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Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA

Nihon Falcom Corporation · Sep 12, 2017

PC · PS5 · PS4 · Switch · Vita

Teen

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Ys returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! 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.

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Scores by platform

PC

No critic reviews yet · Gamer 8.1

PlayStation 5

Critic 8.3 (11 critics) · Gamer 9.6

8.6

PlayStation 4

Critic 8.6 (27 critics) · Gamer 9.6

8.8

Nintendo Switch

Critic 8.4 (12 critics) · Gamer 8.2

8.1

PS Vita

Critic 8.4 (5 critics) · Gamer 9.1

8.3

Critic reviews

  • Gaming Trend

    David Flynn · Jan 20, 2023

    7.0
    Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA is a wonderful game, but this PS5 upgrade doesn’t do much to justify its existence. You get the DLC and an obtuse 120 fps mode, sure, but you’re basically still getting the exact same experience as if you played the PS4 version on a PS5 or Pro. The game itself is highly recommended, but console upgrades should have more features and this feels like less than the bare minimum.
  • 3rd-strike.com

    Ibuki · Dec 17, 2022

    8.0
    All in all, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA is still a great game. We feel that this title is a slightly more relaxing RPG, and we absolutely adored the old-school vibes. That being said, if you already own the game, there is no reason to double-dip or purchase this version on PS5, if you prefer the portability of the Switch.
  • Way Too Many Games

    FerniWrites · Nov 27, 2022

    9.0
    The selection isn’t a massive one, but it includes the patented swimsuits for degenerates – don’t be ashamed and embrace it. There’s also a sprinkling of valuable items meant to help kickstart the journey.
  • Push Square

    Robert Ramsey · Nov 15, 2022

    8.0
    A slight resolution boost, better shadows, and a much improved draw distance gives the game's somewhat aged visuals an edge. Load times are basically non-existent as well.
  • Hey Poor Player

    Henry Yu · Nov 11, 2022

    9.0
    Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana is a fantastic action role-playing game that features an endearing narrative, an addictive yet sleek combat system, and a colorful cast of characters.
  • Noisy Pixel

    Orpheus Joshua · Nov 11, 2022

    9.0
    It feels absurdly surreal that it’s been over six years since Ys VIII first launched. We’ve seen many ports and efforts for optimization, not all of which were cleanly inputted, putting this title through a seemingly endless mire. Thankfully, we’ve finally reached a point where the game has received the just treatment it deserves thanks to its performance upgrades and neat add-ons like the compiled outfits.

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Gamer reviews

  • André Villanueva Escarela

    Sep 10, 2023 · PC

    8.5

    Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA

    Never played an Ys game before this. At first it looked to me like a low budget game, but after few hours I was hooked. Every single character is a fundamental piece of the game, and their stories make you to care about them. The story is really good and the "dual reality" mechanic is fantastic. The true star here is the combat. Fast, frenetic and the skills are spammable as hell. Appart from the main story you have some game modes that complements the experience, like the raids, the hunts and the night explorations, and A LOT of things to do. It has become my favorite jrpg ever.

  • Charlie Curry

    May 23, 2022 · Switch

    8.0

    Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA

    Good and fun game where exploration is rewarding and does not feel like a chore. Story is alright. It feels like a JRPG mix of King Kong and Lost.

  • Matthew Taylor

    Jan 2, 2022 · Switch

    9.0

    Best Ys game to date.

    Immersive open world action RPG where you and survivors are stranded on a deserted island. Should take 40 hours to finish. Underlying systems and mechanics are deep. Combat feels satisfying. Soundtrack is memorable. Highly recommended.

  • Mondo

    Oct 14, 2021 · PS4

    9.0

    Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA

    Picked this game up on a whim, probably because of the box art. Though it is number 8, I never heard of any _YS_ games. I really enjoyed the game for the setting and lore, but the lovable characters won me over. As the story progressed, I began liking the main character (Adol) and his companions. Then, the second character (Dana) of the box art shows up unexpectedly. I knew that both stories would somehow connect, but it did not seem organic. However, towards the end of the game it all makes sense and felt in love with Dana. Do not want to spoil, but some may find the ending a little sad.

  • Jejuand

    Sep 19, 2021 · Switch

    9.8

    This is my first time playing YS, and OMG. It was so fun. The story is about another adventure of Adol who in this time, he got stuck in Siren's Island. The island is known of been a cursed one, during your adventures you are discovering mysteries. The game: * Hackslash action RPG * The battles are pretty fast to finish if you exploit the weakness of the enemy. * The music is great, it changes depending in which part of the island you are. * The story is interesting with some plot twist. * When the monster are too far, you will notice a little lag. But it isn't too bad I think this is one of the best game you can start with the franchise. The number of the game is not the exact chronology order of the game. If you want to play it in order, search in google.

  • Todd Lewis

    Jun 10, 2021 · Switch

    7.1

    This game is not a chore to play. It’s quick to pick up and hack and slash fun. You run around slashing or shooting at monsters while exciting metal music plays in the background with pretty visuals all around. You can also theoretically beat the game without ever taking damage! That’s pretty impressive and I appreciate a game that can pull a combat system like that off well. Countering and dodging grants you bonuses and it’s very satisfying to pull them off. You also have Dana who gives you a different style of play with some puzzles and some slower paced gameplay, which is welcome. The only thing that brings this game down a bit is that it can get repetitive. There’s only one thing to do and it’s hack and slash with just a teeny bit of exploration and some Zelda like item collecting. Very very good game. I’m a big fan.

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