Ys II - Ancient Ys Vanished - The Final Chapter (Japan)
NES / Famicom
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Reviewed in 1990
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Ys sequel on NES. Adol in the concluding episode of the first narrative arc. Soundtrack just as remarkable. Enriched mechanics. Slightly better than the first on NES.
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Category
Action RPG1 player12+
Description
Ys sequel featuring Adol exploring celestial cities and battling the ultimate demon. Published by Victor Music, released in Japan in 1990. Adol with new abilities, celestial cities and enriched music by Yuzo Koshiro. Second Ys on Famicom.
Ys II - Ancient Ys Vanished - The Final Chapter review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Extending Yuzo Koshiro's genius, the sequel deploys an even more inspired melodic rock, from the tender "Lilia" to supercharged battle themes. Each track elevates Adol's celestial adventure with a rare emotion and energy. This musical richness confirms Ys as a legend of video game soundtracks.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,19 MB📅09/03/1990
Published by Victor Interactive
Ys II - Ancient Ys Vanished - The Final Chapter (NES) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
Victor Music's 1990 Famicom take on Ys II stayed exclusive to Japan, the second chapter of Falcom's saga never leaving the islands on this hardware. It stands apart from the original PC-88 release and the later CD ports through its cartridge constraints, with Yuzo Koshiro's score rearranged for Famicom sound. Collector appeal rests on that territorial exclusivity and on Ys II's founding role in the action-RPG genre.
Is Ys II - Ancient Ys Vanished - The Final Chapter still worth playing in 2026?
A direct sequel from Falcom, Ys II extends Adol's adventure in the celestial cities with the major addition of magic, which enriches the bump combat with offensive spells and transformations. The story grows in scope, the world in depth, and the soundtrack reaches peaks that stayed famous. The fluidity and accessibility faithful to the first game make the whole immediately gripping. Often considered inseparable from the first, this chapter concludes a striking fresco. For a fan of retro action RPGs or of the Ys series, the title keeps a timeless charm and musicality.
