There may never be a great Ys game but this here was a good effort. I mean you're still just running around as derpy N64 models tapping away at enemies until they pop, but the story, map design, and sheer length of the campaign is able to elevate the experience enough so that it manages to feel epic. It's also the best soundtrack in a Ys game bar none with a fair share of tracks that feel incredibly atmospheric and somber.