Ys: The Oath in Felghana Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-07-18
- Challenging fair boss design
- Excellent music and soundtrack
- Interesting story and characters
- High difficulty frustrates players
- Story is weaker than later
- Save points are too sparse
Emotions
Archetypes
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 92%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 7%
- Protest reviews
- 1%
- 81%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 19%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 676
- Negative points
- 338
- Gameplay points
- 393
- Perf. points
- 19
- Rec. points
- 165
- Misc points
- 5
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Challenging fair boss design
| Many reviews describe boss fights as well-designed with varied mechanics and patterns, being both challenging and fair. This high-frequency feedback highlights bosses as a key strength of the game. | 71% |
Comparable to Ys series
| Many players favorably compare this game to other Ys titles, especially Ys Origin and Ys VI, considering it among the best in the series. This establishes strong brand identity. | 39% |
Excellent music and soundtrack
| The soundtrack and music receive consistent high praise, often called phenomenal, stunning, and memorable. This is a standout aspect of the game for many players. | 39% |
Interesting story and characters
| The story and characters are generally considered good, with some noting simplicity but effectiveness. Characters have personality and depth. | 39% |
Engaging fast-paced combat
| Combat is described as fast, fluid, hack-and-slash, with tight controls and satisfying feedback. The pace and responsiveness are major positives. | 30% |
Improved gameplay from predecessors
| Players note that jank from earlier Ys titles is removed, and systems like battle and magic have been refined. This shows positive evolution. | 18% |
Great voice acting
| Voice acting is frequently complimented as awesome, phenomenal, and immersive, adding to the overall experience. This feedback appears across multiple clusters. | 16% |