As the second game of the Napishtim engine, Ys: The Oath of Felghana improves some of the gameplay issues from the previous game, Ys VI. The two important aspects that were fixed were movement (which felt slightly smoother) and jumping/platforming (thanks to the jumping being less stiff and the wind element's usage in jumps). Combat felt just as fun with bosses being satisfying to fight when you learn their attack patterns and eventually defeat them. The magic system was improved as it had better utility than the one-time usages in Ys VI. The story is typical Ys fare, however, the excellent voice acting makes it an entertaining story that feels more grand than it is in reality. The OST was slightly weak, though bangers like Valestein Castle and the Boy Who Had Wings still carried it. Overall, it's still a great Ys game for any fan to try out.