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You swing your sword in side-scrolling dungeons now instead of bumping into enemies, missing jumps until you get the timing just right. Adol and Dogi uncover dark secrets in his hometown with that classic Ys soundtrack driving the adventure.

Developer: Nihon Falcom

Genre: Action Role-Playing

Released: 1991

File size: 1 KB

Game Overview

Wanderers from Ys came out on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991, developed by Nihon Falcom. It was part of that wave of action RPGs that tried to bring a more console-friendly feel to the genre, fitting right in with the SNES's growing library of ambitious titles that blended exploration with real-time combat.

You control Adol Christin, exploring the land of Esteria screen by screen, delving into multi-level dungeons and ruins. Your main goal is to investigate a series of mysterious disappearances, which involves fighting monsters with your sword or a bow, solving environmental puzzles, and gathering the six Books of Ys to uncover the truth. The pacing is deliberate, with a moderate difficulty that comes from precise platforming and learning enemy patterns. It feels like a methodical, hands-on adventure where your own reflexes and curiosity directly chart the course.