Ys Eternal -- Final Opinion.

I have completed Ys Eternal within Ys I & II Complete and have thoroughly enjoyed it like almost every version of the game I've played. Falcom has done an amazingly cool job updating the original Ys: Ancient Vanished Omen. They've remained remarkably faithful to the original. They've updated the graphics from some of 1987s best to 2001s gorgeous 2D art. They've updated what amounts to the best gaming score of 1987 to very faithful 2001 MIDI. The level of animation is detailed and smooth. They've added a beautiful FMV intro. They've given every last NPC a name and expanded on the character of the story. They did alter the overworld just a tiny bit. In location placement specifically. Most notably the location of the abandoned mine and the existence of the entirely new Port Barbado. They did however remain totally faithful to the dungeon designs. They're exactly the same as far as their layouts go. And of course they left the battle system unchanged. They did however add a run feature for Adol. This fourth version of the game for me was just as charming and just as endearing as the original. The game was still a blast to play and reminds me of why I play video games in the first place. For the fun of it all. You won't find a more enduringly fun game than Ys. I'm giving Ys Eternal a 9.5. I won't be jumping right into Ys Eternal II as New Super Mario Bros. hits stores in about a day. I'll be killing time with Uno until then.