Ys: Memories of Celceta

 PC
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. GameCritics
    Aug 28, 2018
    70
    Ys: Memories of Celceta makes it easy to overlook its shortcomings. A likeable cast, an intriguing mystery, and smooth combat made my time with the game fly by. I hadn’t played a Ys game in over two decades when I decided to give this one a try, and I’m now convinced that I should delve a little deeper into the library of games to see what other gems I’ve missed.
  2. COGconnected
    Aug 1, 2018
    70
    While the story itself is pretty sub-par, the characters are really quite likable, the gameplay is a lot of fun and the need to have a 100% complete map of Celceta is a huge drawing force.
  3. CGMagazine
    Jul 25, 2018
    70
    Ys: Memories of Celceta is a good port on the PC, but weak visuals and a forgettable story hold it back.
  5. DarkStation
    Jul 25, 2018
    70
    The PC conversion is technically flawless, running butter smooth even on a modest hardware and with tons of configuration options you can make the game as pretty as it can be. I’m used to that Nihon Falcom’s games exist in a timeless bubble, always visually a bit behind of current standards but making up for that with catching stories and intricate characterizations, but it’s there where Ys: Memories of Celceta sadly fails.
  6. We Got This Covered
    Jul 25, 2018
    70
    There’s no revolutionary story, gameplay, or graphics here, but Ys: Memories of Celceta is still super satisfying to play through.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 23
  3. Negative: 3 out of 23
  1. Bull1112
    Sep 5, 2022
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. I love the Ys games but this one felt pretty lacking in my opinion. The plot was pretty cool at first but it's quite forgettable. To me the characters were pretty lacking besides Karna. The ending just felt like such a slap in the face. They pretend to start talking about what each character is up to now but instead they just say "It's up to your imagination". I don't know about you but I can't stand stuff like that. Gameplay was pretty cool but the soundtrack is probably the least impressive in the series so far.… Full Review »
  2. SaintVulcan
    May 17, 2019
    8
    在Ys7令人诟病的方面：克制系统，人物特色，地图设计，战斗判定...都做了合理的改进，但人物各自的解锁系统实属画蛇添足，加之过多的魔法具切换使用需求，使游戏变得繁琐。剧情方面Liesa的不解释锤爆结界令人吐槽不能，幸而本作整体轻剧情向。总体来说相比于7有了质的提升，给玩家提供了正统的在Ys7令人诟病的方面：克制系统，人物特色，地图设计，战斗判定...都做了合理的改进，但人物各自的解锁系统实属画蛇添足，加之过多的魔法具切换使用需求，使游戏变得繁琐。剧情方面Liesa的不解释锤爆结界令人吐槽不能，幸而本作整体轻剧情向。总体来说相比于7有了质的提升，给玩家提供了正统的系列游戏体验。… Full Review »
  3. Dubeau
    Sep 1, 2018
    7
    Ys: Celceta was made for PS Vita. It's translation to PC is decent. Even if the graphics shows it's PS3 level. The textures are pretty basicYs: Celceta was made for PS Vita. It's translation to PC is decent. Even if the graphics shows it's PS3 level. The textures are pretty basic and even with filters, it's fuzzy looking. The story is really generic but some dialogues are ok. Overall it's a cliché JRPG story. The music is cool. The voice over are almost non-existent. There is almost no anime movies. The controls works well, and apart from a small sound bug I didn't experience any problems. Combat is dynamic action. The weapons and armors refinements are useless because you can always buy better. You can choose your skills but you wonder if there any big differences in them. I give it a 65%. That was enjoyable but I will forget it very soon. This took me around 20 hours to do with maybe 2-3 side quests not finished.… Full Review »
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