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Y's - The Oath in Felghana

This is the latest game in the Y's franchise =) I wasnt really expecting it to be out so soon, since typical falcom releases Y's sequels like once in 2 or 3 years.

I wanted to buy it from Falcom, but the staff doesnt seem understand english properly x.x. Lady luck was smiling on me when i found a torrent for it! ;-)

Ok this running game really pisses me off...
You NEED either to set your regional settings or use applocale to run the program! Do not freet if u click on its icon n nothing appears, its normal if u aint running applocale or changed ur regional settings -.-

Some background info before we begin hehe

The whole series the story concept has always been this balance between good n evil, someone harbour a grudge or some reason n want more power therefore joined the devil's side n blah-blah-blah ;-)

For non-players of Y's, this is a 3D perspective action RPG, its the 7th in series n actually its the 2nd Y's game for the PC. Y's 6 is the first Y's sequel to hit the PC (when i say PC i mean exclude MSX etc la).

Ok in this game, you control the character Adol Christin (aka redhair guy) n u go around saving the world from evil, ermm more like the evil of mankind.

And so happen u as a wanderer, always comes along in a boat (previously it has always been u shipwreck into the storyline ~_~ hehe think they got sick of it liao! lol) n stumbled upon some poor village surrounded by evil mobs n u vow to help out the damsels in distress =) Ya there's always a sworn rival/enemy who's handsome n dashing kind n always going against u... -__-

Nuff about nonsense crap >__< etc =")"


Graphics wise, its a 3D perspective w lots n lots of details!
Take for example, moving waterfalls in the background, falling snow which goes against ur movements, gentle swaying of the shrubs, etc. Matching background music helps immerse u in the environment with the soothing sounds of the waterfall. Of course the basics of 3D sound system is implemented letting u hear the action be it in any corner of the screen... and in certain cases, out of screen too.






A lot of shadowing n 3D enhancements have been made, making the exploration much more exciting than previous sequels. Equally amazing sound effects are in place to let u feel the hollowness of being in a cave, alone n unexpecting what might pop up at the next turn!



There isnt alot of zooming n camera movements, so its friendly for those with 3D sickness =)



Style wise, its typical japanese anime design, Characters are modeled in 3D anime style, following the SD concept (head is bigger than body!) but mobs wise, there's a creative flare with lower lvl mobs being more cute n higher lvl mobs being ugly n threatening (~_~)





Same for the bosses, they are huge n menacing!

And have alot of great looking attacks! Dont spend too much time admiring it ok! lol


There's alot of cut-scenes in which a nice anime portrait of the character which u are interacting w appears.


The concept of magic in thie world is also different from previous, this time round magic is imbuned with the bracelets you use (Red for Fire, Yellow for Wind n Green for Earth) Dont worry, when u get magic there are in-game scenes which would show u how to use them! There's also a "Manual" in the option menu in case u need to refer to the skills/techniques u learnt.

Magic could be made stronger by finding the required crystals, Ruby for Fire, Emerald for Wind & Topaz for Earth. Weapons upgrade wise, you would need to get the Crystals n gold n bring to the weapon smith. All weapon, armour n sheild have 2 lvls of upgrade to become max.

For a beginner of Y's, this would be a great game to get! Provided you can understand the japanese storyline =( Its just a simple hack n level game n complete quests to gain items n hopefully u have the patience to clear the game!
(Even the last boss isnt really that tough, once u know u need to play ping-pong with him when he reachs 1000hp!)

I dont get the full details of the storyline, but well afetr so many cut-scenes n events, u would get a rough gist of what is going on around there hehe.

This game so far have provided me about 24hrs of fun hehe, cleared it too fast x_x. (lvl60, everything maxed, didnt find the last armour in Dark shrine ~_~)
Nope didnt use any guide, just typical RPG player common sense hehe.

Think its my luck -__- coz every path i take leads me to the boss/mini-boss!!! Dang i aint an expert mice in a maze man, but somehow i keep going towards the bosses n have to retrack back to find items needed!

kook さんの投稿 @ 3:53 午前