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Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
Released On: Sep 12, 2017
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Based on 40 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 40 Critic Reviews
85
95% Positive
38 Reviews
38 Reviews
3% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
0 Reviews
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Developer Nihon Falcom has always been talented, but this project represents a new high for the studio, a game where each piece comes together and interlocks in a way that feels damn near perfect. Don’t let the obscure name fool you; forgettable story aside, this is one of the best action-RPGs of this generation.
I often found myself torn between pushing the main story forward and doing all the side activities, but the real tell was I just really enjoyed spending time in the game no matter what I was doing. The graphics, music, and game mechanics all work well together to provide many hours of delightful and fun entertainment.
The visuals are a little outdated but that can’t take away much from the rest of this gem, that.
Ys VIII abandons the sprawling, dramatic settings of other JRPGs for a restrained world and cast, then gives us every reason to fall in love with both. From combat to story to exploration to sound, Ys VIII offers subtle, but refreshing distinctions from the usual genre fare.
While obviously not without its flaws, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana is one of the stronger, albeit more obscure, JRPG offerings to hit the PS4 this year.
Featuring an undeniable retro charm, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana certainly doesn't stand out for the graphics. On the other hand, the gameplay is fun, frenetic and framed by a pleasing and multifaceted narrative. A title strongly recommended to old-school RPG action fans.
Fun and entertaining for those who love the series. Ys haters won't find something to change their mind.
Summary Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island.
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- PlayStation Vita
- PlayStation 4
- PC
- Nintendo Switch
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
- PlayStation 5
Initial Release Date: Sep 12, 2017
Developer:
- Falcom
Publisher: NIS America
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