Ys Origin

 PlayStation 4
User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 56 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 56
  3. Negative: 9 out of 56
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  1. Letiste-Gaming
    Feb 26, 2017
    8
    Por un lado, los fans de la franquicia ya lo habrán adquirido (aunque no se trate de la mejor entrega de la misma, ni mucho menos. Ese honor para mi va a Ys: Oath Of Felgana), los que quieran iniciarse en el género de los Action JRPG se me ocurren pocos lugares mejores donde empezar, y, sencillamente, si te gustan un mínimo los videojuegos te gustara.

    Es cierto que con las gafas del día    Por un lado, los fans de la franquicia ya lo habrán adquirido (aunque no se trate de la mejor entrega de la misma, ni mucho menos. Ese honor para mi va a Ys: Oath Of Felgana), los que quieran iniciarse en el género de los Action JRPG se me ocurren pocos lugares mejores donde empezar, y, sencillamente, si te gustan un mínimo los videojuegos te gustara.

    Es cierto que con las gafas del día de hoy puede parecer simple, desfasado, y genérico, pero es una de esas joyitas que nos recuerdan de vez en cuando como se hacían los juegos antaño, y es capaz de sacarle los colores a mas de un juego de la actual generación. Una aventura larga (8-9 horas con cada personaje), divertida y muy bien diseñada. Y no menos importante, ¡¡traducida a nuestro idioma!! (el primer Ys que puede atribuirse ese logro).

    Un gran título que esperemos sirva para la llegada de la saga completa a los sistemas actuales, y la gente empiece a conocer (y admirar como es debido) esta gran saga.    … Expand
  2. DrGerm
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    Tons of hack and slash fun. Good update of an older game. Definitely worth playing and has aged well.
  3. Steyraus
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    Thr first Ys game with 2 characters and without not one of Adols story. Hugos magic attacks are great it feels like a shoot em up, twin stck shooter.
  4. frederik1478
    May 3, 2023
    8
    I enjoy this game. I was scared this first when I learnt that I have to paly three times to get the real ending but it's really enjoyable even if I got really tired of seeing the tower.

    It has just the right amount of links it takes around 5 to 6 hours to beat a campaign and it doesn't field prolonged. The combat system is really fun and fast-paced and you really get to enjoy all the    I enjoy this game. I was scared this first when I learnt that I have to paly three times to get the real ending but it's really enjoyable even if I got really tired of seeing the tower.

    It has just the right amount of links it takes around 5 to 6 hours to beat a campaign and it doesn't field prolonged.

    The combat system is really fun and fast-paced and you really get to enjoy all the characters even if magic boy was the one I enjoyed the least because magic spam is not as fun as axe in the face.

    The character story was really enjoyable. I got some emotion and feelings out of it that I didn't expect and I really enjoyed the last character story and first girl.    … Expand
  5. BRB_Time
    Jan 26, 2019
    9
    This game is an absolute hidden gem among the Vita's library. It has quickly become my favorite handheld game of all time. 9/10.

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77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Apr 11, 2017
    80
    A total nostalgia bomb from start to finish, this JRPG has all the spells and whistles - not to mention ornate text boxes and a wonderful original soundtrack. Count me in. [Apr 2017, p.91]
  2. RPG Fan
    Apr 3, 2017
    82
    Ys Origin is a great place to start if you're new to the series like I am. It offers some replayability and the chance to explore the world of Ys, tempting you to delve into the rest of the series. If you already own the PC version, there's not really any reason to pick up this port, as there are hardly any changes. However, I can safely say this is the perfect time to get into Ys; with Ys VIII releasing sometime this year, and the easy accessibility of the rest of the series both on Steam and PSN, you'd be doing yourself a disservice passing up this solid series.
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  3. RPGamer
    Mar 13, 2017
    70
    Ys Origin is a great gateway into the Ys series, as well as another high-quality entry for those who are already sold on the series. Its streamlined approach offers a perfect combination of being able to showcase what Ys is all about without demanding too much of time commitment. Those looking for an engaging experience of combat and exploration should check it out.
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