When comparing Always Sometimes Monsters vs Ys Chronicles II, the Slant community recommends Ys Chronicles II for most people. In the question“What are the best Android RPGs?” Ys Chronicles II is ranked 32nd while Always Sometimes Monsters is ranked 48th. The most important reason people chose Ys Chronicles II is:
Unlike the first game, there are ranged attacks/spells in Ys II. This completely changes the gameplay up since different tactics can be used. Now you can hold back and take out enemies from a distance.
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Pros
Pro An interactive tale of morals
The player is given many choices throughout the game, should they do something good or do something bad. Each will have their own outcome, of which will influence later parts of the game.
Pro Fun spell system that allows for new strategy through ranged attacks
Unlike the first game, there are ranged attacks/spells in Ys II. This completely changes the gameplay up since different tactics can be used. Now you can hold back and take out enemies from a distance.
Pro Cool optional graphical settings where you can play with the original graphics, or the new improved one
You can choose between tow different graphical settings, Chronicles and Original. Chronicles is an updated look to the game, while Original is maintains the look of the original PC-88 game. These options allows one to enjoy the original classic looks or a more improved and polished look, so purists and shiny graphic enthusiasts should find something that suits them.
Pro Comprehensive choice of soundtrack similar to the graphics, where you have a choice of the original or new improved ones
Being that many versions of this game have been released in years past, a few have been polished up in order to fit their target platform. Some of the improvements to be found were with the soundtrack of the game. there are three options available for the user to choose from, Chronicles, Original, and PC-88. Each has a unique sound design to them, and the user can choose witch one they prefer for the gameplay.
Cons
Con Depressing to play
The overall narrative of the game tends to frame the player as some form of loser. Despite all the choices the player is given in the game the outcome tends to be one of two scenarios that are either sappy or flat out sad, neither of which given any sense of fulfillment or happiness.
Con More interactive story than RPG
This game is more or less and interactive story with branching choices. Despite being made with RPG Maker and defining itself as an RPG it plays at best as a casual RPG that leans more towards a regular adventure game.
Con Frustrating controls
The touchscreen controls for the game are a bit sensitive, which can be troublesome when aiming attacks. This winds up getting even more annoying when fighting boss fights, as they tend to be on the tougher side, meaning your aim needs to be on point in order to defeat them. This tends to be difficult to do with the sensitive controls.