I Need To Be HONEST About YS VIII for Nintendo Switch

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  • Опубликовано: 26 июн 2018
  • Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA on Nintendo Switch is the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 I was looking for! Honestly Is YS VIII Worth Buying On Nintendo Switch? From story to gameplay, voice acting and characters, YS 8 is BETTER than Xenoblade IN MY HONEST OPINION. This is my comparison, tell me yours! SUBSCRIBE
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  • @BeatEmUps
    @BeatEmUps  6 лет назад +163

    LONG TIME NO SEE! I just came home last night from my week long trip to TooManyGames. I TRIED to edit on the road using my laptop, but I NEVER hit decent wifi to download any files I needed... it SUCKED! I am back now, more videos coming ASAP! LOVE YOU GUYS! SUBSCRIBE!
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    • @Donorito
      @Donorito 6 лет назад +1

      BeatEmUps hey there! Love you

    • @rodimusprime2162
      @rodimusprime2162 6 лет назад +1

      BeatEmUps I am so buying this game

    • @elmoaf
      @elmoaf 6 лет назад +1

      I forgot you where out of town i googled "what happened to wood from beatemups"

    • @sodisheveledcrew
      @sodisheveledcrew 6 лет назад +5

      You should try xeno again man... it doesn't auto attack with the arts... I think unless you have the expansion and have it turned on. Its honestly got a really complex battle system... if you delved into it a little more I think you would appreciate it. I honestly didnt buy it at first because of you but once I realized how complex the battle system was; I pulled the trigger.

    • @okamibredren9524
      @okamibredren9524 6 лет назад +1

      BeatEmUps great vid, was wondering if there is any chance for a review of shining resonance refrain for switch?

  • @fulviorock
    @fulviorock 3 года назад +107

    I don’t know if you realized it yet, but this huge island full of deadly creatures is basically Australia

    • @jzblue345
      @jzblue345 Год назад

      Yeah pretty much lol. I actually just noticed that now I've played this game so many times too.

  • @Airik1111bibles
    @Airik1111bibles 5 лет назад +272

    I totally agree ....we need more Y's style games ...IMHO this is how RPG games should work.

    • @CanalDojogames
      @CanalDojogames 5 лет назад +1

      Imho?

    • @TheBrazilRules
      @TheBrazilRules 5 лет назад +21

      @@CanalDojogames imho = in my humble opinion

    • @gabet5247
      @gabet5247 4 года назад +34

      I second this statement, we have plenty of turn based RPG's, need to shake it up and add some more hack n slash. Gotta give it to Xenoblade for such unique combat though.

    • @TheDeFusedBand
      @TheDeFusedBand 4 года назад

      Agreed!

    • @impossiblekid0582
      @impossiblekid0582 4 года назад +5

      @@gabet5247 Ever played Grandia on the PSX? I highly recommand it, really enjoyed it and it's combat system.
      Sadly like Suikoden it kinda disappeared with no new entry on the horizon :(

  • @Ancient_Ys
    @Ancient_Ys 5 лет назад +19

    I really love the Ys series with a passion. I look forward to getting this when I finally buy a switch but I just wish there were more areas and not only the island, unless I'm missing something and it's varied in environmental design? But so far the combat of Ys is what has me enthralled. Great review!

  • @SpawnWave
    @SpawnWave 6 лет назад +447

    Oh good, it wasn't just me with the Dogi pronunciation.

    • @claytonyoung1351
      @claytonyoung1351 6 лет назад +27

      Spawn Wave no. Your pronunciations are terrible in general though. No offense.

    • @harmonicpulse4816
      @harmonicpulse4816 6 лет назад +4

      Clayton Young
      Don't blame people's pronunciation when it's just your ears.

    • @roy3307
      @roy3307 6 лет назад +1

      Lol I never expected finding another one of my subscriptions on another channel

    • @RhizometricReality
      @RhizometricReality 6 лет назад +1

      The g has a silent hee sound, Dohi

    • @jizzuschrist6252
      @jizzuschrist6252 6 лет назад +2

      haha yeah in english grammar-phonation doesnt make as much sense..

  • @kylewynn3147
    @kylewynn3147 6 лет назад +457

    If you liked Ys VIII more than Xenoblade 2 that's great man. It's all your opinion bro. No need to apologize. I loved Xenoblade but I can understand your complaints. Not everyone will always agree.
    Thanks for the great review. Can't wait to pick it up.

    • @nowonmetube
      @nowonmetube 6 лет назад +5

      Executer 66 I hear a lot of people complaining about Xenoblade 2. But also a lot praising Ys VIII.

    • @willvargas5298
      @willvargas5298 6 лет назад +10

      nowonmetube its minority that complain about xc2 who couldnt understand jrpg and how game let u digest combat system one at a time but yeah, its not for everyone.

    • @shadeshiest22
      @shadeshiest22 5 лет назад +15

      Have you played ys8 yet?? I used to LOVE xenoblade2 when it can out and always thought it was something special....then I played ys8! THIS REVIEW IS SPOT ON, ys8 is everything I wished xenoblade was.... The fast paced group fighting and insane power up combos are just amazing in ys8, never gets old... Ys8 is on par with botw i dare would say, that's how good it is... can't believe its not more popular, should be on everyone's switch must have list, top 5 or top 10 switch game for sure.... Wish xenoblade 2 had ys8 style game play, or wish ys8 had xenoblades graphics and layout... NOW THAT WOULD BE AMAZING!!!

    • @willvargas5298
      @willvargas5298 5 лет назад +4

      Nick Hall I have played and finished ys8 as story mode. I still think it’s subjective opinion of what game u like and some fit right into ur turf while other don’t. “ not to mention, they are completely different genres “..

    • @dra6o0n
      @dra6o0n 5 лет назад +4

      Falcom puts a huge effort in localization of it's games than Squareenix ever would with lesser titles ...
      Nihon Falcom has great games and musical talents, they are sadly under the radar half the time.

  • @AeonAir
    @AeonAir 6 лет назад +418

    I feel like you need to finish Xenoblade Chronicles 2, because similar to yourself I didn't really feel a connection to most the characters, but throughout the later chapters, they truly start to develope and you learn so much about them. The entire story is just a huge character developement arc of them opening up more and more to eachother and they just exponentially open up more. They are incredibly well thought out, and well presented.
    I feel like you can't really talk about the characters in XC2 if you haven't played it through. From what I understood from your "Why i wont review XC2" video, you didnt even pass the 3rd chapter. Yes Ys VIII is a great game with great characters, but XC2 has far better characters and a better developement arc.
    Just please, before you talk about a game as if you know all about it, at least complete the game.

    • @MedIevalCyrax
      @MedIevalCyrax 6 лет назад +26

      AeonAir Not everyone has the patience for it,I'd rather play Dragon Quest and YS,Xenoblade Chronicles 2 bored me,even after getting mythra unlocked I was still bored,not enough action or interesting environments for me,rather play Dark Souls Remastered

    • @imben5008
      @imben5008 6 лет назад +84

      Xenoblade is so fucking long dude. And honestly if a game isn't enjoyable for the first 20 hours then he shouldn't have to complete it to be able to compare it to other games.

    • @ProtomonDB
      @ProtomonDB 6 лет назад +40

      I completely agree. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has one of the best casts out of any game I've played as of late. They have great chemistry and blend together so well. I can sort of understand how it can be bland and hard to develop an attachment to the characters toward the beginning of the game but as you progress I find it hard to believe that someone couldn't like them. The combat argument is one that is hard to call a winning side for because of how different it is compared to almost any other RPG so I won't even attempt to change anyone's mind with that. But one thing I will never understand is how people dislike the voice acting. I can maybe understand Rex but all of the other voice actors fit the characters so well and portray them in such a way that you can't help but care for them. But hey, that's just my opinion on the game. I hope I at least made one person think twice about it.

    • @dysthymia4784
      @dysthymia4784 6 лет назад +34

      exactly, Wood didn't like the game the first 20-ish hours he played it so no sense forcing yourself to play a game you didn't like from the start. none of that "it gets better" crap, a game should be better from the start for said player.
      i personally loved the start of it XB2 but like any form of entertainment its not for everyone.

    • @MindGamingMantis
      @MindGamingMantis 6 лет назад +11

      I got to chapter 6 or 7 before losing interest. Part of that was Ursulas quest, part of it is the rng behind blades, the rest is an inferior combat system to the first 2 games, open world areas that aren't fun to explore and the horrible accents.

  • @NhatNguyen-cg7zb
    @NhatNguyen-cg7zb 3 года назад +50

    Ys VIII has a touching and amazing story. After 3 chapters, I found myself couldn't stop playing the game. Some moments in the game were so emotional that I almost cried.

    • @filipinowhiteboy
      @filipinowhiteboy 2 года назад +8

      Damn me too mate. It did take a while to get the ball rolling (I mean Chapter 2 was the longest and most boring chapter) but after that, I couldn't put it down either. The lore in this series is just fascinating. I love the fact that the series is continuous too. (I'm kinda sick of Final Fantasy and Tales always taking place in new worlds). But that story, my god. Dana's story is just awesome from beginning to end.

    • @planescaped
      @planescaped 2 года назад +3

      I got a bit bored of it in chapter 4. I really don't understand people saying Ys8 is amazing. Perfectly adequate is what I'd say. Don't get me wrong it wasn't bad, it just wasn't anything special.
      Maybe if one hadn't played many RPG's and were more easily impressed/pleased I could see it being lauded as amazing. >__>

    • @NhatNguyen-cg7zb
      @NhatNguyen-cg7zb 2 года назад +4

      @@planescaped I have played FF VII, FF X, FF XII, tales series, Persona series, dragon quest series, xenoblade series, octopath traveler, nier automata...Every game has its own unique beauty ^^

    • @choi-r7108
      @choi-r7108 Год назад +2

      Same. I only stopped playing if I am sleepy; otherwise, Dana almost always on

  • @jackpollidot918
    @jackpollidot918 6 лет назад +22

    Hey have you ever played YS Memories of Celceta? It is a masterpiece I love it. I completely recommend if u haven’t played it.

  • @supermilox
    @supermilox 5 лет назад +3

    Thanks man, your enthusiastic reviews always lead me to get these cool underrated games and I'm usually not disappointed

  • @jessieolivarez7504
    @jessieolivarez7504 5 лет назад +23

    I just finished Ys Vlll and it was a great JRPG! It's one of my new favorites now. I will agree that the graphics weren't the best, and look dated, but holy crap the gameplay is solid the entire game. A LOT was done right. Fast travel from the get go, fast combat, loads of item drops, exploration, side quests that are more than just fetch quests, different modes within the game that are optional. Overall it's a great game and I cant wait to go back and play the earlier games.
    I have not Played Xenoblade Chronicles 2 yet, wasnt going to because I couldn't stand Xenoblade Chronicles X gameplay (first Xenoblade game I played) but I may check out 2 now.

  • @iamrathercool12121
    @iamrathercool12121 4 года назад +6

    Bought the game last night after watching this video and I'm having a blast! Thanks Wood! I've been overlooking the title for ages! Also gives me star ocean and monster hunter vibes.

  • @boomerkaboomer6366
    @boomerkaboomer6366 6 лет назад +29

    Oh my god finally someone (that I watch) reviewing this on youtube

    • @nowonmetube
      @nowonmetube 6 лет назад +1

      Boomer Kaboomer you're sarcastic aren't you???

    • @boomerkaboomer6366
      @boomerkaboomer6366 6 лет назад

      nowonmetube no

    • @fireadept007
      @fireadept007 6 лет назад +3

      Well that means you don't watch HappyConsoleGamer (AND YOU SHOULD BE) he reviewed the game a week ago.

  • @simpsonsfanatic777
    @simpsonsfanatic777 6 лет назад +11

    I love Xenoblade 2 so far (about 15 hours in)! I’ll probably get Ys VIII after I’m done with XC2, though probably on PS4.

  • @rusolarusso8372
    @rusolarusso8372 5 лет назад +5

    Adol with heart-shaped glasses LOL.
    Also, seeing here a lot of people bothered by your comparison of Ys 8 and Xenoblade.
    Great video!

  • @Morgan190
    @Morgan190 6 лет назад +2

    Absolutely agree with everything you said concerning XC2 vs. YsVIII. Thanks for the review!

  • @alottathings86
    @alottathings86 6 лет назад +45

    Another 7 days Wood. Unacceptable! Hope everything is ok on the home front, great to see you back in business.

  • @FUgameCrue
    @FUgameCrue 6 лет назад +607

    xenoblade 2 has my heart

    • @cosmicgamingunlimited
      @cosmicgamingunlimited 6 лет назад +11

      FUgameCrue what killed Xbc2 for me was the lack of a search feature for field skills. They are one of the most important things in the game and I'm wasting 10 minutes every 5 minutes towards the end of the game setting up my party with the correct blades. Also it would have been nice to have loadouts to swap between.

    • @AeonAir
      @AeonAir 6 лет назад +41

      Jeremy Rittenhouse press the minus button for a search feature.

    • @TAEYYO
      @TAEYYO 6 лет назад

      ruclips.net/video/Bf8ZeUzE0bA/видео.html

    • @MrPikaPowerz
      @MrPikaPowerz 6 лет назад +4

      i love yall

    • @FUgameCrue
      @FUgameCrue 6 лет назад +4

      We love you too

  • @Naturenerd1000
    @Naturenerd1000 6 лет назад

    Looks Amazing!! Glad I worked over time last week.

  • @Leylaashley
    @Leylaashley 5 лет назад +9

    Because of you I have become addicted to YS VIII. And I am ok with this.

  • @mattsz7313
    @mattsz7313 5 лет назад +43

    I agree with you completely about XB2. You actually convinced me to get Ys 8

    • @maninatreeproductions9588
      @maninatreeproductions9588 3 года назад

      So 2 years later, you excited for Ys 9?

    • @mattsz7313
      @mattsz7313 3 года назад +1

      @@maninatreeproductions9588 Yes! Gonne get it on ps4 when it goes on sale. I really likes ys8

    • @EA-bv8zk
      @EA-bv8zk 3 года назад +2

      @@mattsz7313 I wanted to get XBC 2 but it looks soo boring (Combat wise) and there's no demo to try out

    • @boriqua7453
      @boriqua7453 3 года назад

      Its $20 on switch now. I might scoop it up too.

  • @nachosthoughts
    @nachosthoughts 6 лет назад +6

    I bought the game because of this review, and it is by far my favorite game on the switch right now

  • @RAFAELSOUZA-yw7qs
    @RAFAELSOUZA-yw7qs 4 года назад

    This vídeo made me subscribe! I share the same feelings about this game. Also, you haverá great voice as comentattor. Great work!

  • @4zirafale
    @4zirafale 6 лет назад +1

    I don't usually subscribe to channels because I don't need the constant pings from RUclips, but you helped me make up my mind about buying Ys and you told me we'd be best friends! I could really use a friend, so... there you go, one more sub (and like, and comment, the works)!

  • @fizulsalam4192
    @fizulsalam4192 6 лет назад +8

    When Adol Christine get onto a ship, we get a new Ys

    • @cristianroy21
      @cristianroy21 3 года назад

      That’s how you know he’s looking for more action

  • @Kehaan
    @Kehaan 6 лет назад +66

    Ordered it for PS4, looking forward to play it. Will be my first "Ys" game.

  • @Flareboxx
    @Flareboxx 3 года назад

    I hope we will get to see a Ys9 Review from you since that came out recently!

  • @Lucas-eb6gt
    @Lucas-eb6gt 6 лет назад

    God damn your channel really blew up since 2017 😆
    Thanks for those nice reviews where you talk about feelins when playin the game and your comparison to Xenoblade Chronicles was pretty okay imo....

  • @reyntime1950
    @reyntime1950 5 лет назад +5

    Hey Dogi.
    Oh, hey Tommy.
    You are my favorite customer.

  • @sabrinanelson8240
    @sabrinanelson8240 4 года назад +6

    LOVE the Ys series as a whole, and VIII was no different!

  • @elindigeno1215
    @elindigeno1215 6 лет назад

    You are back! Welcome back Woods. We missed you

  • @MySplatterhouse
    @MySplatterhouse 6 лет назад

    I was thinking about getting this too, great video.

  • @happyeverydayeverydayokay3407
    @happyeverydayeverydayokay3407 6 лет назад +8

    I am also excited with shining resonance coming out this july! I enjoyed the demo combat and cutscenes are freaking amazing. You have to try it out...

    • @annetteo.9067
      @annetteo.9067 6 лет назад +1

      Simple Buddy is it action RPG?

    • @happyeverydayeverydayokay3407
      @happyeverydayeverydayokay3407 6 лет назад +1

      Annette O. Yup

    • @Jxudo
      @Jxudo 6 лет назад +1

      Annette O. Eh it's nothing special. Cutscenes are just sub par pop up pictures.

    • @nowonmetube
      @nowonmetube 6 лет назад

      Simple Buddy "freaking amazing" I found it all meh :/
      It was so promising _until_ I played the demo. How unfortunate.

    • @lemao9853
      @lemao9853 6 лет назад

      The combat on that game was terrible to be honest......

  • @jerminator0688
    @jerminator0688 4 года назад +4

    It’s worth a lot of money now. Just secured my copy!

  • @starwarstimeline
    @starwarstimeline 5 лет назад +1

    A well reasoned, informative review from an RPG fan who knows what he's talking about and stands by his opinion! Respect!! I personally love XC2, it's no Xenogears or even Xenosaga but a joyful if simple JRPG. I'll be picking this one up. Just deciding between PS4 and Switch version.

  • @TWHISPERER
    @TWHISPERER 5 лет назад

    Good review and it was nice that you pointed out that the visuals on the Switch itself was better than when you docked it and played it on the TV. I"m also happy that you compared this game to Xenoblade Chronicles 2 since i am a fan of the XC series.

  • @MrMarvell
    @MrMarvell 5 лет назад +3

    I have just started playing this on the PS4 instead of my Switch and I am really impressed so far.
    The story is interesting and I've just started to get to know some of the characters but it's got a long way to go to beat XC2, the connection to those characters by the end of the game was one like no other.
    You definitley should have played more of XC2 but I can understand why you prefer YS VIII, cant wait to play more!

  • @Prene16
    @Prene16 5 лет назад +5

    25 years later, they say woods is still running away from angry xenoblade fans

  • @Juoo
    @Juoo 6 лет назад

    Awesome your review/analysis for Ys 8

  • @sc76399
    @sc76399 6 лет назад +2

    I can't wait to play this game. I've always liked at the look of the YS series but I've never been sure about jumping, but I think this unit I'm going for it, thanks to your review. Shane about its look in the dock but I'd rather be able to play off the TV than have the best graphics.
    Could you do a Shining Resonance Refrain review, been tempted by the demo of that game.

  • @ManiacMonkboon
    @ManiacMonkboon 5 лет назад +16

    Great review again. It's a great game but I can't see paying $59.99 for the Switch version when I only paid $19.99 for the Vita version.

    • @postlex
      @postlex 2 года назад

      Today is the day.

  • @tsai197
    @tsai197 6 лет назад +18

    Yea I didn't like Xenoblade Chronicles 2 as well, but Ys looks more exciting so it might be my type of JRPG.

    • @Krackalacking69
      @Krackalacking69 3 года назад +1

      Yeah it's not gor everyone. I didn't like it at first but after the first few chapters I got hooked because if the combat system and story.

  • @ACrazyWorldwithJ
    @ACrazyWorldwithJ 6 лет назад

    Excellent review, it really helped me I'm going to buy this thanks bro.

  • @DrunkCocogoat
    @DrunkCocogoat 4 года назад

    Lol. I busted out laughing when you tried to pronounce Dogi xD

  • @EXCEEDINGSHADOW
    @EXCEEDINGSHADOW 6 лет назад +9

    Loved Ys 8 on PS4 & I would have just loved to play this game on the go, while leveling up to passing a certain level. 🙂

  • @melissag5092
    @melissag5092 3 года назад +3

    I played this game and absolutely loved it! It was lots of fun with lots of plot twists and you definitely bond with the characters and get invested in their stories. Highly recommend and can’t wait for ys 9: monstrum nox!😄

    • @brownbeastoftheleaf3215
      @brownbeastoftheleaf3215 4 месяца назад

      This comment was 3 years ago, so I’m assuming you’re joking 😂😂😂😂

  • @johnnieblankinship3302
    @johnnieblankinship3302 6 лет назад +1

    Thanks for a great video. I enjoyed the story of xenoblade yet I found the gameplay to be quite a chore, I’ve been brushing ys 8 off for a while but after watching you explain how you enjoy ys, I’m going to give it a shot. Thanks for a great video as always!!!

  • @jd884009
    @jd884009 6 лет назад

    Great hair, keep up the good work.

  • @PyraJord
    @PyraJord 6 лет назад +227

    Nice review :) Cannot wait to get my head into this game. Looks great and really fun!
    Still think you should give Xenoblade 2 another go at some point in the future and get further along. It really is a gem that cannot be missed, but a flaw with Xenoblade 2 is that there is so many layers to the combat system that it takes a little bit to introduce all the levels and get you aquainted. Of course, I wouldnt pick it back up until there is a lull in Switch releases or something, it is a long game... minimum 80hrs i would say...
    If you have not played Xenoblade 1 though. BAD CHOICE. Play it!!! Xenoblade 1 is a godamn masterpiece.

    • @shadowblade1296
      @shadowblade1296 6 лет назад +1

      I am pretty sure he didn't because of what he complained about in his previous videos on xenoblade

    • @BeatEmUps
      @BeatEmUps  6 лет назад +41

      XC1 was much better imo

    • @vavid3014
      @vavid3014 6 лет назад +4

      Xenoblade is certainly a story based game the combat kinda just adds content, I love both xenoblade 1 and 2 and as a diehard fan I would say the combat is cool but could use improvement

    • @AnatoleVGC
      @AnatoleVGC 6 лет назад +2

      Also, change the voice acting to japanese, the english voices are really bad

    • @TheBigBrub
      @TheBigBrub 6 лет назад +4

      The ""deepness"" of the combat isn't the only problem with XC2

  • @Mystic-Aidan
    @Mystic-Aidan 6 лет назад +5

    Bleed 2 is an amazing game, and I would love to see you reveiw it.

  • @foxkocreates
    @foxkocreates 6 лет назад

    man this game wasn't on my list but now I know I'm going to have to pick it up, great video.

  • @Smallville-cl4cu
    @Smallville-cl4cu 3 года назад +1

    Just purchased on the eShop Black Friday sale based on your review.

  • @ashleylogullo5385
    @ashleylogullo5385 6 лет назад +14

    I love this video. It makes me so happy that I found someone that literally put into words how I feel about the game and how it compares to how I felt about xenoblade. I honestly didn’t finish xenoblade because I got bored of the mechanics and i became discouraged because the idea of the world and the creatures and story were amazing and yet the fighting style was repetitive. Picking up this game I loved it instantly, it was the xenoblade I really wanted and I have to say it’s a definite favorite of mine now. The characters are definitely much more involved and the story tears at your feels, amazing review 👏🏼 I’m subscribing

  • @smartguyjaja
    @smartguyjaja 6 лет назад +267

    man everytime you bring up xenobalde 2 i know what you mean but it still stings a ton. if only you got past the first 3 chapters

    • @Jxudo
      @Jxudo 6 лет назад +7

      JAJAvsWORLD While the story is interesting, I agree with Wood. It's pretty bad in everything else.

    • @smartguyjaja
      @smartguyjaja 6 лет назад +55

      the voice acting grows on you but the gameplay is something that woods just hasnt experience since the game didnt hold his time enough to actually get to the real fighting

    • @eeeeggnog._.
      @eeeeggnog._. 6 лет назад +71

      Jxudo disagreed, I've played nearly 200 hours and there's still a ton to do plus ng+. It is easily the best single player Switch game imo

    • @einherjar4902
      @einherjar4902 6 лет назад +15

      Well I am now 115h into the game and I still have a problem with the battle system. not as much as in the beginning but still way to slow. Battles take forever. The rest is actually kind of okayish. what really hooked me was the story

    • @Jxudo
      @Jxudo 6 лет назад +10

      cabbage scented candle Doesn't even come close to BoTW.

  • @glennkirk5239
    @glennkirk5239 6 лет назад

    Great video Wood

  • @riskyboots6859
    @riskyboots6859 6 лет назад

    Thank you for your review/ insight into this game🤔 you convinced me to give this game a try that u did🐲🐉😸

  • @jrenderos4
    @jrenderos4 6 лет назад +3

    You just convinced me to pick up YS VIII, good review.
    Also I played like 200 hours of XC2 and I felt burnt out do to overgrinding small aspects of the game just so I could try and unlock story for my blades and then to find out they weren't that interesting after all. The random rolls of unlocking blades really made me feel like powering them up as much as possible which always became a detriment to the story. So in the end I never really cared too much about the characters. I think that was its biggest weakness for me.

  • @geoahd12
    @geoahd12 6 лет назад +11

    I'm on chapter 5 of xenoblade and still don't know how to do certain stuff. Like how exactly to setup your party for cool blade combos and still haven't figured out how to break , topple, (lift?) And smash lol. But I'm still loving the game.

    • @mixapcpro9164
      @mixapcpro9164 6 лет назад

      I_Need_Pants_ hahaha same here :D

    • @geoahd12
      @geoahd12 6 лет назад

      MIXA PCPRO glad I'm not the only one lol

    • @BlackAzerZ
      @BlackAzerZ 6 лет назад +11

      Each weapon type has certain Arts. Just get Blades with Break, Launch, and Smash, and you're set.
      Rex natively has Topple, and a certain story Blade for Rex already gives him Smash, and if you give him an axe Blade, he'll have Launch. Nia has Break with the Rings.
      Remember, Break → Topple → Launch → Smash

    • @lachlan4534
      @lachlan4534 6 лет назад +4

      You'll get there :) you still learn battle mechanics a long time into the game. Combos work like this, you do a level one fire attack, then another once its charged up to level 2 and then again for another at level 3. If you've followed the correct element path you'll do a special combo and it can either seal monsters moves and such depending on the path. This puts elemental orbs around the montser. Finish on a fire attack? A fire orb will appear and you will deal less fire damage to that monster. So you can put many orbs on one mon depending which is when the chain attack comes into play. Pressing + with 3 bars filled in the upper left starts it. If you use an opposing elemental attack on the orb itll break dealing massive damage to the montser and i believe giving you another full turn in the chain.

    • @lachlan4534
      @lachlan4534 6 лет назад

      Break topple lift and smash are straightforward. Break moves inflict break, then you use a move that can do topple like rexs healing move when you get further into the game. Another character or blade uses lift and then another or the same can use smash. The ai will recognise when a mon has these ailments and will use the appropriate move. Though sometimes its delayed.

  • @obamamojang
    @obamamojang 6 лет назад

    i remember thinking this the second i saw YS VIII during that direct mini in January. can't wait to play this it looks SO good.

  • @advmx3
    @advmx3 6 лет назад +1

    Dana and Dogi, you spelled the names right. The PC Version of the game has the Japanese Audio for you to use, and if I have the chance of getting the game with the original voice acting, I usually use that, even if I lose a little of side dialog. And Dana and Dogi is just the way you spelled don't worry. xD At least in Japanese. Also, the true ending is way more enjoyable with the effects on the voices in Japanese, that somehow was lost on the english dub. And about the graphics issues, those doesn't exist on the PC or PS4 version, I mean, never a far away texture was weird or looked like a giant pixel like the video was shown here, so yeah. And the PC ver doesn't even require such a big ammount of things to play, so it's worth a shot if you guys want to test it.

  • @Jim-wb7hl
    @Jim-wb7hl 6 лет назад +73

    It's weird how you enjoyed Pokemon Quest but not Xenoblade. I still love you though!

    • @galihriskipratama3631
      @galihriskipratama3631 3 года назад

      Xenoblade is overpraised

    • @MrMPollo
      @MrMPollo 3 года назад

      @@galihriskipratama3631 Xenoblade is underrated

    • @CuteAndFunnyFan
      @CuteAndFunnyFan 3 года назад

      XC2 is the weakest XC game in terms of combat options

  • @djduke316
    @djduke316 6 лет назад +3

    I love how many times he says "switch" in this video lol

  • @ravus9935
    @ravus9935 6 лет назад

    Great review. I really want to get it now.

  • @DewMan31
    @DewMan31 Год назад

    I still come back to this video every now and then. I love both games as both fulfill my desire to explore a grand world bit in different ways. I think what this video did, at least for me, was bring attention to a slightly lesser known game by comparing it to Xenoblade Chronicles 2. To compare Ys 8 to such a big name title that has only become more beloved with time was a genius way of selling the quality of this one, intentional or not. I'm sure Falcom was flattered to hear you compare their game to Nintendo's despite how much bigger that company is. What a pleasant video.

  • @ItsAzail
    @ItsAzail 4 года назад +18

    I'm about to get this game on sale and I look into your review to reaffirm my decision. Love lots.

    • @ceez3895
      @ceez3895 4 года назад +4

      I got it on sale the other day and haven't put it down yet! Its worth the buy!

    • @ItsAzail
      @ItsAzail 4 года назад +3

      @@ceez3895 Saaaame! It's sooo good!

    • @MarvinMonroe
      @MarvinMonroe 4 года назад +1

      @@ceez3895 same

    • @tena2013
      @tena2013 4 года назад

      You can't go wrong with this game 👍

  • @kevinf1729
    @kevinf1729 6 лет назад +229

    My Switch came today.

    • @narf1070
      @narf1070 6 лет назад +22

      Kevin F1 hope you like it as much as I do!

    • @ariellevi8763
      @ariellevi8763 6 лет назад +9

      Tell me if it's worth it! I'm waiting for a special edition Switch.

    • @kevinf1729
      @kevinf1729 6 лет назад +1

      narf1070 I sure will! I got Mario Rabbids and Mario Kart with it and both Rocket League and Lego City Undercover are coming tommorow!

    • @kevinf1729
      @kevinf1729 6 лет назад +1

      Ariël Levi I can certainly recommend a Switch to you.

    • @itsjo5085
      @itsjo5085 6 лет назад +1

      Hope you enjoy it

  • @soitoshiXhirkri
    @soitoshiXhirkri 5 лет назад +1

    I’m a classic rpg collector so I’m very hesitant on newer rpgs because they can be kind of hit or miss especially with character development so seeing this made me super excited about having this on my “to buy” list

  • @chloedemi1222
    @chloedemi1222 6 лет назад

    I have been interested in this game! Love that you made this video and I must buy. I prefer this kind of combat and the characters all seem amazing.

  • @mr.boppin1200
    @mr.boppin1200 6 лет назад +538

    Look, I get it. You're tired of Xenoblade 2...

    • @emmajensen7774
      @emmajensen7774 6 лет назад +40

      Mr. Boppin it’s a good game after the first hours

    • @Synthes788
      @Synthes788 6 лет назад +62

      Is this alpharad reference

    • @mr.boppin1200
      @mr.boppin1200 6 лет назад +76

      I love Xenoblade 2, and yes this is an Alpharad reference! :D

    • @gabetorrez6036
      @gabetorrez6036 6 лет назад +1

      Alpharad?

    • @pizzamuncher007
      @pizzamuncher007 6 лет назад +5

      Mr. Boppin its gay. Deal with it

  • @Ephidiel
    @Ephidiel 5 лет назад +34

    yea i would have liked xenoblade a ton more if it had Ys8 gameplay

  • @ThatGamingGuyfromthe70s
    @ThatGamingGuyfromthe70s 5 лет назад +2

    Im new to the Y's games and i've been playing Oath of Felghana on pc and picked up Origins. So far these are my favourite rpg's as they have smooth, fast and fluid combat. The stories and characters are really well done and the game moves on quickly and doesn't drag on. I will definately be picking up Y's VIII.

  • @joshuarivera6460
    @joshuarivera6460 5 лет назад

    I like Wood so much because I can almost 100% relate to him, I agreed with what he said about Skyward sword not being a bad game like how people claim, all the way to what he says about Xenoblade compared to Ys, I haven't played Ys and assuming he has the soundtrack playing in the background of this video is driving me crazy with wanting this game, I dropped Xenoblade for a similar reason he did and around the same time he did, I find it weird I find myself agreeing with him so much and knowing he puts his heart into reviews unlike most RUclipsrs that sound so monotone, I hope you get the recognition you seek Wood, you are literally the person that I want to be, and being the same age it doesn't help my case lol I'll keep supporting you how I can and bon voyage on your journey to becoming a great RUclipsr

  • @SorasShadow1
    @SorasShadow1 6 лет назад +5

    As someone who really enjoys XC2 & YS 8 I definitely see some of your points, they both scratch a different itch while still being tangentially similar. I will point out that every aspect of Eternian architecture *screamed* Ivalice from FF12 to me though, the capitol ruins looked just like the Nabudis ruins (minus the undead hoard and those *fucking reapers* ), the stone work really looks a lot like Rabanastre. I can't be the only one who sees it! There's even a Wood spirit that insists other spirits (namely the shopkeeper) remain in the forest & the shopkeeper almost directly quotes Fran from FF12 in response! Where's that Always Sunny meme with the cork-board??
    I think besides the nearly ps2 level graphics, it took my eyes a couple hours to stop screaming about the grass textures, my only big complaint is that we don't get Dana's other forms in the present.

    • @Jack_80
      @Jack_80 2 года назад

      i just started playing ys 8, and just the other ys games i've tried, i just can't really get into it. the weird thing is i played a game called nayuta on psp emulator, which is made by the same developers as ys and very similar, and it's one of my favorite games ever. somehow the combat in nayuta felt more fun, and for whatever reason in ys i can never get fully comfortable with the controls. i had to swap the l1 and r1 buttons just to make them somewhat comfortable to use. i'm gonna stick with it, but i'm like 20+ hours in so i'm not expecting it to grow on me too much. i love the trails series, some of my favorite games of all time, but ys just doesn't do it for me for some reason.

  • @MrLanceHeartnet
    @MrLanceHeartnet 2 года назад +3

    Just finished the game. The ending really hit me like a truck, really did not expected that. It's feel like you lost something important to you, but you don't realize it until you actually lost it. There's a lot of greater game, even some that I call masterpiece, but did not have this kind of effects when I finished it.

    • @yass3425
      @yass3425 2 года назад

      Like what ? I am looking for some suggestions 😂

  • @tdhiatt52
    @tdhiatt52 6 лет назад

    Love the hair

  • @couchpotato2222
    @couchpotato2222 6 лет назад +1

    you know, I couldnt put it into words while playing it, but you're right. It's what I wanted to feel in Xenoblade 2

  • @Pneuma6969
    @Pneuma6969 5 лет назад +4

    xbc2 is georgeous.
    i have like 416 hours of playtime now and i cant get enough of it.
    no other game ever bound me this long, well except wow

  • @froger283
    @froger283 6 лет назад +18

    yeah unfortunately for XC2, the beginning is painstakingly slow, but im so glad i played through all of it, in the end i thoroughly enjoyed it

  • @foorocker91
    @foorocker91 6 лет назад +1

    Honestly this game wasn’t on my radar because I thought it was going to be the type of game I don’t really enjoy, but this detailed review really made me interested! Thank you as always Wood

  • @harleykeiner4095
    @harleykeiner4095 6 лет назад +1

    I love how your just CRUSHING the youtube game! I would love to see a graph of your growth in the past few months

  • @viniciusdelfim4740
    @viniciusdelfim4740 6 лет назад +127

    U cant say anything about xenoblade characters until u unlock ZEKE VON GENBU, BRINGER OF CHAOS, MOSTLY KNOWN AS ZEKE, AND OFTEN ADRESSED AS THE ZEKENAAAATOOOOOR(and best girl... I mean mòrag)

    • @UltimaKeyMaster
      @UltimaKeyMaster 6 лет назад +10

      Or as I called him when I first met him, "Owain with an eyepatch."

    • @angeldude101
      @angeldude101 6 лет назад +17

      Hey, shellhead! 😼

    • @CHURCHISAWESUM
      @CHURCHISAWESUM 5 лет назад +1

      Pandoria is best girl

    • @Slackmana
      @Slackmana 5 лет назад +1

      For me the game become fun when I unlocked Sheba early chapter 3.
      Nia goes from being a boring healer to an OP attacker! and one of the most fun characters to use.

    • @mossimac
      @mossimac 5 лет назад +3

      Overload Thunderbeeeeeeaaaaam

  • @fablejoey3666
    @fablejoey3666 6 лет назад +48

    I just bought the Adventure Edition!! And I LOVE it! It's such an excellent game also... Wood is the best... love your content your one of the reasons I made my own channel been here since 60,000 and stay here till it's over, 😂 Also I love Xenoblade 2 it has one of my favorite music in videogames ever! But that's ok you didn't like it!!! People have their opinions, and also it actually does get better over time but some people like it and some don't

    • @robbiemcnair9963
      @robbiemcnair9963 6 лет назад +2

      Fable Joey I agree with you so much

    • @playerparker0
      @playerparker0 6 лет назад +1

      I’ll have to check out your channel, love finding new RUclips gamers.

    • @fablejoey3666
      @fablejoey3666 6 лет назад

      Player Parker Thank you me aswell I'll check out yours!

  • @teckleedeyi
    @teckleedeyi 6 лет назад +1

    So glad you're enjoying one of the best action jrpg imo and constantly getting compared to xenoblade 2. Personally my favorite jrpg game series and happy to see you enjoying through the whole experience :3

  • @darkwingchuck5005
    @darkwingchuck5005 6 лет назад

    I played the demo on PS4 and didn't like it but you make this game sound so good you've changed my mind on giving it a shot.

  • @samantha3177
    @samantha3177 6 лет назад +7

    I did the same exact thing as you, I dropped Xenoblade 2 around chapter 3 of the uraya part. I had the same problems you did. However I decided to pick the game up a few months later and finish it. It was an amazing decision, I fell in love with the characters the ending made me think to myself "What an amazing game, what a game." I highly recommend that you actually finish the game before you trash talk it anymore. I was in your shoes a few months ago. Xenoblade chronicles 2 made me cry. Video games don't often make me cry.

  • @panagiotiszavantis
    @panagiotiszavantis 6 лет назад +10

    Ys is life.
    The Best arpg For me.

    • @joeb2588
      @joeb2588 3 года назад

      I'd love to have "Y's Vanished Omens " on Switch. AKA: Y's Books 1 and 2...

  • @damat9607
    @damat9607 6 лет назад

    You've convinced me to get it
    *in the first 3 minutes*

  • @matthewcox6897
    @matthewcox6897 5 лет назад

    I played this on my ps4 before I got my switch and freaking LOVED IT - a little grindy at times but super fun combat and a story that just sucks you in!

  • @PanzerDragoonWorld
    @PanzerDragoonWorld 6 лет назад +40

    I hear you about XC2 but I wouldn't want the battle system in XC2 to be similar to the one in Ys. I want different experiences and the battle system in Ys is nice but quite classic in the action RPG genre.
    I never played a XC game before i experienced XC2 and yea the learning curve was hard but once it clics with you, this is an amazing feeling to achieve the best combos and millions of damage. Ys on the other hand seems quite easy from what I heard and I am not convinced by the character design, it feels a bit dated but I am still happy to start Ys 8 and play it for hte first time on the go on Nintendo Switch.
    I don't understand you don't notice the problem with Ys on handle mode yet. I mean the game looks sharp during cut scenes but during gameplay, the resolution is constantly varying to the point where it is really weird. At least XC2 had a pretty stable resolution in handled mode. Yes, it was low but it was more stable. Ys8 is cool to play on the go but wtf is this unstable resolution ? I can definitely notice the dynamic resolution variations here. And it is the first time I notice this on a Switch game.

    • @nowonmetube
      @nowonmetube 6 лет назад

      Panzer Dragoon Worldパンツァードラグーンワールド "classic in the Action RPG genre"? What are you talking about? Which other RPG games do have this kind of battle system? I literally know 0.

    • @PanzerDragoonWorld
      @PanzerDragoonWorld 6 лет назад

      nowonmetube I am ok to discuss with people but not with a troll right ? There are tones of games with this style of battle system. It’s a beat them all at the core like Nier Automata essentially. Except it’s even simpler, no hard combos. A few spells that are easier to use than combos in Nier. That’s cool, I like a simple battle system as well but let’s face it. It’s not reinventing the wheel. The Ys8 battle system is déjà vu but I’m cool with that. Just don’t pretend it’s something “new”.

    • @ryuman757
      @ryuman757 6 лет назад +1

      nowonmetube that's why he said "action RPG." Completely different than classic FF and the like if that's what you were thinking. Kingdom Hearts, for one, is a beat-em-up action RPG. Same with The Witcher and Elder Scrolls series.

    • @Mike-ey7dg
      @Mike-ey7dg 6 лет назад

      XC2 with a different battle system would have done soo much better

    • @PanzerDragoonWorld
      @PanzerDragoonWorld 6 лет назад +1

      Mike who knows. Having put more than 100 hours in XC2, I couldn’t imagine a different combat system for the game. It just wouldn’t be XC2. That tells you how much the battle system defines XC2.

  • @doorto6152
    @doorto6152 6 лет назад +65

    If you loved Ys 8, you'll probably also love Falcom's other hit series: Trails. Trails contains the same large cast, lovable characters, and optimistic tone of the Ys series but on the scale of a 60 hour, turn-based JRPG. With a huge focus on worldbuilding, Trails has a significantly slower pace than Ys. But that's all in service of building a large chain of dominoes--and when they start falling, you can only sitback and watch as the dominoes fall. Until the last one sets off fireworks!
    I would highly recommend starting with Trails of Cold Steel on PC as the most accessible entry point for the series.

    • @McCaroni_Sup
      @McCaroni_Sup 5 лет назад +1

      Yeah I love the trails series I hope cold steel comes to switch as it's the only console I own. Also my laptop can't even run some roblox games so I doubt it'd be able to run TOCS. Either that or trails in the sky trilogy.

    • @azzzanadra
      @azzzanadra 4 года назад +6

      You had me until you said "turn-based"

    • @guidorussoheck2100
      @guidorussoheck2100 4 года назад

      Doorto thank you, im gonna check it out

    • @AcidBurst1
      @AcidBurst1 4 года назад +1

      Not necessarily. I loved Ys 8 but I could not get into the Trails series, way TOO MUCH focus on story imho.

    • @dsjgfxxkhrx4050
      @dsjgfxxkhrx4050 4 года назад +3

      @@azzzanadra but it's perfect turn based

  • @lnsflare1
    @lnsflare1 4 года назад +1

    Does the docked version still look so grainy even with an mCable/mClassic?

  • @thegoodnewsgamer8774
    @thegoodnewsgamer8774 6 лет назад

    This makes me very interested in picking this up! I had doubts about Xenoblades battles and story. Ys seems charming. 👌

  • @nakano6367
    @nakano6367 6 лет назад +15

    Things I have experienced about XC2
    Story - It's fantastic
    Characters - Amazing
    Voice actor - Good
    Combat - Chapter 1-2 it's okay, after chapter 3 perfect
    Soundtrack - Fantastic
    This is the first game I have played in the XC serie and I could't say anything negative about it.
    So far personaly got a little bit over 250 hours and have yet to get done with Postgame/NG+

    • @DewMan31
      @DewMan31 Год назад +1

      I think there are some due criticisms, but it doesn't stop me from calling it my favorite rpg of all time. Ys 8 is also a masterpiece, I have to say.

  • @patchesmcadams1587
    @patchesmcadams1587 6 лет назад +80

    Im wondering how far you actually got into Xenoblade Chronicles 2 because I beat it and it was beautiful, the story was awsome and brought tears to my eyes more than once. The combat system is on point it just takes a bit to figure out all the nueonces and get used to. At first I was like "ehhh idk" but after a bit I really liked it and even after beating the game im sure there's more to the game than I understood or experienced because it's so intricate and huge.

    • @AeonAir
      @AeonAir 6 лет назад +8

      Michael Kopatch pretty sure he stopped before he finished chapter 3.

    • @sampai64
      @sampai64 6 лет назад +1

      Michael Kopatch He probably wasn't even fully engaged when he was playing.

    • @gege3149
      @gege3149 6 лет назад +2

      I have 100+ hours in this game and the gameplay was really fun and good especially once you know about all the sealing effects and chain attacks but in my opinion the story was complete dogshit and super cringy

    • @redcrimson1028
      @redcrimson1028 5 лет назад +1

      You're smoking crack! Xenoblade 2 has the worst battle system in an rpg ever and the level layout and sense of direction is atrocious! Great story and interesting characters is what saved the game and barely.

    • @livedell8708
      @livedell8708 5 лет назад

      When you beat game more blades become available, the combat is awesome smh people are scared of change

  • @RaifSeverence
    @RaifSeverence 6 лет назад +2

    Man I feel ya about Xenoblade 2s combat. 230 hours in my game and while i love the game, combat improved VERY minimally over the course of those hours.

  • @ShouldOfStudiedForTheTest
    @ShouldOfStudiedForTheTest 6 лет назад +2

    I might pick this up instead of Xenoblade 2. Thanks for the review!

  • @SylemGistoe
    @SylemGistoe 6 лет назад +6

    You know, I'm actually with you. I played through xenoblade chronicles and loved it. I played through chronicles x and loved it, as weird as that game was. But chronicles 2? I actually felt it was a step down in a lot of ways. I get where you're coming from on ys 8, and I appreciate it.

  • @zebby9268
    @zebby9268 6 лет назад +9

    LEAVE TORA ALONE HE’S TRYING HIS BEST ;_;

  • @abeetoven
    @abeetoven 6 лет назад +1

    Totally with you on this Wood! I played 40 hours into Xenoblade, stopped after chapter 8... but LOVING YsVIII SO MUCH MORE!!!

  • @jomon324
    @jomon324 6 лет назад +1

    Good. I have Ys VIII on Vita and love it. Definitely getting it on Switch once I get a Switch. I still wish Dogi (Dough-ghee in pronunciation: the O is an elongated vowel and the I is like how you pronounce lean) was playable, because his design is SO much better than previous games.