Ys Origin

Release Date: December 21, 2006

RPG, TPP, fantasy, action RPG, jRPG, singleplayer

8.0

OpenCritic

93%

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Ys Origin is a Japanese action cRPG game belonging to the popular in the "Cherry Blossoming Country" series Ys. It tells the story of events that took place long before the story known from the first installments of the cycle. In the game we direct the actions of three daredevils, and each of them has a unique style of fighting and skills. The player stands eye to eye with dozens of opponents, including a huge boss stature.

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[1:14] Ys Origin launch trailer

8.0

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 83% of Critics. There are 63 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

Destructoid: 7 / 10 by Salvador G Rodiles

If you don't mind the game's port-related problems and weird changes, there's a chance that you could still have a good time with hacking your way through its enemies and bosses – especially if you're down with turning your Sony systems into your Ys machines. If anything, it's important for one to see if they can put up with DotEmu's work before they accept their mission to find the twin Goddesses.

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Hardcore Gamer: 4 / 5 by Chris Shive

Ys Origin is over a decade old and holds up well despite showing its age.

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Windows Central: 4 / 5 by Brendan Lowry

Despite an average story, Ys Origin solidifies itself as an excellent classic thanks to the fantastic gameplay and superb visuals and music.

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93%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (2,786)

STEAM

7.7

GAMERS Score

Average score from 29 votes.

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Ys Origin Description

Originally released in Japan in 2006, Ys Origin finally debuts in English with true widescreen support and Steamworks integration including Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, and leaderboards.

Three unique storylines and gameplay styles

Play as one of three different characters, each with their own unique story to tell and completely different style of gameplay. Choose from classic platforming action, shoot-em-up/run-and-gun or berserker-style melee combat.

Multiple modes of play add endless replay value

Time Attack, Boss Rush, and Arena Mode keep the action going long after the initial Story Mode has been cleared, unlocking special items and perhaps even a certain red-headed hero…

Rockin' Soundtrack from Falcom's Legendary Sound Team JDK

Falcom once again provides hard rock riffs and classic Ys arrangements to keep the blood pumping as players battle through intense old-school platforming, puzzles and bosses.

Last updated on August 14, 2015