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Ys: Memories of Celceta

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

Should you play it?

World-famous red-haired adventurer Adol Christin awakens in the unfamiliar land of Celceta, remembering nothing more than his name. Join Adol and his new friends as he embarks on an adventure to map the wilderness and reclaim his memories in this beloved action RPG from Nihon Falcom.

What works

  • Fast-paced and satisfying combat
  • Large open map with rewarding exploration
  • Engaging soundtrack
  • Solid pc port with stable performance
  • Fun party system with multiple characters

Things to keep in mind

  • Story pacing issues and abrupt ending
  • Camera limitations and fixed angles
  • Some repetitive boss fights
  • Map completion requires tedious wall hugging
  • Ai companions can be frustrating

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Ys SEVEN

  • Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection

  • KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-

  • Tales of Zestiria

  • Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

  • Trials of Mana

More leadership-focused

Games that feels like Ys: Memories of Celceta but with more leadership over others

  • BRAVELY DEFAULT II

  • Langrisser I & II

  • DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition

  • Stickman Strikes: Conquer Fantasy World

  • BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster

  • Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)

More intimate

Games that feels like Ys: Memories of Celceta but with more focus on close relationships

  • Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition

  • Demons Roots

  • Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky DX

  • Baldr Sky

  • Ys X: Nordics

  • Tales of Berseria™

Less social

Games that feels like Ys: Memories of Celceta but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • DEAD OR SCHOOL

  • Touhou Blooming Chaos 2

  • Blazing Aries

  • Eternal Senia

  • Ys I & II Chronicles+

  • WitchSpring R

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From the same developer

From the same developer, ranked by motivational fit.

  • Ys SEVEN

  • Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection

  • Ys I & II Chronicles+

  • Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim

  • Zwei: The Arges Adventure

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Ys: Memories of Celceta: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Creativity.

Last update: 22/08/2026