Legacy of Ys I & II for the DS Destined for the U.S.

by: Eva - posted: 10/22/2008 7:17:00 PM

Atlus USA has announced that the Legacy of Ys: Books I & II will be released together for the DS in North America. These two classic JRPGs have been revamped with 3D, an enhanced music score and up to four player multiplayer gameplay. The target date for launch is February 10, 2009.  Here's the latest trailer from Atlus USA teaser trailer for Legacy of Ys: Books I & II:
Excerpts from the Atlus Faithful newsletter follow the break. You can get further details and screenshots from the Legacy of Ys: Books I & II website.

One of the most heralded action RPG franchises of all time is coming to Nintendo DS™. Legacy of Ys: Books I & II delivers the first two epic tomes of the famed saga on one cartridge, presented with a series of never-before-seen enhancements.

Presented in 3D for the first time, Legacy of Ys offers remastered graphics, a remixed music score, optional touch screen control, and local wireless multiplayer for up to four people.

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.