Ys: Memories of Celceta , a re-telling of Ys IV stories, follows Adol Christin as he struggles with amnesia in the land of Celceta. With the help of Duran, Adol embarks on a perilous journey to regain his memories. The player controls Adol alone during gameplay, while party characters fight independently.
The game features real-time role-playing elements, with an emphasis on exploring the world map and battling enemies in a non-random encounter system. As characters level up, they acquire new skills and abilities, allowing for more powerful attacks.