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Ys I
Sega Saturn · RPG
Ys I
| System | Sega Saturn |
|---|---|
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Nihon Falcom |
| Publisher | Nihon Falcom |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Ys |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Ys I is a role-playing game released for the Sega Saturn, developed by Nihon Falcom. This Saturn release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1987.
Among the 40 Saturn RPGs in our database, it ranks #17 by legacy score.
It is part of the Ys series; on the Saturn you can also try Ys II. The series also appears on other systems with Ys I (Master System) and Ys IV: Mask of the Sun (SNES). Nihon Falcom also made Dragon Slayer and Asteka II: Templo del Sol for the Saturn.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Ys I is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Ys I walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Ys I.
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Ys I FAQ
Who made Ys I?
It was developed by Nihon Falcom.
Is Ys I multiplayer?
No. Ys I is a single-player game.
How long does Ys I take to play?
As a role-playing game, Ys I typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Ys I on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.