Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana

About

When redheaded thrill-seeker Adol Christin and his eternal blue-haired companion Dogi make an unannounced visit to Dogi's homeland of Felghana after an eight-year absence, it quickly becomes apparent that things have changed dramatically. Hordes of violent monsters roam the outskirts of town, a long-dormant volcano has suddenly sprung back to life and the new lord of the land has begun mercilessly…

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana screenshot

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

Fast-paced and responsive combat that remains engaging and satisfying.
Quality-of-life improvements enhance the gameplay experience, making it more accessible.
Charming visuals and a memorable soundtrack contribute to an enjoyable atmosphere.

Lacks significant new content compared to previous versions, making it less appealing for returning players.
Some boss fights can be frustrating due to annoying gimmicks and difficulty spikes.
Visuals may feel dated, and dungeon layouts can be overly simplistic or confusing.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
22%
33%
The graphics of the remastered game receive mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the refined visuals and charming retro aesthetic, others feel that the visuals appear dated and lack significant innovation compared to previous versions. The remaster enhances the experience with sharper graphics and improved audio, but the overall design may not impress those familiar with earlier iterations. Despite this, the vibrant artwork and engaging character illustrations contribute positively to the game's appeal.
- “The brisk pacing, thrilling combat, and cutesy visuals all come together in a wonderfully enjoyable and simple action RPG.”
- “Offering some nice quality of life improvements and remastered audio and visuals while maintaining the essence of the original release.”
- “With remastered high-definition visuals and music, the epic adventure has never looked or sounded better.”
- “Despite how charming the sprites are, the visuals are showing their age. Environments and dungeons can feel a little too straightforward.”
- “While the remaster introduces refined visuals, new character illustrations, and voice acting for Adol, it doesn't add enough significant content to entice players who have already experienced the PSP or PC versions.”
- “While this remaster of the Windows and PSP games is not reinventing the wheel, with similar visuals and the same combat system, the core gameplay here is sure to win over a whole new set of fans who may not have played any of the original titles or even a previous Ys game.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
33%
11%
The story of "Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana" is praised for its engaging and straightforward narrative, which effectively captivates players without overstaying its welcome. The game features a charming cast of characters and a well-paced plot filled with intriguing twists, all set against a backdrop of fast-paced combat and memorable music. Overall, it successfully balances a bite-sized fantasy experience with meaningful gameplay elements, making it a delightful entry in the series.
- “Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana stays true to its roots, offering the same fast-paced combat and engaging story that fans of the series have come to love.”
- “Thankfully, it doesn't overstay its welcome and has a straightforward story that'll keep you invested to the end (and onward to more adventures).”
- “Featuring a bite-sized story with a charming cast of characters and just enough of a rich world filled with twists, I found myself enamored with this version of Adol Christin’s third adventure.”
- “Not all that much of an upgrade from prior ports; side quests feel a little archaic.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received high praise for its memorable and eclectic soundtracks, which enhance the overall experience of fast-paced and engaging combat. Reviewers highlight the remastered audio quality, noting that it complements the game's visuals and contributes to its replayability. Overall, the soundtrack is described as invigorating and well-integrated into the gameplay, making it a standout feature.
- “With remastered high-definition visuals and music, the epic adventure has never looked or sounded better.”
- “Excellent soundtrack, intriguing plot that's well-paced throughout.”
- “Eclectic and invigorating soundtrack, lively voice acting, excellent engaging translation.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The gameplay is characterized by a snappy and tight combat system that emphasizes fast-paced action and exploration, enhanced by quality-of-life updates. Players can enjoy a balanced experience that is neither too long nor too short, with a retro aesthetic and plenty of treasures to discover, appealing to both new fans and those familiar with the original titles.
- “Tight gameplay with a heavy focus on action and fast-paced exploration, lots of cool treasures to find, excellent artwork and retro aesthetic.”
- “The snappy combat system and quality-of-life updates improve the gameplay, making it feel just right—not too long or short.”
- “While this remaster of the Windows and PSP games is not reinventing the wheel, the core gameplay is sure to win over a whole new set of fans who may not have played any of the original titles or even a previous Ys game.”
- “While this remaster of the Windows and PSP games is not reinventing the wheel, with similar visuals and the same combat system, the core gameplay here is sure to win over a whole new set of fans who may not have played any of the original titles or even a previous Ys game.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game features a fast-paced, action-packed experience with a streamlined runtime, alongside notable performance enhancements and welcome adjustments to difficulty.
- “Jam-packed with action in a breezy runtime, with some improvements to performance and welcome difficulty tweaks.”
- “The optimization really enhances the gameplay experience, making everything feel smoother and more responsive.”
- “I appreciate the thoughtful adjustments made to balance the game, which significantly improves overall performance.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
Players highlight the game's strong replayability, attributed to its slick combat mechanics, three engaging soundtracks, and a solid story, along with numerous quality-of-life updates that enhance the overall experience.
- “The slick combat, combined with three great soundtracks and a solid story, offers lots of replayability.”
- “With plenty of quality of life updates, the game keeps bringing me back for more.”