Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 296 Ratings

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  1. Gamingking007
    Sep 18, 2017
    10
    Amazing RPG! iF youre a fan of the ys saga then this is a must! Endless vistas of beauty and an amazing storyline that keeps you hooked at all times!!!
  2. nobilki
    Oct 1, 2017
    10
    this is my first ys game i play.
    what can i say is falcom really make a awesome games. this games tell us interesting story that will make you want to continue play it. good gameplay, awesome OST.
    want good story? play this game :3
  3. BlueKetsueki
    Feb 1, 2018
    9
    This game slipped under my radar i nearly didn't buy it not being a fan of YS games or hack and slash RPG games, i had some spare money so i thought why not and i am glad i did was expecting an average game with it being a beefed up ps vita port to the PS4 but can honestly say one the best RPG's i have played for a while core game play here is fantastic and i read some reviews beforeThis game slipped under my radar i nearly didn't buy it not being a fan of YS games or hack and slash RPG games, i had some spare money so i thought why not and i am glad i did was expecting an average game with it being a beefed up ps vita port to the PS4 but can honestly say one the best RPG's i have played for a while core game play here is fantastic and i read some reviews before buying the game saying the story was bad, i really disagree the story was super weak to start but it really gets going mid way through the game and to be honest is easily on par with most big budget RPG story's just lacks the graphics and shine of course. I will say in summary this game will not be for everyone but for hardcore RPG fans this is a must buy hidden gem of 2017 just don't let the weak opening 20 mins of the game but you off.… Expand
  4. vahn
    Jan 23, 2019
    10
    I never played a YS game before and what a way to start this franchise with one of the best action RPG of the last years. Heck, even the start is exhilarating, with a fantastic rock tune to welcome you in with a bang. Seriously, I was never this excited about running around and fighting in years and that alone made me want to continue playing more and more.

    But I'm getting ahead of    I never played a YS game before and what a way to start this franchise with one of the best action RPG of the last years. Heck, even the start is exhilarating, with a fantastic rock tune to welcome you in with a bang. Seriously, I was never this excited about running around and fighting in years and that alone made me want to continue playing more and more.

    But I'm getting ahead of myself: the game talks about Adol, the main protagonist the series and he's an adventurer who shipwrecks in an island - apparently it's as common as elder's scroll prisoner's theme! The game is set in this island called "The Island of Seiren" and your job is to get out of it alive while saving castaways, protecting your village from enemies and discovering the secrets behind this island in turn.

    What fascinated me about the story is that it can literally go anywhere and not feel forced: too many times I played RPGs where the plot just stops in order to tell you another story that has nothing to do with it, but here there's just no real story because your main job is to get out of the island while everything else is an additional, and the more you discover the more you learn about the island, which only makes you more curious to play!
    It's been since Berseria I wasn't this curious for a plot before and I can easily spend 5-6 hours playing non-stop!

    And it doesn't stop there: the island is huge and the game rewards for exploring it with rewards, crafting materials - there's no money since you're all castaways- fishing spots, questing, etc. There's always something to do here and I NEVER got bored to fight once.

    Speaking of combat: it's amazingly fun and fast, showing its 60 fps that really makes it a great experience! The combat is super fast, flashy, rewarding (dodging and parrying in time buffs you) and very responsive: I never felt the game doing something I never intended and the commands can be customized at your leisure. It's almost perfect...if it wasn't for the camera and lock-on that occasionally confuses you by not letting you turn the camera around, forcing you to unlock your target. In fact, the camera is probably the clunkiest thing in the game thus far and it can be troublesome when climbing or when needing to see down below. It's not game-breaking but still a pain to deal with.
    Other than that I have no complains about combat: enemies are well balanced for all difficulties and none of their attacks are broken (I tried hard and nightmare and it was quite enjoyable but the exp rates are lower so I got back to normal) and the game is not even stingy with SP and it's kind of encouraged to spam skills in order to kill them and obtain half of the sp back, and it's just so fun!

    And how can I forget about the music?! This is usually a subjective thing but HOLY CRAP, the moment I got to the island, and Sunshine Coastline (that's the name on youtube at least) hit, I was like "Oh wow, this is...amazing, time to do some adventuring!". And it's not just one music: many tracks in the game are outstanding and really remarkable! I sincerely recommend checking the OST of the game and it's not something I say all the time!

    The game is just so fun...so what's wrong with it? Hmm it's hard to say...for instance while the story is pretty good the characters are your basic anime clichè that really changes nothing - Laxia is your usual tsundere who hates you for no reason, Sahad is your Bara character with a golden heart, Hummel is your silent and mysterious character and Ricotta is your overly cheerful character. The game is filled with clichè characters which are not entirely bad, but it feels like they tried to make anime fans happy first...I mean did we REALLY need to see Adol peeking on Laxia naked at the beginning, with her getting all mad for X hours of gaming - even though it's later explained but it's still crap-?
    No we didn't.

    Also while the bosses are challenging and fun, the enemies tend to die rather quick unless you play on higher difficulties, which makes them more resilient. In addition you have a 3-type system where depending on your type of hits you can break enemies...however considering you can have 3 characters at all times, and the 6 characters are of 3 types each, you can essentially have one of each everytime - and it's encouraged considering you get more rare materials.

    The map is also kind of confusing...it will take a while before you can learn how to use it, and there's a serious lack of voice acting in the game - at least in the English version - and the graphics aren't really that great, looking like ps3 era graphics.

    But I would just nitpick at this point: I cannot stop recommending this game for anyone needing for a fun action RPG with some surprisingly good plots and overall a clichè but likable roster of characters.
    And considering it's also pretty long - easily 40-50 hours on your first playthrough - it's a good value for your money! Give it a shot!    … Expand
  5. Jaywa
    Nov 30, 2017
    10
    First impressions were less then I expected. I thought the graphics weren't all that good and seemed a bit childish. HOWEVER after a few hours I realised I was very wrong. This game was absolutely incredible. It kind of reminded me of the epic book The Mysterious island by Jules Verne. The building of the township was a nice extra to feel like you're building towards something. The sceneryFirst impressions were less then I expected. I thought the graphics weren't all that good and seemed a bit childish. HOWEVER after a few hours I realised I was very wrong. This game was absolutely incredible. It kind of reminded me of the epic book The Mysterious island by Jules Verne. The building of the township was a nice extra to feel like you're building towards something. The scenery was great. The story was amazing and I genuinely loved every minute. The only things that I would have liked is a bit better voice acting and more of it as a good portion is text. However the game is absolutely stunning and truly a game to remember. Must play… Expand
  6. Notackan
    May 24, 2019
    10
    I’ve been playing Ys game for about 10 years now. I got Ys Seven before my first deployment and played through it very fast. Since then I’ve been addicted beating every Ys game save for V. Ys VIII does not disappoint. The fighting is amazing, the characters are great, the music is outstanding and the story is superb. If you find this game on the shelf pick it up, you won’t regret!
  7. pixelpassion
    Aug 8, 2018
    10
    This is a amazing game that many will overlook don't be that person play this game. Anyone with just a passing interest in jrpgs or action rpgs need to experience this rich story and it's smooth gameplay. On the PS4 Pro to the art style shines. Falcom are truly underated masters.
  8. lr20lin
    Apr 23, 2018
    9
    The model of YS SEVEN becomes perfect with more playable content in YS VIII,. YS VIII is a great game for me.
    It also has a lot of shortcoming. The weak graphics, unnatural body movements and so on. But all of these, you will be amazed by the greatness of the game at first. Then you wil think —— Why it can not be better?
    So Sony, please acquire Falcom immediately.
  9. bersi84
    Aug 19, 2018
    8
    In search of a longer lasting RPG I stumbled upon Ys Viii. Having never played any of the Ys game before I readied up for something new and didnt get disappointed overall. The game has some subjective shortcomings but is worthwhile. The price tag might be debatable. Read on for details.

    Graphics 6-7/10: The graphics are clearly outdated. At least one generation maybe even two. Although    In search of a longer lasting RPG I stumbled upon Ys Viii. Having never played any of the Ys game before I readied up for something new and didnt get disappointed overall. The game has some subjective shortcomings but is worthwhile. The price tag might be debatable. Read on for details.

    Graphics 6-7/10:
    The graphics are clearly outdated. At least one generation maybe even two. Although I have to say that DEVs made kind of the best out of it and present still a somewhat decent result. Enemies look good, effects are amazing but the details are crucially lacking and the character models are disappointing. In times of crystal clear 4K HDR games you have to downrate this game in comparison to other candidates in this genre.

    Sounds and soundtrack: 10/10
    This is a no-brainer for me. I really like the fighting sounds and the general atmosphere the game provides. The soundtrack is pushy pumping while taking care of emotional parts. I really like it!

    Controls 9/10:
    Controls are decent. Combos can be executed with ease after a while. Menu-ing is standard but still easy enough to feel comfortable. The usual jumping, strafing and fighting is smooth and without lags. It feels that you are always in control of the movement and the game responds to the needs. No complaints so far. Still nothing special also.

    Story & Mechanics 8/10:
    The story is okay. Its nothing spectacular but still provides enough basis to create a nice surrounding for a group of ppl who are stranded at an island and try to get life going preparing for an escape. Character development and crafting is well made and somewhat interesting although I miss the red string, whereass the sidequest are really lacking. In some parts of the game I feel too much disturbed by defense missions, offense missions or just a cut-loads of dialog that goes for an hour. I like story but if the story is thin I really dont need one hour at once of it. After all the mix is okay, some parts are optional and the game doesnt get too boring.

    Sum up: 8/10
    The game was worth the buy. I dumped 20hrs straight in two sessions into this game. I liked the chracters and the mechanics. On PS4 Pro I didnt encounter lags. Sound output is decent, the soundtrack is pumping. Although the story is a bit thin and the graphics are clearly outdated I would recommend this game. The price tag of 60 is highly debatable and I wouldnt recommend to spend such a high price for it. Wait for a sale. Everything around 40 and less seems acceptable to me.

    Enjoy!    … Expand
  10. Naedeslus
    Dec 28, 2019
    8
    Pros:
    Interesting take on a ‘deserted island’ story with an interesting plot and a great cast.
    Great combat, special moves. Dozens of boss fights, each with their own unique look. Great soundtrack. Great exploration. 30+ hour adventure with New Game +. Cons: Dated visuals, feels like a last-gen game. It starts off a little slow, it takes a few hours to get good. The map is a    Pros:
    Interesting take on a ‘deserted island’ story with an interesting plot and a great cast.
    Great combat, special moves.
    Dozens of boss fights, each with their own unique look.
    Great soundtrack.
    Great exploration.
    30+ hour adventure with New Game +.

    Cons:
    Dated visuals, feels like a last-gen game.
    It starts off a little slow, it takes a few hours to get good.
    The map is a little confusing.

    Bottom Line:

    YS VIII is excellent. It does look dated as if it was intended to be a PS Vita game first but if you can look past that you’ll get a great Action RPG that while does take a few hours to get going, once you get going it is very gripping and hard to put down. The story starts off simplistic enough but ends up telling a very interesting story about two protagonists. Without spoiling anything, I was legitimately surprised at the twists it threw and it is very well written. The cast is great and I liked all the characters, the ease of character switching made it very good too.

    The soundtrack is fantastic as well. The music sticks with you long after you’ve beaten the game and it really set the atmosphere upright. The combat is fun and fluid and has tons of special attacks and the game doesn’t hold back on boss fights.

    Despite it’s aged look, it is well worth the money and a great action RPG with replayability.    … Expand
  11. LikeaPisces
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    This game was the first action rpg I ever enjoyed in my life. Certainly one of the biggest reasons was: the soundtrack is wonderful and very exciting. It dictates what must be understood by an rpg to have action. The development of the game is not, in the matter of story, very good. But still, a great action rpg!
  12. dyne_laike
    Jan 14, 2020
    10
    The game is perfect. The art style is lively and beautiful, every character well developed and designed. The gameplay is an absolute blast that no other action RPG comes even close to. Every Ys game has a soundtrack that reflects the greatest in the entire video game industry has to offer. And of course, the main grade in any RPG is the story, and this one is utterly unique and wellThe game is perfect. The art style is lively and beautiful, every character well developed and designed. The gameplay is an absolute blast that no other action RPG comes even close to. Every Ys game has a soundtrack that reflects the greatest in the entire video game industry has to offer. And of course, the main grade in any RPG is the story, and this one is utterly unique and well realized. Everybody needs to play this, as the YS series is a complete bastion of greatness that should have the recognition is so well deserves.… Expand
  13. Aokana
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    Ys VIII was honestly a game I picked up on a whim, knowing nothing about the Ys series so keep in mind this review comes from that perspective.

    It's fun, pure and simple. I was entertained and looked forward to playing the game whenever I could get the chance until I beat it. This is the kind of game that makes you realize that a game doesn't need to spend an absurd amount of money on    Ys VIII was honestly a game I picked up on a whim, knowing nothing about the Ys series so keep in mind this review comes from that perspective.

    It's fun, pure and simple. I was entertained and looked forward to playing the game whenever I could get the chance until I beat it. This is the kind of game that makes you realize that a game doesn't need to spend an absurd amount of money on graphics in order to be good.

    Graphics 6/10 - It's dated, this is that common last gen lower textured standard Anime Style JRPG graphics that have been around since the PS2. However the colour pallete is well suited to the environments and it services the game well enough. Overall it's actually pretty good once you take into consideration you can also get this game for the PSVita.

    Sound 8/10 - The sounds in the game are done well enough. By no means are you going to get Final Fantasy level epic orchestral symphony tracks but the music is solid, there are several really good tracks and most importantly it adds to the game instead of detracting from it. The background music never overtakes the action, it doesn't become a distraction.

    Gameplay 9/10 - The gameplay is simple and straightforward but varied enough especially as you will want to switch gear around to best suit your environment. You can play as any of the members in your party so if you don't like how one character handles you can play as one that suits you. While there are some challenging areas of the game, especially if your looking to find all the treasure chests however nothing was overly frustrating or required a guide nor did it ever feel like I had to waste a ton of time grinding and its balanced well enough I never felt like I had to play a certain character to progress unlike alot of action JRPGS where your basically forced to play as the main protag because they have an ability you need to get through boss fights. Overall it's the gameplay and Story that will have you coming back. It's just fun to play.

    Story 8/10 - As I mentioned earlier this is by no means a summer blockbuster and personally I've never been a fan of stories that use time and or character jumping as it usually winds up filling the plot with massive holes or just making things a convoluted mess. However Ys VIII manages to keep everything moving forward and cohesive while doing so. Overall I found myself with grand adventure feeling and was entertained during my play. There was a few anime tropey things but they were not overdone and it avoided the whole "OMG main protag you are just the best" constant gushing, the characters felt rounded out well enough, even the npc survivors you meet along the way and overall it avoids the pitfall I find in a lot of these games where npc's and party members tend to fade away the moment your done with their "arc".

    Overall 9/10 - This is one of those games that is better than the sum of its parts because everything just comes together to give you a good, fun and entertaining experience.    … Expand
  14. Cyph3rPunk
    Jan 2, 2019
    8
    I really want to give this game a 10/10, but I cant. As someone who has been playing Ys titles since the release of Ys Origins on the PC, I know you don't play the game for the graphics. Sure, they look a lot better now, but it still looks dated.

    Otherwise, its your typical Ys game - Amazing combat systems (though too easy even on Inferno if you know how to abuse Flash Guard/Shield to    I really want to give this game a 10/10, but I cant. As someone who has been playing Ys titles since the release of Ys Origins on the PC, I know you don't play the game for the graphics. Sure, they look a lot better now, but it still looks dated.

    Otherwise, its your typical Ys game - Amazing combat systems (though too easy even on Inferno if you know how to abuse Flash Guard/Shield to never get hit in battle), loveable characters that start to grow on you, and absolutely pumping sound track.

    I also like that to get the "True" ending didn't require an obscene amount of work. I hit the reputation required without realizing it.

    Overall, its a solid game, and sucked away 30 hours so far of my life doing a Nightmare first playthrough, and I'm going back for a 100% completion run on Infinity-Inferno mode this weekend.    … Expand
  15. DrewHLMW
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    I cant give 9.9 so this gets rounded up to 10.
    I love this game, the island setting is a cool decision, and exploring the giant beautiful island for shipwrecked passengers to build your village and community makes exploring interesting.
    The Combat is lots of fun and all the characters play well and the story is really good, I can't say anything about it due to spoilers though but it kept    I cant give 9.9 so this gets rounded up to 10.
    I love this game, the island setting is a cool decision, and exploring the giant beautiful island for shipwrecked passengers to build your village and community makes exploring interesting.
    The Combat is lots of fun and all the characters play well and the story is really good, I can't say anything about it due to spoilers though but it kept me entertained.
    If your looking for an action-rpg thats easy to get into and that will suck you in then this is a great place to start and if you like this make sure you grab Memories of Celceta next.    … Expand
  16. monks99
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    One of the best overall jrpg games I have ever played. A must own!!!! Support this series!
  17. dadez1984
    Feb 26, 2018
    9
    Simply amazing.
    Not a single minute in this 45+ hours story will bore you.
    Entertaining combat, the thrill of exploration, amazing visuals, a good story and nice characters create one of the best and most fun jrpg of this gen.

    Absolutely recommended
  18. Debris44
    Apr 1, 2019
    10
    Terrific RPG! Engaging story, fun as hell combat, fun yet simple skill and crafting systems, fun world to explore. This was my first ever Ys title and I'll be anxiously awaiting Ys IX here in the U.S.
  19. Flazzard
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Being new to the series, this game impressed me quite a lot. Soundtrack is absolutely fantastic and memorable, gameplay is fun, and story is very interesting; you can easily find yourself absorbed in the plot, and the game gives you no shortage of questions that need answers, keeping you always interested in what's gonna happen next.
    The art is also quite impressive in menus and such,    Being new to the series, this game impressed me quite a lot. Soundtrack is absolutely fantastic and memorable, gameplay is fun, and story is very interesting; you can easily find yourself absorbed in the plot, and the game gives you no shortage of questions that need answers, keeping you always interested in what's gonna happen next.
    The art is also quite impressive in menus and such, which brings me to another point - the characters are great, they all bring something new to the table.
    It seems that heart and soul was put into this game, and it was absolutely worth it. This game is beautiful.    … Expand
  20. oknsnl
    Jan 29, 2019
    8
    Gameplay : 6 (Combat feels uneasy and a little bit weird. But dana solves it)
    Story : 8 (Good anime "lost" with harem :))
    Bosses : 10 ( Bosses are fun and you need to think and react fast to slay )
  21. vinnysoft
    Dec 12, 2017
    10
    First Ys game I've played. This game has a beautiful history with every character being charismatic it's own way... The controls also have great responsiveness, making a smoothing gameplay. JRPG fans must play it for sure!
  22. Kaledis
    Jan 16, 2018
    10
    Coming from someone who plays a lot of games but never can stick to a single one for more than I few hours. I have currently put over 36 hours into this game and I am nowhere near finished with it.

    Its in no way an original game, its your standard JRPG fair, everything is very predictable, the graphics aren't PS4 quality at all, the characters are your usual fair, the combat is    Coming from someone who plays a lot of games but never can stick to a single one for more than I few hours. I have currently put over 36 hours into this game and I am nowhere near finished with it.

    Its in no way an original game, its your standard JRPG fair, everything is very predictable, the graphics aren't PS4 quality at all, the characters are your usual fair, the combat is surprisingly fun and not overly complicated. But for some reason I am absolutely love it. It has just really clicked with it. Most of the time I couldn't care less about the story, but I want to actually get everyone off the island and find out Dana's history.

    I haven't cared this much about a story in a game since Bioshock Infinite!    … Expand
  23. Shilfein
    Jul 15, 2018
    9
    Probably the best second Ys game in the franchise.

    Story: Story and narrative are pretty good for jRPG standards, every time the game starts to feel like it has overstayed its welcome it throws you another twist to keep you interested. Characters: Probably the best point of the game, every character in this game has its own story and interacts with the other NPCs in interesting    Probably the best second Ys game in the franchise.

    Story:
    Story and narrative are pretty good for jRPG standards, every time the game starts to feel like it has overstayed its welcome it throws you another twist to keep you interested.

    Characters:
    Probably the best point of the game, every character in this game has its own story and interacts with the other NPCs in interesting ways. This applies to both party members and townspeople.

    Granted, they could pull this off because there is only one town in the game, there are very few NPCs (around 30) so they could focus on quality instead of quantity.

    In any case, the sidequests the NPCs provide are never time-wasting chores, but actual side quests with story that serve to deepen the game's lore and form bonds with the protagonist and with one another, and sometimes even directly affect the main quest.
    On short, Ys8 is about quality, not quantity.

    Gameplay:
    Tight, and skill based real time combat. Some bosses are challenging but if the player learns the patterns and weak spots they can be beaten with no need of level grinding.
    It also has a crafting system which I initially thought it would be a chore, but in the end it was not the time-wasting gimmick it usually is in other titles, but no. It hardly ever requires to grind for materials thanks to a trade system that allows you to get materials you may be missing in exchange of others you may have too many of.

    Graphics: I will not lie, it is an ugly game. I would say it belongs to the early PS3 era. The art is not bad itself. But the game's graphic engine is just too dated to make it justice.

    If you enjoy jRPGs, specially the ones that focus on character development and interactions (Eg: Tales Of...). Then you will enjoy this one,    … Expand
  24. Vinidmx
    Mar 11, 2019
    10
    This game do not receive praise enough, never thought i would find another game that would give me the same feeling that Zelda BOTW gave me, but this game is amazing, history, caracters, gameplay, exploration... everything amazing, Zelda is only better than this game by the care and budget with the game and trademark, but this jrpg is a masterpiece.
  25. iCyanRyu_
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love it. Truly amazing game. The art and character design is great. Stroy is amazing. Ys 8 deserves an anime adaptation if it's not there yet. So much to do on the mysterious island. The boss fights were amazing especially the secret bosses. I can't Express how much I love the story and how deep is it. I dont know about others but I really enjoy this type of game. After obtaining the platinum trophy and unlocking the endings.. I watched the ship leaves the island and it felt so nostalgic after a year of playing this game. Hope to see more great games like this :)… Expand
  26. B1d
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    This was the first Ys serie I've played but i loved it. It has touching story, great music and of course enjoyable gameplay. I am confident that you will like it.
  27. Ralthiel1983
    Jan 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was my first entry to the Legacy of Ys series and overall I was extremely impressed by this game, finding its story and cast of characters to very enjoyable. There is something about this game's plot and double protagonist that really draws you in and makes the game feel like the truly unique and unforgettable experience that it is. In my opinion, the way that Dana's storyline is slowly intertwined into Adol's really works well and your time on the isle of seiren feels fantastic and the game makes you want to explore and find everything. I have started new playthroughs of this game probably more than any other game and that reflects how magical the experience is. My only complaint for the ps4 version is it did not get all of the costume dlcs available to other platforms.… Expand
  28. khhogan
    Apr 1, 2020
    8
    Great JRPG - First one I've completed in awhile. it's fun, has measured exploration, great characters, enemies, locations, etc. The only reason I didn't give it a 9 is the characters talk way too much. I really wish that the creators of JRPGs would limit that a bit more.
  29. Rukru
    Apr 8, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, great music, this is my first ys game and I am now a fan of the series it is a must pay for JRPG fans
  30. lerh
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    From 6,F,O,7 to 8,it is the fifth Ys game I have Played.To be honest,I prefect to 6FO's gameplay,but Dana is so impressive for me.
  31. nelfielm
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    The game is perfect. The art style is lively and beautiful, every character well developed and designed. The gameplay is an absolute blast that no other action RPG comes even close to.
  32. dogshea
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece of JRPG. Perfect story and the character design is really enjoyable. Exploration and investigation in the island is also interesting. I think this game is the one of the most well-made games for FALCOM and JPRG history.
  33. Leon_Magnus03
    Sep 18, 2017
    10
    YS Lacrimosa of Dana it is a really marvelous game, that was really worth the wait. Your story is nice, with a lot of mysteries, and the main dish is that amazing battle system, it's very fast, so you don't get bored. Play it on the "Inferno" mode, is way more difficult than any Dark Souls style games.

    Every Ys fan should take this game :D
  34. xBroken2
    Sep 18, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A game that had potential to be so much more better. Don't get me wrong, I don't dislike the game, I really enjoyed the gameplay itself, but the story, it was lacking, it could had been so much better. Throughout the game the story progress is VERY SLOW, making the game story feel dull and boring, we're only given small hints of the story after every few camping while exploring the island, the story is very slow pace and finally starts showing some promising signs around 50% into the game(after you find Dana). But even after finding her the story progress was still slow. The game could had been so much better if Dana was introduced more early in the game about 20-30% in would be great and made the story a lot better in ways. With the way how Dana's past story will effect the future they could had worked on in a lot better and made more story out of it. Only problem I had with the game was the story, it could had been more interesting and fun, but overall it was a really fun game to play. Out of all the other YS I played (Ark of Nap, seven, Oath in Felghana, Memories of Celceta), YS VIII story was my least fav. The graphic and gameplay was outstanding, oh and the last boss background was truly beautiful. Would had been a perfect 10 if they just made the story work out better.… Expand
  35. Tsareena
    Oct 9, 2017
    10
    Everything about this is a 10/10. Gameplay was perfect, Story was perfect, Graphics were perfect. One thing about action RPG's is that they can easily feel one-note with the gameplay but ys viii really did that with the battle system. The ending also got me in my feelings. Major +
  36. danpc
    Oct 7, 2017
    10
    I absolutelylove this game.
    The story is farily simple but enjoyable.
    But everything else about the game is so much fun.
    The feeling of adventure that you get from exploring the island is amazing,and the combat is easily one of the best.
    Not to mention it has great music,has usual in the series.
  37. Phuz
    Nov 23, 2021
    2
    Could have been one of the better Ys games. Bad decisions made a bad game.

    So Ys 8 has a lot going for it. The soundtrack although not as good as some other Ys games is still good. The combat is fun but again not as good as those on the previous engine but this game is heavily bogged down by certain elements. The characters whilst being likeable are rather uninteresting and some are    Could have been one of the better Ys games. Bad decisions made a bad game.

    So Ys 8 has a lot going for it. The soundtrack although not as good as some other Ys games is still good. The combat is fun but again not as good as those on the previous engine but this game is heavily bogged down by certain elements. The characters whilst being likeable are rather uninteresting and some are very forced.

    The big failure is that this is an action rgp and the action is really stop start. You explore via a terrible map system and then when you get to your destination, you get called back to base. Sometimes this is automatic, sometimes it is fast travel but it always feels like an interuption. I don't like the fishing but I have no way of knowing if the treasure chests found fishing are needed, as in past Ys games chests hold items to advance in the game.

    The scenery whilst nice, I don't find to be as pleasant as SAO, Zestiria, Berseria, etc The whole base thing just feels like a waste of time. Collect ore, forge weapons etc. It is just another chore between the action. It feels like an action RPG that sidelined the action too often.

    Now when I play Ys 8 which I have been doing very slowly over a couple of years now, I often get a bored. When I played Ys Origin, I couldn't put it down. Even the grind was fun in Ys Origin and I hate grinding as a general rule.

    I am also playing Oath in Felghana and Memories of Celceta at the moment and to me they are way more fun.

    I hope they develop a new engine, or do something more fun with the new engine because this 3D open world Ys does not work as well as the top down Ys games of recent past.

    The other thing is that every new area has an intro where you walk slowly supposedly in awe at the scenery but it really just doesn't look that nice that I need to wait an extra 10 seconds. Again there are lots of little things like this slowing the action. The stories of Adol's dreams being another and worse, they are damn boring

    It is a nice production and feels good to play, with reasonably tight controls but it it is like Ys with the fun stripped out. I find it a bit bad for Ys and Tales of that the latest entries are ranking so high because these new games are pretty **** and I feel people will be put off previous games because of this.

    Ys 8 is not as good as the previous entries that I mentioned and same with Tales of Arise, it is totally boring compared to Zestiria and Berseria (again that I mentioned above).

    Even Tales of Vesperia, which was a bit of a boring slog at times is better than Arise. It just feels like these new entries are really putting a dint in the long running franchise's. If I was new to Tales of and Ys and bought 8 and Arise as my entry, I would never play another and I think that is a shame for newcomers.    … Expand
  38. ZeroXR
    Dec 9, 2019
    9
    It's a sensational game, fast moving, fun to play, great songs and characters. Very nice Japanese original dub (Free DLC). The combat is very good and not tiring. It also has an extra game to extend the experience. The story is great, I recommend.
  39. MrMiggins
    Apr 29, 2020
    10
    One of the most amazing games I've ever played. I'm not a huge RPG fan, but Ys VIII is very special.

    Technically, it's about as good as it could be, with excellent graphics and sound. The localization is par excellence, with great voice acting and translations. The music is fantastic. Frame-rate rarely if ever suffers with intense action scenes during combat. Most importantly, for me,    One of the most amazing games I've ever played. I'm not a huge RPG fan, but Ys VIII is very special.

    Technically, it's about as good as it could be, with excellent graphics and sound. The localization is par excellence, with great voice acting and translations. The music is fantastic. Frame-rate rarely if ever suffers with intense action scenes during combat. Most importantly, for me, you can save the game at any time. I absolutely hate games which make you find save points, with very rare exceptions. Who has time for that? There is fast travel to previously visited locations and all the nice quality of life you would expect from a polished game.

    When it comes to story and characters, Ys VIII is up there with the best that the Final Fantasy series has to offer. Laxia in particular is a brilliantly realized character who has a fully realized character arc during the game, as does the titular Dana. But all the characters are great and fully fleshed out. They are never shrill and annoying like many inferior Japanese RPGs. You can talk to anyone during your adventure and they'll always have something interesting to say.

    The mark of a true genius RPG is when you think you have almost finished it, and then you realize you are only about half-way through! The story is absolutely compelling, with mysteries to solve and time travel playing an integral part. I put 60 hours into Lacrimosa of Dana on my first play-through and finishing this game was a bittersweet experience that brought a tear to my eye. I wanted to stay in this world with my new friends forever. And that's what a real RPG should be like. I cannot recommend it highly enough.    … Expand
  40. Anthor
    May 27, 2018
    9
    Uno de los mejores Action JRPG de estilo anime de PS4/Vita y de la generación, muy por encima de la media y un imprescindible de la saga Ys. Gran historia, estupenda exploración, jugabilidad de órdago y con una banda sonora de ensueño. Deberían haberlo traducido al español. Sin duda lo merecía.
  41. chad_pattan
    Oct 2, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Finished the game yesterday. I have played every Ys game to date at this point.

    Here's my top level opinion. It felt like this game was developed at three different times, and as a result, while the "game" is excellently done, the story isn't as good as it probably should have been.

    Without spoiling things: Adol, if you know Ys, is the same: looking for adventure. Only this time he's on a ship that gets attacked, and he and the others end up on an island that has a reputation for making ships and people disappear. You're adventuring as you look for a way off the island.

    It's SO hard to not spoil the game, so I marked the spoiler box. I tried. But the only real way to understand is to hear at least snippets of things.

    Gameplay was awesome, especially the defense mechanic. There's never a time when battle is boring or dull, except when you're using a certain technique Dana has "Gritika". Music is also awesome and memorable in some parts, not so much in others, but it's well done. Voices were also well done, in my opinion.

    Story is where it breaks down. It starts out as your usual shipwreck/stranded storyline, then branches into a survival situation (there's a "tower defense" type mechanic in the game at certain parts) which gets slightly annoying as you're forced to rush back to the base to help.

    But then Dana's story kicks in and at first, it's truly exciting and engaging, but then they start throwing deus ex machina after deus ex machina at you. Things just don't make sense and despite their attempt to explain what's going on, it just derails into a complete cluster of a story. The ending was bittersweet, but because you don't understand how it happened, it ruins what should otherwise be an awesome game. People turn into deities and immortal beings with no real explanation. Fairies come and go with no real logic. The final character Adol meets and the story they tell....I challenge you to not roll your eyes at how lazy this was done.

    It really felt like they tried to tell a story and got lost, ran out of time and just threw stuff in there.

    So why's it an 8? Because 90% of the game is excellent. It's just ruined by the last 3-ish hours, thus 2 points off felt appropriate.

    The game is certainly worth the money. I got 60 hours out of one playthrough and got the good ending "Dana Forever!". Sister Nia is superior, but I digress.    … Expand
  42. Kadoosh
    Sep 30, 2018
    9
    This was an unexpected gem. Didn't know what I was getting myself into (especially with this being my first Ys game), but I stayed, and absolutely enjoyed the whole ride. Good story, great cast, and excellent gameplay. Got the true ending in one go, and while it wasn't hard by any means, is definitely the ending the shoot for. Looking forward to the next one. Just please make all ports ofThis was an unexpected gem. Didn't know what I was getting myself into (especially with this being my first Ys game), but I stayed, and absolutely enjoyed the whole ride. Good story, great cast, and excellent gameplay. Got the true ending in one go, and while it wasn't hard by any means, is definitely the ending the shoot for. Looking forward to the next one. Just please make all ports of future games better next time. I can see where the complaints are coming from for the PC version. I also hope newer titles go for a more improved artsyle, or showcase better graphics overall. The opportunity is there. They should take it.

    Note: I played the PC version. After 40+ hours for my initial playthrough, game only crashed once, had a couple of typos, and major slowdown in only one *optional* segment, so my experience overall was pretty good.    … Expand
  43. Syfin
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Потрясающее приключение на острове. Отличная механика боя( у игр этой серии боевка это главное). Интересная механика своей деревни, которая постепенно развивается.
  44. somedude14
    Nov 3, 2017
    7
    The only aspect this game really nails as far as the Ys formula goes is the music. The combat is more like Dynasty Warriors and the deeper crafting aspect kind of bungles things.

    What's also interesting is the game can't maintain a constant 60fps, not even on my PS4 Pro, which is extremely disheartening when it's clear this version is nothing but a dump of the PSVita release with a    The only aspect this game really nails as far as the Ys formula goes is the music. The combat is more like Dynasty Warriors and the deeper crafting aspect kind of bungles things.

    What's also interesting is the game can't maintain a constant 60fps, not even on my PS4 Pro, which is extremely disheartening when it's clear this version is nothing but a dump of the PSVita release with a resolution bump. It isn't that demanding, they just did a bad job optimizing it (if they did any effort at all beyond dumping it on PS4 and letting its hardware brute force the Vita engine to meet - not maintain - their framerate goal).

    There's a decent amount of noise being made about the translation. I don't see the issue with most of it, there are some incorrect item descriptions but that isn't poor localization so much as it is just pure ineptitude when it comes to labeling. People are complaining about things like "My name is Alison, please just call me Alison" like it's the worst thing they've ever read in what's essentially an imported JRPG with a translation slapped on. Castlevania 2 is bad localization. This is that humorous Engrish that comes from adequate translations and to me is part of the charm of these games. Making it perfect English is going to ruin even more of the charm of Ys, I don't know why people are picking a bone over this when 1) the story sucks anyway (the shoebill is the best character in the game) and 2) the technical issues are genuine issues. The intent with the translation here was clearly "Ys Meets Kung Pow".

    There is also some enemy scaling involved - as you get stronger, enemies do more damage as well, to a certain point. Just like Oblivion. Enemies still maintain that traditional Ys format of giving less XP as your level gap grows, so despite becoming more threatening (again to a point) as you level, enemies give you less and less for exterminating them. If this combination isn't a cardinal sin in RPGs, I don't know what is.

    Giving it a 7 regardless because the generally outstanding soundtrack and gameplay is enjoyable enough anyway. It's no Oath and while some of the pieces of a Ys experience are still here, it certainly doesn't feel like Ys anymore, which has been the case for me ever since they adapted a party system.    … Expand
  45. PiePieper
    Nov 17, 2017
    1
    Yaaawwwnnn just another JRPG. Lazy design, lazy sound, lazy story. Writing I feel is something we've read a thousand times already. Just pass, save your money. No worth your time.
  46. jpacor
    Feb 12, 2018
    8
    Ys VIII is one of the best actions RPGs on the PS4, an absolute gem. The gameplay is great, with fast paced and fluid combat, which really shines during boss battles. These battles are very fast paced and can be very difficult, requiring great timing with reaction speeds, attacking and dodging, but are very satisfying and rewarding. The system requires you to use different types of weaponsYs VIII is one of the best actions RPGs on the PS4, an absolute gem. The gameplay is great, with fast paced and fluid combat, which really shines during boss battles. These battles are very fast paced and can be very difficult, requiring great timing with reaction speeds, attacking and dodging, but are very satisfying and rewarding. The system requires you to use different types of weapons to defeat different types of enemies, requiring strategy to defeat larger groups of enemies, especially later in the game.

    The exploration in the game is great as well. The premise of the game has your protagonist on a deserted island, where you build a base using items and materials that you find on the island. Exploring the island for items and building an improved base is addicting and fun, especially as you unlock items that allow for you to explore more areas on the island (such as being able to breath underwater, climb, etc.)

    Although the action and exploration is great, the story and several parts of the game are deeply flawed. The premise of being on a deserted island and trying to find a way off is interesting, but instead it becomes a cliched, dull story with painfully awkward dialogue, and without giving away spoilers, gameplay segments with a different character that are uniteresting and requires lots of backtracking.

    Overall, Ys VIII is a game carried by excellent, fast paced and fun combat and rewarding exploration. On lower difficulties, the combat resembles games like DMC, and is an absolute blast even if you are not a fan of the genre. But, veterans can find enjoyment on higher difficulty levels, where forming a strategy on the fly is essential in combat encounters. It's a shame that the story isn't good, but I guess this is common among games in the Ys series (this is my first game).    … Expand
  47. justishar
    Jan 3, 2018
    10
    This is a really great game. The difficult name does it no favors and probably limits the number of people who will ever play it, but if you get past this, you're in for a treat. The gameplay is a lot of fun and the fighting is very fluid and not clunky at all. This was my first Ys game and I played through with the difficulty on Hard, and I found this gave a pretty good balance ofThis is a really great game. The difficult name does it no favors and probably limits the number of people who will ever play it, but if you get past this, you're in for a treat. The gameplay is a lot of fun and the fighting is very fluid and not clunky at all. This was my first Ys game and I played through with the difficulty on Hard, and I found this gave a pretty good balance of difficulty where the game was challenging but seldom frustrating. If I could go back in time and advise myself on the difficulty setting before starting the game, I might say to try the next level of difficulty just to get the extra challenge from it, but Hard mode was definitely very well balanced as far as giving the style of gameplay that it claims to. There are many innovative ways of keeping up the challenge level as the game progresses and the fighting never really feels burdensome, which is quite a feat. The music is amazing and really adds to the experience. This is not a Triple A game, but it hangs with the best of them, as I put this game on the same level as games like Persona 5 and The Witcher 3, and in fact this game wins out over both in certain areas. If I had to list areas for improvement, there could certainly be more time given to character development, as many the characters can be a bit one dimensional, and their stories could be a bit more interesting. However, overall, the game still works well with the amount of character development provided and is an absolute blast to play, so I give it a 9.5 out of 10.… Expand
  48. Spartacus_637
    Jul 24, 2022
    9
    Finished it recently, it is worth playing for both turn-based JRPG fans and Action JRPG, with engaging story, and good characters.
  49. Steyraus
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    WOnderfull, beutifull game, with insanly addictive combat and leveling. Surprisingly good story with lovable relatable characters..Goes on a bit long but all japanese games do.
  50. AsaZimbabwe
    Feb 2, 2018
    6
    clearly made for Vita.. pleasant enough, decent polish, but hard to feel inspired by it.. clean, colorful graphics; respectable but plain, uninspired art direction.. semi-interesting story.. semi-engaging combat, leveling & loot system.. generic everything else.. awkward maps, occasionally vague objectives, un-inspiring characters, slow start that doesn't pick up much steam.. extremelyclearly made for Vita.. pleasant enough, decent polish, but hard to feel inspired by it.. clean, colorful graphics; respectable but plain, uninspired art direction.. semi-interesting story.. semi-engaging combat, leveling & loot system.. generic everything else.. awkward maps, occasionally vague objectives, un-inspiring characters, slow start that doesn't pick up much steam.. extremely weak use of changing a letter from Greek, to Roman to Africa for establishing location & cultural background.. bored within a few days.. not bad, just over it… Expand
  51. v4vendetta
    Oct 20, 2020
    9
    I have spent half of my life playing AAA games but never expected a Nintendo Style old School AAA rpg. Such a refreshing game !! Amazing game mechanics I must say.

    8.1 s a bit less for me. I should rate it 9 obviously considering the gameplay QUALITY I experienced. RPGLovers, give it a go. Its worth it. EDIT : After playing for 20 hours I only finished chapter 2 and now I amI rating    I have spent half of my life playing AAA games but never expected a Nintendo Style old School AAA rpg. Such a refreshing game !! Amazing game mechanics I must say.

    8.1 s a bit less for me. I should rate it 9 obviously considering the gameplay QUALITY I experienced. RPGLovers, give it a go. Its worth it.

    EDIT : After playing for 20 hours I only finished chapter 2 and now I amI rating it 10 XD XD whooh, such a good game    … Expand
  52. NexusTsunami
    Mar 6, 2018
    10
    Ein absolut geniales Spiel!! Nihon Falcom beweist einfach mal wieder, dass ein gutes Spiel nicht durch überragende Grafik (obwohl sie da mit Ys 8 durchaus vorangeschritten sind) oder viel Bombast punkten muss - sondern durch Konsistenz. Die Entwickler bleiben sich ihrem Wesen treu - eine sich langsam entwickelte aber fesselnde Story, ein geniales Kampfsystem, übergragende
    Haupt- sowie    Ein absolut geniales Spiel!! Nihon Falcom beweist einfach mal wieder, dass ein gutes Spiel nicht durch überragende Grafik (obwohl sie da mit Ys 8 durchaus vorangeschritten sind) oder viel Bombast punkten muss - sondern durch Konsistenz. Die Entwickler bleiben sich ihrem Wesen treu - eine sich langsam entwickelte aber fesselnde Story, ein geniales Kampfsystem, übergragende
    Haupt- sowie Nebencharaktere und ein toller und stimmiger Soundtrack aus dem eigenen Soundteam. Diese Mixtur die auch bei den überragenden The Legend of Heroes Spielen zum
    tragen kommt, geht mal wieder voll auf. Volle Punktzahl!!!    … Expand
  53. Vadrael
    Dec 2, 2017
    9
    While the Graphic isnt the strongest point in the game it still got a lot of good stuff that makes up for it. The World is Big and there is a lot of stuff to do like side quests and collectables.
    The Voice acting could have been better since it is not as convincing as it could be but if it comes to gameplay and game leangh its sure something i can overlook since this is no brand thats    While the Graphic isnt the strongest point in the game it still got a lot of good stuff that makes up for it. The World is Big and there is a lot of stuff to do like side quests and collectables.
    The Voice acting could have been better since it is not as convincing as it could be but if it comes to gameplay and game leangh its sure something i can overlook since this is no brand thats known for next gen Games. As a RPG Lover i can say that this is a sold Action RPG which will give you a lot to play and give you even a challenge if you want to.    … Expand
  54. Infrexius
    Feb 10, 2021
    10
    Had this game on my backlog for so long. But my god what a suprise this was. My first ys game ever and it was amazing. By far one of the best game i have ever played. Pros:
    Good story
    Amazing combat
    Exploring feels nice
    Lots of character building.

    Cons:
    Story starts slow
    Graphics dont look top quality.

    If you love JRPGS you should play this.
  55. ZXSth
    May 3, 2021
    6
    When looking up some of the reviews for Ys VIII prior to purchasing it (I was reticent to play it without getting some feedback from others on it), I sometimes would run across the phrase "If you like the Ys series..." This sentiment aptly describes my experience with the game - having never played any game in the series before, I found this game pretty mediocre, and it did little to pullWhen looking up some of the reviews for Ys VIII prior to purchasing it (I was reticent to play it without getting some feedback from others on it), I sometimes would run across the phrase "If you like the Ys series..." This sentiment aptly describes my experience with the game - having never played any game in the series before, I found this game pretty mediocre, and it did little to pull me in.

    Admittedly, I come at Ys VIII as someone who prioritizes engaging gameplay and mechanics over a good story - however, I can't say I skipped any of the cutscenes in a game like Ghost of Tsushima, for example, whose story had me enthralled for most of its story. And while that game featured some cliché story beats, it was consistently gripping. By comparison, Ys VIII opens with what I've found to be an obnoxiously expected anime trope - a man bashfully approaching a naked female party member bathing in a river. This, I feel, set a poor precedent story-wise from the start, and my apathy towards the game stayed fairly consistent throughout my time playing the game. On top of this, suffering through dealing with a silent protagonist surrounded by schlocky, drivel-spewing side characters felt like a pointless waste of time.

    For all my complaining, and despite not finishing the game, Ys VIII has flashes of excellence - the Metroidvania-esque revisiting of areas inches towards being interesting, but it doesn't carry that true thrill of re-exploration solidified by its superiors (such as Symphony of the Night). Additionally, this game's combat, too, is worthy of praise - while not being outstanding, the developers' attempts at creating engaging real-time combat mechanics are worthy of praise. When talking about solely the game's combat and technical aspects (it loads quickly and doesn't drop any frames), I believe the game has so much going for it. Unfortunately, when combined with other frustrating aspects of the game (including its linearity, which I had not mentioned until now), Ys VIII feels lacking.

    Overall, Ys VIII is somewhat enjoyable, but did not do enough to keep me interested in returning to the world it had created. It comes close to being great in many ways - it is technically stable, its combat is solid, and the Metroidvania aspects of its gameplay show promise. But its linearity, occasionally repetitive nature and its relatively thin and cliché narrative leave something to be desired.

    As a side note, I paid a full $80 CAD for this game, and while I could see myself recommending it at a lower price, I absolutely cannot condone paying $80 for a 2017 port of a game for the Vita. Don't buy it unless it's discounted (Note to self: Lesson learned).    … Expand
  56. cid33
    Dec 8, 2022
    9
    Falcoms Masterpiece and one of my favorite games ever, a must for any Jrpg fan with a amazing sound track.

    Grafix =6 nice art, world design, huge variety of monsters with loads of characters and locations. But it is a port of a vita game and that shows, but it still competes with most modern ps4 Jrpg and it runs at 60Fps. Story =10 one of the best storys ever told in a game, very    Falcoms Masterpiece and one of my favorite games ever, a must for any Jrpg fan with a amazing sound track.

    Grafix =6 nice art, world design, huge variety of monsters with loads of characters and locations. But it is a port of a vita game and that shows, but it still competes with most modern ps4 Jrpg and it runs at 60Fps.

    Story =10 one of the best storys ever told in a game, very well written with amazing characters that you care about, and all of them with side quests that dives into their background, as all characters have a purpose, on the iland you are stranded you set out to find other survivors, and it endsup being a huge journey.

    Combat =10 leve it to falcom one of the oldest rpg makers in the world, that basically invented the action Rpg genre in the 80s to master it perfectly, combat is snappy, controls are responsive tons of skills on multi characters that you switch between, as different characters ar strong against certain types, Raids, Hunts Small-Huge monsters to fight, very rewarding with 5 difficulties.

    World and navigation = 8
    world consists of multiple zones small to medium in size, that have almost no longtime between them no slowdowns to load things, controls are again awesome with several tools that let you traverse the world, fast travel, maps that uncover while exploring without spoiling. menus are fast clear and easy to understand a journal that keeps all items and what drops them with search function in the game to find stuff you already have discovered, great quest logs and other info to help that feels easy and un cluttered to use.    … Expand
  57. Vaeu
    Dec 25, 2021
    8
    What a fantastic RPG! This game makes you want to explore, the exploration is fun and you get rewarded well in doing so. This addictive loop is at the heart of what makes LoD brilliant. Despite having a large cast of characters they are all reasonably built up with our main cast obviously getting great development. The gameplay does get repetitive after a while but at least it isWhat a fantastic RPG! This game makes you want to explore, the exploration is fun and you get rewarded well in doing so. This addictive loop is at the heart of what makes LoD brilliant. Despite having a large cast of characters they are all reasonably built up with our main cast obviously getting great development. The gameplay does get repetitive after a while but at least it is satisfying. Graphics and animations are the weakest parts of the game but it isn't really an issue.… Expand
  58. vvv123
    Dec 30, 2020
    10
    One of my favourite games! The story was engaging, I enjoyed exploring the island and the learning more about the characters. The combat and music was amazing!
  59. ColinDa
    Aug 23, 2023
    8
    Enjoyable game for the ps4. Was originally released for the Vita, then later released for the ps4, ps5, Windows, stream and other platforms. Currently available on ps + extra and frequent goes on sale. Overall a enjoyable game but there are huge difficulty spikes right at the beginning. Fair warning for any trophy hunters you will need to play the game on hard then on nightmare for theEnjoyable game for the ps4. Was originally released for the Vita, then later released for the ps4, ps5, Windows, stream and other platforms. Currently available on ps + extra and frequent goes on sale. Overall a enjoyable game but there are huge difficulty spikes right at the beginning. Fair warning for any trophy hunters you will need to play the game on hard then on nightmare for the platinum. I personally found even the normal difficulty challenging when dealing with the boss encounters. The whole game is focused on exploration and discovering new areas. If you want a challenge the start on hard then nightmare. If you just want to enjoy the story then go for easy and you can still get most trophies.… Expand
  60. Biizz
    Jan 4, 2022
    10
    I prefer this one to the newest Ys game. Both the gameplay and the story were good and the soundtrack is also great, if you want to play good JRPG this game is a must-play.
  61. midgarzolom
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    MASTERPIECE. Everyone should give it a try despite the graphic not current gen.
  62. Ginger_Avenger
    Nov 16, 2022
    8
    As with super hero movies, you basically know where this genre of story (anime style JRPG) is going to go, but there were a few surprises. But I don't really play Ys for that anyway- I enjoy the exploration and combat. This installment in the series was my 3rd Ys game, and I think I prefer this one. The PS4 version I eventually finished the game with looked an awful lot like the VitaAs with super hero movies, you basically know where this genre of story (anime style JRPG) is going to go, but there were a few surprises. But I don't really play Ys for that anyway- I enjoy the exploration and combat. This installment in the series was my 3rd Ys game, and I think I prefer this one. The PS4 version I eventually finished the game with looked an awful lot like the Vita version I started with. Otherwise, great stuff.… Expand
  63. Truthsayer93
    Dec 2, 2022
    10
    Fluid gameplay, tough but fair combat, great story, epic adventure, and nice music. The dialogue is fine and enjoyable, often humorous. The combat system is unique and works very well. You can be underleveled and beat a boss with pure skill. This game should be way more popular. The only thing probably holding it back is the graphics but they manage to be detailed enough. It was fun onFluid gameplay, tough but fair combat, great story, epic adventure, and nice music. The dialogue is fine and enjoyable, often humorous. The combat system is unique and works very well. You can be underleveled and beat a boss with pure skill. This game should be way more popular. The only thing probably holding it back is the graphics but they manage to be detailed enough. It was fun on hard for my first playthrough.… Expand
  64. rechechelly
    Apr 26, 2022
    10
    我们并非神的道具，而是有生命有意志的存在
    即便如此，却依旧碰到超越人智的命运到访的瞬间
    这种时候，你会怎么做呢？ 那纵然置身于极限的境地 却依然秉持意志和尊严的姿态是那么的美丽 我渴望着也能成为那样的存在，因而即使到了数十年后的现在 我仍情不自禁地对【她】怀有敬畏 ——亚特鲁.克里斯汀    我们并非神的道具，而是有生命有意志的存在
    即便如此，却依旧碰到超越人智的命运到访的瞬间
    这种时候，你会怎么做呢？
    那纵然置身于极限的境地
    却依然秉持意志和尊严的姿态是那么的美丽
    我渴望着也能成为那样的存在，因而即使到了数十年后的现在
    我仍情不自禁地对【她】怀有敬畏
    ——亚特鲁.克里斯汀
  65. nebirosity
    May 15, 2023
    2
    The combat is fun but everything else about this title is utter garbage. All the characters are one-dimensional and the story is contrived generic nonsense. Still, I tried to muscle through until the onslaught of anime **** got to be too much, those of you who enjoy sexualized children and rampant misogyny might enjoy the game but everyone else should steer clear.
  66. buronizzz
    Oct 18, 2022
    9
    A pleasant surprise that this turns out to be so good. The battle is really fun. The story is well told. I totally didn't expect this from the Ys franchise.

Awards & Rankings

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#23 Best PS4 Game of 2017
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#59 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2017
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#98 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2017

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. GameGrin
    Oct 18, 2017
    90
    If you’ve never played a previous Ys game, like me, this is a great game to experience despite the long history and number in its title. Lasting just over 40 hours for me, this is a relatively easy recommendation for even none JRPG fans who prefer more mechanically driven games.
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  2. 4P.de
    Oct 18, 2017
    87
    The visuals are a little outdated but that can’t take away much from the rest of this gem, that.
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  3. Impulsegamer
    Oct 13, 2017
    80
    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.
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