Super Nintendo · RPG
Ys III: Wanderers from Ys
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 (originally 1989) |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Nihon Falcom |
| Publisher | Tonkin House |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Ys |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1991, Ys III: Wanderers from Ys is a role-playing game developed by Nihon Falcom and published by Tonkin House. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1989.
It belongs to the SNES's earliest wave of games. Other notable SNES releases from 1991 include Final Fantasy IV, Lemmings and SimEarth.
It is part of the Ys series; on the SNES you can also try Ys IV: Mask of the Sun. The series also appears on other systems with Ys I (Master System) and Ys I (NES). Nihon Falcom also made Popful Mail for the SNES.
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)
- you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious
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 III: Wanderers from Ys 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 III: Wanderers from Ys cheats & codes
67 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Protection From Most Enemies | C2B3-D092 |
|---|---|
| Start With 488 Gold Instead Of 1,000 | DF8E-00BE |
| Start With 2,024 Gold | D58E-00BE |
| Start With 9,704 Gold | 498E-00BE |
| Start With 20,200 Gold | 038E-00BE |
| Start With 40,168 Gold | BA8E-00BE |
Ys III: Wanderers from Ys walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Ys III: Wanderers from Ys FAQ
When did Ys III: Wanderers from Ys come out on the SNES?
Ys III: Wanderers from Ys was released for the Super Nintendo in 1991; the original game dates back to 1989.
Who made Ys III: Wanderers from Ys?
It was developed by Nihon Falcom and published by Tonkin House.
Is Ys III: Wanderers from Ys multiplayer?
No. Ys III: Wanderers from Ys is a single-player game.
How long does Ys III: Wanderers from Ys take to play?
As a role-playing game, Ys III: Wanderers from Ys 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 III: Wanderers from Ys 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.