Joe Redifer]

I haven't been playing this game as much as I'd like.  I have made it to the mountains (music is way worse than the TG-16 in this area) and haven't picked it back up in a week.

[ParanoiaDragon]

I highly doubt there will be any Tales games coming from Xseed, though only time will tell.  They.., really want to release more Falcom games!

As for Oath, loving it & the soundtrack, I'm at the final boss, I remember him being tough when I originally played it on PC.  The soundtrack I absolutely love, but I don't know if I like it more then the Turbo version, most people do, but personally, I think it's different, & my love devoted to both versions equally.

[Joe Redifer]

Yeah, both soundtracks are awesome and it is hard to choose.  There are definitely tracks I prefer on the TG-16 and tracks that I prefer on Oath.  Then there are some that I think are a draw, but different is good!

PS - What level are you at?  I want to make sure I am more powerful than you when I get to the last boss. 

[ParanoiaDragon]

IIRC, I'm at 53.  Plus I have the top sword, armor, & shield, & they're all leveled up to the max.  I don't recall what level I was on when I beat it back on PC though.

[Joe Redifer]

I picked up the game again today and played it.  Now I remember why I haven't played it for so long.  It really kind of sucks.  Worst version of Ys 3, worse than even the SNES version!  Music is good, but the game is not.  I have no desire to continue playing it as it no longer brings me any enjoyment.

[geise]

What don't you like about it?  You don't like the gameplay?

[Joe Redifer]

I don't like how when things get hectic, it is difficult to see your character (lots of flashy effects cover him up and the such).  The game difficulty is severely unbalanced and there are platforming sections which are insane, like this one place in the mountains where it's like walking across a tightrope going up.  Even if you have the stone shoes you're gonna fall and keep falling all the way down.  There is no need to have platforming like this in an Ys game.  The manual lists an option to prevent you from falling off screen, but I'll be damned if I can find it.

But then again this game is made by the Japanese who haven't been in their prime since the mid-to-late 90's.

[Duo_R]

hmmmm.....so far I am enjoying it. I think the original side scrolling of YS3 makes sense to have some platforming. Also it is cool how you can change the in-game music to older versions of YS3 (but no Turbo).

[ParanoiaDragon]

I loved it, both on PC & PSP!  Though, I remember it being easier to find the "no fall" option in the PC version.  I too was confused on how to find it, but I did, & it came in handy, no doubt.  Personally, it's one the most fun games I've ever played, though, I enjoy Ys Origin more!

[Joe Redifer]

Where the eff is that option?

[ParanoiaDragon]

*sigh* I guess I'll bust out my PSP, just for you

And don't forget, you can change the directional stuff from 360 to 8 way or whatever, I've heard it makes a difference, but, I kept mine on 360 since I'm used to the analog nub.  There's a lil check box in the general section that says limit to 8 Directions, I recommend you do that if you're having trouble with the narrow area's in the mountains!

Ok, push start, go to Option, go to Buttons, press X & go down to Extra Function, to the left of Extra Function, there is something to click on, change it to No-Fall, the other options are Wing Warp or Walk.  Now, when you are playing the game, press select & a lil shield will be on the screen signifying that you are in No-Fall mode, however, when you fall down a pit to another room, takes you off No-Fall mode, so just press select again to implement No-Fall mode again.

[Joe Redifer]

Christ, why is it in "buttons" and not in "general options"?  Those wacky Japanese.

[turbogrfxfan]

i wish they did a ys 4 remake.  its such a cool game.

[ParanoiaDragon]

Falcom has already hinted at remaking both Ys 4 & 5, probably for PSP.  I want those, but I also want a PSP version of Ys Origin!  Hopefully they'll do all 3, & then Xseed can bring them over, I hope I hope I hope!