Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA

Game Informer

Kimberley Wallace

8.3 / 10.0

Between building up your base, making new discoveries, and fighting intense boss battles, Ys VIII is a hard adventure to put down

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GameSpot

Heidi Kemps

8 / 10

The latest entry in the Ys series delivers a fast-paced and very satisfying action-RPG experience.

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Polygon

Philip Kollar

9.5 / 10.0

Story has never been the pull of the Ys franchise for me, though, and if you're not yet familiar with the series, it's not why you should give this game a chance. And make no mistake: You should give Ys 8: Lacrimosa of Dana a chance. Developer Nihon Falcom has always been talented, but this project represents a new high for the studio, a game where each piece comes together and interlocks in a way that feels damn near perfect. Don't let the obscure name fool you; forgettable story aside, this is one of the best action-RPGs of this generation.

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Hardcore Gamer

Chris Shive

4 / 5.0

Ys is a series that has never been a triple A level spectacle, but has consistently put out memorable games for close to three decades.

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Nintendo Life

Morgan Sleeper

9 / 10

With fun, fast-paced combat, likable characters, and an enjoyable story that takes full advantage of its beautiful shipwrecked setting, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana is a top-shelf action RPG. Exploring the Isle of Seiren is as rewarding as mastering the character-swapping, hack-and-slash battle system, and both fit into an addictive feedback loop of adventuring that keeps everything moving at a quick clip. Editing issues and inconsistent image quality in handheld mode are small blemishes on an otherwise polished production, but don't let them deter you; Ys VIII is a true gem.

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God is a Geek

Chris White

9 / 10.0

Ys VIII is a fantastic new action RPG from Falcom that is great for getting into the excellent Ys franchise and one that has a ton of quality content and sublime combat.

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DualShockers

Azario Lopez

9.5 / 10.0

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana has introduced a new type of adventure to the Ys series and does it incredibly well. The game takes the action-RPG genre to a new level with its excellent story pacing and gameplay. The game offers many hours of exploring and fast-paced action along with plenty more for those who'd like to dive deeper into the mysteries of the island. The truth is after picking up Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana I simply couldn't put it down until I finished the story. In the end, I found myself attached to many of the characters that I met along the way and part of me wished that this Ys adventure never had to end. Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana will also release on PS Vita and PC.

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