Ys Origin

 Xbox One
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. MondoXbox
    Apr 22, 2018
    74
    Ys Origin didn't age too well and it could have been improved with better menus and cut-scenes. But it still remains an enjoyable action-RPG that lovers of the genre should try.
  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jun 23, 2018
    70
    A great retro RPG, but a few niggles make it tough to enjoy by modern standards. [July 2018, p.76]
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  3. Cubed3
    Apr 23, 2018
    70
    When it comes to action RPGs, Ys Origin ranks among the elite. It's fair to point out, however, that the Xbox One port could have been better. Sure, the slight load time increases and lack of controller options are nitpicks, but the original game was released in 2006. Surely these minor details should have been accounted for. More egregious is the stuttering. Although it doesn't go far enough to ruin the port, its presence is unjustifiable. Still, whatever the format, this phenomenal classic can't be passed up.

Awards & Rankings

43
#43 Best Xbox One Game of 2018
77
#77 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2018
81
#81 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2018

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 26
  3. Negative: 3 out of 26
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Apr 15, 2018
    8
    As this is the first time I’ve ever played a Ys game and I must admit that I don’t know much about the series. I have however heard lots ofAs this is the first time I’ve ever played a Ys game and I must admit that I don’t know much about the series. I have however heard lots of good things about it and without a doubt it has a big following and now I can understand why. Ys Origin as far as RPG’s go is absolutely brilliant and to say I enjoyed my time with the game would be a massive understatement. The most important aspect for me in an RPG is the combat and thankfully it’s been done to perfection. When you’re in combat you get a challenge that doesn’t frustrate you and most important of all it makes you want to carry on because it remains rewarding at all times. Whilst I enjoyed all combat in the game I found the boss battles to be even more enjoyable. When tackling these bosses the gameplay flows flawlessly and you realise how tight and responsive the controls really are, which is great. If you like RPG’s with lots of content then Ys Origin will no doubt satisfy in this area and the best thing is that the content that’s available never seems to get boring so there is a huge amount of replayability. You will however notice a couple of problems as you progress through the content, but thankfully these issues don’t take too much away from the game so you can easily look past them. One thing that really makes Ys Origin stand out from other game’s in the genre is the amount of variety it has. It literally has an abundance of variety in all areas and this without a doubt keeps things fresh and interesting throughout your whole playthrough, which is very rare these days. I don’t really have too many gripes with this game and in fact the only problem I really had was finding out what to do and where to go next. A map would have easily sorted this problem, but I understand why they didn’t implement one because they want you to find your own way which can be fun and annoying at the same time. Despite the game being years old I must admit that I was pretty impressed when it came to the presentation side of the game. The visuals and sound design are packed with charm throughout and this in turn makes the gameplay even more fun and enjoyable. At the end of the day if you like action RPG’s then you will thoroughly enjoy Ys Origin from start to finish. This game has stood the test of time and in my opinion it’s just as good as the more modern games in the genre which is impressive to say the least. There are very few problems in the game and they get all the important mechanics spot on and Ys Origin definitely gets a massive thumbs up from me.… Full Review »
  2. Phuz
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    One of my favourite games. Graphically looks great. Music is flawless. Gameplay is fun. Bosses varied. Characters and story are good.One of my favourite games. Graphically looks great. Music is flawless. Gameplay is fun. Bosses varied. Characters and story are good. Anyone that enjoys top down Zelda's will love this. One of the few games that everyone of us in the house liked. We all have very different taste in games but we all loved Ys Origin. Oh and this destroys Ys8 and Ys9. They should have stuck with this old game engine because the games are way more fun than the ones on the new engine.

    It's and Adventure, Puzzle, Action - JRPG, so if that's not your thing, stay clear. No menu combat here.    … Full Review »
  3. mytoothbrush
    Jul 7, 2022
    8
    It's your classic RPG: simple, pleasant and enjoyable. Very much recommended to the fans of the series, but also to players who miss the 2DIt's your classic RPG: simple, pleasant and enjoyable. Very much recommended to the fans of the series, but also to players who miss the 2D RPGs of the good old times. I don't give 9 just because, when I played it in both the original language and my own native language, I noticed the translation in my native language really had no heart even though it was correct.… Full Review »
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