Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta

Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta is a good entry in the long-running action RPG series, but it's far from the best. Despite the game's title, the plot is forgettable but the explosive combat, charming characters, and booming soundtrack are engaging enough to keep your attention until the credits roll.Adol has had more memorable adventures on Nintendo Switch, but mapping out the Great Forest of Celceta is still a fun time.

For our Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta review, we cover how it feels on Switch 1/2 and also how this new version compares with the original game on PS Vita, PS4, and PC.

From its engrossing and entertaining plot to the detailed and multifaceted gameplay, I had fun throughout my entire playthrough of the original Ys: Memories of Celceta, and I also had fun picking up this enhanced Switch version years later. Adol’s story has always been about the excitement and sense of adventure one gets when losing themselves in a journey, and Celceta captures that feeling poignantly. Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta might not be the most extensive remaster, but the original was such a solid ARPG experience that it still stands strong, despite its more dated graphics. Returning players may or may not be convinced to replay the game, but Ys Memoire: Revelations of Celceta is certainly worth newcomers trying out if they haven’t yet experienced the Celcetan journey!

Memories of Celceta isn’t my favorite Ys game, but if you have a Switch 2, Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta is probably the best way to play it. It’s a Vita game very much of its time, with some growing pains as a Ys entry, but the extra juice you get from Nintendo’s new platform helps realize the original vision as a 3D Ys delivering a higher fidelity experience on a handheld.

Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta expands the action RPG options on Nintendo Switch with the revised rendition of Adol Christin's fourth adventure.

Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta thrives on Switch 2 with smooth 60fps combat and an incredible soundtrack. While dated visuals hold it back, this outstanding remaster is a fantastic JRPG journey. It stands as a perfect entry point for newcomers and a comforting trip for series veterans.

Nothing in Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta is going to blow your hair back (besides maybe some of its electric guitar riffs), but that’s not the goal of any Ys game, and for a largely untouched port of a 15-year-old entry, it’s actually remarkable how modern and fun it still feels. Its unique setup and world coupled with fast-paced and flashy fun action make this an extremely easy recommendation for not just any newcomers looking to get into the series (the unin-ys-iated???), but even general RPG fans that never got around to this entry like me.

A well crafted, extremely fun product with a story of contained length make Revelations in Celceta a great action RPG for Nintendo Switch.

If you have never played or owned the original release of Celceta, or you are simply looking for a budget-friendly way to introduce the Ys series into your life, Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta is an easy recommendation. On the other hand, if you already own or have played a previous version, there just is not enough new here to strongly justify a double or even triple dip. Outside of the remixed soundtrack, this is largely a straightforward port designed to bring the game to platforms it had not already reached.​

While this Nintendo iteration doesn't add much, it preserves the base game, which is a dependable, valuable action-RPG with an engaging narrative, excellent combat, and lots of worthwhile content.