HG101 Presents: Ys and Other Falcom Classics

Japanese developer Nihon Falcom has been part of the RPG scene since the very beginning. Join retro video game site Hardcore Gaming 101 as they chart their early successes like Dragon Slayer, Xanadu, Romancia, Legacy of the Wizard, and Sorcerian. Then, learn about the complete history of their action-RPG series Ys, including its many, many ports and spin-offs. Along with these are reviews of other Falcom RPG series like Popful Mail, Brandish, Zwei, The Legend of Nayuta, Xanadu Next, and Tokyo Xanadu. Included as a bonus is coverage of the SNES games from Quintet, the company founded by ex-Falcom developers, including ActRaiser, Soul Blazer, Illusion of Gaia, and Terranigma. Falcom is also known for their incredible music, and also features a catalog of their many albums.