Falcom's action-RPG on NES. Adol Christin in the world of Ys, collision-based combat. Legendary soundtrack. Decent NES conversion but insufficient to do justice to this cult RPG.
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Action RPG1 player12+
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Action RPG featuring Adol Christin exploring the island of Esteria to battle demons and find the sacred books of Ys. Published by Victor Music, released in Japan in 1988. Adol in top-down view battling enemies by ramming them and memorable music by Yuzo Koshiro. Famicom adaptation of Nihon Falcom's Ys action RPG.
Ys review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Signed by Yuzo Koshiro, the music of Ys deploys a melodic rock of stunning fire and beauty, from the legendary "Feena" to frenzied battle themes. Each track carries Adol's adventure with a heroic energy and an unforgettable melody. This pioneering score remains one of the peaks of video game music.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is Ys still worth playing in 2026?
A founding action RPG from Falcom, Ys follows the adventurer Adol Christin on the island of Esteria, where he fights demons by charging straight into them according to the bump combat system so characteristic of the series. The fluidity of the action, the entrancing atmosphere and above all the legendary soundtrack make this adventure a classic of the action JRPG. The snappy pace and the accessibility contrast with the more austere RPGs of the time. For a fan of retro action RPGs or someone curious about the origins of a great series, the title keeps a timeless charm, energy and musicality.
