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Welcome to the Ys series, where you swing swords by running headfirst into enemies. The Vanished Omens introduces Adol Christin, red-haired hero extraordinaire, as he embarks on a journey filled with ancient ruins, awkward translations, and a soundtrack that slaps harder than a boss fight. The combat system is pure chaos, and the plot starts vague and gets mythological real fast. Still, there’s magic in this mix—enough to spawn dozens of sequels. If you don’t mind some charming jank and occasionally yelling “WHY AM I DEAD?” at the screen, you’ll fit right in.