talk about ~Ys I & II~ A heartwarming and moving RPG with the half-character shift

• A landmark ARPG series by Nihon Falcom, famous for the slogan "Now, RPGs are entering an era of kindness".

• Follows Adol Christin as he seeks the six Books of Ys to save Esteria and reaches a floating civilization.

• Features the adventurer Adol, the goddesses Feena and Reah, and the kind heroine Lilia.

• Combat relies on "bumping" into enemies; a "half-character offset" lets you attack without taking damage.

• The TurboGrafx-CD version reached North America as Ys Book I & II, featuring pioneering voice acting.

• Highly praised for its exceptional music by Yuzo Koshiro and detailed pixel graphics for its time.

• While "kind" to beginners, boss battles are notoriously hard and often require maximum levels to win.

• The Famicom(NES) port suffered from cryptic riddles, poor camera scrolling, and slow health recovery in towns.

• The series is based on Adol's travelogues; Makoto Shinkai directed openings for later PC remakes.

• It redefined ARPGs by prioritizing accessibility and narrative over grinding, leaving a massive legacy.