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You play as Adol, literally ramming into monsters at an angle because swords are overrated—once the bump combat clicks, it’s weirdly fun. The chiptune soundtrack turns dungeon grinding into a full-on heroic montage.
Game Overview
If you've ever wondered where the Ys series got its start, Ancient Ys Vanished Omen on the Master System is a wild little time capsule. You play as Adol—red-haired, swordless, and apparently convinced that shoulder-checking monsters to death is a valid combat strategy. The bump system takes some getting used to (aim for the sides, not head-on), but once it clicks, there's something weirdly satisfying about plowing through enemies like a fantasy football player.
The pixel art pops with color, and that soundtrack? Absolute fire. Koshiro's tunes make grinding through dungeons feel epic, even when you're just running in circles trying to level up. Boss fights will wreck you if you're underprepared, but the whole game's short enough that starting over doesn't feel punishing—just grab a soda and try again.
It's janky in that late-80s way where everything moves a little too fast and the translation's rough around the edges, but that's part of the charm. Later Ys games polished the formula, but this one's got this raw, energetic vibe that still holds up if you're into retro RPGs. Just don't expect hand-holding—half the fun is figuring out where to go next.
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