Ys I & II (1989) No Button, Just Bonk

This week on Critical Arcade, Dave and Nick grab their swords and head off on another grand adventure in Ys I & II Chronicles+. Taking on the role of legendary red-haired adventurer Adol Christin, they find themselves caught up in an ancient mystery involving magical Books of Ys, powerful priests, mysterious goddesses, and an army of demons that clearly need to find better hobbies.Their journey takes them from the peaceful town of Minea to dangerous mines, mysterious ruins, and the towering Darm Tower, before eventually uncovering the secrets of the ancient land of Ys. With fast-paced combat, colourful characters, charming visuals, and one of gaming's most memorable soundtracks, Ys I & II Chronicles+ shows why this classic action RPG series has stood the test of time.Will Dave master the legendary art of bumping into enemies until they explode? Can Nick keep track of all the ancient prophecies and mysterious characters? And how long before Adol's magnificent red hair becomes the most important character in the entire adventure? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.