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Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

2016 NIS America

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Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

Game modes

Single playerLocal multiplayer (2-1)Online multiplayer (2-1)Local co-op (2-2)Online co-op (2-2)

HowLongToBeat

Main

37:00

Main +

50:30

100%

69:15

Summary

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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OpenCritic reviews

111Reviews84Great score

DualShockers

August 30, 2017

Masterpiece

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...

Nintendo Life

June 19, 2018

Excellent

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...

Game Informer

August 30, 2017

Great

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

Hardcore Gamer

August 30, 2017

Great

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.

PlayStation LifeStyle

September 7, 2017

Great

Ys VIII isn't Adol's typical adventure, but it's so well-crafted (aside from chatty characters) from its combat down to its methods of exploration and side mission variety. It may take a bit longer for newcomers than long-time fans to take the bait, but once you're reeled in, you will be hooked. You'll need to be hooked, because even with a crit-path...

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System requirements

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 10/8.1/7 64-bit
  • Processor: Core i3-2100 3.10 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce GTX 650 Ti
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Onboard
Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 10/8.1 64-bit
  • Processor: AMD FX-8320 8-Core
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Radeon R7 370
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Onboard