Irem is best-known in the West for R-Type, but they’ve made some of the craziest, most humorous action games in the history of action game making. Hammerin’ Hero is an acceptable example.

Essentially, Legacy of Ys is a budget 3D remake of Ys Complete with an interesting control scheme. That’s far from the “ultimate translation” and “most substantial version” with “beautifully recreated 3-D graphics” that the back of the box promises.

Do you long for tales of adventure? Does your heart race at the thought of clashing swords and sorcery? If so, then hear my story of battles fought long ago, deep in the dark wizard’s tower . . .

And now for something completely different: a preview of Atlus’s upcoming blockbuster Catherine, guest-written by Brittany Vincent. Click to read about Vincent’s tales of nightmarish trials and the meaning of marriage!