Name: A Step-Down From Ys VIII
Item: Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
Rating: 6
Author: Mondo

After playing Ys VIII, I was anticipating and looking forward to play the next Ys installment.

**Graphics:** They were almost the same as the previous game. Decent graphics, with nothing visually stunning.

**Gameplay:** The combat was great and fluid, and enough variance with other party members to maintain combat fresh. Exploration was good, but not as good as the previous game.

**Music:** Sound and music were pretty good, but nothing memorable for me. The voices blended well with the characters, but nothing too crazy.

**Characters:** I did like most of the characters, but I did not find them as interesting as Ys VIII. The characters in VII is what made fall in love with Ys. Actually, the most interesting characters was an appearance (sort of) by a previous one.

**Enjoyment:** It was a fun game, and I am glad that I played it. However, the game felt like a step-down from Ys VIII. Maybe my expectations were too high, but I wish I could have enjoy this game more.

The prison map also ruined the immersion for me. It became repetitive and only a few times were you allowed to skip the gameplay during the prison map. I really did not care much for that map and the character, regardless of the backstory.

So, regardless if you are an Ys fan, I will still recommend this game. Maybe not at full price, though.

After playing Ys VIII, I was anticipating and looking forward to play the next Ys installment.Graphics: They were almost the same as the previous game. Decent graphics, with nothing visually stunning.Gameplay: The combat was great and fluid, and enough variance with other party members to maintain combat fresh. Exploration was good, but not as good as the previous game.Music: Sound and music were pretty good, but nothing memorable for me. The voices blended well with the characters, but nothing too crazy.Characters: I did like most of the characters, but I did not find them as interesting as Ys VIII. The characters in VII is what made fall in love with Ys. Actually, the most interesting characters was an appearance (sort of) by a previous one.Enjoyment: It was a fun game, and I am glad that I played it. However, the game felt like a step-down from Ys VIII. Maybe my expectations were too high, but I wish I could have enjoy this game more.The prison map also ruined the immersion for me. It became repetitive and only a few times were you allowed to skip the gameplay during the prison map. I really did not care much for that map and the character, regardless of the backstory.So, regardless if you are an Ys fan, I will still recommend this game. Maybe not at full price, though.

Ys IX: Monstrum Nox

A Step-Down From Ys VIII

Player Score

Mondo