Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana

Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana

January 7, 2025

RPG Nintendo SwitchPlayStation 4PlayStation 5

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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Critic Reviews (35)

Abraham Kobylanski RPG Fan Jan 2025
89.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"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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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Jan 2025
78.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

40.0

"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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Alessandro Tosoni Gamesource Italia Jan 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

62.0

"A great old-style YS, but not at the same level as Origins"

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Andrew Thornton Hey Poor Player Jan 2025
70.0 /100

"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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César Salcedo GamerFocus Jan 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

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: …"

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Charlie Kelly Checkpoint Gaming Jan 2025
80.0 /100

"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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Chris "Atom" DeAngelus Worth Playing Jan 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"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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Chris Leebody Cubed3 Jan 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

76.0

Gameplay

79.0

Story

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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Chris Shive Hardcore Gamer Jan 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

75.0

"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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Danreb Victorio SmashPad Jan 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

70.0

"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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Fingal Belmont Niche Gamer Jan 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"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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Francesco De Meo Wccftech Jan 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"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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Gianluca Arena Spaziogames Jan 2025
72.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

38.0

"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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Hayes Madsen Inverse Jan 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

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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Hilton Webster TheGamer Jan 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

63.0

Gameplay

66.0

Story

65.0

"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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Jack Zustiak GamingTrend Jan 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

30.0

"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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Joel Gralton ani-game.com Jan 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

84.0

"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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Kirk Hiner Pure Nintendo Jan 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

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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Lucas White Shacknews Jan 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"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, …"

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Lyle Pendle Loot Level Chill Jan 2025
85.0 /100

"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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Mark Fajardo Just Push Start Jan 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

85.0

"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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Matt Sainsbury Digitally Downloaded Jan 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

45.0

"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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Miguel Moran TheSixthAxis Jan 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"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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Mike Crewe GameGrin Jan 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

75.0

"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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Mikhail Madnani God is a Geek Jan 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

80.0

"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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Mitch Vogel Nintendo Life Jan 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

82.0

"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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Neal Ronaghan NintendoWorldReport Jan 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

68.0

"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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Nicola Kapron COGconnected Jan 2025
84.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"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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Paul Hunter NextGen Player Jan 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

76.0

"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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Ravi Sinha GamingBolt Jan 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

71.0

"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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Sadegh Shojai Fard CriticLenz Jan 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

84.0

"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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Scott Adams The Outerhaven Productions Jan 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

87.0

Gameplay

94.0

Story

86.0

"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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Thiago de Alencar Moura PSX Brasil Jan 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

86.0

"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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Toby Andersen FingerGuns Jan 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

57.0

"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 …"

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Uriel Rodriguez Game8 Jan 2025
80.0 /100

"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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