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Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA - Nintendo Switch
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- Follow Adol and his companions on his latest adventure to unlock the mysteries of the cursed island
- Unravel the mystery of the blue-haired maiden Dana through her own, unique gameplay segments
- Rescue your fellow shipwrecked passengers and bring them to your village where they will provide valuable services
- Enjoy original Japanese and new English voices plus English and French text
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ASIN | B079FGT22K |
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Release date | June 26, 2018 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #59,583 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #2,956 in Nintendo Switch Games |
Product Dimensions | 0.5 x 4.1 x 6.6 inches; 1.76 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Rated | Teen |
Item model number | YS-03063-8 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 1.76 ounces |
Manufacturer | NIS America |
Date First Available | January 29, 2018 |
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"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 a unknown world.
Previously released downloadable content for the PlayStation 4 and PS Vita versions of Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana will be included in the Switch version as bonus content with no download or purchase necessary. Items for all characters include Deserted Pirate Costume, Hug Hug Pals: Feena, Lilia, and Dark, Stylish Glasses (x6), and Ancient Masks (x6). Tropic Swimwear is an Item for Adol, Laxia, Ricotta, and Dana. Eternian Scholar Costume is an item for Laxia.
Follow Adol and his companions on his latest adventure to unlock the mysteries of the cursed island. Unravel the mystery of the blue-haired maiden Dana through her own, unique gameplay segments. Rescue your fellow shipwrecked passengers and bring them to your village where they will provide valuable services.
Enjoy original Japanese and new English voices plus English and French text."
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Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA - Nintendo Switch
Adol, Dogi, and the rest of the gang are back in Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA - for Nintendo Switch!
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!
- Follow Adol on his latest adventure and uncover the mysteries of the cursed island.
- Change your playable character on-the-fly as you battle ferocious foes in lighting-fast combat.
- Unravel the mystery of the blue-haired maiden Dana through her unique gameplay sections.
- Rescue your fellow shipwrecked passengers and bring them to your village where they will provide valuable services.
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Customers like the complexity and music of the game. They say it has lots of exploration, quests, and optional content. They also say the island is interesting and the music is amazing. They are happy with the characters, quality, and gameplay. However, some customers have reported issues with the resolution and stuttering throughout the game, with shadows looking pixelated. Opinions are mixed on appearance and frame rate.
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Customers find the gameplay very enjoyable, fun, and addictive. They also say the story is engaging and one of the finest action RPGs they've ever played. Customers also say that the game is a great hack and slash and adventure game. They mention that the stories are enjoyable enough to take them through the journey.
"...In a sense, that is a good thing, because it makes it easier for people like me, who have never played a Ys game before, adapt to the gameplay a lot..." Read more
"...I put in about 50 hrs to complete the game and found the story to be overall satisfying; there were some trite moments and some surprises...." Read more
"...Its is very satisfying gathering the townspeople and watching your small village "level up." There are 2 drawbacks however...." Read more
"...Overall, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA is a fun game that I like a lot, but its lack of polish in some areas keeps me from truly loving it." Read more
Customers like the characters in the video game. They say they're imaginative, colorful, and likable. They also appreciate the solid voice acting and English voices. They love the unique creatures and exploring the interesting island.
"...The music is great, story is great, characters are relatable, and the animation, while not the best, is definitely not flawed...." Read more
"...Character development was OK but all were likable. There's a fair amount of non-linear exploration and side-quests...." Read more
"...While the voice acting was solid, I did find quite a few typos in the dialogue that really hurt my immersion a bit and it's hard for me to have..." Read more
"...I found the first twenty hours or so to be pretty bland. The characters are interesting, but I did not feel particularly attached to them; this may..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the game. They say it's one of the better JRPGs they've played, it runs great, and does what it does exceedingly well. Some say that the game is worth picking up and is an instant classic.
"This was my first ys game and it was fantastic. Ys has a reputation for its music, and this game did not disappoint...." Read more
"...I think the graphics and overall feel of this game work really well on the Switch, so much so that I'm actually glad I didn't pick this up for my..." Read more
"...The battle system is solid; nothing amazing, but good and engaging. Battles are active, not turned base, so it plays like an action RPG...." Read more
"...that's particularly new to the genre, but, rather, it does what it does exceedingly well...." Read more
Customers like the music in the video game. They say that it's amazing.
"...The soundtrack is so good that I found myself searching online for the OST and just having it play in the background whenever I’m doing something..." Read more
"...One last thing: the music is great! I found myself humming along to it.What didn't blow up my skirt:..." Read more
"...+ Amazing soundtrack.- The graphics are a bit underwhelming, especially the framerate drops that are noticeably distracting...." Read more
"...Story is a little tropy but otherwise inoffensive. Music is good." Read more
Customers find the game complex with lots of exploration, quests, and optional content. They also say the world is fairly open and good for exploring. Customers also mention that the game starts out simple but grows more complex with unlocking new gadgets.
"...There's a fair amount of non-linear exploration and side-quests. The voice acting is good and graphics on par...." Read more
"...Gameplay-wise, exploration is everything and I was really sold on the spirit of adventure this game has as you explore and meet other cast aways...." Read more
"...The environments are stunning and I love the little side quests that pop up, as well as character interactions...." Read more
"...Ys. The combat is in real-time. There are quests,crafting, treasure hunting with a dash of villagebuilding.The voice acting...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the frame rate. Some mention that the combat is amazing, fast paced, and filled with action. However, others say that they noticed some frame rate issues with large enemy monsters in the background. They also mention that there are pixelation and stuttering throughout the game.
"...There's an emphasis on successfully-timed dodging, which can be tricky...." Read more
"...Game play is simple but satisfying. There are normal attacks, arts with cool down, and a special you can perform along with a dodge & parry mechanic..." Read more
"...Yes, I was able to notice frame-rate drops, but these were more evident on faraway enemies...." Read more
"...The combat is pretty fun, though sometimes felt a bit simple and grindy compared to other games in this genre; that said, I really enjoyed the..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the appearance of the video game. Some mention that the graphics are beautiful, stunning, and the game looks great on Nintendo Switch. However, others say that the graphic are not spectacular, awful, and have huge random discrepancies.
"...The voice acting is good and graphics on par. Nothing amazing but not a distraction from the story and action...." Read more
"...It has been a while since I have seen a game with a good story. Love the artwork as it reminds me of older Ys games...." Read more
"...Ys 8 is not a graphically intensive game but it looks awful if you try to play it on the Switch docking station...." Read more
"...I mostly played this game in handheld mode and the resolution was fine, but when I docked my Switch and played on the big screen, the graphics..." Read more
Customers are disappointed with the resolution of the video game. They mention that the game has low resolution, and shadows look pixelated during cut scenes. They also say the display is stuck at 720p and does indeed dip to 480p during a cut scene.
"...the poor resolution onto a bigger screen, making the resolution quality a lot more daunting...." Read more
"...are generic and low resolution. It feels like graphics from a system 3 console generations ago...." Read more
"...when I docked my Switch and played on the big screen, the graphics looked pixelated...." Read more
"...Not game breaking.During cut scenes shadows looked pixelated in TV and handheld mode.The Cons...." Read more
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Story/Characters
It’s hard to really dive deep into my personal thoughts on the story and the characters while attempting to maintain a spoil-free review. In summary, this story contains 6 total chapters, along with a prologue and an epilogue, following the journey of Adol Christin and his crew members aboard a ship called the Lombardia. The ship sinks near an island called the Isle of Seiren, and throughout the game, you follow Adol and his crew members exploring the island while attempting to uncover some of the island’s mysteries. Like many JRPGs, this game contains different “ending routes”, depending on your decisions that you make in the game. I would recommend that you attempt to shoot for the “true ending”, which requires you to complete many more side quests and conduct more exploring. Overall, the game takes a good 40 hours to complete, and perhaps even longer if you really want to go in-depth.
There were times in Chapter 2 when I felt that the story kind of took a temporary hiatus, which was a little unfortunate for the otherwise excellent pacing of the game. Chapter 2 is definitely one of the longer chapters in the game, and at some points in this chapter the game felt a little repetitive when you attempt to (slight spoilers) search the island to find your crew members. However, once you get through this chapter, the rest of the chapters are great, as Chapter 3 is really when the meat of the Ys VIII story takes off.
The characters are also definitely a highlight in the overall game. As the story progresses, you start to learn more about the background of all of the playable characters as well as their motivations. These characters definitely feel genuine, and I found myself really getting emotionally connected to many of the characters.
Gameplay
I’ll first start off by saying that this is an “open-world” JRPG, but take the “open-world” part with a little grain of salt. Yes, you can travel and fast-travel to different parts of the Isle of Seiren at will, but the map is slightly restricted to where you are able to roam around. Unlike say Breath of the Wild, where you can climb on any mountain or rock that you see, the map and landscape in Ys VIII seems to guide you more on where you should go in order not to get lost. In a sense, that is a good thing, because it makes it easier for people like me, who have never played a Ys game before, adapt to the gameplay a lot better, and doesn’t have that convoluted feel to the game. The gameplay is simple, and I’d say that that is a strength.
The combat is where the game really shines. This game requires mashing certain buttons to constantly attack enemies, and certain playable characters have different combat abilities that can be more advantageous to different types of enemies you encounter. At any time, you can have up to 3 playable characters alongside you, the other two controlled via AI, and you can switch between the characters at will. The combat is very smooth (more on that in the Animation section) and very addicting. Unlike some games, I actually liked to grind in order to level up my characters.
On that note, I will say that there was not a time during the game when I felt that I was stuck because I was too low of a level to continue on with the story. The leveling mechanic is amazing, and as long as I did the story and went to do some side missions and maybe a little bit of exploring, I found that my level kept meeting the level recommendations that the game had. There wasn’t a time when I had to grind for 3 or 4 hours in order to proceed with the quests; as long as you just play the game, you’ll find yourself continuing with the story at a reasonable pace. Slight tip: do make sure to use potions religiously in the beginning of the game to heal yourself, as you do take a LOT of damage early on and will see your health bar kind of plummet (or maybe I’m just bad at the game haha).
If I did have a slight complaint, it would be that I wish the A button, which was the default button to attack, and the Y button, which was the default button to switch characters, were flipped. Yes, you can change the button layout in the Options menu, but doing so would result in all interactions (such as opening treasure chests and talking to people) being Y instead of A, so I swapped back to default. Again, this is a VERY small complaint and completely a personal preference.
Sound
If I had to describe the OST in one word, I feel that the word “AMAZING” written in all caps would not even begin to describe the soundtrack. Seriously, this is easily the best thing about the game. 100%. You’ll be doing yourself a disservice not cranking the score volume up to the max. The soundtrack is so good that I found myself searching online for the OST and just having it play in the background whenever I’m doing something productive. Seriously, I dare you to search the OST “Sunshine Coastline” and try not to fall at least a little bit in love with the work that Falcom Music has done with this game. Fantastic.
In terms of the voice acting, this is a little bit more of a mixed bag. To be fair, the english voice acting isn’t all bad, but it is pretty...forgettable. Once the 1.04 patch update came out for the game, I decided to switch the voice acting to Japanese (still with English subtitles) just to see how that sounded, and I never went back after that point. This is, of course, a personal taste, and your tolerance will of course vary.
Animation
The frame-rate and resolution quality is definitely a controversial topic on the Nintendo Switch for Ys VIII. In all of the other reviews that I read, watched, and listened to, this was a topic that was always mentioned. The Nintendo Switch never really has the latest and greatest GPU, so of course the frame-rate (maxed out at 30 FPS) and resolution quality would take a toll. I am happy to note that this was never really an issue for me. Yes, I was able to notice frame-rate drops, but these were more evident on faraway enemies. Once I got closer to said enemies, their movements became much more smooth. The resolution quality was a little more noticeable, but it also wasn’t a huge deal. When attempting to play this game on the TV, it would blow up the poor resolution onto a bigger screen, making the resolution quality a lot more daunting. For me personally, this was not an entirely huge deal since I usually play handheld, but the complaints that other reviewers seem to have with the game in terms of the resolution is justified. However, I will say though that this is a relatively small price to pay for buttery smooth combat performance, and should not stop you from buying the game if you are already considering it.
Enjoyment/Conclusion
By now, it should be very obvious that I really, really like this game. The music is great, story is great, characters are relatable, and the animation, while not the best, is definitely not flawed. When I was playing this game, it got to the point where I was kind of conflicted to continue playing; on one hand, this game is extremely addicting, but on the other hand, I didn’t want the adventure to end. Once I finished, it left me with this void in my heart, which, again, is a major reason why I’m writing this review in the first place. Other reviewers call this a hidden gem, and I hate that it’s being called that, because it shows that not many people know about this game; this is definitely a game that deserves everyone’s attention. $60 is a pretty big price for a game, but I never once regretted my purchase. I found this completely enjoyable, and I really hope this review convinces those few people that are reading this to give this game a shot.
Extra Note
I thought I’d share small information on the battery life playing this game on handheld. As a small benchmark comparison, Nintendo claims that the Switch has a 3 hour battery life with Breath of the Wild. For Ys VIII, I found that the battery life was far better than Nintendo’s claim with BoTW, easily lasting 4+ hours of nonstop playing. I also played with the Pro Controller for this game, and after the first 20 hours of gameplay, I still had about half a charge.
In general, I enjoy action-based battle systems and this title delivered plus had few unique elements. It was less refined than xenoblade and less natural than zelda but certainly engaging. There's an emphasis on successfully-timed dodging, which can be tricky. There's also a party dynamic in battles where one can cycle through the players at will. I realized over time that the character currently controlled does the most damage - thus party formation is really about having a selection to choose from rather than working together as a team during battle. It was refreshing to witness new monsters/enemies as the game progressed right up until the end. The battle-system may be too difficult for more casual players but I enjoyed it.
Overall its a good game for those who enjoy Xenoblade or the 'Tales' series. Although I would say its not as epic. Still, a fun game and well worth the cost.
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This game is not to be missed!!!
El arte es muy bonito y en acción también lo es, a pesar de que su apartado gráfico está algo caducado. No obstante, presenta problemas en su resolución, el frame rate es algo inestable en ocasiones y la calidad de las sombras es muy pobre, pero el juego es lo suficientemente bueno para dejar pasar estos detalles.
98のプレイ時間もしましたし、ゲームは最高でした。