Adol and Dogi return to Felghana under a tyrant count's grip, in a snappy and demanding Ys. Real-time combat with magic and jump, formidable bosses and Falcom Sound Team's rock score; a genuinely striking Japan-only release.
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Action RPG1 player12+
Description
Adol and Dogi return to Felghana to find the region in the grip of a tyrannical count and a threatening demonic presence. Published by Nihon Falcom, released in Japan in January 2010. Sharp real-time combat with magic and jumping, demanding bosses, iconic Falcom Sound Team rock soundtrack. Japan exclusive.
Ys - Felghana no Chikai review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Nihon Falcom recuts the third Ys into volumes crossed from top to bottom: hanging walkways, mine shafts and lava flows are tiered so the eye measures the drop before the jump. The scenery keeps the readability of a cutaway diagram, every platform standing clear of the background.
Faithful to the Falcom spirit, the music unleashes an energetic rock with flamboyant electric guitars that galvanise every fight. Re-orchestrated with brio, the nervy themes embrace the speed of Adol's action with an infectious punch. This supercharged sonic identity remains one of the most beloved in the series.
Dogi's homecoming provides the thread: the village of Redmont has changed masters, and the count ruling Valestein is tapping a power buried beneath the birthplace of Adol's companion. Progress exhumes, layer by layer, what the region had chosen to keep quiet, right down to the sealed demon's name.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Carving through monsters at full speed, dodging the attacks of oversized bosses and picking up levels and items sets up an action loop where each cleared zone calls for the next. The fast power growth and memorable bosses chain short goals and rewards. The difficulty bites, but the breakneck pace and the high-octane soundtrack keep a fearsomely stubborn hold.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
The Japanese edition of Oath in Felghana, a brisk Falcom action RPG of chiseled level design and a cult soundtrack, the home of a high point of the Ys series. Its appeal lies in this native-version status of a venerated entry and a measured local run, prized by fans wanting the original edition of a beloved Japanese action saga. An import piece for Falcom collectors.
An underrated gem
A remake of a Falcom classic, this adventure throws Adol into real-time battles of exhilarating intensity, carried by a legendary rock soundtrack and a pace without a dull moment. Too obscure outside circles of the initiated, it stays unknown to the mainstream. One of the PSP's best action-RPGs, tailored for thrill-seekers.
Is Ys - Felghana no Chikai still worth playing in 2026?
Ys - The Oath in Felghana, known as Felghana no Chikai in Japan, brings Adol and Dogi back to Felghana under a tyrannical count's grip, in a brisk, demanding Ys. Real-time combat with magic and jumping, formidable bosses and the Falcom Sound Team's rock soundtrack make this remake one of the most accomplished Ys. An absolute series peak.
