Ys Origin

 Xbox One
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 25
  3. Negative: 3 out of 25

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  1. Xbox_Alive
    Apr 15, 2018
    8
    As this is the first time I’ve ever played a Ys game and I must admit that I don’t know much about the series. I have however heard lots of good things about it and without a doubt it has a big following and now I can understand why. Ys Origin as far as RPG’s go is absolutely brilliant and to say I enjoyed my time with the game would be a massive understatement. The most important aspectAs this is the first time I’ve ever played a Ys game and I must admit that I don’t know much about the series. I have however heard lots of good things about it and without a doubt it has a big following and now I can understand why. Ys Origin as far as RPG’s go is absolutely brilliant and to say I enjoyed my time with the game would be a massive understatement. The most important aspect for me in an RPG is the combat and thankfully it’s been done to perfection. When you’re in combat you get a challenge that doesn’t frustrate you and most important of all it makes you want to carry on because it remains rewarding at all times. Whilst I enjoyed all combat in the game I found the boss battles to be even more enjoyable. When tackling these bosses the gameplay flows flawlessly and you realise how tight and responsive the controls really are, which is great. If you like RPG’s with lots of content then Ys Origin will no doubt satisfy in this area and the best thing is that the content that’s available never seems to get boring so there is a huge amount of replayability. You will however notice a couple of problems as you progress through the content, but thankfully these issues don’t take too much away from the game so you can easily look past them. One thing that really makes Ys Origin stand out from other game’s in the genre is the amount of variety it has. It literally has an abundance of variety in all areas and this without a doubt keeps things fresh and interesting throughout your whole playthrough, which is very rare these days. I don’t really have too many gripes with this game and in fact the only problem I really had was finding out what to do and where to go next. A map would have easily sorted this problem, but I understand why they didn’t implement one because they want you to find your own way which can be fun and annoying at the same time. Despite the game being years old I must admit that I was pretty impressed when it came to the presentation side of the game. The visuals and sound design are packed with charm throughout and this in turn makes the gameplay even more fun and enjoyable. At the end of the day if you like action RPG’s then you will thoroughly enjoy Ys Origin from start to finish. This game has stood the test of time and in my opinion it’s just as good as the more modern games in the genre which is impressive to say the least. There are very few problems in the game and they get all the important mechanics spot on and Ys Origin definitely gets a massive thumbs up from me.… Expand
  2. Steyraus
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    Great addition to the Ys world, tells the story long before the Adventures of Adol. The only Ys game on Xbox, and its a good one.
  3. Checomono
    Nov 16, 2019
    8
    A mi me gusto mucho me tiene bastante entretenido lo agarre de oferta así que por la relación precio juego le doy un 8.
  4. TheProGamer-
    Apr 26, 2018
    9
    Ys Origins was a welcome return to the series. There have been a few bad games in there till late with Ys VIII and now we have Ys Origin on the Xbox One. While it isn't the best-ported game with a few glitches here and there we do have some other to make up for it. The story is superb, the soundtrack is just beautiful and very fitting for a game like this. The cutscenes are beautiful. TheYs Origins was a welcome return to the series. There have been a few bad games in there till late with Ys VIII and now we have Ys Origin on the Xbox One. While it isn't the best-ported game with a few glitches here and there we do have some other to make up for it. The story is superb, the soundtrack is just beautiful and very fitting for a game like this. The cutscenes are beautiful. The characters are all great and have a nice gameplay feel to them. Overall, a superb return to the series only let down by its port.… Expand
  5. BrownKnight
    Jul 15, 2021
    9
    Nice game that stood the test of times. Music is great as always in this series; graphics albeit a little outdated are nice and give a nice atmosphere; gameplay is still very enjoyable, with simple yet effective combat and vital movement and positioning; story at times predictable but the characters have a nice background and development.
    Playing 3 walkthroughs in a row felt a bit    Nice game that stood the test of times. Music is great as always in this series; graphics albeit a little outdated are nice and give a nice atmosphere; gameplay is still very enjoyable, with simple yet effective combat and vital movement and positioning; story at times predictable but the characters have a nice background and development.
    Playing 3 walkthroughs in a row felt a bit tedious, at least there were some variations, aside from how the characters played. Another quite bad note is that it was quite unfair if you were not at the intended level. Also the menu felt unpolished.    … Expand
  6. Pokecraft
    Jun 4, 2020
    9
    Awesome game, great characters and each with their own unique play style!

    GG Falcom
  7. mytoothbrush
    Jul 7, 2022
    8
    It's your classic RPG: simple, pleasant and enjoyable. Very much recommended to the fans of the series, but also to players who miss the 2D RPGs of the good old times. I don't give 9 just because, when I played it in both the original language and my own native language, I noticed the translation in my native language really had no heart even though it was correct.

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#44 Best Xbox One Game of 2018
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#88 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2018
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#83 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2018

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jun 23, 2018
    70
    A great retro RPG, but a few niggles make it tough to enjoy by modern standards. [July 2018, p.76]
  2. XboxAddict
    May 29, 2018
    86
    The story and characters are interesting, the gameplay is solid, boss fights are interesting and memorable, it looks beautiful, and the gameplay is fantastic. Fans of the series will enjoy seeing some backstory while new fans, like myself, now have an entry point to start from, bringing them into the series.
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  3. XBLA Fans
    May 25, 2018
    80
    Whether this is your first exposure to Ys, or you are long familiar with the franchise, Ys Origin is a challenging adventure that combines an enjoyable narrative with plenty of action, even if it seems dated from time to time. So when people ask me if I recommend the game, my response is an emphatic Ys … I mean yes.
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