The SNES Ys III Wanderers from Ys port, a retro Falcom action RPG. Solid albeit dated, for Falcom and RPG platformer fans.
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Category
Action RPG1 player12+
Description
Falcom action RPG featuring Adol Christin exploring the ruins of Felghana in a fantasy world. Published by Falcom, released in North America in 1993. Side-scrolling exploration, real-time combat and imposing bosses. Super Famicom version of Falcom's Ys III.
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
"Excellent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,52 MB📅26/03/1993
Published by American Sammy
Ys III - Wanderers from Ys (SNES) price, value & rarity
The NTSC release of the Falcom port, this English-localized version is the Western entry point to this Ys III on the Super Nintendo. Less common than the console's hits, it appeals to action-RPG collectors and Falcom fans after the American cut. Collector interest turns on a complete copy in a clean cardboard box with manual, harder to assemble intact than the loose cart, which is more accessible on the US market.
Is Ys III - Wanderers from Ys still worth playing in 2026?
A port of Falcom's action RPG, Ys III Wanderers from Ys breaks from the top down view of previous entries for a horizontally scrolling platformer where hero Adol faces enemies and bosses with the sword. The snappy pace and the energetic soundtrack stay the series' hallmark. The combat system, less original than other Ys, and an uneven difficulty divide opinion. A pleasant action RPG for fans of the Falcom saga and the curious about an atypical series entry.
