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The perfect mix of action, exploration and story with screen-filling bosses, unique platforming elements, and innovative puzzles.
Ys Origin is a rpg, jrpg and great soundtrack game
developed by Nihon Falcom
and published by XSEED Games.
Released on May 31st 2012 is available only on Windows
in 5 languages: English, French, Italian, German and Spanish - Spain.
It has received 3,385 reviews of which 3,154 were positive and 231 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 15.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Gamivo.
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Windows
- OS:XP
- Processor:Pentium III / 1 GHz
- Memory:1 GB RAM
- Graphics:64 MB VRAM, 3D accelerator compatible w/ DirectX 9.0c
- DirectX®:9.0c
- Hard Drive:2 GB HD space
- Sound:Compatible with DirectX 9.0c
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This game is AWESOME. It tells a great prequel story to Ys I & II, with 2 absolutely fantastic protagonists (Yunica is cool too). I love the gameplay a ton, this is one of the most fun dungeon crawlers I've ever played, the difficulty is just perfect and kept me engaged the entire time. The music is so so so excellent, as well. Graphics are cute and pretty too. Great game, one of the best in the Ys series, despite no Adol.
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I went into this game expecting a fun action combat gameplay experience. I came out with more than just that. This game brought out some emotions I thought I wouldn’t have going into the fairly dated Ys games, and I loved it. I have been replaying the Ys games in canonical order based off the Digital Emelas site, as I played most of the games without too much thought on the lore behind it when I was younger, especially the older Ys III games which are apparently not canon anymore. This decision came after I introduced myself to the Trails series in 2023 and have since been absolutely immersed and almost caught up with that series. I figured Ys would be an enjoyable pure gameplay experience in between Trails games. I didn’t think I’d be so invested in the lore for this series as well, and especially after Ys Origin. With the release of Ys X: Nordics, I decided that after I finished that game, I would go through the Ys games to understand Adol’s journey a little better and the world itself overall. Ys Origin is the latest completed Ys game I’ve played, following Ys I and II Chronicles, and man, I did not expect a story that would get me emotional haha. While I am not a fan of having to go through THREE playthroughs to experience the story bits in its entirety, I highly recommend it, maybe not all in one sitting like I did, but perhaps 1 playthrough here, and the other 2 in separate sittings in between other games. My reason for this is how repetitive it is. You are essentially going through the same tower, with a different character and their point of view, and apparently only the third character’s playthrough is the canon route. This much was clear when you go through the second playthrough because certain moments in the game didn’t line up with the previous playthrough such as interactions on certain floors and who obtained the Ys artifacts. I thought it would be something similar to NieR Automata, in which each character’s interaction with each other happens at the same time on all the playthroughs but how they navigated the tower was different, providing a very different gameplay experience on top of their battle styles. This is probably my only issue with this game, but otherwise, I absolutely love a well done and written narrative that is also simple enough to understand. Not only that, it is definitely a bonus to have played Ys I and II to understand the full picture. I highly recommend it, if you can get over how dated those games are. It made me look forward to seeing the rest of Adol’s journey. Part of me only wishes we got to see the rest of the lives of the characters in Ys Origin, as this game takes place way before Adol’s journey even begins.
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I got the game while on sale so it was a great deal imo. The game is pretty old but i think its still fine to play. I just have a few bosses I hated not because its difficult but its just annoying. In fact, I think the majority of bosses are kinda annoying in a way that you cant just dps them but have to follow their patterns no matter what. But I understand the game is old so there is no variation in gameplay. Still it was decent. I'm ready for the full series train run c:
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Very enjoyable gameplay and story with GREAT soundtrack. Works great on Steam Deck without any tinkering.
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I don’t know whether to feel happy or a little melancholic now that I’ve finally caught up with most of the older Ys games. As someone who adores old school action RPGs and holds a deep love for the early 2000s era of Ys, I know I’m going to miss the simplicity and atmosphere of these games dearly. I adored Ys I & II, and Oath in Felghana was so addictive that it quickly became one of my all time favorites. Ys games just have a gentle, simple, and nostalgic charm that never fails to captivate me. In a way they feel reminiscent of the pre-BOTW Zelda games, and I genuinely can’t think of higher praise than that. They embody the pure feeling of adventure, and the simplicity of the gameplay only enhances that. Ys Origin is no different. If anything, it’s a huge step up from The Ark of Napishtim, and I couldn’t be happier about it. There are no overly complex combat mechanics or convoluted upgrade systems, just a beautifully streamlined experience that hits the perfect balance between exploration and action. You’re not mindlessly running in a straight line, but you’re also never overwhelmed by aimless wandering. This simplicity is what makes the game so enjoyable. The movement is fast and fluid, making even the act of engaging in combat incredibly fun. Every attack flows seamlessly into the next, slashing through hordes of enemies is endlessly satisfying, especially with an awesome soundtrack that takes the experience to the next level. After loving most of the older Ys games, I can say without a doubt that the Ys games from the 2000s are among my favorite games. I can only hope that the later entries manage to capture the same magic that made these classics so special.
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Ys Origin is currently priced at 15.99€ on Steam.
Ys Origin is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 15.99€ on Steam.
Ys Origin received 3,154 positive votes out of a total of 3,385 achieving a rating of 8.94.
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Ys Origin was developed by Nihon Falcom and published by XSEED Games.
Ys Origin is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Ys Origin is not playable on MacOS.
Ys Origin is not playable on Linux.
Ys Origin is a single-player game.
Ys Origin does not currently offer any DLC.
Ys Origin does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Ys Origin does not support Steam Remote Play.
Ys Origin 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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Developer
Nihon Falcom
Publisher
XSEED Games
Release
31 May 2012
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