Editing Ys I & II (section)

==Remakes==

===Windows===
''Ys Eternal'', an enhanced remake of ''Ys I & II'', was released in Japan for the [[IBM PC compatible|PC]] platform's [[Windows]] operating system in 1997. It featured updated graphics and complete [[animation]] sequences, compared to the animated stills of the original. This remake was well received, with RPGFan awarding it a perfect score of 100%, including 100% in all the categories of gameplay, graphics, story, control and sound/music. The reviewer Travis Lallman stated that "''Ys Eternal'', as well as the ''Ys'' series, in general, are the best RPG's ever made." He said the "''Ys'' series completely destroys the competition," including the ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' series, concluding that "''Ys'' is the best game ever made."<ref>http://www.rpgfan.com/reviews/yseternal/Ys_Eternal.html</ref>

Another update, ''Ys I & II Complete'', was released in Japan for Windows PC on June 28, 2001. It contained updated graphics and [[full motion video|FMV]] sequences.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rpgamer.com/games/ys/ys12c/ys12c.html|title=Ys I & II Complete|publisher=RPGamer|accessdate=2009-02-05}}</ref>

===PlayStation 2===
''Ys I & II: Eternal Story'' was released on [[PlayStation 2]] on August 7, 2003. Based on ''Ys I & II Complete'', it also added new characters and items alongside the previous game's improvements.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rpgamer.com/news/Q4-2002/122802a.html|title=Ys I & II Resurrected for PlayStation 2|last=Stone|first=Courtney|publisher=RPGamer|accessdate=2009-02-06}}</ref> ''Eternal Story'' was also a Japan-only release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rpgamer.com/games/ys/ys12es/ys12es.html|title=Ys I & II: Eternal Story|publisher=RPGamer|accessdate=2009-02-05}}</ref>

===Nintendo DS===
''Legacy of Ys: Books I & II'' was released on [[Nintendo DS]] in the [[United States]] on February 24, 2009.<ref name=IGNpreview>{{cite web|url=http://www.1up.com/news/legacy-books-coming|title=Legacy of Ys: Books I & II Coming to the U.S.|last=Sines|first=Shawn|publisher=IGN|accessdate=2009-01-06}}</ref> The remake includes 3D graphics, updated sound, and multiplayer for up to 4 people.<ref name=IGNpreview/> Each copy of the first printing of the game also includes a bonus [[soundtrack album|soundtrack]] [[compact disc|CD]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ds.ign.com/articles/948/948957p1.html|title=Ys Delayed, Adds Bonus CD|last=Hatfield|first=Daemon|publisher=IGN|accessdate=2009-03-03}}</ref>

''StageSelect.com'' awarded the Nintendo DS remake an 8 out of 10 and considers it a nostalgic addition to anyone's collection.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stageselect.com/47767--Reviews--legacy-of-ys-books-i-ii.aspx | title=Legacy of Ys: Books I & II Review |last=|first=|publisher=StageSelect.com|accessdate=}}</ref>

===PlayStation Portable===
''Ys I & II Chronicles'' was released on [[PlayStation Portable|PSP]] on July 16, 2009.<ref>[http://www.gamefaqs.com/psp/958945-ys-i-and-ii-chronicles/data Ys I & II Chronicles Release Information for PSP – GameFAQs<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> It is also based on ''Ys I & II Complete''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.psxextreme.com/psp-news/1553.html |title=Falcom Reveals Ys Chronicles, Ys Seven – PSP News |publisher=Psxextreme.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-13}}</ref> XSEED Games localized and published the game in North America, where it was released on February 22, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://xseedgames.com/news.php?id=118 |title=XSEED Games |publisher=[[Xseed Games]] |date=2011-01-25 |accessdate=2011-02-10}}</ref> It was also released in Europe (only on [[PlayStation Network]]) on February 23, 2011. When starting a new game, the player can choose between two different game modes, which will display character portraits from the 2001 Windows release, or entirely new portraits created for this release. The soundtrack can be changed at any time during the game, between that of the [[NEC PC-8801|PC88]] release, the 2001 Windows release, or an entirely re-arranged instrumental soundtrack created for the PSP edition.

===Windows 7/Vista===
''Ys I & II Chronicles'' was released in Japan for Windows PC on December 24, 2009.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20110719035029/http://www.falcom.co.jp/newgames/win_7/ys12ch.html Falcom Game Catalog<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> It is also based on ''Ys I & II Complete''. An improved version dubbed ''Ys I & II Chronicles Plus'' was released in North America and Europe on February 14, 2013 through [[Steam (software)|Steam]].