Ys IX: Monstrum Nox (2021)

Developer

Nihon Falcom, PH3 GmbH, Engine Software BV

Publisher

NIS America, Inc.

Platforms

Windows

Genres

Action, RPG

Rating

4.7 of 5, 1,912 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 45 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A fast-paced action RPG where you dash through a dark fantasy city, scaling walls and dodging enemies with flashy attacks, driven by a mysterious story and a great soundtrack.

action-packedfast-pacedatmosphericdark fantasyhack and slashstory richexplorationrewarding combat

What players say

Players praise the exploration and combat, especially the boss quality and level design, but many find the story weaker than Ys VIII and a slow start. Performance and polish are rarely mentioned, the main criticisms center on a disappointing ending and repetitive late-game areas.

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