Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA

 PlayStation 5
User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 5 out of 18
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  1. PMG-Writer
    Nov 19, 2022
    8
    NIS America released a good implementation of the game for the PS5 with "Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana". The new adventure with turn-based battles can convince, only experiencing small shortcomings. The graphics and controls look and play very neat. For this, the excellent soundtrack can convince any fan. Thus, players of the PS5 can definitely pick up "Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana". EspeciallyNIS America released a good implementation of the game for the PS5 with "Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana". The new adventure with turn-based battles can convince, only experiencing small shortcomings. The graphics and controls look and play very neat. For this, the excellent soundtrack can convince any fan. Thus, players of the PS5 can definitely pick up "Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana". Especially fans of the series should grab it again for the special contents of the Deluxe Edition.… Expand

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#21 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2022

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Cubed3
    Apr 21, 2025
    90
    It might be from a different decade, but the vibrant colours and toe-tapping soundtrack alongside unforgettable characters make Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana a perfect fit on PlayStation 5 in the 2020s. It feels like it has come a full circle from its PS Vita origins, providing new fans the opportunity to play the incredible tale of Adol and Dana's adventure and returning fans to once more enjoy the thrill of what is like the best Ys game to date.
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  2. GamingTrend
    Jan 20, 2023
    70
    Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA is a wonderful game, but this PS5 upgrade doesn’t do much to justify its existence. You get the DLC and an obtuse 120 fps mode, sure, but you’re basically still getting the exact same experience as if you played the PS4 version on a PS5 or Pro. The game itself is highly recommended, but console upgrades should have more features and this feels like less than the bare minimum.
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  3. WellPlayed
    Dec 21, 2022
    85
    Ys VIII remains a fundamentally great action JRPG that looks its best on PS5, but its underwhelming DualSense feedback is a huge missed opportunity.
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