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About Ys III

SEGA Genesis
RPG
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Ys III (USA) is a side-scrolling action RPG released for the Sega Genesis in 1992. Originally developed by Nihon Falcom, this US version was published by Renovation Products. Unlike earlier Ys titles that used a top-down perspective and bump-to-attack combat, Ys III shifts to real-time side-scrolling battles where you directly control the hero with a sword. It was one of the early action RPGs on the Genesis, offering a more dynamic experience compared to turn-based RPGs of the era.

GAME INFO

Platform: SEGA Genesis
Genre: RPG
Released: 1992
Players: 1
Region: USA

How to play Ys III online

Getting Started

Start by speaking with villagers in the town to gather information and find your next objective. The game uses a real-time side-scrolling view where you explore towns and dungeons, slashing enemies with your sword using the B button (S key). Hold B to dash, which helps you avoid attacks and traverse areas faster. Jump (A button, X key) to reach higher platforms or dodge hazards.

The core loop involves entering a dungeon (like the Mines or Castle), fighting through waves of monsters, collecting experience and items, then facing a boss at the end. Leveling up increases your stats, and you can buy equipment at shops with gold earned from defeated foes. Keep an eye on your health; using items or resting at inns restores it. If you die, you restart at the last town save point, retaining your experience and items.

CONTROLS

Controls

Arrow Keys: D-Pad / Movement
X: A button
S: B button
Z: C button
A: X button (6-button pad)
Q: Y button (6-button pad)
E: Z button (6-button pad)
Enter: Start / Mode

Ys III FAQ

Can players save progress in Ys III?

Progress can be saved at designated save points found in towns and certain dungeons. The Genesis version uses a battery-backed internal save system, allowing you to continue from the last save point you used.

What type of game is Ys III?

It is an action role-playing game with side-scrolling exploration and real-time combat. You control a single character directly, slashing enemies and dodging attacks, while progressing through a linear story driven by quests and dungeon bosses.

Is there anything iconic or memorable about Ys III?

This entry marked the series' shift from top-down to side-scrolling action, a significant departure that gave battles a more immediate feel. Its soundtrack, composed by Yuzo Koshiro and Mieko Ishikawa, is also widely praised and considered a highlight of the game.

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