Tag Archives: Ys

2019 At a Glance

Somehow, 2019 has come and gone in a flash.  It’s astonishing to me that across these 365 days, I’ve managed to make my way through almost double the number of games I did last year, coming out to 46 games … Continue reading

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Console Wars (But Not Really)

Contrary to my perception of normal thrifting trends for this time of year, this particular spring/early summer has been incredibly slow with respect to game hunting.  I’ve had pitiful luck at yard sales and haven’t seen hock shops turning over … Continue reading

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Things I Wish I Knew: Ys – The Vanished Omens (SMS)

Ys: The Vanished Omens was a game developed by Falcom in 1987 and saw a release on the Sega Master System in 1988.  You play as Aron, a swordsman who has washed ashore in an unknown land following a hurricane.  … Continue reading

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The Holy Grail – Sega Master System RPGs

I recently found an eBay listing that I couldn’t get out of my head.  I know that sounds crazy, but it’s true.  It was a beautiful lot of Sega Master System games that someone was taking offers on.  The games … Continue reading

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The Bountiful Retro Game Harvest: Game Swap Day

Game exchanges/swaps are hands-down my favourite thing to do on a weekend.  Where I live they roll out every few months in cities that are at least a few hours away, so it takes a little bit of planning to … Continue reading

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