Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
Nintendo Switch
1st Oct 2020, $19.99
1st Oct 2020, £17.99
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Reviews
Review Ys Origin - An Awesomely Accessible And Amiable Action RPG
Eesey peasy
Nihon Falcom's Ys (pronounced "eese") been around since the days of the PC-8800, but only now are we seeing this formative tale in the enormously popular saga. Well, technically, a lot of people already saw it in 2006 when it originally released, or 2012 when it was initially localised. Thankfully, now it's on the Switch we can see that...
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Ys Origin Guides
Feature Upcoming Nintendo Switch RPGs To Look Out For In 2020
Still plenty more to come
Since launching in 2017, we’ve seen some outstanding games launch on Nintendo Switch, becoming home to many fine RPGs in the process. We’ve previously explored the best Nintendo Switch RPGs and best action-RPGs, but 2020 alone has already been filled with great examples, and all catering to the different sub-genres...
Ys Origin News
News Nihon Falcom Is Celebrating Its 40th Anniversary With A Special Broadcast
Take a look back at its early efforts with Ys and The Legend of Heroes
Not every anniversary is always cause for celebration with companies. Nintendo was noticeably quiet during Legend of Zelda's 35th recently, but Nihon Falcom is doing things differently. A special 40th anniversary broa
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 24th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
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Video 17 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In October
Your backlog will be thrilled
Whether you're ready or not, the holidays are right around the corner and as per usual, they're bringing a batch of new games to Switch. The battle royale take on everyone's favorite platforming plumber, Super Mario Bros. 35 is off to a great start, Nickelodeon is taking another spin at the kart racing genre with,...
Nintendo Download 1st October (Europe)
Super Mario Bros. 35! Alwa's Legacy! Ys Origin!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail eShop - New Releases: Let's Sing Queen (Koch...
Nintendo Download 1st October (North America)
Super Mario Bros. 35! Ys Origin! Herzog Zwei!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Super Mario Bros. 35...
News Ys Origin Pre-Orders Go Live On Switch With A Tasty 20% Discount
Save 20% up until launch day
If you're thinking of picking up Ys Origin on Nintendo Switch, you'll be interested to know that it's now available to pre-purchase from the Switch eShop. The best news? It's currently 20% off. The discount is available across Europe and North America, and is valid right up until the game's release date of 1st October...
News Even More Physical Editions Of Ys Origin Announced For Switch
Europe gets in on the act
Last month, Ys Origin was confirmed to be releasing on Nintendo Switch. The announcement came shortly after the western reveal of Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, and while we still don't have a release date, it did reveal the existence of two physical editions courtesy of Limited Run Games. Today, another two physical editions have...
News Demon-Slaying RPG Ys Origin Announced For Nintendo Switch, Physical Editions Confirmed
Launching in 2020
Ys Origin, the prequel to the popular action-RPG franchise's entire series, will be launching on Nintendo Switch later this year, it has been confirmed. The news comes from publisher Dotemu, which has revealed that alongside a digital eShop release, fans will be able to pick up one of two physical versions from Limited Run Games...
About The Game
Enter the World of Ys and discover one of the greatest japanese A-RPG of all time.
Following a devastating demonic invasion, the twin Goddesses use their magic to bring the inhabitants of legendary Ys safely into the sky. While the demons work to construct Devil’s Tower and reach the humans’ new abode, the Goddesses disappear. As a mighty warrior or a cunning mage, you must seek the Goddesses in Devil’s Tower. With your swordsmanship and spells, can you banish evil from the land of your ancestors?
- 3 playable characters, each with unique skillsets and powers
- Several exciting environments
- 4 game modes: Story, Time Attack, Arena Mode and a Speedrun Mode
- A Blood Level Option
- Numerous artifacts and powerful relics to use
- Breathtaking art direction
With its captivating story, stirring soundtrack, and epic boss battles, Ys Origin remains one of the best action-RPGs of all time!
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@Sir_Ronson Origins on Switch is pretty good. I really want Books 1&2. I really enjoyed Y's The Vanished Omens on the Sega Master System (which is also called book 1).
One of my favourite Switch games (one of my favourite ever games) and one of the very few games I go back and play regularly. Wipes the floor with Ys8 and Ys9. This is fast flowing action all the way through, without some nonsense slowing the pacing. The only stopping is for genuine story sections, not padding. Even levelling up is fun, which is something I usually hate. OST is fantastic. If you like J-ARPG's then they don't get much better than this. Imagine top down Zelda with end to end dungeons, without the over world, smoother mechanics and a story. The graphics although dated, look really nice and all components of the game just work together - the bosses, the gameplay, graphics, story, OST. For me it's a masterpiece. Any top down Zelda fan will love this. It's not a Zelda clone but it is a similar game to play. Action, adventure and puzzles. Everyone in my house loved this game.
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