Ys
Video game serie
An action-RPG series from Nihon Falcom, which mostly follows the journeys of Adol Christin, a red haired adventuring swordsman.
Alternate name: イース

WIN 2005

PECD 1989-12-21

WIN 1998

SX1 1988-06-24

WIN 2006-12

PS2 2005-03-24

NES 1991-09-27

WIN 2001

DOS 1989

8801 1988-04-22

SX1 1987

GEN 1991-11-01
The first video game about Ys was released in 1987.
Nihon Falcom, Victor and Hudson has published most of these games
The series name is reference to mythical French city of Ys.
Common themes in the series are bravery, faith (religion), and self-sacrifice. Less prevalent themes include understanding or open mindedness even towards "evil" people, good being in everyone (innately; but also the potential for evil), trust (naïve sort even, though not presented negatively even in that case), redemption, and so forth.
Common themes in the series are bravery, faith (religion), and self-sacrifice. Less prevalent themes include understanding or open mindedness even towards "evil" people, good being in everyone (innately; but also the potential for evil), trust (naïve sort even, though not presented negatively even in that case), redemption, and so forth.