Ys Seven

 PSP
User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 76 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 64 out of 76
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 76
  3. Negative: 6 out of 76
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. ttocs
    Aug 18, 2010
    9
    A lot of the PSP RPGs you pick up at your local game store are ports from other platforms. So, as soon as I heard that Ys Seven was being made from the ground up for the PSP, it became an instant day one purchase for me. What's the difference between a port and an original game for the PSP? Load times are fast, the graphics look amazing, and gameplay designs can be implemented with theA lot of the PSP RPGs you pick up at your local game store are ports from other platforms. So, as soon as I heard that Ys Seven was being made from the ground up for the PSP, it became an instant day one purchase for me. What's the difference between a port and an original game for the PSP? Load times are fast, the graphics look amazing, and gameplay designs can be implemented with the PSP in mind. That's the case with Ys Seven. Ys (pronounced like the eace in peace) Seven is actually the 7th game in the line of Ys games, but you don't have to play the prior ones. It's a standalone title made for people who may not be familiar with the series. The gameplay is fun and takes place in real time. You will travel the world and encounter and fight with enemies without any changes. You swing by hitting X, open up menu by hitting triangle, etc. The game is sort of an action RPG that's more RPG than action.

    If you are an RPG fan looking for something new to play on your PSP, you can't go wrong with Ys Seven. For 30 bucks, the amount of game you get is astounding especially considering it's an RPG and built solely for the PSP.    … Expand
  2. adoru
    Aug 17, 2010
    8
    Great game. On a technical level, loading times are nil, framerate is smooth, menus and buttons are user-friendly. The gameplay is the star here and it's fast, furious and fun, and perfect for a portable system. Think Secret of Mana but refined and much faster, and you have an idea of the gameplay. Quick-switching between characters is a breeze and very fun, and the boss battles are epic.Great game. On a technical level, loading times are nil, framerate is smooth, menus and buttons are user-friendly. The gameplay is the star here and it's fast, furious and fun, and perfect for a portable system. Think Secret of Mana but refined and much faster, and you have an idea of the gameplay. Quick-switching between characters is a breeze and very fun, and the boss battles are epic. Music, as with most Falcom games, is excellent, though not quite up to the standard set by Ys I & II Complete. Only negatives would be slightly grainy visuals and a slightly saggy plot, but Ys games have never been about huge narratives, instead focusing on tight gameplay and great music.… Expand
  3. Kaiman
    Aug 21, 2010
    9
    If you are having trouble deciding what PSP RPG to pick up and play next, this one is definitely it. Ys Seven takes the classic Ys series and throws it into a beautiful and detailed world filled with character and huge depth. With it it brings some of the best action-RPG gameplay you can find anywhere, a fantastic soundtrack by an experienced and celebrated team of musicians, and aIf you are having trouble deciding what PSP RPG to pick up and play next, this one is definitely it. Ys Seven takes the classic Ys series and throws it into a beautiful and detailed world filled with character and huge depth. With it it brings some of the best action-RPG gameplay you can find anywhere, a fantastic soundtrack by an experienced and celebrated team of musicians, and a lengthy adventure with tons of monsters to kill and places to explore. Anyone hankering for a great action-RPG or any kind of RPG in general will most certainly not be let down by this game or this series!… Expand
  4. Magnvs
    Nov 3, 2010
    9
    Ys Seven is a great addition to a great series: not only does it manage to preserve the fast paced action and great dungeon crawling of the previous Ys games, it also successfully adds to the proven formula many new elements such as multiple party members, skills learned from weapons and a nice item crafting system. The land of Altago with its massive overworld is a joy to explore, and theYs Seven is a great addition to a great series: not only does it manage to preserve the fast paced action and great dungeon crawling of the previous Ys games, it also successfully adds to the proven formula many new elements such as multiple party members, skills learned from weapons and a nice item crafting system. The land of Altago with its massive overworld is a joy to explore, and the capital city as well as the villages are all fascinating locales to a great adventure. The OST, while not as great as Felghana, is still gorgeous, and the boss fights are some of the best in the series thanks to the beautiful battle system and to new options such as the flash guard. If you like action-JRPG Ys Seven is right up your alley, and if you have never had a chance to enjoy this genre this game could very well be a surprise.… Expand
  5. gaiages
    Oct 19, 2010
    9
    Ys Seven, to say it bluntly, has some of the nicest mechanics for any action RPG I've played. This game plays fast and seamlessly, and running around about beating up monsters is a joy to do. Boss battles are also a blast, and (on the Normal difficulty) are a challenge, without getting too balls-breakingly hard. Everything about the game is brisk, and you'll likely be finding yourselfYs Seven, to say it bluntly, has some of the nicest mechanics for any action RPG I've played. This game plays fast and seamlessly, and running around about beating up monsters is a joy to do. Boss battles are also a blast, and (on the Normal difficulty) are a challenge, without getting too balls-breakingly hard. Everything about the game is brisk, and you'll likely be finding yourself beating it around 25 hours, if you skip most of the fetch quests. The story isn't much to talk about, mostly standard fantasy/RPG stuff, but it helps to get you back into the action. It's a great buy for any action RPG fan, and something everyone else should definitely consider.… Expand
  6. Subject98
    Apr 23, 2014
    10
    Just finished the game recently and... man. How does a game like this stay under the radar for so long? I only recently got into the Ys series and this was undoubtedly the best portable RPG I've ever played. Usually I start to get bored of a game like this around the 30 hour mark, but Ys Seven didn't feel repetitive to me since you're always gaining new powers and each dungeons alwaysJust finished the game recently and... man. How does a game like this stay under the radar for so long? I only recently got into the Ys series and this was undoubtedly the best portable RPG I've ever played. Usually I start to get bored of a game like this around the 30 hour mark, but Ys Seven didn't feel repetitive to me since you're always gaining new powers and each dungeons always introduce new kinds of obstacles. To me the gameplay and length are perfect, my only complaint is that while the story is good, I feel like it could have been conveyed much better. The amazing soundtrack does well to set the mood, but if the game had voice acting and more cinematic cutscenes than people standing in place with speech bubbles, that could've gone a long way. I'm still giving it a 10 though as I thoroughly enjoyed the game from start to finish.… Expand
  7. VeryCutePanda
    Sep 11, 2010
    6
    Problem with X-Seed games is that they're lacking in the imaginative part, especially the RPG series. Ys 7 on the PSP is a prime example, the plot is yet another typical type and surprisingly short, the characters are as memorable as the monsters I killed (I feel nothing for them) and the soundtrack is just... solid at best. The standout feature is obviously the hack and slash gameplay,Problem with X-Seed games is that they're lacking in the imaginative part, especially the RPG series. Ys 7 on the PSP is a prime example, the plot is yet another typical type and surprisingly short, the characters are as memorable as the monsters I killed (I feel nothing for them) and the soundtrack is just... solid at best. The standout feature is obviously the hack and slash gameplay, the simplicity and variety of skills provided does make an entertaining way to pass time but the lack of depth still made playing the game a chore sometimes.… Expand
  8. falcomgamefan
    Oct 22, 2010
    2
    Ys Seven was a huge graphical downgrade from its predecessors, the story was long-winded, and the sound effects were very annoying in comparison to past entries in the series. Adol also traded his jumping ability for a roll, which, while it worked, not being able to jump made the animations go all funky when he would go down a slope, etc. The gameplay was no longer as action packed as itYs Seven was a huge graphical downgrade from its predecessors, the story was long-winded, and the sound effects were very annoying in comparison to past entries in the series. Adol also traded his jumping ability for a roll, which, while it worked, not being able to jump made the animations go all funky when he would go down a slope, etc. The gameplay was no longer as action packed as it had been before, either. And last but not least, the translation was horrendous and throwing gamers names into the game because of some stupid contest Xseed ran really pissed me off because it made the world of Ys look so ridiculous as the names were completely out of place. I can't recommend this game to those who have played the other games in the series.… Expand
  9. SalarymanDaishi
    Dec 21, 2010
    9
    An excellent action JRPG that clicks in almost every respect. Sure, it's just another world that needs saving and it lacks proper cinematics but it looks good, sounds great, plays like a dream, features awesome bosses, and rolls like a breeze for all of its 30-or-so hours.
  10. Decemuladores
    Nov 28, 2011
    9
    One of the greatest jewels of the action adventure. It's a game that has been created for the purpose of fun, with no ambitions. the game does not have a highly elaborate story or a pre-rendered animations that make us fall on my ass. We just offer us fun, as was done once before in that the graphics were one of the most important in the mind of every newcomer to the world gamer.

    Gameplay    One of the greatest jewels of the action adventure. It's a game that has been created for the purpose of fun, with no ambitions. the game does not have a highly elaborate story or a pre-rendered animations that make us fall on my ass. We just offer us fun, as was done once before in that the graphics were one of the most important in the mind of every newcomer to the world gamer.

    Gameplay + Music, here is the definition of this game ... Moreover, the whole saga.    … Expand
  11. Zeag
    Aug 4, 2012
    10
    At first I was very skeptical of Ys Seven: Adol looks more like a teenager, he's stripped of his jump ability and instead of going solo, you now have a huge party just as big as traditional JRPGs. It's a huge departure from other recent Ys games, the stellar Oath in Felghana and Ys Origin.

    Strangely enough, I totally enjoyed Ys Seven. The teammates helped overhaul the combat system    At first I was very skeptical of Ys Seven: Adol looks more like a teenager, he's stripped of his jump ability and instead of going solo, you now have a huge party just as big as traditional JRPGs. It's a huge departure from other recent Ys games, the stellar Oath in Felghana and Ys Origin.

    Strangely enough, I totally enjoyed Ys Seven. The teammates helped overhaul the combat system tremendously, the Shop/Synthesis was very enjoyable and the boss fights are the typical "Die until you master his patterns" that fans of the series love. The game is also quite long compared to other Ys; it took me about 22 hours.

    The game is extremely easy to pick up and play and requires no prior knowledge of any other Ys games to fully understand the story. It's a must own for any JRPG, Beat-em up and action adventure games and I can't recommend it enough.    … Expand
  12. naghihimutuc
    Dec 9, 2012
    9
    A good way to start being addicted into RPGs in general. Doesn't really break or create anything new but what it has running under its engine it does very well. Adol is still your silent protagonist and is quite easy to identify with--he's an adventurer and that pretty much sums up everything about him, from his personality, motivations and sense of morality, which is all pretty one-sided.A good way to start being addicted into RPGs in general. Doesn't really break or create anything new but what it has running under its engine it does very well. Adol is still your silent protagonist and is quite easy to identify with--he's an adventurer and that pretty much sums up everything about him, from his personality, motivations and sense of morality, which is all pretty one-sided. You can get in and out of the game very easily but that being said, its a very colorful action-RPG which will make you wonder where all the time went. Get it.… Expand
  13. LosingStreak
    Sep 11, 2013
    8
    Solid action RPG with very satisfying combat. Length is pretty good (probably 15 hours). Story is just average but that's expected with all Ys titles. Game is a bit easy compared to most Ys titles.

    Overall a good entry point for players new to Ys or the action RPG genre.
  14. DoctorChaos
    Apr 17, 2014
    9
    An all-around excellent game, and a perfect follow-up to Ys: The Oath in Felghana. The gameplay is fast-paced and engaging, the story is compelling with constant twists and turns, and the translation is top-notch. The only critique I have is that, compared to Felghana, this game is too easy. I recommend playing it on Hard mode if you've played Felghana, because Ys Seven's Normal mode isAn all-around excellent game, and a perfect follow-up to Ys: The Oath in Felghana. The gameplay is fast-paced and engaging, the story is compelling with constant twists and turns, and the translation is top-notch. The only critique I have is that, compared to Felghana, this game is too easy. I recommend playing it on Hard mode if you've played Felghana, because Ys Seven's Normal mode is nowhere near as challenging as Felghana's Normal mode.… Expand
  15. H96_27
    Nov 27, 2014
    10
    First time i see this game, i just like "it's just same like the others RPG games out there" but Ys 7 is totally different than others even the graphic is not good as Final Fantasy but the gameplay is better than Final Fantasy. First of all, the fast strike and dodge system. You can easily dodge the enemy's attack just by a single button and if you charged up your sword and hit the enemy,First time i see this game, i just like "it's just same like the others RPG games out there" but Ys 7 is totally different than others even the graphic is not good as Final Fantasy but the gameplay is better than Final Fantasy. First of all, the fast strike and dodge system. You can easily dodge the enemy's attack just by a single button and if you charged up your sword and hit the enemy, not just increasing your damage but refill your Sp too. The second one is the boss fight and skill, the music is awesome, the boss is difficult to fight and the battle is just epic! You can learn a new skill when you got a new weapon, level up your skill and you can set the skill up for easily use while in battle. Not to mention it, the party system. Adol is the one who can use three type of attack and it's totally a bless for me. Easy to change the character while in battle to match with enemy's weakness, and if you have a character who using the same type of attack like Adol, you can simply change adol's weapon to change the type of Adol's attack. If you searching for non-type of turn-based RPG, Ys 7 is the answer… Expand
  16. itchipod
    Dec 18, 2016
    10
    Awesome story, awesome gameplay in your hands. If you still have your PSP console with you, you shouldn't miss this game. The combat is action-oriented and indulging.

Awards & Rankings

13
#13 Best PSP Game of 2010
8
#8 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2010
11
#11 Most Shared PSP Game of 2010

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. games(TM)
    Jan 23, 2011
    80
    Along with being better suited to the PSP's capabilities than the previous Ys VI port, Seven also overhauls some major aspects of the series. [Issue#105, p.120]
  2. Metro GameCentral
    Dec 21, 2010
    70
    One of the best action role-players on any portable - if it wasn't for the appallingly banal plot and characters.
    Read full review
  3. GameCritics
    Oct 25, 2010
    80
    Despite these minor miscues, Ys Seven proves that you can tweak a classic game series without ruining it in the process.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »