A Falcom Ys Wanderers from Ys action-RPG in the cult series line. Technically dated.
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Category
Action RPG1 player12+
Description
Hero Adol Christin battles demons in the Ys Mountains in this Falcom classic Mega Drive port. Published by Sega, released in Japan in April 1991. Action-RPG with Adol Christin exploring the Ys mountains, real-time combat and imposing demonic bosses.
Ys - Wanderers from Ys review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Carried by the rock guitars of the Falcom Sound Team, the Ys music unfurls heroic themes of irresistible energy, from the famous Valestein Castle to the most intense dungeons. Each track galvanises Adol's feats with constant flair. This melodic fire remains one of the great signatures of the action-RPG.
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,73 MB📅26/04/1991
Published by Sega
Ys - Wanderers from Ys (Mega Drive) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Collector interest
Ys - Wanderers from Ys brings Falcom's third entry to the Japanese Mega Drive under Sega, with a side-view that breaks from the top-down earlier chapters. Japan-only, it carries a reworked soundtrack prized by series fans. A limited domestic pressing and the appeal of Japanese 16-bit action-RPGs keep complete values steady, clearly distinct from the North American Genesis edition of the same game.
Is Ys - Wanderers from Ys still worth playing in 2026?
A Mega Drive port of Ys III Wanderers from Ys, this Falcom action RPG swaps the top-down view of the early Ys games for side-scrolling, following Adol Christin in an adventure full of combat and bosses. The memorable soundtrack, the mood and the snappy pace of the clashes keep character, even if the shift to side view divides and the handling has aged. The Mega Drive version shines for its music. An estimable pick for fans of retro action RPG and lovers of the Ys series.
