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Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga
Finally, the walls between Falcom's legendary RPG series, Ys and Trails, are broken for the ultimate dream match up! Fan-favorite heroes and rivals clash in battles once thought impossible, with support from beloved characters across Falcom's classic titles to aid you in the fight! This new version of the PSP title features remastered graphics, on...
Details
- Released
- October 10, 2025
- Also known as
- Ys vs. Sora no Kiseki: Alternative Saga
- Developer
- Nihon Falcom
- Genres
- Fighting · Action · Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure
- Publisher
- refint/games
How it plays
Up to 4 players
Player pulse
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Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga Reviews
Professional reviews from gaming critics
The fighting game that crosses over the two Falcom franchises finally arrives in the West 15 years later.
Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga is a nostalgic fanservice game for Falcom’s PSP era. I happen to love both Ys and The Legend of Heroes: Trails, so indulging in this missing localized title was a true delight. It might only appeal to diehard Falcom fans or those who enjoy earlier Ys and Trails games, but if you fall into those categories, it’s undoubtedly entertaining. When all else fails, I’d bet on the little girl with the orbal cannon any day of the week!
Falcom's long-lost crossover finally gets the remaster it deserves
Crossover fighting games are always interesting so here's one that brings 2 iconic RPG franchises together in one jam-packed experience.
Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga has a lot of content, but it’s still not a very deep game. It’s made for fans of the Ys and Trails series. Its release is timed well to coincide with the release of Trails in the Sky: 1st Chapter. But Ys Seven is trapped on the PSP, and the only modern access is as a crappy PC port. It’s amazing that Nihon Falcom has released Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga for their fans. But longtime Trails and Ys fans will find a lot of their favorite characters missing. Hopefully Nihon Falcom will make a proper Ys Seven modern console port soon.
Nihon Falcom is a game developer that likes to have fun with its game ideas and concepts. About 15 years ago, as they were finishing Trails in the Sky the 3rd as well as Ys Seven, they decided to test their new Ys engine by making a game all about…