Ys: Memories of Celceta on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

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World-famous red-haired adventurer Adol Christin awakens in the unfamiliar land of Celceta, remembering nothing more than his name. Join Adol and his new friends as he embarks on an adventure to map the wilderness and reclaim his memories in this beloved action RPG from Nihon Falcom.

Ys: Memories of Celceta is a action, rpg and action rpg game developed by Nihon Falcom and published by XSEED Games, Marvelous USA and Inc..
Released on July 25th 2018 is available only on Windows in 2 languages: English and Japanese.

It has received 909 reviews of which 842 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 24.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Eneba.


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Windows
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Core i3
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6570
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Compatible with DirectX 11.0

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Jan. 2026
The combat is fast, snappy, and consistently fun, supported by a skill progression system that remains engaging throughout the entire experience. You’re constantly unlocking new skills, even toward the end of the game, which is always a welcome surprise and keeps combat feeling fresh. Party balance plays a big role in that freshness. Each party member specializes in a specific type of damage, meaning no single character ever feels like the outright best option. This encourages swapping characters and experimenting with party compositions, keeping combat dynamic instead of falling into a one-character solution. Exploration is just as thoughtfully designed. The overworld is genuinely enjoyable to traverse, rewarding curiosity without ever feeling like filler. On top of that, each party member brings unique exploration abilities that open up new parts of the map, tying progression, exploration, and party composition together in a way that feels natural and satisfying. Customization adds another meaningful layer. Weapon upgrading allows you to add affinities and tailor builds to your preferred playstyle, while armor upgrades let you customize defenses for different situations. These systems promote experimentation without becoming overwhelming. Pacing is one of the game’s greatest strengths. There’s no bloat here—just a short but sweet story that keeps things constantly moving and never drags, respecting your time from start to finish. Voice acting is fairly sparse, but what is there is top-notch and well delivered, adding impact where it matters. If you’re looking for a well paced action RPG with fun combat, smart party design, rewarding progression, and satisfying exploration, this is an easy recommendation.
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Oct. 2025
A very average game compared to the previous entries. Not as fun but still worth playing at some point.
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July 2025
My first game I have played in the series. I tried this one first all the way back on the PS Vita but never ended up playing past the first few hours. I'm glad I finally had a chance to finish it! Y's has inspired numerous games, but it's good to see why the original is best. The combat is extremely fluid and fast, which held my attention throughout the entirety of the game. It's also a great game to just zone out and explore, find chests, complete the maps, compendiums, etc. Negatives would be the story which is very simplistic. It is still good enough though and I'd say above average for the genre. Overall, an enjoyable, inexpensive, lightweight game that you can sink a lot of time into if you are a completionist.
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April 2025
Ys: Memories of Celceta – “Map the World, Save the World, Forget Why You're Doing Either” Adol Christin wakes up in the middle of a forest with no memory, no gear, and no idea how he got there—which is oddly relatable. Within minutes, someone hands him a magical GPS and says, “Go touch every tree in the forest.” And he does. For 30 hours. Combat is fast, flashy, and fun—if a bit button-mashy. You’ve got dodges, blocks, and anime flourishes galore. The party-switching system returns from Ys Seven, letting you cycle through characters like you’re speed-scrolling a gacha roster. None of them can jump, by the way. Not even a hop. Adventurers, grounded by design. The story? Starts strong with amnesia intrigue and then sort of... forgets to be interesting. The villains appear, monologue, and die like bad cosplay at a fan convention. Character development peaks right when someone joins the party and never again. But hey, at least they're charming anime clichés. Mapping the overworld is the big gimmick here, and it's great—if you love manually rubbing against every suspicious rock face like you’re trying to unlock a romance subplot with the environment. The game calls it “exploration.” I call it “arboreal foreplay.” Visually, it's... a Vita game. With bloom. So much bloom. The camera is locked tighter than Adol’s facial expressions. But the soundtrack? Certified banger status, as always. Falcom’s composers are still working overtime to make sure you’re headbanging while you’re lost in shrubbery. Despite its janky camera, undercooked plot, and tree-heavy cartography, Memories of Celceta is a janky, lovable time. It’s like comfort food made by someone who occasionally forgets how to cook—but the seasoning (combat, music, and classic Ys vibes) is just right. I rolled my eyes a lot, but I also played it to the end and had a damn good time doing it.
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March 2025
Great game and story alike. Not sure why they say it is unsupported on deck, i've already uncovered 30% of the map and it works fine. All i did was disable the shadows at the opening settins (which didn't even disable the shadows lol)
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Ys: Memories of Celceta is currently priced at 24.99€ on Steam.

Ys: Memories of Celceta is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 24.99€ on Steam.

Ys: Memories of Celceta received 842 positive votes out of a total of 909 achieving a rating of 8.71.
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Ys: Memories of Celceta was developed by Nihon Falcom and published by XSEED Games, Marvelous USA and Inc..

Ys: Memories of Celceta is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Ys: Memories of Celceta is not playable on MacOS.

Ys: Memories of Celceta is not playable on Linux.

Ys: Memories of Celceta is a single-player game.

Ys: Memories of Celceta does not currently offer any DLC.

Ys: Memories of Celceta does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Ys: Memories of Celceta does not support Steam Remote Play.

Ys: Memories of Celceta is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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Ys: Memories of Celceta
Rating
8.7
842
67
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Developer
Nihon Falcom
Publisher
XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc.
Release 25 Jul 2018
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