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Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA - Nintendo Switch

Platform : Nintendo Switch
Rated: Teen
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 499 ratings

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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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"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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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
499 global ratings

Customers say

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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83 customers mention76 positive7 negative

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

27 customers mention20 positive7 negative

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

19 customers mention15 positive4 negative

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

13 customers mention11 positive2 negative

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

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

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

33 customers mention20 positive13 negative

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

23 customers mention15 positive8 negative

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

7 customers mention0 positive7 negative

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

I'd give it 4.5 stars if I could, but...
5 Stars
I'd give it 4.5 stars if I could, but...
Going in to this game, I'd never played a Ys game before - let alone even heard of the series. That said, I really came to appreciate this game early on in my playthrough. 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 Playstation 4 or PC, despite the game only running at 30 FPS for the Switch. Overall, it's just as fun in handheld mode as it is on the TV, and I did a near 50/50 split of both modes during my playthrough. 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. 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 overall rhythmic feeling from combat in this game, and fighting always had a good pace. 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 sympathy about something as easy to do as correct script errors. The soundtrack was really fun and was especially energetic during boss fights. The adventurer's version of the game came with some cool inserts - a map, some character cards, and a reversible cover (the cards were my favorite), and I really love it when games come with little things like this one did. 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.
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