Ys Origin

 Switch
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. RPGamer
    Oct 2, 2020
    70
    Though the combat has some limitations and the game may be a little frayed around the edges, Ys Origin is absolutely worth a look for anyone who somehow dodged previous releases on PC, PS4, Vita, or Xbox One. It’s also one of the most accessible starting points into the Ys franchise as a whole, and doesn’t require a huge time investment, as most players can finish a single story in about ten to twelve hours, with each progressive playthrough taking slightly less time. For long-time Ys aficionados, it’s neat to see where the lore that has become a staple of the series has its origin.
  2. Screen Rant
    Sep 29, 2020
    60
    Ys Origin is fine on Nintendo Switch. It's a decent if curious choice for the Nintendo platform, although its simplistic nature means it should be fun to pick up to play on the go. With Ys IX coming to the rest of the world next year, this could be a good place to get an idea of what the series is about - although potential players should know about its limitations.

Awards & Rankings

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#39 Best Switch Game of 2020

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 33
  3. Negative: 3 out of 33
  1. Flammie
    Jan 9, 2021
    8
    Y's origin is an action RPG. This is the first ys game I played, so I cannot compare to others, but it is a basic very linear action RPG, withY's origin is an action RPG. This is the first ys game I played, so I cannot compare to others, but it is a basic very linear action RPG, with a quite thin plot. You climb a tower in a mostly linear fashion, few cut scenes here and there to tell a plot. The gameplay is good and battles and boss battles are well-made, based on skill and pattern recognition more than quick reflexes and sheer luck. The music is fantastic, I might just get the soundtrack to listen to. It's a very short game with some 10 hours of game play, though two heroes to select from so probably a bit of replay value as well, and some extra modes to unlock.… Full Review »
  2. Steyraus
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    This is a great game for hand held play. Great Ys game , not with Adol as the main character. New attacks feel like a twin stick shooter.
  3. bak64
    Dec 23, 2020
    9
    A perfect introduction in the series! It's considered to be the best JRPG and as soon as you start the game you'll get to know why,A perfect introduction in the series! It's considered to be the best JRPG and as soon as you start the game you'll get to know why, straightforward and engaging story & characters, fluid controls designed for both easy-going or speerun gameplay, great atmospheric music at all times and non-stop action. It brings to mind a mix of of classic games such as Secret Of Mana, Zelda: A Link To The Past and even Metroid & Castlevania. Ys Origin is a great and very enjoyable game with high replayability, a must play for all rpg/action fans.… Full Review »
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