This is definitely up there with Origin as my favorite Ys games. The soundtrack is simply amazing.

Just Started playing this Game and so far I love it!! Ever since I discovered YS on the PSVita, it has quickly become one of my favorite series ever!! Awesome Video, Great Series!!

When I first tried Oath in Felghana years back, I got maybe 30 mins in before giving up because I thought the PC controls were difficult to get the hang of. When I picked it up again last week, the first thing I did was try the Mouse+WASD controls option. And oh boy - it was like playing a completely different game. I never expected a 3d action RPG to work so well with mouse controls. Other than the default magic attack key (which is middle mouse click, when middle mouse scroll changes magic ... yeah, you can imagine how easy it is to accidentally swap magic), everything else was really well done. I don't even know why the Mouse controls aren't just the default config. From the perspective of someone who has never played any other Ys game, I'm loving the game so far. The art/environments are really charming, the VA is surprisingly good, the story is decent, and the music tracks are real bangers.

Got the game right after I watched this video and now I can safely say its in my favorites! Just five seconds into moving around I could tell I was in for a fantastic game - and don't even get me started on the soundtrack... Got so hooked that I was compelled to finish it in two sessions!

Such coincidence. I've been thinking on getting into the Ys series but have no idea where to start. YT algorithm to rescue😳This could be the first game I get or will be at my top five. Thanks a lot for the insight perspective. I was just cautious on spoilers as I wanted to know more about gameplay and sound design.

The voice acting in this game is top tier

I just started on this game and find myself immediately enamored of it. I love how no-frills it is compared to other more recent Ys games - just an adventurer, his sword, and his collection of magic wristbands. No fancy party system or multiple story tracks or anything. Somehow feels both up to date and old-school at the same time. Also, yes, wonderfully difficult. I actually had to restart in easy mode, as normal was too hard for me.

Loved the video. I just finished Ys I & II and was thinking of playing this one next since it's the remake of Ys III.

Highly agree, my dude. Honestly, I was about to pick this up on the Vita until I found out it got ported. I absolutely love this game (almost as much as Seven). Liked, subbed, and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Also, the sound with alchemy eax is fantastic!

Oath in Felghana was most certainly the hardest, but I think it made very good improvements upon the Napishtim system of combat. The boss in the Valestein Dungeon was the only one that felt too hard in my opinion, although I can't even imagine ever getting the achievement for beating the final boss with no damage taken. I was also super surprised by the voice acting, but it made me wish that more of them had been voice acted after seeing its remarkable quality. Watching these videos is making me even more hyped for the eventual release of Monstrum Nox! Thanks for the video Rio!

This was my first intro to the us series for PSP. My god I loved it. I'm glad they have a bunch of ports on steam now. I'm gonna check 8-9 soon

supporting you Bro from Poland and Indonesia (Bali:)

I first played this game on Steam awhile back, and recall I got to what I think was the final boss, but nothing that I did seemed to damage it. I am currently playing through Ys I, on the PSP, and am looking forward to eventually getting back to this game - even though it's often considered the most difficult in the series, as you said. Anyway, nice review. I enjoyed listening to your thoughts and reasonings on why you enjoyed the game.

The game looks so damn good! I wish more Ys games were readily available on more platforms. I only have a PS4 and switch. Thus I’ve only played Ys 8, Ys origin and memories of celceta. Love them all dearly! Eagerly awaiting Ys 9 next month!

I dont know if anyone has mentioned this before, but there is one other difference between the PsP and PC versions that was missed. Besides the Boost mode and Voice acting, the PsP version also added a new game plus option.

Definitely my favorite in the series so far.

This has been my favourite Ys game as well until I've played VIII which is my actual number 1. I have to say that I still prefer the Adol centered games over the newer party based ones from a gameplay perspective. VI is also very nice but a lot rougher, wait for dash jumping. :D

Good news! Remake announced for Switch to be released in 2023!

I just hope Ys Oath runs better than what I've played of Ys VI on PSP... I at least also grabbed the PS2 Version of Ys VI which will by my main Playthrough anyway (but I'm Australian so our PAL Version of Ys VI PS2 doesn't have all the Anime Cutscenes so that's why I picked up the PSP one as well, plus that one has an actual Gallery Mode 👍) I have the rest across PSP/PS4 as well, done with Seven and just started 2 in Chronicles (and about half way through Ys VI PSP and Memories Of Celceta PS4) so glad I finally decided to grab this Series after all the years of hearing about it from Happy Console Gamer etc. ☺️

Nice video! The last boss of Felghana is in my opinion the best final boss battle of the series. The music of this battle is one to listen too.

Yesterday i beat Oath in Felghana and the bosses were making me retry a few times on normal. I only beaten Ys I,II both were chronicles+ and YS origin before. Guess the final game i can play in the Ys series is Ark of Napishtim which i am playing. For more Ys games i need a better pc since mine is old. I am hoping to get a new pc this year.

i only finished memories of celceta and i just bought lacrosma of dana, i also have a vita so do you reccommend any other ys games?

People should just play Oath in Felghana for the best rendition of The Boy who had Wings.....Seriously, that track is my favorite in this entire series.

By the way how Dogi and Adol got to know each other?

I think it'd be awesome if there was a crossover game between Us and Zelda.

Weren't you doing them Chronologically? Because VIII happen between III and VI (technically, between V and VI, but V is super famicom exclusive)

I like this game, it's dope. Im so stuck on the second boss XD.

I was wondering, which system is better for this game, Steam or PSP?

Ys OOF and Origin are best.

The game is amazing its a shame theirs no voice acting i n the pc version like the psp

I'm playing this game now. I've actually rage quit once because of how difficult one boss was, and pretty much every boss so far has taken me at least several tries before I beat them, sometimes a lot more than just several tries. The combat is still good so far and it's good to see some background on Dogi, so I'll keep playing. I'm starting to wonder if there are two different voice tracks though, because the voice acting I'm hearing doesn't sound very good to me. Dogi and Elena are ok, but others sound varying levels of bad to me. It's definitely overall a downgrade from the English acting in Ys 8 and 9.

The new games are nice and all but to me they dont have the heart this game does and honestly I think the combat isnt as fun. I love this game so much I preorded the Original Japanese PC Box set when it first came out. If you can ever get ahold of that I recommend it Just because the Box itself is huge beautiful piece of Artwork and you get like 8 or so music CD with the music from every conceivable Ys3 game, unused tracks and arranged pieces.

its funny bc in the original ys 3 adol is not a silent protagonist BUT he is the only main char that isnt voice acted 💀

Ps2 version ?

Awesome game but i can't get past the start ffs 😆

This was a great a review, but... The soundtrack in this game is the best in the series imo. Maybe try to re-listen to the soundtrack? The action tracks are the best ones in my opinion, especially Valstein Castle.

oh come on! whos the first disliked!?

The soundtrack is "solid"? Come on, it's probably the best in the series