Yes. i hear that for the first half of 2 you run around trying to get to kingdoms to not right each other, but eventually you go "Shit" and join one side. Im PUMPED!
Have this on Virtual Console, but haven't tested it out yet! I went on a frenzy and bought Ys Book 1 & 2, Secret of Mana, Super Mario RPG, Phantasy Star 4, and Shining Force 2. Currently busy with Chrono Trigger DS and Secret of Mana.