Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga
Last updated: 2025-10-12
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- Excellent remaster quality with improved visuals and performance
- Enjoyable, deep gameplay with rich Falcom crossover content
- Competent Ys-style action combat system
- Extensive character roster and high replayability
- Dated combat and grindy progression system
- Lack of co-op and social features
Emotions
Satisfaction27%Frustration12%Disappointment10%Enjoyment10%Nostalgia8%
- Reviews
(sample size) - 28
- Helpful reviews
- 68%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 32%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 89%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 11%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 56
- Negative points
- 25
- Gameplay points
- 91
- Perf. points
- 20
- Rec. points
- 14
- Misc points
- 44
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Excellent Remaster Quality
| The remaster received high praise for its significant care and attention to detail, including improved graphics, sound, and textures. Players appreciated the impressive model touch-ups and the overall quality of the porting work. | 51% |
Enjoyable and Deep Gameplay
| Players found the game to be very fun, especially when playing online with friends, noting its unexpected depth and high replay value. The overall experience was described as great and well-polished. | 46% |
Competent Combat System
| The combat system, despite its age, was a pleasant surprise for many players, particularly those familiar with the Ys 7 engine. It was described as fun and surprisingly competent for a fighting game. | 34% |
Great for Falcom Fans
| The game was highly appreciated by Falcom fans for its successful crossover of two IPs, evoking nostalgia and allowing players to interact with beloved characters. The luxurious voice cast was also a highlight. | 28% |
Unexpected English Dub
| The inclusion of an English voice cast, especially with returning voice actors, was a delightful and unexpected surprise for many players, adding significant value to the remaster. | 21% |
Amazing Soundtrack
| The game's music was consistently highlighted as a strong positive, contributing significantly to the overall experience. | 6% |
Interesting Course Design
| The design of the game's courses was noted for making the gameplay more engaging and interesting. | 6% |
Collectable Content
| Players can collect content while enjoying the game, adding a layer of engagement. | 5% |