2006 · Real-time strategy · Role-playing

Ys Strategy

Nintendo exclusive

Ys Strategy is a real-time strategy game developed by Future Creates exclusive to the Nintendo DS. It was published by Marvelous Interactive (now absorbed into its parent company, Marvelous Entertainment) in Japan and Rising Star Games in Europe. Its status in canon is unknown, as Falcom hasn't stated anything about it.

Released: 23 March 2006
Platforms: Nintendo DS
Genres: Real-time strategy Role-playing
Developers: —
Publishers: Marvelous Entertainment
Modes: Single-player
Themes: 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)
Country: Japan
Age ratings: CERO A PEGI 12

About

Ys Strategy is a 2006 real-time strategy video game. A part of the Ys series, it was developed by Future Creates and published by Marvelous Interactive in Japan and Rising Star Games in Europe and Australia.

›Story

The story focuses on a young, red haired swordsman named Abel Renford, who allies himself with the Esteria kingdom. Joining forces with Princess Rione, it’s up to your army to defend the neighboring lands from the invading Romun Empire

Media

The articlegameplay, story, development, reception

Reception

The game received "mixed or average" reviews, according to video game review aggregator Metacritic. In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of one six, one five, and two sevens, for a total of 25 out of 40.