Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta Reviews
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Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta is the same game it's always been, brought to a new and popular platform, with a new soundtrack that’s not up to snuff. I’m glad Switch owners will be able to play Memories in Celceta; it’s just difficult to recommend the game, considering the PC version is five dollars cheaper and doesn’t have a worse soundtrack. I hope Falcom has bigger plans for its future remasters because this was a little disappointing.
Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta is a good entry in the long-running action RPG series, but it's far from the best. Despite the game's title, the plot is forgettable but the explosive combat, charming characters, and booming soundtrack are engaging enough to keep your attention until the credits roll.Adol has had more memorable adventures on Nintendo Switch, but mapping out the Great Forest of Celceta is still a fun time.
The bosses are a little weak, and it is a bit on the shorter side of the JRPG spectrum at twenty hours, but I feel like that's a genuine strength of the game. If you've never played Ys before, this is a great entry point for any newcomer.
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For our Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta review, we cover how it feels on Switch 1/2 and also how this new version compares with the original game on PS Vita, PS4, and PC.
Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta is another entry into the long-running series of action RPGs by Nihon Falcom, while also serving as a great jumping-off point for newcomers
Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta is still the same game from the PlayStation Vita. It is still a solid title to play with a strong core gameplay loop. It still has some of the problems of being made for that hardware, like its graphics and party AI.
It’s important to compare this to Ys X: Nordics, a game that also made a significant impact. While Nordics is a solid title, Revelations in Celceta, presented here at its best, is truly exceptional. Returning to Celceta is a journey you owe to yourself.
It lacks the depth of movement abilities and character interactions that have come from Ys VIII through X, but it still manages to offer a very compelling adventure almost the whole way through. For anyone who missed playing an earlier version of Celceta or who just loves a solid action-RPG with fast-paced combat and movement, Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta is an easy recommendation. I'm hoping it won't be long until we see Adol's next adventure or revisit another of his old ones.
Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta, dear readers, is a game from the Ys saga, with all the good things included in the package. I really enjoyed revisiting this adventure, and I think it should be on the list of JRPGs that everyone should try.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
There are many different things in Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta. It has fast combat, rewarding exploration, and important progression systems, so on the one hand, it's a lot of fun to play.
It’s easy to enjoy Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta for what it is: a fast and straightforward JRPG that still feels good to play even years later. However, its age shows in ways that are almost impossible to ignore. It’s a decent entry for newcomers curious about Ys, but returning players may find there’s just not enough to justify another trip through Celceta.
Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta is a very solid way to revisit one of the saga's most interesting installments, respecting its essence while adding small tweaks that make it more accessible and appealing today. Its agile combat, constant exploration, and carefully crafted soundtrack still work very well, demonstrating that the original's foundation was truly strong. Although it suffers from some limitations inherent to its classic design, the experience remains fresh and enjoyable from beginning to end. Ultimately, this remaster serves both as a way to discover Ys IV in its official version and to rediscover an adventure that still has much to offer.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
The isometric action RPG may start sluggishly, but it recovers recovers soon enough to become a fun entry in this long-running franchise.
My experience with Revelations in Celceta was generally satisfying from beginning to end, and I feel that, thanks to Revelations in Celceta, I feel more connected to the franchise than ever before. I hope that the rich and intriguing universe of Ys continues to captivate me with its new titles and occasional re-releases.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
As a port, Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta will get the job done. It’s very no frills, and if you’re a fan of this title, that’s fine. That being said, my thoughts on this game are incredibly mixed. It’s filled with growing pains in both design and narrative intent, ones that would pay off in the superb follow-up in Ys VIII, but here they leave a lot to be desired. While the basic hack-and-slash gameplay is fun, the exploration isn’t quite up to scratch because of the pacebreaking nature of the Unique Actions in conjunction with its generally linear progression structure, and the main story not being interesting enough to maintain my motivation. Bosses fare a lot better, however, being genuinely fun to master and leveraging combat mechanics in ways that are always interesting. Outside of that, the game is inoffensive at worst, but the Memoire iteration disappoints because all it adds is a mediocre iteration of a soundtrack that was originally great. I think this is worth playing for fans of Ys because it gives you a real appreciation for how far the series has come since then, and that alone still makes it an interesting game.