As a longtime fan of the Ys series, I must say that diving back into The Oath in Felghana for this preview has been a delightful journey down memory lane. Having played this game on multiple platforms over the years, I can confidently say that the new console versions are a welcome addition to my collection.
At the time when I initially purchased a PS Vita, I was unfamiliar with Falcom. However, as I browsed through upcoming releases, a captivating collector’s edition for a game titled Ys: Memories of Celceta caught my attention. Intrigued by this, I decided to give the series a try. Upon discovering Ys: The Oath in Felghana on the PlayStation Store as a PSP game, I sought more information about it on YouTube. One of the initial videos that appeared was for the song “Valestein Castle.” Upon hearing it, I was immediately hooked and ended up purchasing Ys: The Oath in Felghana shortly after. Since then, it has become one of my all-time favorite games.
Move forward to today and we’re approaching a Western console release of Ys: The Oath in Felghana, rebranded as Ys Memoire, which is just around the corner. I had the chance to play the Japanese version on the Switch back in 2023, but now I’ve been playing the full Western releases on both PlayStation and Nintendo Switch for a review. Before my comprehensive review closer to launch, I wanted to share my initial thoughts, comparing Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana with its previous iterations on PSP and PC. For this preview, I’ll be highlighting the differences and offering some early impressions of the gameplay on Nintendo Switch OLED and PlayStation 5.
Playing Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana feels incredible, much like its counterpart, Ys: The Oath in Felghana. Reflecting on the numerous Ys games I’ve played since my initial encounter with Ys: The Oath in Felghana, I’m still amazed at how well it continues to impress. Among all the Ys titles, Ys VIII and The Oath in Felghana remain my personal favorites, but the latter offers a more consistent gaming experience. The combat is swift and polished, the soundtrack by Falcom is exceptional, the bosses are masterfully designed, and I find myself drawn back to it again and again.
Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana Options
Above are the illustrations that highlight the diverse features incorporated in our latest update, encompassing various voice languages, portrait styles, music choices, and additional functionalities accessible via the extra button.
In the case of Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana, it appears that Falcom has modeled its enhanced port or remaster on the PlayStation Portable (PSP) version instead of the more recent PC release from XSEED Games. Consequently, aspects such as cutscene framing, field of view, and others resemble the PSP version you find on your PlayStation Vita rather than the modern PC version.
Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana vs the original game on PC and PSP
There are of course many new features added in this release, and while many of them are available on PC, there are a few notable differences. Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana itself had a few additions over the PSP release like turbo mode with two speed options, the ability to skip a lot of cutscenes and dialog, higher resolution visuals, 60fps support, a new portrait option, and dual audio for voices. The soundtrack options and English voices were already present on PSP, but a voiced Adol is new to Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana.
To illustrate the differences in visual quality, I’ve reproduced the initial scenes for you. This is to highlight the variation between the PS5 edition and the present Steam version running at 1080p resolution.
On Steam, Ys: The Oath in Felghana isn’t confined to running at 60fps, but there might be some challenges when playing at higher frame rates. It boasts enhanced visuals compared to the latest Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana on PS5. However, the PC version does forgo certain features such as turbo options, Japanese voice acting, Adol’s voice acting, new portrait options, and the option to skip cutscenes, which are available in other versions of the game.
It was unexpected to discover that the latest PS5 and Switch editions don’t permit using the d-pad for movement, unlike their PSP and PC counterparts. Although I wouldn’t typically employ the Joy-Cons’ d-pad on Switch, I did enjoy playing the PSP version on my PS Vita with its superb d-pad and the PC version on my ROG Ally.
Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana Nintendo Switch and PS5 impressions
After discussing initial contrasts and distinctive aspects, Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana appears suitable for portable gaming, yet the PS5 edition brings attention to certain visual flaws inherent in this release. Several UI components and menus seem tailored for a handheld device. When James reviewed the Nintendo Switch version a few months back, he speculated if the PS5 version would offer 120fps support. Regrettably, it does not; instead, it operates at a constant 60fps thus far. Moreover, the PS5 version loads swiftly.
In both the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 versions, there are recurring tiling issues on surfaces like floors and walls across many locations initially. These issues resemble the visual problems encountered in the PC and mobile release of Chrono Trigger. While playing in handheld mode on the Switch, these issues are less pronounced, but they become quite evident when playing on a monitor. Since the ports have been available in Japan for some time, I don’t anticipate these problems to be resolved, which is unfortunate.
For the initial phase of this review, I predominantly engaged with the PS5 variant, yet I took a brief dip into the Nintendo Switch edition to get a feel. To my observation, it performs admirably, albeit with minor concerns that surfaced when using turbo mode. In my comprehensive analysis, I’ll delve deeper into the Switch version, but at this preliminary stage, its performance appears satisfactory.
In my upcoming review, I’ll share my comprehensive thoughts on the game, but let me say that Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana seems poised to offer a terrific start to 2025 for those new to the series, as it marks the long-awaited modern console release of one of Falcom’s finest games.
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