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Ys: The Vanished Omens

198876/100
Role-playing (RPG)Adventure

Fantasy

A defining action RPG of its era, this title masterfully blended real-time combat with a top-down perspective. Combat relies on precise positioning, where players "bump" into enemies to deal damage, forcing a risk-reward calculation in every encounter. This design, alongside a compelling story and memorable soundtrack, solidified its place as a cornerstone of the genre, influencing action RPGs for decades to come.

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Ys: The Vanished Omens is an action role-playing game with its own trademark combat system: instead of pressing the "attack" button, the protagonist simply runs into the enemies he encounters. More damage is inflicted upon the enemies if Adol charges at them from the back or from the sides - a head-to-head collision might result in the hero's death if the monster is stronger than him. The player gains gold and experience points for defeating foes; once enough experience has been accumulated, Adol levels up and becomes stronger. The hero can buy and equip swords, armor, shields, and other accessories.

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1995 · Role-playing (RPG)

Like Ys, Terranigma offers a grand adventure with a silent protagonist, but instead of exploring a single land, you're tasked with resurrecting continents and civilizations across a dying world, driven by a compelling narrative.

Why recommended

  • Features a deep and emotionally resonant narrative that unfolds as you literally revive the world, providing a strong story experience akin to Ys's developing lore.
  • Criteria — Adventure is central, with vast continents to explore, diverse cultures to interact with, and environmental puzzles to solve, all contributing to a sense of grand discovery.
  • Criteria — RPG Elements are present through character leveling, equipment upgrades, and stat progression, allowing players to grow Ark's abilities as they journey through the world.
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CrossCode blends the fast-paced action RPG combat of Ys with intricate puzzle mechanics, all set within a vibrant retro-futuristic MMO world, providing a challenging and story-rich adventure.

Why recommended

  • Features a compelling narrative with a mute protagonist uncovering her past within a fictional MMORPG, offering a strong story with mystery and character development.
  • Criteria — Adventure is paramount, with a vast and interconnected world filled with challenging dungeons, environmental puzzles, and secrets to uncover, encouraging extensive exploration.
  • Criteria — RPG Elements are deeply ingrained, with extensive skill trees, equipment customization, and elemental combat mechanics that allow for diverse character builds and strategic gameplay.
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While Ys focuses on solo heroism, Secret of Mana expands the action RPG formula with a dynamic party system, but retains the vibrant fantasy world, real-time combat, and a strong sense of a world-spanning adventure.

Why recommended

  • Engaging real-time combat system that requires active participation and strategic use of magic and weapons, similar to the direct action of Ys.
  • Criteria — Adventure is a core pillar, as players journey across a colorful fantasy world, piloting a cannon-equipped airship and exploring diverse environments to stop an ancient evil.
  • Criteria — RPG Elements include character leveling, weapon mastery, and a magic system that grows in power, offering satisfying progression and customization for the three protagonists.
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Though it adds building mechanics, Dragon Quest Builders 2 provides a charming top-down perspective, a compelling narrative, and a vast world to explore, much like the classic Ys games, but with a creative twist.

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  • Criteria — Strong Story with well-developed characters and a clear overarching plot, driven by the need to rebuild and restore the world after a destructive cult's influence.
  • Criteria — Adventure is intertwined with exploration and discovery, as players travel to various islands, uncover secrets, and gather resources to progress the narrative and expand their building capabilities.
  • Criteria — RPG Elements are integrated through character leveling, equipment crafting, and the acquisition of new building recipes and abilities, enhancing both combat and construction.
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