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 Ys III: Wanderers from Ys), offering a refined narrative experience. The game's evolution from a side-scrolling adventure to an action RPG with dynamic camera angles is a testament to its dedication to improvement.
Estimated Playtime for Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana
Completion time varies significantly based on play style and difficulty.
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Average Playthrough (Normal Difficulty): Expect around 12 hours. This includes a standard pace, engaging with most enemies and exploring the environment. Boss battles and enemy grinding will naturally increase this time.
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Rushed Main Story: Focusing solely on the main plotline, skipping side quests and many enemy encounters, can reduce playtime to under 10 hours.
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Including Side Content: Completing side quests, which often involve revisiting earlier areas with newly acquired abilities, adds roughly 3 hours, bringing the total to approximately 15 hours.
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Complete Experience: Exploring every location, tackling all challenges, and experiencing all content, including multiple difficulties and New Game+, could extend playtime to around 20 hours. Speeding through dialogue will shorten the experience, but is not recommended for first-time players.
The game cleverly balances length and narrative, delivering a satisfying story without overextending its welcome. This contributes to its more accessible price point compared to many AAA titles, making it an excellent entry point for newcomers to the Ys franchise.
| Content Covered | Estimated Playtime (Hours) |
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| Average Playthrough | Approximately 12 |
| Rushed Story Only | Under 10 |
| With Side Content | Approximately 15 |
| Experiencing Everything | Approximately 20 |
