Ys II: all version differences
6 documented differences between the releases of Ys II, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | PC-9801 | MSX2 | Famicom | PC Engine CD | Windows (Eternal) | later remakes | MS-DOS (Korea) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Graphics | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Content | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gameplay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Version differences
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AudioPC-9801
The PC-9801 version uses beeper sound and plays only sound effects.1
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GraphicsMSX2
The MSX2 version redraws the graphics from 8 digital colors to 16 analog colors and has improved controls.1
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ContentFamicom
The Famicom version stays close to the PC-8801 original but leaves out some maps.1
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ContentPC Engine CD
The PC Engine CD release merges Ys I and II into one game, rebalances it, changes map layouts and enemy placement, and adds animated, voiced story scenes.2
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GameplayWindows (Eternal)later remakes
From Ys II Eternal onward, the remakes add eight-way movement, dashing, difficulty settings and an adventure log, and the level cap changes to 55.1
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ContentMS-DOS (Korea)
Ys II Special, a 1994 Korea-only release, combines the game with the OVA Castle in the Heavens and adds so much new content and so many secrets that it stands apart from every other version.3
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13