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XSeed Games Launches Ys Memories of Celceta on Vita
Greatest Ys Adventure in the Series’ Illustrious 25-Year History Awaits Longtime Fans and Newcomers Alike
Torrance, Calif., (November 26, in the year of our Lord
2013) – XSEED Games, the independent-minded console
publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., today announced that
the action RPG title, Ys: Memories of Celceta, has launched,
exclusively on the PlayStationŽVita handheld entertainment
system. The timeless and much beloved Ys series spanning 25
years brings together a special celebratory package for its fans
with the Ys: Memories of Celceta Silver Anniversary Edition.
This Limited Edition release contains a 3-CD collection of
original and arranged music spanning the entire history of the
franchise, a cloth map detailing the lands of Celceta, a
logo-emblazoned compass, and ‘Adol’s Travel Journal’ containing
130 pages of adventuring strategies and artwork, all within an
exclusive commemorative package.
Ys: Memories of Celceta is an extensive reimagining of Ys IV,
one of the few titles in the acclaimed series’ long-running
history never to have made its way to the West. Re-worked from
the ground up from famed series creators Nihon Falcom, the
framework of the story has been updated to create a more
intriguing tale filled with mystery and distrust.
Ys: Memories of Celceta revolves around the Ys series stalwart
hero, Adol Christin, who awakens on the outskirts of the Great
Forest of Celceta with no memory of how he got there. Soon, Adol
finds himself beginning a new journey with an unknown companion
as they delve into the forest on a quest to explore its vast
expanses, searching for clues to his identity along the way.
Long-time fans and newcomers will find much to relish in Ys:
Memories of Celceta. Combined with the largest overworld map in
series history, players will undertake a majestic venture filled
with new experiences, challenges and foes. The party battle
system from Ys SEVEN makes its triumphant return, with a host of
upgrades such as enhanced flash-guarding, adjustable party AI
and unique abilities to help streamline encounters for fast and
furious combat. Boss Rush mode makes a comeback too, pitting
Adol and his companions against implacable foes to keep the
challenge going well after the main story has been completed.
Ys: Memories of Celceta was developed in Japan by Nihon Falcom
and is published by XSEED Games in North America for the
PSŽVita. The standard edition of Ys: Memories of Celceta is
available for a suggested retail price of $39.99, and the Ys:
Memories of Celceta Silver Anniversary Edition is available for
a suggested retail price of $59.99. The game is also available
for purchase as a digital download from the PlayStationŽStore
for $39.99. This title has been rated T (Teen) by the ESRB.