Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana
January 7, 2025
When redheaded thrill-seeker Adol Christin and his eternal blue-haired companion Dogi make an unannounced visit to Dogi&s;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 …
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"An amazing, older classic action game continues to be incredible despite its years, and it looks better than ever moving to modern platforms."
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"Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana is one heck of a wild ride that acts as a wonderful nostalgic time capsule. At the same time, it&s;s so maddeningly difficult on the normal setting and the poor sense of direction can …"
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55.0
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68.0
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62.0
"A great old-style YS, but not at the same level as Origins"
Read original review"Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana isn’t a necessary release for anyone who already has an easy way to play this adventure. For those who don’t, though, it’s a relatively simple but fun entry into the Ys series. I don’t …"
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65.0
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68.0
"This classic is a product for die-hard JRPG fans—especially in our region. Its lack of Spanish localization, and its exploration and lack of NPC work mean that more modern players may struggle or unnecessarily prolong their adventure. However, Ys Memoire: …"
Read original review"Ys Memoire: Oath in Felghana may be far from the most ambitious port or rerelease, but it is another example of Nihon Falcom catching the West up to speed across all modern platforms with their beloved games. Featuring a bite-sized …"
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75.0
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85.0
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"Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana is a solid but unexceptional remaster of a fun but dated game. I still love Oath, and it remains one of my favorite Ys games, but you need to feel some nostalgia for the …"
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76.0
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79.0
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81.0
"In an age when it seems like bigger is always seen as better, Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana is a lovely reminder of the fun in a restrained JRPG that simply focuses on telling an engaging story without all …"
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75.0
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"Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana may show its age with its mechanics, but still holds up surprisingly well. It lacks many of the standard features of modern Ys games, such as multiple playable characters, minigame battles and homebase building, …"
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60.0
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"Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana is a terrific value to both newcomers to Ys and those looking to experience the story again with the updates it got. I would’ve preferred more substantial improvements, but the 12 hours spent in …"
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70.0
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85.0
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"Adol may not be able to remember them himself being the professional amnesiac that he is, however, I will not forget this experience. Fantastically tight and responsive action combat, a light-hearted story, and dungeons to explore are what Ys Memoire: …"
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"Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana was clearly designed to bring the remake of the third entry in the Falcom series to modern consoles, and in this regard, it fully succeeds. The game delivers a fast-paced, no-frills experience that remains …"
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58.0
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"Ys Memoire The Oath in Felghana is a love letter from Falcom to both one of their longest-running franchise and its fans worldwide, who grew up with the adventures of Adol Christin and its companions. We&s;re talking about a fast …"
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90.0
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88.0
"One of the Ys series&a;#039; very best games, Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana, gets an unneeded, but welcome, upgrade."
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63.0
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66.0
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"It has all the basic ingredients you need, without any of the extra spices. It’s nothing fancy, but it’s comforting. It wants you to sit back and enjoy the experience, savouring every drop of its familiar flavour."
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"The Oath in Felghana stands strong as one the best Ys entries to date. Its sharp and compact game design makes just as strong of an impression with this Memoire release as it did when I first played it over …"
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92.0
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90.0
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"Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana exceeded my expectations in nearly every way. It’s a game that feels both nostalgic and fresh, combining classic design principles with modern sensibilities. The challenging gameplay, memorable boss battles, and dynamic use of magic …"
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78.0
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86.0
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82.0
"As far as remasters of remakes go, Ys Memoir: The Oath in Felghana is as good as they get. This PSP-era action RPG throwback is right at home on the Nintendo Switch. Its short time to completion helps prevent repetition …"
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80.0
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85.0
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"Diving into Ys history is a fun exercise for a few reasons, especially as Falcom continues to grow and capture more and more mindshare in the RPG community. Because the series has gone on so long through so many platforms, …"
Read original review"Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana is an entry in the Ys series that must be played, with fast paced combat and rewarding exploration."
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75.0
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"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. While the remaster introduces refined visuals, new character illustrations, and voice acting …"
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"I know from all of this it sounds like I don’t care much for Ys: The Oath in Felghana, but that’s not really the case. It firmly exists within the Ys series, and just as last year brought us that …"
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"Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana is like a finely aged bottle of wine opened at just the right time for just the right celebration. It&s;s exactly what I wanted and needed right now, and the shamelessly simple yet satisfying …"
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"A classic Action RPG that looks and sounds better than ever, Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana may not be for everyone, but those looking for something simpler will undoubtedly love this one."
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"With Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana, Falcom had a chance to deliver the definitive version of a classic, but the end result is just a good portable version of a fantastic game. Newcomers to the game or those who …"
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"Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana is hardly a revolutionary RPG, but it stands as an excellent reminder that sometimes less is more. The brisk pacing, thrilling combat, and cutesy visuals all come together in a wonderfully enjoyable and simple …"
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"While I&s;m a little less over the moon about this game in 2025, I&s;m still very happy that Oath in Felghana is out on a modern console in the west. From the era of its release, it&s;s one of the …"
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"All in all, Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana is as fun as it is difficult. If you can put up with the dated graphics and endure the grueling boss fights, you’ll have a good time. Even if you can’t, …"
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"Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana is a natural fit for Nintendo Switch. It’s a classic action RPG adventure with a great story, thrilling action, and there&s;s virtually no padding."
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"Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana is a throwback in the best way possible, highlighting the series&s; strengths and offering a fun time."
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"YS Memoire: The Oath in Felghana is a remake of a version that took many years to release outside of Japan. While not a revolutionary remake, it offers a small and beautiful installment in the Ys series. If you’re a …"
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"Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana is still a solid game to play today and the remaster makes it a much more accessible experience."
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"Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana is an excellent remaster of an exceptional action RPG. The title delivers an interesting narrative and really fun gameplay in one of the most striking titles in the Ys series."
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"An Ys classic remade and now remastered, The Oath in Felghana is the Ys series at its most punishing and retro. Frustrating bosses, challenging combat from one end of the land to the other, retro design, and a dull forgettable …"
Read original review"Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana revives a classic with smart updates, keeping its fast-paced action and challenge intact. While some elements show their age, the core adventure remains timeless, making it a must-play for both veterans and newcomers alike."
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