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New details and images of Legacy of Ys: Books I & II photo

In a previous Rumortoid, we told you that Legacy of Ys: Books 1 & 2 might be coming to the US by way of Atlus. The last time our region saw this game was way back in the day on the TurboGrafx 16. They've since confirmed this new version, and now Atlus sends along more details and a few images.

Completely remade for Nintendo DS, Books 1 & 2 were released seperately in Japan. Atlus says that they worked with the developer to get them both on one cartridge for the North American release. If that wasn't enough, stack on top of that a totally new localization:

Sam Mullen, Project Lead: “Early on, it became clear to us that we had an opportunity to do something very special with this—only the second time in nearly two decades—that the series has come to North America.”

This mega-dose of retro action RPG will be released on Feburary 3, 2009, for $34.99. 


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mjgsantos's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/25/2008 10:03
mjgsantos
Sadly, the Ys series does not receive all the love it deserves. I'd love to see the reincarnation of Wanderers from Ys (Ys III) in the PSN or WiiWare.
Mr Gilder's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/25/2008 10:47
Mr Gilder
The only thing more fun than playing an Ys game is going to your local gamestore and asking for a copy while actually pronouncing the title correctly.

Me: I'd like to preorder a copy of "EESS" for the DS Please.

Clerk: What?

Me: Legacy of "EESS": Book 1&2, it's a DS game, from Atlus, coming out this Spring.

Clerk: *checks system* Ohhhhhhh you mean "WHY'S".

Me: *facepalm*

It happened when they had the good grace to release Ark of Napishtim here, and it'll happen again. Makes my blood boil.
mix's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/25/2008 12:03
mix
Might have to check these out as I really liked the PSP one, even though I have never played any other YS games.....
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/25/2008 12:05
king3vbo
Definite DO WANT
bluemeep's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/25/2008 13:29
bluemeep
Preordered. Again.

Seriously, I own like six copies of these games. It's a sickness.
RJG's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/25/2008 17:00
RJG
I have never played these games. After doing some quick reading I have placed this game at #1 on my wishlist.
Drknyght's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/25/2008 17:48
Drknyght
I am so glad this is coming out soon and I'll def. pick it up. Now they need to start getting the other ones to the DS soon. Waiting is the hardest part :(
catsithx's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/25/2008 22:00
catsithx
This looks so cool I want now!
2dere's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/06/2008 22:18
2dere
@ Mr Glider.
Hahahahah correction pronunciation ftw.

This is the first time I've heard they'll be packaged together. My excitement for the English release has just doubled.
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