Ys II - Ancient Ys Vanished - The Final Chapter (Japan)

Ys II - Ancient Ys Vanished - The Final Chapter serves as the direct sequel to Ys I, continuing the journey of the red-haired adventurer, Adol Christin. After defeating Dark Fact in the previous installment, Adol is transported to the floating continent of Ys, where he must uncover the land's secrets and confront an even greater threat.

The gameplay of Ys II retains the signature "bump combat" mechanic of the early Ys series. Instead of pressing a button to attack, players control Adol by moving him into enemies to deal damage. However, the most significant innovation in Ys II is the introduction of a magic system. Adol can utilize various spells, ranging from long-range offensive spells like Fireball to supportive spells such as Light (illumination), Telepathy (communicating with monsters), or Return (teleporting to visited locations).

The game heavily emphasizes exploration, light puzzle-solving, and interaction with non-player characters (NPCs) to gather information and quests. Players will traverse diverse areas, including villages, dungeons, ancient towers, and dense forests. Collecting better equipment and leveling up Adol through combat experience are crucial for facing increasingly powerful foes and challenging boss battles. Each boss fight demands specific strategies, and utilizing magic will be key to victory. The narrative of Ys II is more deeply explored, delving into the origins of Ys, the role of the Goddesses, and the ultimate fate of the continent.