Ys 9 (PS4 launch exclusive) getting solid reviews so far..

Currently an 80 on Metacritic so far. What do you think Gamespot will score this, SW? And are you interested in getting it? I played Ys 8 and enjoyed it. This one seems to be a good follow up. May wait for a discount on it. PC and Switch ports to follow later this year. Oh, and don't worry Lems, I'm sure Phil will try to turn this into Game Pass filler at some point 😆

Launch Trailer:

Will gamespot review it?

Anywho i'm looking forward to it but will probably get the PC version later. i need to rebuy Ys8 at some point. i had it on the vita but it crapped out on me :(.

I'm thinking Heidi Kemps will. She reviews a lot of Japanese games and reviewed Ys 8.

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Hmm. I think I bought a Ys game once. Played it for a bit, found it a bit too basic. Wasn't grabbed.

I remember it being about as RPG as Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, which I had just completed yesterday. Except Bloodstained had a huge and sprawling castle to explore, while the Ys game wasn't very explory.

But now that I'm between games, I might give it another look.

Ya, PC.

Great series btw.

Has any Ys game ever reviewed poorly?

I need me some Hajimari and Kuro, NISA. I know you have them.

From what i have played of the series it can depend a bit alright.

Ys Origins is more combat focused and not so much about exploration alright. Still fun though.

Ys Celceta has a bit more exploring (getting a high percentage of the map explored is a side objective) and things like more towns and such like. more loot and weapons and stuff too from what i remember (I havent played origins in yonks).

In saying that they are what they are. they are not dark souls or elder scrolls. they are very much RPG light and much more of a linear affair overall. they are more focused on the story (which tends to be solid but not the most epic) and the combat (which i find enjoyable anyway). They are less Game of Thrones, more Xena warrior princess (er...the earlier seasons). lighter popcorn entertainment.

I would certainly recommend celceta if you are looking for one to get. you dont need to worry about playing them in order or anything. each game is pretty much self contained.

From what i played of Ys 8 it was also good fun.

I've played Celceta and 8. I enjoyed them for their combat systems above all else. Just really fun.

Definitely looking into buying this on PC, can't wait.

Why I had the impression that this game (from a trailer) is a cross between Ys and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night? It does not resemble a Ys game.

And by the way, I was turned off with the bad voice-acting.

@SolidGame_basic: so you praise the game and then call it "Game Pass filler" if MS puts it on their system.. uh ok

Cool. The only Y’s game I’ve ever played was Y’s Origins on Xbox One. I really enjoyed it though and would like to get a few more, most notably Y’s VIII and this one. Would love to see them come to the Xbox platform but may just end up getting them on the Switch.

I definitely recommend Y's 8, I played it on Switch and it made me fall in love with the series.

@lebanese_boy: Next time I see it on sale on the eShop I’ll most likely pull the trigger.

It's good that Falcom is in the direction of evolving the Ys VIII combat system, which has been well received by many.

The first Ys I played was Ys Eternal, which is a remake of Ys I and II. I liked its simple but very responsive and satisfying gameplay. The opening animation made by young Makoto Shinkai (Your Name) is very impressive as well.

Then, retrospectively, I played games on NES, SNES, and TurboGrafx/PC Engine in the past, and was impressed by the deep history of the series. Even if the gameplay and graphics are out of date, the music of Yuzo Koshiro (Street of Rage) alone is worth listening to.

It's a niche series, but it has more than 30 years of history alongside FF and DQ, so if Smash uses the tagline to celebrate the history of video games, I think Adol (another sword fighter!) should take part in it.

Wait cows are hyping launch exclusives now? I thought that was a MS thing. How times have changed.

And I doubt you'd ever regret that 😁

Not my idea of a fun game, but glad it’s reviewing well....

It was on sale just a few weeks ago for like $24 bucks and I grabbed it.

I love this series. They are always fun. Part 8 was VERY good.

@hardwenzen: Yep lol

It's a pretty niche franchise, so I wouldn't be surprised if Phil tried to get it on there. Help pad the good ol' Game Pass library.

Yea, it was great. Didn't care about the story or characters that much, but combat + music = awesome.

Having more games on a platform is now padding?🤔

People can call it whatever they want. More great content, Padding, or any other name you want to call it. I play a ridiculous amount of Game pass games (Yakuza Collections right now) so PAD IT UP!

He tries to praise the game then tries to slam MS if they get it for Game Pass

I think he tried to accomplish too much with the original post. 🤣

Open environments with dungeons.

Seems like... every YS game since the late 1980's.

@Pedro: Yeah that’s a very weird complaint to make. Even games that go “straight to Game Pass” are still games that you can simply just purchase to play on the system without even owning Game Pass. I’ve purchased games that have gone “straight to GP” like Yakuza 0 and I don’t even subscribe to GP, yet. They’re games that are available to the platform as much as any other. 😐

Yea what's the big whoop

This is the OP's coping thread, the Medium one has really hit cows for a 6.

Ys8 was good but I’m not feeling this one for some reason. This is the first time I felt this way about a Ys game before. I miss the classic Ys gameplay... :(

@i_p_daily: last time I checked, that game is on PC too. Not stopping anyone from playing lol

They really don't want to give budget to this IP. Looks like the shaders almost look PS2.

Kinda got bored after Ys 7.

My first YS game was YS8 recently on switch and i liked it alot

Agree. Def prefer the Oath/Origin style.

However, it's nice the series evolves and changes. Even from YS I - II pretty significant change with the magic system.

I've played a few Ys. Soundtracks always great. I'll get this one eventually, probably.

Just added the launch trailer to the OP 😎

Just couldn't wait for the Switch version later this summer. Had to go ahead and buy it on PS4. :)

After Ys8. I'm not going anywhere near the Switch version.

I recently picked it up on sale (even though I have the PS4 version and have beaten it already) and was surprised how good it looks and plays now.