This

Ys changes up the gameplay every so often just enough that you don't get bored. Ys:MoC has the different Artifacts that create puzzles to solve or manipulate the traversal in fun ways. The Action is always good and fun as well. Flash Guard and Step just elevate the combat for me.

I kinda get what the OP is saying. There is a similar aura of adventure and wimsy with Ys and Zelda. How they all circle around a light hearted affair (Zelda is about Link's misadventures with the Princess Zelda, Ys is about Adol's never ending pilgrimage to see all the world has to offer).

Totally different play styles tho, and like someone said....Ys isn't exclusive.

I bloody love Ys. I don't see why it needs to be any more like Zelda than it is (and for the record, I don't think it is at all)

Oath in Felghana is still the best, though.

Y's compete in any way with Legend Of Zelda. I needed a good laugh today, thank you.

Maybe, but I doubt It'll ever be as huge as Zelda is.

OH yes, I Agree, YS is better crap

Logic fail!

I couldnt get into Ys. I say nope.