Ys - Wanderers from Ys

Ys III: Wanderers from Ys is an action RPG for Mega Drive. The player controls Adol Cromwell, a wandering swordsman, on a side-scrolling adventure with platforming and puzzle elements. In combat, Adol must manually input attacks instead of relying on auto-bump mechanics, using his sword for slashing while navigating levels. The story follows Adol and his companion Dogi, who are drawn into a crisis involving a gypsy caravan's prophecy about Dogi's hometown. Characters include Adol Cromwell as the heroic protagonist and Dogi as his loyal friend. What makes it stand out is its pioneering side-scrolling perspective inspired by Zelda II, shifting from top-down views in earlier Ys games while retaining RPG progression, magic rings, and exploration.