

Release
Saturday, October 15, 1988
Player score
76/100
Platform families
Not announced
Connected releases
Core game only
Editorial overview
What it is
Ys: The Vanished Omens is an action role-playing game with its own trademark combat system: instead of pressing the "attack" button, the protagonist simply runs into the enemies he encounters. More damage is inflicted upon the enemies if Adol charges at them from the back or from the sides - a head-to-head collision might result in the hero's death if the monster is stronger than him. The player gains gold and experience points for defeating foes; once enough experience has been accumulated, Adol levels up and becomes stronger. The hero can buy and equip swords, armor, shields, and other accessories.
Play styles
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
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Themes
Action · Fantasy
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Sega Master System/Mark III
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