The story begins in Ys I…
Isles of Esteria
Beaches sandy white and clean contrast with trees of dazzling green as prairies roll on far and wide and sunlight glistens off the tide; on sight it seems not all so dire till one beholds that dreary spire…
An epic tale now over 20 years in the making, Ys I introduces players to the world of Esteria, the modern name of the ancient land of Ys. A historic kingdom protected by goddesses and rich in mystical power and wealth, Esteria was settled by hardy inhabitants who established prosperous port towns and humble fishing inlets. But all was not well for long in the land, and soon word spread of a looming darkness – fronted by the appearance of horrendous monsters (first few, then many), swarming and destroying all of Esteria in their wake. One brave soul, a young Adol Christin, heard whispers of the rumors... and hungry for adventure, he set sail, never once looking back. Told to seek out the six books of Ys to reveal the key to defeating evil, Adol ventures forth boldly, continuing his fearsome journey into Ys II, not knowing his very arrival had been written by the fates a hundred years before.
The ultimate and unparalleled Ys I & Ys II experience, this compilation will be released as the "Hair Metal Pack," celebrating the series' 80s roots, with all retail launch units containing a bonus soundtrack CD. Ys I & II Chronicles, rated "T" for Teen, offers two games for the price of one and will be available at select retailers nationwide (including GameStop and online at Amazon.com) for $29.99, with a digital download version* of the game also available for purchase via the PlayStation Store for a retail price of $24.99.
XSEED Games has launched the Ys I & II Chronicles section on the official site at: www.worldofys.com/ysc/.
About Nihon Falcom:
Nihon Falcom is an accomplished developer of original Japanese-style RPGs with worldwide appeal, having created such established series as Ys and The Legend of Heroes, among others. With a sterling reputation for quality, Falcom is dedicated to continue meeting and surpassing the high expectations and discriminating tastes of core gamers. More information on Falcom can be found at https://www.falcom.co.jp.
About XSEED Games:
XSEED Games was formed in November 2004 by a small group of industry veterans led by president Jun Iwasaki with a common vision: to cross-pollinate the avid gaming cultures of Japan and North America. Delivering unique, innovative titles across multiple platforms and genres, XSEED Games is dedicated to publishing products that appeal and enrich the North American market. More information on XSEED Games can be found at https://www.xseedgames.com.
*Digital download does not include bonus soundtrack