Ys III on NES with different side-view gameplay. Adol in a side adventure departing from the collision system. Controversial among fans. Interesting but atypical in the saga.
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Category
Action RPG1 player12+
Description
Third Ys featuring Adol Christin exploring new lands beyond the sea. Published by Victor Music, released in Japan in 1991. Adol in new adventures. Third Ys on Famicom.
Ys III - Wanderers from Ys review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Shifting perspective, the entry deploys an even more assertive rock, from the famous "Valestein Castle" to heroic themes that galvanise the fights. The music carries Adol's adventure beyond the seas with an unforgettable energy and melody. This sonic fire confirms Falcom's legendary mastery of soundtracks.
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,21 MB📅18/01/1991
Published by Victor Interactive
Ys III - Wanderers from Ys (NES) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
Victor Music's 1991 Famicom port of the third Ys swaps the top-down view for side-scrolling action, a striking break within Falcom's series. It remained Japan-exclusive and never received a Western release on this console, making it a sought import among saga followers. Its price above Ys II reflects a tighter Famicom print run and the distinctiveness of this action-oriented reworking.
