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Listen to the Legacy of Ys: Books I & II soundtrack when you pre-order

by: Randy - posted: 12/31/2008 1:35:00 AM
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Pre-ordering the Legacy of Ys: Books I & II is going to land you the CD soundtrack to this Nintendo DS game, which offers "a sweeping emotional score, building on action and tension to provide players with an altogether potent experience."  (Wow.  No one's going to say that Atlus doesn't pay its press release writers well.)  I'm thinking it's a sound more reserved for the Japanophiles--you know who you are)--but developer Atlus has provided half a dozen sound bites for the rest of us that don't yet have our minds made up yet.
ATLUS REVEALS FREE PRE-ORDER BONUS SOUNDTRACK CD
 FOR LEGACY OF Ys™: BOOKS I & II
Experience the revered music of Ys with this limited edition companion disc


IRVINE, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 30, 2008 - Representatives from Atlus today stood silently before assembled members of the gaming press for an estimated 30 to 40 minutes, headphones in ears, listening to the Legacy of Ys: Books I & II soundtrack.  Following the awkward delay, it was then announced that the game's renowned musical score would be offered as a free pre-order bonus at select retailers. 
 
Epic in melody and arrangement, the Ys Books I & II soundtrack has long been considered one of the greatest video same scores ever created.  Originally released in an era when many games used music simply to avoid stretches of silence, Ys offered a sweeping emotional score, building on action and tension to provide players with an altogether potent experience.  As relevant today as ever, the freshly arranged music CD still manages the same level of excitement and energy, and stand as a testament to true excellence in game music.
 
For more info and to sample the pre-order bonus disc:
http://www.atlus.com/ys/pre-order.html

For more information about Legacy of Ys: Books I & II, visit the official website:
http://www.atlus.com/ys
 
Legacy of Ys: Books I & II is scheduled for release for Nintendo DS™ on February 10, 2009, with an MSRP of $34.99.
About Legacy of Ys: Books I & II
Stories tell of a land of yore, now shrouded by centuries of time forgotten, called Ys.  Despite its great knowledge, endless wealth, and bountiful prosperity, a sudden and unexpected cataclysm devastated the realm.  Soon, its memory had faded completely from the minds of man.
 
Centuries later, a young adventurer named Adol set sail to explore the world and leave his mark on history.   During his travels, he learned of the tragic tale of Esteria, a once prosperous island now inexplicably engulfed by a crippling storm.  Adol plotted a course for the besieged isle, curious to unravel the mystery...
 
Key Features
  • Two Legendary RPGs on One Cartridge! - Experience two all time classics that helped shape the action RPG genre... Now on a portable system!
  • Upgraded Ys Experience - Behold remastered 3D graphics, a remixed musical score, and new enemies and equipment to discover. Touch control and local wireless multiplayer for up to four people deepen the adventure, while difficulty levels and dual control schemes tailor the experience to the gamer.
  • The Definitive Story - Available to North American audiences for the first time, this ultimate translation delivers the most substantial version of the famous Ys story ever made!
 
Legacy of Ys: Books I & II has been rated "T" for Teen with Alcohol and Tobacco Reference, Animated Blood, Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, and Partial Nudity by the ESRB.