Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA

 PlayStation Vita
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA Image
Metascore
  1. First Review
  2. Second Review
  3. Third Review
  4. Fourth Review

No score yet - based on 3 Critic Reviews Awaiting 1 more review What's this?

User Score
9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 80 Ratings

Your Score
0 out of 10
Rate this:
  • 10
  • 9
  • 8
  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 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
Buy Now
Buy on

Trailer

Play Sound
Please enter your birth date to watch this video:
You are not allowed to view this material at this time.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA - Launch Trailer

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. Gaming Age
    Oct 16, 2017
    100
    It’s another stellar entry in a franchise that’s full of them, and if you’re after an RPG that pushes the Vita to its limits (without ever breaking them), it’s a definite must-play.
  2. RPG Fan
    Sep 13, 2017
    80
    I've got some hang-ups with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana, but ultimately it's a beautiful and exhilarating little game that's worth your time. Falcom has managed to craft a lovely series out of excellent combat, endearing characters, and snippets of story; that formula has worked well in the past, but some of the risks haven't paid off in this entry. The Vita version is sadly missing all of the PS4 and PC additions, such as the extra forms for Dana, but what you do get is a beautiful adventure in the palm of your hands. Everyone should try at least one Ys game, and this is yet another entry in the series I recommend — just expect something a bit different this time.
  3. Gameblog.fr
    Nov 27, 2017
    80
    Ys VIII proves once again that 2016 is the year of J-RPG. Not only does it offer solid RPG elements and dynamic combat sessions, it also does a very good job at making us discover the Siren Island and care for our heroes. And with its excellent graphics (especially for the Vita version) and this very good soundtrack, all that makes it one of the best game of this summer 2016. A great J-RPG to play on the go.

User Reviews

Write a Review
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Naimac
    Jan 4, 2018
    10
    This is a gem of a Vita game that, while drawing heavily on well-known story and game-play elements, delivers some great and fresh takes onThis is a gem of a Vita game that, while drawing heavily on well-known story and game-play elements, delivers some great and fresh takes on them. I particularly liked the atmosphere and the narrative (which arguably takes its time to get going, but makes up for it with some very nicely implemented narrative techniques that organically complement the overall story).

    Highly recommended for anyone who likes (Japanese) Action RPGs.

    It's not perfect and probably a 8.5/10 game on the PS4, but given just how well it fits the Vita from a gameplay perspective as well as with regard to presentation and controls, it's a 10/10 Vita game for me.    … Expand
  2. 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    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    … Expand
  4. eddie716
    Oct 20, 2018
    10
    Oh man, this game is amazing in every aspect: great visuals, fabulous music, superb game-play & controls, exciting story which doesn't seem toOh man, this game is amazing in every aspect: great visuals, fabulous music, superb game-play & controls, exciting story which doesn't seem to end....ever. A must-have for every Vita owner!… Expand
  5. Sheidcraft
    Nov 29, 2017
    10
    Wow, yes it's just a masterpiece for Ps VITA, graphics and gameplay are made simply at the highest level. Incredibly RPG, I recommend to allWow, yes it's just a masterpiece for Ps VITA, graphics and gameplay are made simply at the highest level. Incredibly RPG, I recommend to all owners of the remarkable console PS VITA this miracle… Expand
  6. DanMaximo
    Oct 2, 2017
    9
    El juego es brutal de bueno. No solo por el aspecto visual. El juego es muy activo y frenético sin que te sientes perdido. El juego da buenEl juego es brutal de bueno. No solo por el aspecto visual. El juego es muy activo y frenético sin que te sientes perdido. El juego da buen toque de RPG en tiempo real a gran velocidad y con un sistema muy divertido de jugarse.Ademas que explota Brillantemente el potencial de la VITA. Eso si... hay iconos demasiado cerca de los extremos de la pantalla y alguna vez los tocas sin querer.
    Estoy super enganchado a el juego y recomiendo su adquisición sin duda alguna.    … Expand
  7. Jhonnywmr
    Oct 3, 2017
    9
    Por todo lo alto. Nueva aventura del tipo action RPG para Adol, esta vez náufrago en una isla maldita llena de peligros y misterios. HaPor todo lo alto. Nueva aventura del tipo action RPG para Adol, esta vez náufrago en una isla maldita llena de peligros y misterios. Ha pasado mucho tiempo para que la portátil de Sony sea llevada otra vez al límite en cuanto a balancear graficos y jugabilidad, con un sistema de combate muy divertido y variado. Cada personaje tiene un tipo de daño y estilo diferenciado, como ya nos tiene acostumbrado la saga. A medida que avancemos en nuestra aventura la diversidad de escenarios y monstruos nos incentivará a recorrer más del mapa. Hay mucho para hacer en la isla: obtener mas materiales para mejorar nuestras armas y armaduras, pescar nuevas especies en los numerosos rios o playas y lo más importante encontrar mas náufragos para que con su ayuda podamos acceder a más zonas de la isla y asi la historia progrese. Si bien los escenarios son a simple vista extensos, están divididos en áreas mas pequeñas con tiempos de carga entre ellas relativamente cortas. La banda sonora tiene temas acordes a la zona geográfica y llegan al clímax durante las batallas contra los jefes de cada area. Los personajes están dentro dentro de los estereotipos de todo juego de aventuras (el héroe callado, el fortachón, la tsundere, etc). Los controles del juegos me tomaron algo de tiempo para acostumbrarme a ellos si bien los puedes editar en la pantalla de ajustes. En conclusión Ys VIII Lacrimosa of Dana es una gran aventura que tiene el plus de poder llevarse a todos lados y posiblemente el juego del año para Playstation Vita.… Expand
  8. Xam
    Feb 13, 2020
    8
    Sur PSVita Ys VIII est beau, d'une jouabilité nerveuse parfois imprécise, avec des musiques souvent entêtantes et une durée de vie bien longueSur PSVita Ys VIII est beau, d'une jouabilité nerveuse parfois imprécise, avec des musiques souvent entêtantes et une durée de vie bien longue (70 heures pour à peu près rincer le jeu).
    Cependant le scénario se perd quelques fois (quête du sans nom par exemple) et le système des trophées est curieux.
    Mais dans l'ensemble Ys YIII est bon ; il est quelque part entre Zelda Awekening pour l'île, et Xenoblade 2 pour le système de combats, avec en plus un caractère et un parfum qui lui sont propres    … Expand

See all 12 User Reviews

Trailers