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Shipwrecked on the Canaan Islands, Adol explores dangerous ruins and fights monsters with three elemental swords.
Released 28 Apr 2015
Explore Canaan Islands
Wield Elemental Swords
Battle Giant Bosses
Adventurer Adol Christin has washed ashore in yet another mysterious, isolated new land, inhabited by a people who sport long ears and bushy tails...and are none too fond of humans. Experience the very first 3D Ys game as never before, with a whole new gameplay mode unique to this release!
Developed by Nihon Falcom · Published by XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc.









Adventurer Adol Christin is swept ashore on the isolated Canaan Islands after an attack at sea. Rescued by members of the Rehda tribe, he sets out to explore the archipelago and uncover the mystery surrounding its ancient ruins.
Explore connected island areas, talk with residents, search dungeons for hidden items, and fight enemies in real-time action combat. Adol can jump and attack in the air, while a dash-jump helps him reach some concealed treasures.
Level up, improve equipment, and switch among three elemental swords, each with its own magical ability. Checkpoints let Adol warp between locations; Catastrophe Mode changes item use by preventing healing items from being bought or stored.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its quick action combat, energetic soundtrack, and compact adventure, with exploration and learning boss patterns also drawing positive comments. Some appreciate its nostalgic style and sense of discovery. Reviews also repeatedly flag the tricky dash-jump and steep, level-dependent difficulty as sources of frustration.
| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 16 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Metacritic | 76/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |