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About Ys: Memories of Celceta
Adol Christin awakens in the mysterious land of Celceta with no memory beyond his name. Joined by the thief Duren, he rescues miners, earns the trust of the Romun Army, and is tasked with mapping the vast Great Forest.
The PC remaster adds high‑resolution options, up to 120 fps, customizable controls, and mouse support. Its expansive overworld, robust mapping tools, and post‑story Time Attack and Boss Rush modes give players a deep, self‑contained Ys experience.
01 / THE GUIDE
Story and Characters
Adol Christin, a red‑haired adventurer, awakens in Celceta with no recollection of his past. He meets Duren, a thief who claims recent companionship, and together they rescue trapped miners, gaining favor with a Romun Army general.
The duo then explores the Great Forest, mapping its unknown reaches while encountering others who may have known Adol before, forcing the player to judge trustworthiness.
- Observe each new character’s dialogue for hints about Adol’s past.
- Compare the motives of allies and strangers to decide whom to trust.
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PC Enhancements
The remaster supports a range of HD resolutions and offers fixed framerates up to 120 fps, with an option to unlock the framerate entirely. Players can fully customize control bindings and use integrated mouse support.
These enhancements are designed to take advantage of PC hardware, providing smoother visuals and flexible input options for the adventure.
- Test different framerate caps to find the smoothest experience on your monitor.
- Map mouse buttons to frequent actions for quicker combat.

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Overworld and Mapping
Celceta’s overworld balances battle and exploration, featuring a robust mapping system. Players can set customizable waypoints and rely on clear, detailed icons to navigate the expansive terrain.
The map aids in tracking progress through the forest’s enigmas and obstacles, ensuring players can chart their journey without getting lost.
- Use waypoints to mark areas with tough enemies before returning with better gear.
- Regularly check the icon legend to understand terrain symbols.
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Time Attack and Boss Rush Modes
After the main campaign, players can enter Time Attack mode, which includes a Boss Rush challenge. In these modes, Adol can fight alone or with his party against relentless foes.
Steam leaderboards are accessible in‑game, letting players compare their boss‑slaying times with others worldwide.
- Practice each boss pattern in the main story before attempting Boss Rush.
- Try both solo and party configurations to see which yields faster times.
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Steam Features
The game integrates Steam Achievements, Trading Cards, Cloud saves, and Leaderboards. These features work within the single‑player experience, allowing progress to be stored online and competitive scores to be displayed.
Family Sharing is also supported, allowing other accounts on the same device to play the game.
- Check the Achievements list to set personal milestones.
- Enable Cloud sync to keep your save data safe across reinstallations.





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