Are you ready to set sail with Adol? Ys: X Nordics is out today on Switch and all platforms in the West, and we thought it was about time we took a look back at Ys’ history on Nintendo platforms. And what better way than a ranked list, hey?
Falcom’s long-running action RPG series began way back in 1987 on the PC-8800 series with Ys I: Ancient Ys gonewhich makes it older than Final Fantasy. It’s a bit of a trailblazer, and the franchise is beloved for its amazing music and fast-paced combat.
Not every single Ys game is available on Nintendo’s console, but there’s a healthy variety to choose from if you want to get into Adol’s adventures. And we know those of you who love Ys really I love the series, so we want to hear from you — what is the best Ys game on a Nintendo console? We only count those who are officially out in the West, watch out. Not Ys V for the Super Famicom, and no Yes DS. And of course, no Sega Master System game.
Registered Nintendo Life users can rank the Ys games by clicking on the stars below. As with all of our ranked lists, all games are rated out of 10, but the list is completely fluid, meaning that the order is subject to change even after the list is published and released. Plus, if you change your mind about the game, you can edit it!
