Ys Memoire: Unveil Felghana's Epic Length

Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana, a revitalized entry in the acclaimed Ys series, arrives on PS5 and Nintendo Switch. This isn't just a port; it's a remake of Ys: The Oath in Felghana (itself a reimagining of the 1989 classic, Ys III: Wanderers from Ys), offering a refined narrative experience. The game transforms the original sidescrolling adventure into an action RPG with dynamic camera angles, enhancing its presentation significantly.

How Long to Conquer Felghana?

The playtime in Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana varies considerably depending on your playstyle and chosen difficulty.

• Average Playthrough (Normal Difficulty): Expect around 12 hours for a first playthrough on normal difficulty, including exploration and combat encounters. This estimate accounts for the time spent on combat, including potential boss fight retries and general enemy grinding.

• Rushed Main Story: Focusing solely on the main storyline and minimizing side quests and optional battles could reduce playtime to under 10 hours. This approach sacrifices exploration and optional content for speed.

• Including Side Quests: Adding in the optional side quests, which often involve revisiting earlier areas with newly acquired abilities, adds approximately 3 hours to the average playtime, resulting in roughly 15 hours.

• Complete Completionist Run: A thorough exploration of every area, completing all side quests, and tackling higher difficulty levels, along with a New Game+ playthrough, could extend the total playtime to around 20 hours. This is for players aiming to experience everything the game offers.

Speedrunning through dialogue will further reduce playtime, but this is not recommended for first-time players who wish to fully appreciate the story.

The game cleverly balances length and narrative, providing a satisfying experience without overextending its welcome. This makes it a more accessible entry point to the Ys franchise compared to other, longer AAA titles.