Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA

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  • Summary: Ys returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! 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. Amidst this, AdolYs returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! 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. Amidst this, Adol begins to dream of a mysterious blue-haired maiden living in an unknown world. Join Adol as he unravels the riddle of the cursed isle and the blue-haired maiden Dana in Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana!

    FEATURES:

    An Epic Tale - Follow Adol on his latest adventure and uncover the mysteries of the cursed island.
    Party On! - Change your playable character on-the-fly as you battle ferocious foes in lighting-fast combat.

    Another Side - Unravel the mystery of the blue-haired maiden Dana through her unique gameplay sections.

    It Takes a Village! - Rescue your fellow shipwrecked passengers and bring them to your village where they will provide valuable services.    … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. The Mako Reactor
    Nov 14, 2022
    90
    Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA remains one of Falcom's best games, and the new PS5 version is a great entry point into the series thanks to its enhancements. If you already own the PS4 version, it isn't worth grabbing, but this is the best console version of Ys VIII, and the low asking price makes it an easy recommendation for newcomers.
  2. PSX Brasil
    Nov 22, 2022
    90
    If you've never had the chance to play any game from the Ys series, it's time to give yourself a chance to do this. With many hours of duration, fun gameplay and dynamism thanks to its excellent performance, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana easily becomes one of the best action RPGs on the console.
  3. 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.
  4. GamersRD
    Nov 27, 2022
    85
    Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA for PS5 is a good way to get into the franchise, even if we haven't played a previous game in the series. It is a game with a charming story, memorable characters and quite long. Its gameplay is fun, strategic and seamless. Graphically superior but with those old-fashioned textures.
  5. Multiplayer.it
    Nov 13, 2022
    82
    Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana on PlayStation 5 is basically the very same game it was on PlayStation 4 and Switch with the added benefits of a very smooth frame rate and some visual enhancements.
  6. IGN France
    Nov 18, 2022
    80
    A masterpiece to be done at least once in a life time thanks to a rocking universe, a magic soundtrack and a dynamic gameplay.
  7. PlayStation Universe
    Nov 11, 2022
    60
    There's no question that Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana is a beloved entry in the franchise. However, bringing it to the PS5 offers next to nothing to the entire experience, bringing only the most miniscule of adjustments, another Trophy list, and a free PS5 upgrade.

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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-basedNIS 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