Ys X: Proud Nordics Reviews
Ys X: Proud Nordics is the definitive way to play Adol’s seafaring adventure with a great story alongside a strong, memorable cast and even better re-balanced combat that feels like a solid entry for new fans to get into the franchise.
In Proud Nordics, so much of the culture and particulars of the politics are laid bare to us in our journey. The world and its people are rich and deliberate in their presentation. It's not a shock that this is the case — Ys is a series going on for nearly 40 years at this point — but I am awed a bit by the scope of the tale the series is telling.
Ys X: Proud Nordics is the definitive version of Ys X: Nordics. If you haven't purchased the game yet, I highly recommended that you get it, as it introduces new content that adds more to the game. But therein lies the problem: the extra content is so minimal and so optional that there is practically no reason for you to buy it otherwise, unless you want a version made for the Switch 2.
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Ys X: Proud Nordics is the most complete version of an already strong action RPG. The refined performance, expanded story and extra challenges make it the definitive way to experience Adol and Karja’s journey across Obelia Bay. If you’re new to Ys or skipped the original release, this is an easy recommendation. Fast combat, enjoyable exploration and a solid central duo carry the experience confidently. If you’re a returning veteran, your enjoyment will depend on how ready you are to relive the voyage. Either way, Falcom proves there’s still plenty of life in this long-running series.
Ys X: Proud Nordics is the definitive edition of Ys X and a step above its predecessor. It’s a solid action RPG with fun combat, nice visuals, and great music. The new story is interesting and implemented well without interfering with the existing story. The newly added game modes are a great deal of fun and add much more replay value to the game. I highly recommend Proud Nordics to newcomers and those who played the original. The new additions and improvements made Adol’s adventure through Obelia Gulf a more enjoyable experience overall.
Ys X: Proud Nordics sails onto Switch 2 with impressive 120 FPS performance and sharp DLSS visuals, yet struggles to justify its "full-price" re-release.
Ys X: Proud Nordics is the definitive edition of one of the most successful chapters in the historic Ys saga. Set after the events of Ys I and Ys II, the game follows Adol to the Nordics archipelago, among pirates, Vikings and ancestral mysteries. The adventure combines fast-paced real-time combat, land and sea exploration, and a more structured narrative than in the past. This edition introduces Oland Island with new characters and quests, the Muspelheim dungeon, the Bergen Coliseum, and the Mana Hold mechanic for solving environmental puzzles. Maritime navigation is one of the highlights, as are the soundtrack and the variety of content. With around 30 hours for the main story and up to 60 for total completion, it offers a solid and accessible experience, ideal for both veterans and those new to the series.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Ys X: Proud Nordics delivers Adol's definitive journey featuring dynamic combat, memorable bosses, and naval exploration within a world full of new content. This version expands the experience with an additional narrative and a challenging dungeon designed for veteran players who have finished the main campaign. However, the game suffers from excessively similar linear environments and common opponents that make the battle rhythm less exciting over time.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Returning Ys X players have little to look forward to in Ys X: Proud Nordics as it doesn’t add anything particularly substantial and the technical improvements aren’t that great to begin with.
Don't get me wrong, I love this series and while the additions are welcome, they don't make the game completely different or much better. 'Ys X: Proud Nordics' is still a game with a far too slow start, uninteresting naval battles and an uninteresting story. The new island is in that respect the best part of this whole package. However, there is no concrete information about an upgrade path so far. Is the new content worth repurchasing the game at full price? In my opinion, no. Don't own the game yet and are you a fan of the series? Then this is the version you can buy without thinking too much about it.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Proud Nordics does provide some fine quality of life features, but they are still encased in an adventure that is nowhere as good as the previous entries in the series.
Although frustrating for those who played or bought the original game, Ys X: Proud Nordics is still an excellent choice to revisit. For first-time adventurers, it is a spectacular entry point into the Ys series.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Ys X: Proud Nordics is easily one of the best entries in the series, period. From the solid gameplay to the ocean exploration, this story of Adol, Karja, and their crew is engaging from start to finish, and one can't help but get a bit misty-eyed at the thought of saying goodbye.
Ys X: Proud Nordics is a great pick for newcomers seeking a solid JRPG with an entertaining story and flashy combat in its most complete form, but for returning players the added content doesn’t justify the full price and feels like it should have been inexpensive DLC.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
I would say Ys X: Proud Nordics is worth it depending on two factors and that is if you own the original game, if you do then it may be worth holding off for now. The extra content of Ys X: Proud Nordics is not worth the cost of a full new game especially if you already own it, while the game does add previous DLC such as costumes and Items the actual content of the game itself cost wise reflects that of a small DLC and could easily be sold as that, unfortunately that just is not the case, but if you have yet to try Ys X then Proud Nordics is the most up to date and definite edition of the game that you should get.