Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana Review - Is This Classic Action RPG Worth Your Time in 2025?

[@NoisyPixelNews]

Heads up, I have ADHD and sometimes assume things are pronounced a way even against how they’re spelled. Long time viewers know this haha. Anyway, I don’t know when I convinced myself this was Ys Memory and not Ys Memoire. Words just appear a little strange as I read them aloud. Anyway, I’m always getting better. Don’t feel sorry for me either haha I’m just giving you a heads up. Now, you may say your jokes… - Azario

[@darknight7447]

your doing great

[@NoisyPixelNews]

Thanks

[@robertlefeaux]

If Yoko Ono married Sonny Bono she'd be Yoko Ono Bono. There, that's the one joke I know.

[@keroclow9059]

Good news he got a pass for murder cos he has ADHD.

[@OtterloopB]

"Is it worth your time in 2025?" It's Ys, baby! Ys is always worth the time!

[@NoisyPixelNews]

That’s what I’m talkin bout

[@andres20314]

@@NoisyPixelNews i really feel like i can enjoying this graphics over the new games of ys!!!! but let see

[@redcrimson1028]

Love your comment baby lol! You're absolutely right

[@pickleraspa2458]

Ys always worth the time

[@cloverraven]

I like 1+2 but can’t stick with any of the others. I own them all

[@Paltheos]

"... Felghana hails from a musical era I consider 'peak Falcom'." From a time when Falcom paid Yukihiro Jindo to rearrange entire game soundtracks instead of just producing a handful of new tracks to buffer their pared down, overworked internal team. Legitimately great times. One element of the review I feel that undersells Felghana is the differences in the various difficulty settings. Felghana is a game in which actual care was put into most of the difficulty settings (except the far extremes). Bosses are more than just stronger and tougher on higher settings but actually have more moves and tighter dodge windows on old moves. It's the rare action game that actually rewards replays with a new experience.

[@Erpy80]

One big difference between this version and the Steam version is that the Steam version doesn't have double boost, which was first introduced in the PSP version and ported over to this version. In the Steam version, you had one lifebar to kill the bosses and no way to restore HP in combat. From the PSP version onward, you had the ability to use Double Boost, which upon activation inflicted damage in an area around you and made your HP start regenerating while it was active. So bosses become significantly less harrying once you got this upgrade.

[@Jarboe420]

thanks for the heads up

[@ImJCyo]

Fun fact: Before the PSP version, there was a Windows release that wasn't on Steam. It was JP only, however, and a fan translation patch existed written by the same guy who now does localizations for Atlus. That was my first foray into the series.

[@bozodluffy1818]

Origin is my favorite, and I’ve yet to play this so I’m very very excited!!!

[@chelseabighetty4722]

Same!!! I can’t wait!

[@PewPew_McPewster]

Oath in Felghana is legitimately my favourite Ys game. I feel that is boasts a better setting tan Origin (and also stars Adol) and is just a tighter, better-designed package than Lacrimosa of Dana. If I were to make a videogame, I'd like to make something like Oath in Felghana.

[@SilverShion]

It's the game that got me into the series. And I can finally get it in physical form. (I didn't have a PSP)

[@NoisyPixelNews]

I think it’s cool. Especially with the extra story bit that catches you up

[@Grnvolpe]

In terms of quality, Ys is one of the top JRPG franchises. And I’m glad they realized what Ys really lacked was exposure

[@chelseabighetty4722]

I’m so excited to dive into this video! I love your in depth reviews and trust your judgement. 😊 Origin was my first Ys game and it was fantastic! Then I played Ys 8, which needs no explanation for how mind blowing good that was! The settting, the characters, gameplay and music! I’m just starting Ys 9 now, and will be picking up Ys Memoire asap!

[@viktorm9401]

Thank you so much for this awesome review, Azario :) No worries about the pronunciation of Ys Memoire, we all understand what you meant. I am super hyped for this release and I can hardly believe this game exists on modern platforms. I have the physical PS 5 version and will probably buy it digitally as well.

[@Randhrick]

This must be the game I have the most in my library, Orignal Japanese PC version, Steam, PSP, and now Switch

[@redcrimson1028]

Is this version any different from the pc version?

[@RaifSeverence]

Same. Original Japanese PC version, Original Japanese Psp version, US Psp version, US PC version. Debating whether to get this for my switch.

[@RaifSeverence]

​@redcrimson1028 only a few quality of life features. Namely: No refined artwork. The PC version only has the original 2005 art, not the 2012 PSP art. (Which there is probably a mod for) No W. BOOST. this was added to the PSP release. Said skill regenerates HP when used, making boss fights easier once it's acquired. (There is no way to heal normally in this game) No. 2X experience multiplier for getting a 999 hit chain. The PC version Maxes out at 1.99 and doesn't get higher. Voice acting was also not present in the PC version, but it got patched in by Xseed in 2020 or so. The User interface is different between versions. The story and gameplay content is the same.

[@DieselJT]

Picking up my preorder tomorrow!! Noisey Pixel rules!

[@matthewmuir8884]

Is it the game by itself or is it the "Day 1 Refined Edition"? I ask because I've been trying to find a way to purchase a physical copy of the game by itself, but all I can find in terms of ordering the game is the "day 1 refined edition" that costs twice as much as buying the game digitally.

[@DieselJT]

@matthewmuir8884 that day one edition is the only way to buy it physically.

[@matthewmuir8884]

@@DieselJT The only way to buy a physical copy is to buy a version that's twice as expensive? That's rather slimy.

[@DieselJT]

@@matthewmuir8884 depends how much you value Xseed physical releases. They always come with great extras. I'm a collector, so for me this pick up is a must. But I can see where you are coming from also.

[@matthewmuir8884]

@@DieselJT Thanks. I can see how that stuff would be of value to collectors. I'm not a collector; I just want the game, and I don't have any space left in my Switch to make a digital purchase (and that's with me having an SD card).

[@fierytigergaming8112]

It's a nice touch that you can choose between the classic and refined portraits, (Just a pity that my mind can't determine which one I like more lol)

[@ElLoGGe]

I really hope they patch these improvements into the steam release. Really would love to see them in there.

[@ash-xb8yq]

Hey noisy pixel do you plan to review penny blood hellbound now that it's hit 1.0, have been curious about that one...

[@virgil6298]

That's totally the game i need, i love Ys and i have never played this one, Ys is always a must buy to me

[@matthewmuir8884]

It sounds like a good game. However, it is rather slimy that the only way to buy a physical copy of the game is to buy the "Day 1 Refined Edition" that's twice the price of a digital copy of the game.

[@Apocalyptic_Sentinel]

Also the fact that Xseed didn't even release it physical for PS4 here when it got a PS4 physical release in Japan. Europe got a regular cheaper retail release for PS5 and Switch without the extras, I think we should have had the option to choose between both versions. Despite those minor gripes though it is a great game and worth playing.

[@ShadyPlatinum777]

I’ll be playing this all day

[@lcruz0113]

Great video and I cannot wait for this game I got my physical copy coming to GameStop in 6 hours Let's go

[@FredHerbert999]

My CE should arrive tomorrow. I really hope Gamestop shipped it in a box!!!!!! I had to return The Last Faith Nycrux Edition cause it got beat to hell in a shipping bag.

[@agunkorea2995]

This ys and origin has the best boss design. They litterally threat, punish you. But rewarding at the end

[@Rhomega]

Steeling The Will To Fight is one of my favorite VGM.

[@firebreather4192]

For me the best Ys game alongside VIII. Gameplay and Soundtrack are top notch and the pacing is much tighter than in recent titles. Hopefully the updates come over to PC as well.

[@FredHerbert999]

So its like a 3D M'vania? Hell yeah!

[@tomsimmons7673]

Ys III: Wanders from Ys was my first Ys on the SNES.

[@KazeVongola]

Oath of Felghana was my favorite Ys game until Dana, so I'm definitely picking it up for a 3rd time. (To be fair it was also my first Ys game) One thing that concerns me though is that you mentioned Adol's grunts being voiced, but what about the dialogue? The original PC/PS2 versions didn't have any voice acting, but the PSP version added fully voiced dialogues. Am I to assume they used the old voiceless version for this remaster? It would be a shame if they excluded all those voice lines again. Also, in case it is voiced can you choose the JP voices?

[@AzureBrinicle]

This is a must play ys

[@NoisyPixelNews]

For sure!

[@rkclinite]

Oo didn't know this was so soon

[@NoisyPixelNews]

Too soon. This is barely January! Haha

[@snarkysunbro1291]

If you have a Steam Deck and already own the Steam version, would you still recommend this version for Switch?

[@RaifSeverence]

Depends This version is really for those who A. Love this game. (You wouldn't ask this since you are probably already buying it) B. those who didn't play any prior version. (Missed out for one reason or another, and now have the means to get it) If neither of those are you, and you're more of a C: played the Steam version, though it was ok, Then I wouldn't recommend it since i doubt the QoL features that are present (W BOOST, 2x exp multiplier for 999 hit chain, updated art and UI, gallery extras) Will make the core experiencem which, isn't any different, better.

[@hiro6164]

YYYSSSS GODAMMIT YEEEEESSSSSSSS!!!!!!

[@sunekoo]

If I have it on steam already is it worth getting this too? Seems like basically the same thing with slightly different graphics

[@Veo87]

I pre-ordered this game on Amazon back in October, but it says it won't make it to me for another couple of weeks. I guess pre-ordering doesn't guarantee getting the game ASAP. 😅

[@maroXUprising]

Amazon has been slacking a bit with these types of stuff. I preordered the Refined edition at my local retailer a week after Black Friday sales. There’s a bit of a nitpick with this “refined” edition, not sure if it’s manufactured wrong….but the cardboard box unfortunately doesn’t close completely, so that kinda upsets me lol. This might be the worst packaged “day one” edition I’ve ever seen XSEED release, well again, that’s just a nitpick in regards to that little issue I have, lol.

[@Veo87]

@maroXUprising I know Amazon had strikes going on last month too. I'm not sure if they're still happening.

[@jockmattock9239]

i luv my Metal

[@JJG1666]

Will buy the game even though I don't have a PS5 yet

[@ItaChu787pr]

they remixed the music?

[@DaitylSword]

Its got some of the best bosses in the series... but it also has Gyalva so it breaks even

[@hiro6164]

This is one of the hardest games ive ever played

[@jayt2917]

Try wanderers of ys on genesis/ megadrive lol

[@hiro6164]

@jayt2917 Is it harder than inferno mode in this game?

[@jayt2917]

@@hiro6164 the final boss alone is a nightmare.

[@sunekoo]

Yeah it’s mad. I remember dying so many times to that fire dragon boss that pops up out of the holes. But once you figure out and approach you can take them down… also I went back through the dungeon and found a broadsword I missed lol

[@ItaChu787pr]

when its on sale maybe because i have it on pc already and beat it years ago on psp

[@MasterLee2011]

Does it have auto text advance?

[@markusvhane5087]

Still enjoying my PSP Version

[@Sagan_Blandard20XX]

It's a near perfect action RPG, and it looks like a lost Saturn game. Just get it.

[@robdiquattro5590]

Yay! Sounds like switch runs this game just fine then?

[@Jerrel28]

It should I have it on the PSP and it runs smoothly. Should be no problem for the Switch.

[@NoisyPixelNews]

I’ve seen pretty bad port jobs, but yea this one runs great :)

[@robdiquattro5590]

@@NoisyPixelNews Thank you so much for the reply! I was so hyped when I saw you reviewed it on the switch. Was literally waiting for NP's thoughts before purchasing. Appreciate you guys!

[@BlackMageLozi]

It's a good game but I would never give it more than a 9, play it on your own and you'll figure it out, ​​it's leaky in several places.

[@MrTacticalApproach]

Should I get Nordics or this?

[@maroXUprising]

Imo….get this game. Falcom is doing a very Atlus move essentially, they recently announced that Y’s X is getting a re-release in the form of “Y’s X proud.” with new story content and probably more QoL improvements from the base game. So imo, I suggest holding off from playing Y’s X in order to pick up that new iteration when we see it release in the west.

[@MrTacticalApproach]

@maroXUprising I see, thanks for the info!

[@Beaut2013]

Y's should have never changed from this formula.

[@NoisyPixelNews]

It’s really cool, huh?

[@fayte0618]

Yeah but after they did, sales increased

[@Beaut2013]

@@fayte0618 Yea it really sucks. Things you grow up with either dying, or being turned into something else, because most people don't give those things a chance.

[@tylermatthews5440]

GOTY so far

[@trollingisasport]

Somehow looks worse to me and the music feels like a worse mix/rendition?

[@fierytigergaming8112]

What else do you expect from the port of a PSP game?

[@RaifSeverence]

Compared to what?

[@fierytigergaming8112]

@@RaifSeverence I think they're just a rage baiter - You can tell from the "Classic" portraits that they're trying to keep the source material the same

[@DCFatCat]

10 things you'll find to love about this game. You won't believe number 9.5

[@NoisyPixelNews]

It reads that way huh? Lol

[@Yajnaji]

I used to love ys, but nordics disappointed me so much that I don't want to even think about any more games.

[@TheFrenchy82]

One big CON for me : the graphical difference between the settings and... the character (+ enemies). Look at Adol : he is BLURRY !! In 2025 , we can't have a better look ?? really ? Or... is it this the usual PS4 retro compatibility effect : the PS5 is tied down by PS4 !!! I have a PS5 pro and frankly, if it's get this kind of mixture regarding "graphics", it's... disappointing.

[@Apocalyptic_Sentinel]

This has nothing to do with the PS4, they just didn't remake the characters and basically upscaled everything so it's not going to look super advanced anyway since it is a older game. It's a port of a PSP game with some minor extras added so your not going to get your ultra 4k cutting edge super realistic graphics.

[@AtagoJRPG]

it's pronounced: me-moi-re not memory. You really need to learn how to pronounced this correctly cause It sounds horrible with the misprounanciation. I hope this comes out on PC too, I wouldn't mind buying it again

[@NoisyPixelNews]

I explained myself in the pinned comment, but you can roast me here if you want lol