Ys IX -Monstrum NOX- (2022)

Developer

Nihon Falcom

Publisher

Clouded Leopard Entertainment

Genres

Action, RPG

Rating

4.5 of 5, 601 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 36 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A fast-paced action RPG with dark, atmospheric urban exploration and a story-heavy singleplayer campaign.

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What players say

Players praise the fast combat and parkour exploration across the prison city, but many say the story drags in the first half and the side quests feel like filler. Opinions split on whether the adventure is a worthy follow-up to Ys VIII or a disappointing step back.

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