Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana – How Long to Beat

Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana, a re-release of the acclaimed action RPG for PS5 and Nintendo Switch, is a remastered version of a game originally released over a decade ago. This remake, based on Ys: The Oath in Felghana (itself a remake of the 1989 title Ys 3: Wanderers from Ys), presents a refined and interconnected storyline. The game boasts a complete overhaul, transitioning from the original sidescrolling format to a dynamic action RPG with varied camera angles.

Completion Time for Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana

While a Nihon Falcom classic, Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana isn't an excessively long game. Completion time varies greatly depending on difficulty and play style.

A standard playthrough on normal difficulty, including exploration and combat encounters, will likely take around 12 hours. This estimate accounts for the time spent battling bosses and grinding for experience.

Focusing solely on the main storyline, skipping side quests and minimizing combat, can reduce playtime to under 10 hours. Conversely, thorough exploration and completion of all optional content can extend playtime considerably.

The game offers a wealth of side quests, some requiring revisiting earlier areas with newly acquired abilities. Completing this side content adds roughly 3 hours, bringing the total playtime to approximately 15 hours. Adding New Game+ and multiple difficulty playthroughs can easily push the total time to around 20 hours. Skipping dialogue will further reduce playtime, but this is not advised for a first-time experience.

The game strikes a good balance, offering a fulfilling narrative without overextending its length, justifying its price point compared to other AAA titles.