The Ys series remains a popular, but well-kept secret in the JRPG game world.

Here’s how every game fits into the series' timeline.

We’re here to break down the answer.

Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, Ys Memories of Celceta and Ys Seven.

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There are bound to be a few graphical glitches, though actual game-breaking bugs are rare.

The game is light on plot, and what little is present isutterly cliche.

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Neither game’s story is a Pulitzer contender, but Nordics pulls the win here.

It is a far more eye-catching, vibrant, and visually consistent game despite the flaws.

Ys X: Nordics, in comparison, has the same visual fidelity as the average PS2 title.

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Not that that’s a bad thing, but it’s certainly not unique.

3Sound

One of the most important facets of a Ys game is its music.

In this department, Ys Memoire: The Oath In Felghana fares much better.

Split images of cutscenes from Ys Memoire: The Oath In Felghana and Ys X: Nordics.

Its soundtrack is arguably the second most important part after the gameplay.

It is a solid mixture of J-rock, techno, and heavy metal.

Even if some of the dance tracks are dated, they exude energy.

Adol using Raid Slash in Ys X: Nordics.

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In comparison, Ys X: Nordics has a basic soundtrack.

A cutscene screenshot of Rafe and Ashley in Ys X: Nordics.

However, Ys Memoire has the ‘less bad’ performances.

2Gameplay

Ys Memoire: The Oath In Felghana is both the simpler and the better game.

Ys X: Nordics, on the other hand, barely lasted one.

Adol stands with Dogi and Elena in Ys Memoire: The Oath In Felghana.

Sometimes the classic game, with a smaller budget and less production value, ends up having more heart.

That’s not to say that Ys X: Nordics is a bad game by any means.

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Adol faces a tank boss in Ys Memoire: The Oath In Felghana.

Adol dodges traps in Ys Memoire: The Oath In Felghana.

Adol and friends face a defeated final boss in Ys Memoire: The Oath In Felghana.

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