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Ys Origin

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700 years before the events of Ys I & II, the land of Ys was on the brink of destruction. Demons came in droves and forced the twin Goddesses who ruled the land to whisk their subjects away from the surface, into the safe embrace of the clouds. The demons were persistent, however, erecting a massive tower in pursuit. The battle that raged upon the ground had begun ascending for a second round up above. One day, amidst this turmoil, the Goddesses stole away into the night, vanishing from Ys altogether. And there's only one place they could have gone: the Devil's Tower. A search party of knights and sorcerers was hastily formed and dispatched to the surface in hopes of retrieving these runaway deities. Among its members were apprentice knight Yunica Tovah and troubled sorcerer Hugo Fact. This is their story. Or at least, it's how each of them remembers it. Expanding upon the gameplay elements introduced in Ys: The Ark of Napishtim and further developed in Ys: The Oath in Felghana, Ys Origin perfects the formula by adding different styles of play and new features never before seen in the Ys universe. Best described as an arcade-like platformer RPG with Metroidvania elements and a complex, multi-faceted narrative, Ys Origin is the perfect mix of action, exploration and story. Screen-filling bosses with complex AI, unique platforming elements, innovative puzzles and a deeply involving mystery await within the wildly varied confines of this classic Ys dungeon. Come see how long you can last in the Devil's Tower...

Platform Role-playing (RPG) Adventure Action Fantasy
2006 ★ 81 46 achievements Guide 0%
46 achievements
Minimally Exceptional

Minimally Exceptional

Purchase your first blessing/upgrade.

Now the Gloves Come Off

Now the Gloves Come Off

Complete the game on Very Easy difficulty with any character.

The Mark of the Claw

The Mark of the Claw

Average Joe

Average Joe

Complete the game on Easy difficulty with any character.

Tuff Enuff

Tuff Enuff

Complete the game on Normal difficulty with any character.

Who Needs Magic?

Who Needs Magic?

Complete the game as Yunica.

You Can't Blame a Girl for Trying

You Can't Blame a Girl for Trying

Thwart Epona's early-game challenges as both Yunica and Hugo.

It's a Fact: Magic is Awesome

It's a Fact: Magic is Awesome

Complete the game as Hugo.

(Don't) Let the Bodies Hit the Floor

(Don't) Let the Bodies Hit the Floor

Enable "No-Fall" mode for the first time.

Teleport 2 Me

Teleport 2 Me

Defeat the mid-boss in Rado's Annex as both Yunica and Hugo.

"Do You Work Out?"

"Do You Work Out?"

Defeat the Wailing Blue end boss with all playable characters.

The Prodigal Son

The Prodigal Son

Scolopendra Seriously Gigantea

Scolopendra Seriously Gigantea

Defeat the Flooded Prison end boss with all playable characters.

Stay Down

Stay Down

Thwart the Darkling lackeys in the Demonic Core as both Yunica and Hugo.

Some Like It Hot

Some Like It Hot

Defeat the Guilty Fire end boss with all playable characters.

We Will Rock You

We Will Rock You

Defeat the Silent Sands end boss with all playable characters.

Dirty Little Secret

Dirty Little Secret

Defeat the Demonic Core end boss with all playable characters.

The Uncivil War

The Uncivil War

Never Mind the Hammer

Never Mind the Hammer

Defeat the Blighted Blood end boss with all playable characters.

Three's a Crowd

Three's a Crowd

Defeat the mid-boss in the Hall of Reflection with all playable characters.

My Fact Is Truer Than Yours

My Fact Is Truer Than Yours

As Hugo, emerge victorious during your emotional encounter in the Guilty Fire.

Thank You For Being a Friend

Thank You For Being a Friend

Give Roda Fruit to all of the Roos in the tower with every character.

You're the Best Around

You're the Best Around

Complete the game on Hard difficulty with any character.

Count Your Blessings

Count Your Blessings

Obtain all blessings/upgrades with any character.

Bursting at the Seams

Bursting at the Seams

When playing as neither Yunica nor Hugo, completely refrain from using Burst until the final encounter.

Totally Fact Up

Totally Fact Up

As Hugo, obtain ultimate power... then let it go to waste completely.

Don't Start What You Can't Finish

Don't Start What You Can't Finish

As Yunica, persevere against an unbeatable foe in the Guilty Fire.

Only a Ginger Can Call Another Ginger "Ginger"

Only a Ginger Can Call Another Ginger "Ginger"

Another Part of Me

Another Part of Me

Unlock any character's EX version.

Glutton for Punishment

Glutton for Punishment

Complete the game on Nightmare difficulty with any character.

Kid Gloves

Kid Gloves

Complete Boss Rush on Easy difficulty with any character.

Follow the Money

Follow the Money

Spend more than 2,000,000 SP in the Bonus Shop.

Buyin' Out the Bar

Buyin' Out the Bar

Purchase everything available in the Bonus Shop.

Cryptozoologist

Cryptozoologist

Fight all enemies (excluding bosses) enough times to fill in all blank data entries for them in your monster journal.

No Stone Left Unturned

No Stone Left Unturned

Unlock every character's EX version.

Truly Gifted

Truly Gifted

Obtain all blessings/upgrades with all characters.

Everyday Glory

Everyday Glory

Complete Boss Rush on Normal difficulty with any character.

Just Barely Breathing

Just Barely Breathing

Complete any Arena stage with less than 10 HP.

You've Made Your Point

You've Made Your Point

Complete the game on Nightmare difficulty with all characters.

You Bet Your Life

You Bet Your Life

Complete Boss Rush on Hard difficulty with any character.

Grace Under Pressure

Grace Under Pressure

Complete Boss Rush on Nightmare difficulty with any character.

Pikkardon Don't Care

Pikkardon Don't Care

Untouchable

Untouchable

Complete four or more consecutive stages in Arena Mode without taking any damage.

...And All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt

...And All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt

All Along the Watchtower

All Along the Watchtower

Unlock all other achievements.

Caress of Steel

Caress of Steel

Complete Boss Rush on Nightmare difficulty with all versions of all characters.

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