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REVIEWED ON PSP
  • RATING: N/A
  • DEVELOPER(S): Nihon Falcom
  • PUBLISHER: Xseed Games
  • RELEASE DATE: Mar 19, 2012

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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... more →

DESCRIPTION:

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 and inexplicably extorting money from its long-suffering citizens. While Dogi seeks out his former combat master for answers, Adol tends to the townsfolk -- and finds himself embroiled in a world of political conspiracies, ancient legacies and unthinkable taboos.

A complete 3D reimagining of the 16-bit console classic "Ys III: Wanderers From Ys," Ys: The Oath in Felghana is a fast-paced action role-playing game with tight controls, Metroidvania-style exploration elements, intense combat with epic screen-filling boss battles, and a thrashing, percussive arranged soundtrack that's been heralded by many as one of the best of all time. Based on the original 2005 PC release, this classic is finally officially available in English with added Steamworks features such as achievements and cloud saving.

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Ys: The Oath in Felghana →
Review

REVIEWED ON PSP
  • RATING: T - Teen
  • DEVELOPER(S): Falcom
  • PUBLISHER: Xseed Games
  • RELEASE DATE: Nov 2, 2010

DESCRIPTION:

When the adventuresome duo of Adol and Dogi make an unannounced visit to Dogi’s hometown of Redmont in the land of Felghana, it quickly becomes apparent that things have changed... more →

DESCRIPTION:

When the adventuresome duo of Adol and Dogi make an unannounced visit to Dogi’s hometown of Redmont in the land of Felghana, it quickly becomes apparent that things have changed dramatically since Dogi departed to travel the world in search of adventure eight years earlier. Hordes of violent monsters roam the outskirts of town, there are unsettling rumors of long- dormant volcanoes suddenly becoming active again, and the newly-appointed lord of the land has been taxing the citizens heavily, while also depriving them of their right to mine for precious ores - a staple of the economy for generations. As Adol and Dogi begin to search for the sources of Felghana’s recent struggles, they find each clue leads them more and more towards the disturbing conclusion that these events are all somehow linked. The closer they get to the truth, the higher the stakes, as the consequences of their actions affect not just Felghana, but possibly the entire world. Ys: The Oath in Felghana is a re-imagined remake celebrating the 20th anniversary of the classic third game from the long-running Ys series, Ys III: Wanderers From Ys. Its rebirth on PSP includes a complete graphical overhaul, fully revamped gameplay, intense 3D action, and additional story elements culminating with full voice-overs during story sequences. Other additional features include a rearranged soundtrack, adjustable difficulty levels, and an art gallery, all ensuring that this beautifully re-imagined classic can be enjoyed equally by Wanderers veterans and series newcomers alike.

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Ys: The Oath in Felghana Review

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Less than three months after the release of Ys Seven, Xseed brings us the remake of Ys Three for the PSP, entitled Ys: The Oath in Felghana. I reviewed Ys Seven and gave it a respectable score of 83. Like Ys Seven, The Oath in Felghana was developed with the PSP in mind and it once again follows the adventures of the series heroes Adol and Dogi. Gameplay wise The Oath in Felghana is an action RPG, just like Ys Seven, but the games are not cut and paste. Ys: The Oath in Felghana is its own game, with its own gameplay, combat mechanics, magic system, and brand of storytelling.

Where’s My Party?

 

Perhaps the biggest change over Ys Seven is the fact that Oath in Felghana is not a party based game. Throughout the game you will only be controlling Adol, so there is no character swapping party system. The action is still fast paced though, as Adol has to cut his way through monster after monster. You view the game from both an overhead zoomed out view and from a side view. The camera will zoom in and out on its own depending on the area that you are in. It actually works quite well and the various viewing angles are never a distraction as they seem somewhat natural. The one complaint I do have is that at times the camera gets zoomed out too far and it can be hard to see enemies because they are so small.

The Oath in Felghana also has its own weapons and armor system. All of the weapons and armor in the game are upgradable through the main town

A Self Contained Sotry

 

The Story once again follows Adol and Dogi on an adventure. This particular story is based on Ys Three, so it takes place early in their adventuring career.  The game opens up with the pair returning to Dogi

Perhaps the biggest improvement this Ys has over part seven is that the game makes full use of voice actors. All of the story sequences contain above average voice acting. Adol himself doesn

One complaint that I had about Ys Seven, that unfortunately still applies to this game is that the graphics aren

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  • OVERALL: 82
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