Secret of ManaVSYs Origin
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Secret of Mana
Better Deal· Kinguin
Winner
Ys Origin wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Secret of Mana
Quality
Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.
Value
Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.
Popularity
Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.
Ys Origin
Quality
Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.
Value
Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.
Popularity
Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Secret of Mana
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: INTEL Core i5 2.00GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 750 / RADEON R7 260X
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 11 GB available space
Ys Origin
Recommended
- OS:XP, Vista, 7, 64-bit compatible
- Processor:Pentium4 / 1.3 GHz or higher
- Memory:1 GB RAM
- Graphics:64 MB VRAM, 3D accelerator compatible w/ DirectX 9.0c
- DirectX®:9.0c
- Hard Drive:2 GB HD space
- Sound:Compatible with DirectX 9.0c
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Secret of Mana or Ys Origin?
Ys Origin won the comparison against Secret of Mana based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Secret of Mana worth buying over Ys Origin?
Based on the metrics, Ys Origin won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Secret of Mana currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 05:31 AM UTC