Release Date: December 21, 2006
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.
Originally released in Japan in 2006, Ys Origin finally debuts in English with true widescreen 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.
Platforms:
PC Windows December 21, 2006
PlayStation Vita May 30, 2017
PlayStation 4 February 21, 2017
Xbox One April 11, 2018
Nintendo Switch October 1, 2020
Developer: Nihon Falcom
Publisher: XSEED Games
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System Requirements for Ys Origin Video Game:
PC / Windows
Recommended System Requirements:
Pentium 4 1.3 GHz, 1 GB RAM (2 GB Vista/7), graphic card 64 MB (GeForce FX 5200 or better), 2 GB HDD, Windows XP/Vista/7.
Game Ratings for Ys Origin Video Game.
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.
RPG Site: 9 / 10 by Zack Reese
Thanks to its incredible soundtrack and a wonderful dose of gameplay variety to help keep everything from becoming monotonous, Ys Origin is still and will forever remain a solid action RPG well worth your time no matter the platform it winds up on.
COGconnected: 85 / 100 by Stephanie Sung
Being an ARPG on the shorter side, the different perspectives in Ys Origin offer excellent replayability and gives players a pleasant, rounded experience without bogging them down with too many details. Even though the repetitive grinding can be a mind-numbing task to gain experience points, at least the controls are fluid, making this an easy game to enjoy. As the prequel to an already successful franchise, Ys Origin is a highly recommended addition to the series that gamers new and old to the story should not ignore.
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