#ys v

[satoshi-mochida]

Some games that are currently stuck on older consoles that I hope get rereleased in some way, Part 3:

Part 1, 2, 4, 5, 6

Yakuza/Like a Dragon: Black Panther 1 and 2/Kurohyo: Ryu ga Gotoku Shinsho and Kurohyo 2: Ryu ga Gotoku Ashura hen(both do have fan translations, though).

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky 1-3(all three are on Steam, but it'd be good to have them on consoles, too).

Ys V: Lost Kefin, Kingdom of Sand

Legend of Legaia

The Legend of Dragoon

Ape Escape 3(it was supposed to be part of the PS2onPS4 set of games, but never materialized)

Devil Survivor 1 and 2.

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers

Shin Megami Tensei IV/IV Apocalypse

Bravely Default/Bravely Second

Project X Zone 1 and 2

Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha Vs the Souless Army and Raidou Kuzunoha Vs King Abaddon(I think both are on the PS3 PSN)

Tail Concerto

Clash at Demonhead

Pokemon Ranger series

Golden Sun series

Viva Piñata series

Steambot Chronicles

Sakura Wars series

Ar Tonelico series

Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon

Tears to Tiara series

Sonic Heroes and Sonic Unleashed

Star Ocean: Blue Sphere

Devil May Cry 4(it is on Steam, but is otherwise stuck on the PS3/Xbox 360, I think).

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine(I don't know much about Warhammer 40K, but I watched someone play this and it looked pretty cool)

Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan! series(and Elite Beat Agents, too).

Whiplash

Shining series(both the Shining Force games and the post-Shining Force games that have Tony Taka or Noizi Ito as the artist)

[90sfantasyanimestuff]

Ys V, Foresta

[bowloflentils]

Very cute picture of Adol playing Ys V on the Super Famicom. I’m almost certain that this was drawn by Minako Iwasaki, Ys V's character designer.

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[solarwavepixl]

Ys V Mask of the Sun

[sheepalmighty]

Ys doodles and stuff

The series is very good, it’s incredibly charming and fun, play a bunch of the games if you can

Click ‘em for full size, read left to right

[thekingdomofdong]

Well thats all but ys ix to beat out of the mainline games of this series. Not sure what to work on next but probably something on the genesis or sega cd I think.

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[god-u]

[yngseung]

[satoshi-mochida]

Rhythm Game ‘DJMAX RESPECT V’ Announces Falcom DLC Pack Featuring Ys and Trails Songs

From Noisy Pixel

Developer and publisher NEOWIZ has announced a new DLC pack for their rhythm game DJMAX RESPECT V containing songs from the Ys and Trails franchise under Nihon Falcom. Set to be released on March 14, 2024, the pack will cost $14.99.

The Falcom pack will contain the following songs:

Ashita he no Kodou (The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel)

Blue Destination (The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel)

TO MAKE THE END OF BATTLE (Ys II)

GENESIS BEYOND THE BEGINNING (Ys Origin)

Inevitable Struggle (The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero)

To the Future (The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel)

NORSE WIND (Ys IX – Monstrum NOX)

Silver Will (The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky)

STEP AHEAD (The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel)

SUNSHINE COASTLINE (Ys VIII – Lacrimosa of DANA)

You can purchase DJMAX RESPECT V for $49.99 via Steam.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak will be released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC on July 5, 2024.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak is the eleventh mainline entry in the Trails series, taking place after the events of The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie. Following the war with Erebonia initiated by Operation Jormungandr, the Republic of Calvard has thrived economically thanks to reparations. Within this chaotic republic, protagonist Van Arkride makes his living as a Spriggan. This profession takes on the roles of many as it remains within the gray confines of legality that legitimate avenues of employment can’t accept for one reason or another.

The English cast has been unveiled, and physical pre-orders are available with a special limited edition.

Character profiles, numerous English screenshots, and gameplay details have also been posted.

[90sfantasyanimestuff]

Ys V manga bits

[fancypantsrecords]

Falcom Sound Team jdk - Fields Of Ys | Streaming Arrow Records | 2022 | Green-In-Clear with Green Splatter

Overworld music from every game in the Ys main series

[snzysimper]

Sick! V/anny x W/illiam

Oh, I guess I forgot to post this from the other day. Oh well. Here it is now. It’s pretty short, but I think it’s cute.

"Aww, you poor thing. Did someone catch my cold from the other day?"

Although Vanny knew he was trying to tease her as well as show some legitimate concern, he did so in a somewhat condescending voice. She was laying across the couch and looked up at him. "Shut up, William," said a hoarse voice.

William laughs. He figured he should avoid pushing her buttons for that day. She usually referred to him as ‘Mr. Afton’, so her calling him ‘William’ was probably her trying to be disrespectful, but he frankly didn’t care. He never said she had to call him ‘Mr. Afton’ to begin with.

William scooped up Vanny in his arms. She chuckled. Although it was a nice gesture, Sir Noodle Arms XIV almost dropped her on the floor.

"hhh hh hihh-! Hh-tchi!! K’tchs! Hih hhih…snf IISSHIS!!”

William chuckles. “Bless you, kitten.” Placing Vanny on the bed, he lays down next to her. He looks up and opens his arms. “C’mere, kiddo.” She smiled as he spooned her, keeping her nice and warm.

Vanny yawned, snuggling up against his chest, when suddenly a small tickle began to build up in the back of her nose. Despite her attempts to ignore it, her breath began hitching, her chest rapidly rising and falling with each breath.

“You alright sweetheart?”

“Ihh hhih Ihhht t-thhhickles…I need to sneehhihh-!! IIISHHEW!! Hi’tchew! H’tchi!! H’ktchs!! H’shIEW!! HAT’CHEW!! Oh, sh-shhhhiit- I’m sorrhhhy-IISSIEW!!”

William smiled. “It’s alright, just let it all out.” She clutches his shirt as she continues to sneeze into his shoulder. He pats her head. “Snndff Ugh…s-sorry. I couldn’t control it…” William kisses her forehead. “Not to worry, my little bunny rabbit. Feel better.”

[bangpuddingmuffin]

Ys V: Lost Kefin, Kingdom of Sand

People say not to play Ys V. They say it's bad and not worth playing. They're right. The story is a generic SNES JRPG story, which is admittedly not that different from most Ys plots, but in this case it doesn't really convey the joy of adventuring, which is my favorite aspect of the Ys games.

The gameplay is clunky, with a very strange menu system. The magic system might as well not be in the game with how worthless and hard to control it is, since you either need to preheat it up to 100 constantly or wait a while before attacking. The shield might have had some utility, but I never used it. The combat is really finnicky with some bizarre hitboxes, which is only saved by how trivial the game is to beat. Ys Origin was harder on easy than this is on the only difficulty option.

The characters were largely forgettable, and the plot was muddled in its execution. I didn't really care about any of the characters, and it clearly wanted me to care about at least one.

I didn't play the PS2 remake (it doesn't have a fan translation), so I don't know if that's any better, but there's nothing unsalvageable about the game. I'd love to see them redo this one someday. For all I know, this was par for the course for older (but post 1 and 2) Ys games.

Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMOeTsMoezKbOXQqW2J-qIvuth6pbuUQB

[thekingdomofdong]

Haha I totally won't play another rpg for the fifth game in a row surely not