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Welcome to YsLink!

For nearly 40 years, Nihon Falcom has offered RPG enthusiasts a glimpse into a world both like and unlike our own through the lens of one red-haired adventurer's recollections. The Ys series remains one of gaming's great under-appreciated franchises, and YsLink is here to help spread the good news.

There are many resources here for you to explore, but why not start with one of the options below?


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Latest Blog Posts

An Interview with the Creators of Angeline Era

I sat down with one of the creators of indie "bump slash" game Angeline Era to chat about Ys and game development! Many thanks to Melos Han-tani for taking time away from the game to answer my questions.

Bump Up the Jam: Bump Combat in 2025

If you have caught yourself wishing for more of the simple, addictive bump-based combat of Ys I, II, and IV: Mask of the Sun, here are eight bump-adjacent games from the classic and modern eras to whet your appetite.