This announcement comes about two months after the TG16-CD version of Ys: Books I & II came out on the Virtual Console.
Legacy of Ys: Books I & II is rated T for Teen and will have a suggested retail price of $34.99.
Atlus Restores a Legend with Legacy of Ys: Books I & II For Nintendo DS™
Two of gaming’s all-time classics are reborn
IRVINE, Calif. - October 22, 2008 - Atlus U.S.A., Inc., future publisher of Xs and Zs, today announced Legacy of Ys: Books I & II for Nintendo DS™. One of the most heralded action RPG franchises of all time, Legacy of Ys: Books I & II delivers the first two epic adventures of the famed saga on one cartridge, presented with a series of never-before-seen enhancements. For younger gamers, this is the kind of action RPG classic your older friends are always deriding you for having no memory of, and Legacy of Ys offers a perfect introduction to the long-beloved saga. Hardcore fans of the franchise will find plenty of new features to immediately post about in message boards, as Legacy of Ys offers the best version yet of a true legend of gaming. Don’t miss your chance to condescend to the next generation of gamers… Experience these celebrated classics as never before!
Legacy of Ys: Books I & II is scheduled for release on February 10, 2009, with an MSRP of $34.99. For more information about Legacy of Ys: Books I & II, visit the official website.
About Legacy of Ys: Books I & II
Stories tell of a land of yore, now shrouded by centuries of time forgotten, called Ys. Despite its great knowledge, endless wealth, and bountiful prosperity, a sudden and unexpected cataclysm devastated the realm. Soon, its memory had faded completely from the minds of man.
Centuries later, a young adventurer named Adol set sail to explore the world and leave his mark on history. During his travels, he learned of the tragic tale of Esteria, a once prosperous island now inexplicably engulfed by a crippling storm. Adol plotted a course for the besieged isle, curious to unravel the mystery...
Key Features
Legacy of Ys: Books I & II has been rated "T" for Teen with Alcohol and Tobacco Reference, Animated Blood, Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, and Partial Nudity by the ESRB.
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