The demo includes a decent chunk of what sets Ys X apart from adventurer Adol Christin’s previous outings. For one thing, it’s just him and a single ally named Karja this time, instead of having half ...

The story kicks off with Adol meeting Karja, a fierce “pirate princess,” on his travels. Inadvertently, a magical tether binds the two. This connection sets the stage for an action-packed journey ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Ys (pronounced "ease," no apostrophe!) is a legendary, highly influential Japanese action role-playing game franchise with a long, strange history of ...

The action RPG series Ys has received high praise from players worldwide for its simple yet exhilarating battles, clear and dramatic storylines, and intense background music that elevates the combat ...

Check out the launch trailer for Ys X: Nordics, an action hack-and-slash RPG developed by Nihon Falcom. Players will explore uncharted islands, engage in fast-paced action combat, and experience the ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook The upcoming Japanese release for action RPG Ys X: Proud Nordics has just gotten its first major ...

As a classic Japanese RPG series from the earliest days of PC gaming, Ys has seen a lot of ports and remakes over the years. Ys 3: Wanderers from Ys was a weird one in particular, shifting from the ...

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