Or shipwrecked, and then finds a rusty sword to start his new journey. Even though he had a world breaker sword the previous adventure... He always seems to lose his sword!
Oh yeah, like 10 hours the first day lol The game really does get better with progression, but I loved the chance to fight monsters without leaving the town so much. Like, not having to leave town to grind was a revelation.
My friend lent me Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana about two years ago. I have zero knowledge of what the game franchise is but I am really glad I had the opportunity to play it. The story is for me is outstanding and touching, and has one of the greatest soundtracks in a game I've ever heard. One of the best action adventure games I've ever played. A game worthy of a Platinum Trophy playthrough and beyond. Thank you very much Nihon Falcolm for the wonderful gaming experience.
I'm really huge in to the Tales series, but the thing is, Tales games are so slow coming these days that I am desperate for something like them. So I started Ys and Cold Steel and other such games as well. I wonder if they'll ever mean the same to me, but they're good. No question.
@@marilagi Well in the past they seemed more about delivering all around competent games. The music was better years ago tho too and nowadays they have a huge focus on writing, but I guess you could write them a letter and tell them that they're not known for that so they shouldn't improve story and keep the PS Vita graphics.
@@infasis My guy, you really aren't getting your point across. The gameplay is better than ever and they're IMPROVING in all departments and music is very subjective. I personally think Falcom did a great performance with their music in Ys 9. Funny how you think we're wanting them to not improve, lol. We'd gladly take better graphics, but to think that's their selling point? Couldn't give a fuck.
I think my favorite part is when you get the Ultimate Sword for Adol and one of the dialogue options is "I'm going to lose this one eventually as well, aren't I?" It's hilarious xD
Add to that why does Adol go back to level 1 and getting killed by bugs and small animals after slaying super powerful monsters like Galbalan, Dark Fact, Eldeen etc.
@@RyuHayabusa06 in that respect, I see it as he still knows how to swing his sword, it's more his adaptability that you're experiencing with his leveling up. Which is why he's still not 'robust' like Dogi. Example: A millipede is different from an ant and an ant is different from a mantis. If one of those bugs attacked in a way that he wasn't expecting, it would make him look weaker. But once you've gotten used to the controls, you'd be able to avoid every one of those attacks and strike faster. Some people play Ys at a low level because they don't need to level much. Some over level because their reaction time is slower. Realistically, when you consider those differences in species, and that the story is written from a powerful weapon trumps brute strength perspective, it kinda makes sense. Though, with the relics, I always assumed Adol just returned them to the native peoples.
@@RyuHayabusa06 actually the series does address this, either because of losing his equipment or because of enemies that cannot be damaged with regular swords (Ark of Napishtim, Seven, Lacrimosa), but everyone knows and regards Adol as a master swordsman, in fact Aprilis does comment on his skill in IX.
Ys is so underrated, started with 8, then Celceta, and I’ll wind up playing this one sooner or later. No regrets about any of the ones I’ve played so far.
Thank you Johnny!! It was because of you I got into Ys few years ago. Now I'm collecting collector editions and living all the cool little knickknacks! Setting our minds at Ys.
@Niche Retro I hope the next game is a remake of 5, it would tie nicely with IX because of Alchemy, they could start an Alchemy arc... just throwing ideas.
@@ZERO-zc4jo you can pop into 8 or 9 and be just fine. 8 is highly recommended, that was my first experience and now Ill be following this series forever
Hey Johnny!! Just wanted to say thank you for everything you do on this channel and being the one that introduced me to Ys back in 2013 when I watched one of your videos. Since then I have went through all the games starting with Ys: Oath of Falghana and Ys Seven. I instantly fell infatuated with the games and have recommended the series to friends and coworkers to spread awareness. So thank you for being the guy responsible for really showcasing Ys on RUclips and spreading the love for it man. You have no idea how many people have gotten into Ys because of you and that’s awesome!!!!
I haven't popped it in yet. I'm glad to hear the quality is still high. I've been too lazy to shoot a video where I unbox the NiS limited edition, but I suppose later today is the day. (What good time to be alive when you're too lazy to unbox a thing!) I feel the through line for all Ys games is how addictive the combat is.
I was waiting so much for your thoughts! I am glad you enjoyed your experience and took your time! It is a great game and it is awesome to hear it from one of the biggest fans of ys out there! Great job, man!
I'd highly recommend checking out the PC Engine versions of Ys I-IV sometime (Ys IV: Dawn of Ys being my personal favorite in the series), they're incredible!
@@Jordan3DS Man, you're talking to a life long Ys mega fan (well since Ys 6 on the psp) But I have played every game from the originals to the obscure ports on PS2. Legally or not that don't matter....
@@Ristyo1992 That's awesome! It's great that you love the entire series like that, sometimes it feels like the fanbase is totally split between only liking the older games or only liking the newer games. lol, I don't think anyone could manage to play the entire Ys series at this point totally legally, unless they won the lottery or something xD
I'm actually to hear that it turned out to be a really pleasant experience for you and it's nice to see Ys be consistent with regards to delivering quality content when it comes to their gameplay. It makes me wonder how many books there are going to be with regards to the ys storyline and how much more story is there with regards to adol's adventures. Falcom has always found a way to keep their series relevant while finding a way to innovate each ys game in order to make it a fresh and rewarding experience. I haven't played many ys games but it's still nice to see the series going strong and hopefully attracting new fans in the process.
@@ZERO-zc4jo You definitely can play it without playing the other games, and there is voice acting, not all dialogue but the main story is for sure. I finished it a few weeks ago and loved every minute of it.
Thanks for spreading enthusiasm for this series, I decided to give the series another chance because of you and the people at Digital Emelas. Since last year I've played through the whole series (except 5 which we don't have in the west and 6 which I still have to play) in anticipation of 9 :)
@@AquaFubuki I highly recommend going back and playing the PC Engine versions of the first four games, especially in the case of III and IV since they're entirely different games from the new versions. I think you'll really enjoy them (especially Dawn of Ys, it blows Memories of Celceta out of the stratosphere)!
Man this really helped me work out whether to get this game or not, you really put things in perspective and talk about the things that matter. Keep up the good work!
Just finished Ys 9 at around 37 hours. My first Ys experience and it definitely does get better the farther into the game you go! So good! Purchased Ys 8 the day I finished
YS IX is my first and honestly I love it. I also played Dragon Quest XI because of you as well and also loved it. Thank you for spreading the awareness and love for these series.
This game is amazing and I love that it feels like the writers who work on the Legend of Heroes really got to sink their teeth into the world and character development in Ys.
I loved this game but 8 still beats it on scope, feeling and depth of the story. Currently working on platinuming 9 now, about 60 hours in half way through new game plus nightmare run. I can get past graphics easily, it's not polished but I love story, characters and music in my games and Ys is one of my top 5 favorite franchises. I realized at the start that the city is smaller but there's more vertical access so I didn't think too much about it
Got into YS 8 from your review and absolutely loved it on the Switch, just played through on normal and took my time doing everything, 60 hours in game it took and got the best ending, what a game. Gona give YS 9 a go next
Enjoying my play time so far. Way early in the game, about to hang out with Hawk soon. I enjoy your passion for Ys games. You certainly solidified this series for me as something I will follow and play for a long time. I got into the series with Oath of Felghana and Celceta, then kind of jumped around to Origins, then Seven, now VIII and IX. Thank you for being so enthusiastic about this series. I completely agree so far with your thoughts. IX has the verticality and speed but VIII seems to have more...heart and wonder. Can't wait to play more! YAY Ys!
I have found so many great games thanks to Happy Console Gamer. This is who I always watch review games, because, he truly is spoiler free. I’ve seen him talk about a few of the Ys games I guess I will finally take the plunge today and purchase my first one. Thanks HCG for consistently publishing quality content!
I think the gameplay in ys 9 is the best in the entire series. Love the abilities in this game so much fun to putz around and explore. Thanks so much man for getting me into this series years back. One of my favorites now
Same. I just started playing 9 since its on sale on steam. The city seems kinda dull but seeing all these different environments is the push I needed. Ima go boot it up right now
I'm really glad that there are guys like you spreading how good of a game Ys is because honestly, this title is criminally underrated.. I'm honestly hoping for the day that Ys gets the worldwide attention, maybe then well get the AAA makeover it deserves.. for now, all we can do as a fan of the game is support Falcom and buy every Ys games to be released..
I like the fact that the graphics improve as you progress further into the game, reminds me of the good old days of seeing the graphics get better over time. that’s old school and I absolutely love it!
Great video! Got into Ys because of you and channels like Gamesack. Playing through Memories of Celceta and gonna start this one once I'm finished, super excited! I'd love to see some of the older games get ported to modern consoles as well!
I'm playing through Ys8 and I really like it so far. A while back, I played Ys 9's demo and I wasn't a fan of the camera controls. After watching your review I think I'm going to give it another chance and perhaps Pick the full game up after I finish my playthrough of Ys8.
A Jeremy Parish video, Retro RGB weekly update, and an Y's video from Johnny today. We're going to look back on these times as a golden era of retro gaming content.
I’ll never forget Playing Memories of Celcetta for the first time back when I got a Vita!! I played that game nonstop from beginning to end, and then Immediately playing it again on Nightmare to Platinum it!!
I really wouldn't recommend it on Switch as PS4 already had some serious performance issues inside the city walls. Pretty much anywhere else PS4 was fine. I really don't think Switch is powerful enough.
im in the final chapter now and its amazing, gameplay, story, music, speaking of music they should have made an option to change the battle and boss music to previous ys games for nostalgia, vacant interference from ys7 is still my favorite boss music.
this is the review we all were waiting for. thanks! hey, it would be amazing if you could do like a “ranking all Ys games” video. would be very helpful for newcomers such as myself to decide which ones to venture first! cheers
I have to thank you because I never play a YS game in till 8 and I fell in love with the game and my first video that I saw was yours, now I have, origin, celceta, 8 and 9
I'm about 10 hours into it and I honestly think this is the best Y's game in the series. And I have played all of them too. Thanks for your content, you and Kim are amazing!
I bought Ys VIII a month ago, didn't start it until a few days ago, I just got back in from getting Ys IX, haven't completed VIII yet, I just want to be ready to switch from VIII to IX. VIII is fantastic, 30 hours in and Im still amazed at the content included.
Wow, this is a really cool video to have a discussion around. I've been hearing about Ys series since PS1 days but Ys VIII was the first one I finished, and loved it! Currently playing this one and the more I play, the better it becomes. Thank you John!
For me I think in future games I'm really going to miss the "Gifts" in the next installment. Even just being able to run up walls was a game changer for this series. I also agree that even though it starts out with the impression of being a very "dark" game with the red moons, gothic style, and the Lemures in the Grimwald being a tad frightening at first, but this game really lightens up as you get to know the people and explore the world and as usual Adol brings everyone together and things become really lighthearted.
Finally It Came Out!! But Johnny, not on a Tuesday at work bro!! Now I gotta wait all day to actually watch it! Enjoying the heck outta of it so far. 20+ hours in.
Im 21 hours in and loving the game. The gameplay is top notch and traversing the city is amazing. This is a slow burn of a game, takes a while to get going but once it starts rolling its pure class. Some of those boss battles are jaw dropping. Ys is a superb series which you have got me hooked on and for that I'm eternally grateful.
I'm on chapter 7 level 99 for the Crimson King and the Renegade. I gotta say that this game is totally worth the playthrough. They Monstrums are an awesome cast of characters. Get this game! Trust me you won't be disappointed.
I started playing ys viii after your recommendation. I hated it and gave up on the game multiple times. Then I think somewhere around chapter 2 something clicked and I started getting the game. From Chapter 3, the game got addictive. Thanks for sharing your passion for the games on RUclips. It's enough to see someone passionate about games talking about it to make my day.
I just finished it and agree with all your points! The island mystery of Ys 8 just was so special and unique, and the slightly better music just puts it above 9 for me. That said, I really loved 9 and loved additions of the character abilities!
just started off buying ys chronicles 1 and 2, and now ive been playing the series like crack, just beat 1,2,origins,6, and now im on 3. GOD I CANT WAIT TO PLAY THIS GAME NOW LETS GOOOOO! This series is slept on heavy I cant believe I just found out about it this recently.
The reason the balduq city is good is because you get to know it bit by bit for every chapter. The fact that it is blocked off and not "open world" is what made the progression good. It's a fantastic design choice that is fantastically implemented and supports both the story and the characters. It synergises so freaking well - that is part of what makes ys 9 so darn good. It's how the small bits magically comes together to create a greater sum. I am 100% sure anyone who loves jrpgs and rates ff7 and botw and such games as their favourites will love ys 9 like i did.
Wow, I can agree like 100% with your opinion. Maybe the best Ys story so far, but there is so much dialogue (especially optional NPC dialogue) which really kills the pacing. It almost feels like a Trails game, but that's not what Ys should be about in my opinion. Next on please an Ys 5 remake, Adol all alone in a more like Felghana game would be awesome.
This was my first Y's game. I find it pretty relaxing. I play it while listening to music or lectures. The graphics were solid enough. But most importantly there was nothing really annoying about it. I thought I'd love FF7 remake, but I ended up hating it. It's too self important. This isn't. This is the opposite.
Quick Tips: play all Ys games from I through VIII before starting IX. If you're already beat IX, then play I through IX (if you haven't already). Seriously, IX is a personal experience for Ys vets, while VIII is like the "Final Fantasy VII" or "Tales of Symphonia" or "Dragon Quest VIII" of Ys franchise; it is the gateway for those who wants to start getting into Ys series nowadays
I need to get back to this game. I barely played the English version since release because I was already pretty far in my Japanese play through even though I have no idea what’s really going on in the story. I’ve still been playing that. The gameplay loop feels like an Ys game and you can muddle through and figure out what all the systems are without a translation. Open the map, go to the exclamation point, watch a cutscene and kill whatever is there waiting for you pretty much. Upgrade your gear in your base, etc. Not sure how I feel about all the different vendors spread out everywhere offering different items/materials vs most Ys games where there’s pretty much a main shop or two. I agree that the music is a little less impressive compared to Ys 8. Sometimes it’s a little generic and fades into the background. Really liking Ys 9 so far. Can’t wait to get back to playing the English translation.
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Adol is the unluckiest protagonist in the RPG world. He can't step into any city, town or country without being accused of something.
Or shipwrecked, and then finds a rusty sword to start his new journey. Even though he had a world breaker sword the previous adventure... He always seems to lose his sword!
The perks of being an Adventurer i tell you.
@@BaristaShin lol he's married to adventure
Yeah, but that's the stuff Adol lives for. So you could sy he's the luckiest protagonist in RPGs.
@@BaristaShin Adventure is his mistress. Plus he is kinda bethroded to at least 2 goddesses so, I don't think he cares much about that xD
I’m 35 hours in and chapter 7. The more the game progresses the better it gets. What a fantastic game
Oh yeah, like 10 hours the first day lol
The game really does get better with progression, but I loved the chance to fight monsters without leaving the town so much.
Like, not having to leave town to grind was a revelation.
So many speed runners, lol.
My friend lent me Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana about two years ago. I have zero knowledge of what the game franchise is but I am really glad I had the opportunity to play it. The story is for me is outstanding and touching, and has one of the greatest soundtracks in a game I've ever heard. One of the best action adventure games I've ever played. A game worthy of a Platinum Trophy playthrough and beyond. Thank you very much Nihon Falcolm for the wonderful gaming experience.
Got into Ys because of you, currently playing through Ys Origin!
Me too I’m playing ys8
Same. Johnny got me into Y’s. Loving it so far!
I'm really huge in to the Tales series, but the thing is, Tales games are so slow coming these days that I am desperate for something like them. So I started Ys and Cold Steel and other such games as well. I wonder if they'll ever mean the same to me, but they're good. No question.
PLAY the Turbo Versions.
I have to go back to Origin sometime. I had put it down after somehow doing low damage and never going back to figure why. Maybe some day.
"how often do we get a new Y's game ? Once every four years ?"
*Cries in Breath of Fire and Onimusha longing*
Playing breath of fire for snes now, it’s amazing
Oh man, I want a new Breath of Fire. Not Dragon Quarter tho, thanksssss
@@dcrediah 1-3 are phenomenal, 4 is good, everything after is garbage
I wish they would at least port BoF to current platforms if they're just done with new games in that series.
dies in Golden Sun
YS 8 is the daddy for me.
Falcom games are about gameplay and music. The graphics aren't "great" but they're adequate and that's fine!
I actually prefer the graphics of Ys 9 than ff7 remake, I prefer the anime aesthetic as opposed to trying to get as close to realism as possible.
Says who? They weren't always like that and there's no reason they can't start having better graphics again now that they're not focusing on handhelds
@@infasis literally what the series is known for. The gameplay is its biggest selling point next to its music lol, tf you mean says who?
@@marilagi Well in the past they seemed more about delivering all around competent games. The music was better years ago tho too and nowadays they have a huge focus on writing, but I guess you could write them a letter and tell them that they're not known for that so they shouldn't improve story and keep the PS Vita graphics.
@@infasis My guy, you really aren't getting your point across. The gameplay is better than ever and they're IMPROVING in all departments and music is very subjective. I personally think Falcom did a great performance with their music in Ys 9.
Funny how you think we're wanting them to not improve, lol. We'd gladly take better graphics, but to think that's their selling point? Couldn't give a fuck.
I love that in this game they question why Adol keeps losing his equipment. It is funny.
I think my favorite part is when you get the Ultimate Sword for Adol and one of the dialogue options is "I'm going to lose this one eventually as well, aren't I?" It's hilarious xD
Lol also she says she thinks he is getting shipwrecked on purpose, I loved how self aware this game is at poking fun at the series
Add to that why does Adol go back to level 1 and getting killed by bugs and small animals after slaying super powerful monsters like Galbalan, Dark Fact, Eldeen etc.
@@RyuHayabusa06 in that respect, I see it as he still knows how to swing his sword, it's more his adaptability that you're experiencing with his leveling up.
Which is why he's still not 'robust' like Dogi.
Example:
A millipede is different from an ant and an ant is different from a mantis.
If one of those bugs attacked in a way that he wasn't expecting, it would make him look weaker.
But once you've gotten used to the controls, you'd be able to avoid every one of those attacks and strike faster.
Some people play Ys at a low level because they don't need to level much.
Some over level because their reaction time is slower.
Realistically, when you consider those differences in species, and that the story is written from a powerful weapon trumps brute strength perspective, it kinda makes sense.
Though, with the relics, I always assumed Adol just returned them to the native peoples.
@@RyuHayabusa06 actually the series does address this, either because of losing his equipment or because of enemies that cannot be damaged with regular swords (Ark of Napishtim, Seven, Lacrimosa), but everyone knows and regards Adol as a master swordsman, in fact Aprilis does comment on his skill in IX.
Ys is so underrated, started with 8, then Celceta, and I’ll wind up playing this one sooner or later. No regrets about any of the ones I’ve played so far.
Exactly the same for me. Finished IX today and thinking of installing Seven on my pc.
@@joaoteixeira92 I loved Seven
its incredibly super short, not worth full price. try to get at least 20% off
I didnt like 8 much,. But I loved celceta.
@@ortegascz343 How can you not like 8
Thank you Johnny!! It was because of you I got into Ys few years ago. Now I'm collecting collector editions and living all the cool little knickknacks! Setting our minds at Ys.
You are the authority in this series. So i value your opinion.
what a great time to be an Ys fan!
Ys sir!
@Niche Retro I hope the next game is a remake of 5, it would tie nicely with IX because of Alchemy, they could start an Alchemy arc... just throwing ideas.
Can I play it without playing the other games and does it have voice acting
@@ZERO-zc4jo you can pop into 8 or 9 and be just fine. 8 is highly recommended, that was my first experience and now Ill be following this series forever
Ys IX reviewed by a genuine Ys fan, thank you Johnny!
Hey Johnny!! Just wanted to say thank you for everything you do on this channel and being the one that introduced me to Ys back in 2013 when I watched one of your videos. Since then I have went through all the games starting with Ys: Oath of Falghana and Ys Seven. I instantly fell infatuated with the games and have recommended the series to friends and coworkers to spread awareness. So thank you for being the guy responsible for really showcasing Ys on RUclips and spreading the love for it man. You have no idea how many people have gotten into Ys because of you and that’s awesome!!!!
I haven't popped it in yet. I'm glad to hear the quality is still high. I've been too lazy to shoot a video where I unbox the NiS limited edition, but I suppose later today is the day. (What good time to be alive when you're too lazy to unbox a thing!)
I feel the through line for all Ys games is how addictive the combat is.
Man, I started playing Ys because of you and Joe from Gamesack, I cannot thank you enough.
I was waiting so much for your thoughts! I am glad you enjoyed your experience and took your time! It is a great game and it is awesome to hear it from one of the biggest fans of ys out there! Great job, man!
Ys will always be a great series
Thank you link
Can I play it without playing the other games and does it have voice acting
@@ZERO-zc4jo late, but yes the story is self containing in each game, you can play without knowing the lore, and it has voice acting
This is DEFINITELY my favourite Ys game!
(Then again I'm saying that about every new entry)
I'd highly recommend checking out the PC Engine versions of Ys I-IV sometime (Ys IV: Dawn of Ys being my personal favorite in the series), they're incredible!
@@Jordan3DS
Man, you're talking to a life long Ys mega fan (well since Ys 6 on the psp)
But I have played every game from the originals to the obscure ports on PS2.
Legally or not that don't matter....
@@Ristyo1992 That's awesome! It's great that you love the entire series like that, sometimes it feels like the fanbase is totally split between only liking the older games or only liking the newer games. lol, I don't think anyone could manage to play the entire Ys series at this point totally legally, unless they won the lottery or something xD
Ys VIII still the best for me. I love exploring the island. The music is much much more memorable. But Ys IX is still great. One of the best RPG.
I'm actually to hear that it turned out to be a really pleasant experience for you and it's nice to see Ys be consistent with regards to delivering quality content when it comes to their gameplay. It makes me wonder how many books there are going to be with regards to the ys storyline and how much more story is there with regards to adol's adventures. Falcom has always found a way to keep their series relevant while finding a way to innovate each ys game in order to make it a fresh and rewarding experience. I haven't played many ys games but it's still nice to see the series going strong and hopefully attracting new fans in the process.
well they said Adol has over 100 books so probably 100 games? nah i doubt it but still Adol does have alot of stories to tell
100 books, adol goes missing in his 60s
That Roy Focker jacket gets cooler every time I see it
best robman gift ever!
Love your comments about the game! I'm about 12 hours into it and am savoring it.
Can I play it without playing the other games and does it have voice acting
@@ZERO-zc4jo You definitely can play it without playing the other games, and there is voice acting, not all dialogue but the main story is for sure. I finished it a few weeks ago and loved every minute of it.
@@hazel_willow801 just finished the game yesterday it was amazing should I buy Ys 8 now I have the money for it or no
@@ZERO-zc4jo I think 8 is definitely worth playing, I liked it probably more than 9, Dana's story really drew me in.
Thanks for spreading enthusiasm for this series, I decided to give the series another chance because of you and the people at Digital Emelas. Since last year I've played through the whole series (except 5 which we don't have in the west and 6 which I still have to play) in anticipation of 9 :)
Did you play the original versions of III and IV, only the new versions, or both?
@@Jordan3DS just the newer versions of 1-4 technically.
@@AquaFubuki I highly recommend going back and playing the PC Engine versions of the first four games, especially in the case of III and IV since they're entirely different games from the new versions. I think you'll really enjoy them (especially Dawn of Ys, it blows Memories of Celceta out of the stratosphere)!
You are the reason I bought YS Origin, Celceta and Dana. Thank you so very much, I'm currently progressing through Celceta and I'm having a blast!
thanks for pushing the Ys Series on your Channel, i fell in love with it just because of you, keep it up John it works
heck yeah I'mma get it!
Man this really helped me work out whether to get this game or not, you really put things in perspective and talk about the things that matter. Keep up the good work!
Just finished Ys 9 at around 37 hours. My first Ys experience and it definitely does get better the farther into the game you go! So good! Purchased Ys 8 the day I finished
YS IX is my first and honestly I love it. I also played Dragon Quest XI because of you as well and also loved it. Thank you for spreading the awareness and love for these series.
I’m a long time LOH/Trails fan but got into Ys from watching your channel, just started Ys9 and loving it so far.
This game is amazing and I love that it feels like the writers who work on the Legend of Heroes really got to sink their teeth into the world and character development in Ys.
Y've been an Ys fan since the early 90's.
Can't wait to try this one.
Ys Games for Everyone!!!
You get a Ys game, and You get a Ys Game Everybody Gets Ys Games!!!
Would you say the game is Ysy?
It's quite Ysy on normal (no joke) play on hard for a challenge first playthrough
I loved this game but 8 still beats it on scope, feeling and depth of the story. Currently working on platinuming 9 now, about 60 hours in half way through new game plus nightmare run. I can get past graphics easily, it's not polished but I love story, characters and music in my games and Ys is one of my top 5 favorite franchises. I realized at the start that the city is smaller but there's more vertical access so I didn't think too much about it
Got into YS 8 from your review and absolutely loved it on the Switch, just played through on normal and took my time doing everything, 60 hours in game it took and got the best ending, what a game. Gona give YS 9 a go next
Enjoying my play time so far. Way early in the game, about to hang out with Hawk soon. I enjoy your passion for Ys games. You certainly solidified this series for me as something I will follow and play for a long time. I got into the series with Oath of Felghana and Celceta, then kind of jumped around to Origins, then Seven, now VIII and IX. Thank you for being so enthusiastic about this series. I completely agree so far with your thoughts. IX has the verticality and speed but VIII seems to have more...heart and wonder. Can't wait to play more! YAY Ys!
I have found so many great games thanks to Happy Console Gamer. This is who I always watch review games, because, he truly is spoiler free. I’ve seen him talk about a few of the Ys games I guess I will finally take the plunge today and purchase my first one. Thanks HCG for consistently publishing quality content!
Currently playing vii and I'm super excited to jump into this one once I'm done.
I think the gameplay in ys 9 is the best in the entire series. Love the abilities in this game so much fun to putz around and explore. Thanks so much man for getting me into this series years back. One of my favorites now
You sold me, I loved 8 and was a bit worried about this being in a bland city and dungeons
Same. I just started playing 9 since its on sale on steam. The city seems kinda dull but seeing all these different environments is the push I needed. Ima go boot it up right now
Thanks to this channel i bought my first YS game and i loved it😁👌🏻
no gallery or cutscene replay like ys viii after finished the game?
The verticality is SO GOOD in this game. I can't put it down. Same with the 3D Mario style collectibles in each zone. LOVE IT
I've never played an Ys game and I going to do what you said, start with 8 and 9. Love your channel👍
I'm really glad that there are guys like you spreading how good of a game Ys is because honestly, this title is criminally underrated.. I'm honestly hoping for the day that Ys gets the worldwide attention, maybe then well get the AAA makeover it deserves.. for now, all we can do as a fan of the game is support Falcom and buy every Ys games to be released..
I like the fact that the graphics improve as you progress further into the game, reminds me of the good old days of seeing the graphics get better over time. that’s old school and I absolutely love it!
Is the map system confusing like the one in Ys 8? I got used to it but it was the only weak point for me.
Wayy better! not multi layered!
Great video! Got into Ys because of you and channels like Gamesack.
Playing through Memories of Celceta and gonna start this one once I'm finished, super excited!
I'd love to see some of the older games get ported to modern consoles as well!
Comes out in 2 days for the switch. I'm so excited! Cant wait to play this.
I'm playing through Ys8 and I really like it so far. A while back, I played Ys 9's demo and I wasn't a fan of the camera controls. After watching your review I think I'm going to give it another chance and perhaps Pick the full game up after I finish my playthrough of Ys8.
The first 20 minutes of this game was just fiddling with the camera settings. They're crap by default but it allows for a lot of tweaking.
A Jeremy Parish video, Retro RGB weekly update, and an Y's video from Johnny today. We're going to look back on these times as a golden era of retro gaming content.
I’ll never forget Playing Memories of Celcetta for the first time back when I got a Vita!! I played that game nonstop from beginning to end, and then Immediately playing it again on Nightmare to Platinum it!!
I really hope this plays well on the Switch, starting to wish I got it on the PS4
Why not both,especially since the switch version is still a few months away?
Keep it sealed for switch, play on ps4
I really wouldn't recommend it on Switch as PS4 already had some serious performance issues inside the city walls. Pretty much anywhere else PS4 was fine. I really don't think Switch is powerful enough.
Ys 9 was amazing, i collected everything, tried different builds, and got the ultimate last weapons it was an amazing experience
im in the final chapter now and its amazing, gameplay, story, music, speaking of music they should have made an option to change the battle and boss music to previous ys games for nostalgia, vacant interference from ys7 is still my favorite boss music.
this is the review we all were waiting for. thanks!
hey, it would be amazing if you could do like a “ranking all Ys games” video. would be very helpful for newcomers such as myself to decide which ones to venture first!
cheers
playing this after ys 8 is so cool. theyre like 2 halves of a whole with its themes
SOLD!!!! Downloading it now from psnetwork......looking forward....great review, as ever...keep on keepin on !! xx
I have to thank you because I never play a YS game in till 8 and I fell in love with the game and my first video that I saw was yours, now I have, origin, celceta, 8 and 9
I'm about 10 hours into it and I honestly think this is the best Y's game in the series. And I have played all of them too. Thanks for your content, you and Kim are amazing!
Great to see your love of Y's is still strong after all these decades.
Actually it's not Y's it's Ys just Ys.
Oh no.
I bought Ys VIII a month ago, didn't start it until a few days ago, I just got back in from getting Ys IX, haven't completed VIII yet, I just want to be ready to switch from VIII to IX.
VIII is fantastic, 30 hours in and Im still amazed at the content included.
I never heard of the YS series before i started following your channel and now i bought YS VIII and YS origin and i love it thanks big man 😌
Adol takes a shot and got into Code Vein's vibe lol
I played Ys VIII after watching your review of it and I absolutely loved it. Can't wait to play Ys IX.
Johnny your channel introduced me to ys with 8, great content like always
Wow, this is a really cool video to have a discussion around. I've been hearing about Ys series since PS1 days but Ys VIII was the first one I finished, and loved it! Currently playing this one and the more I play, the better it becomes. Thank you John!
For me I think in future games I'm really going to miss the "Gifts" in the next installment. Even just being able to run up walls was a game changer for this series. I also agree that even though it starts out with the impression of being a very "dark" game with the red moons, gothic style, and the Lemures in the Grimwald being a tad frightening at first, but this game really lightens up as you get to know the people and explore the world and as usual Adol brings everyone together and things become really lighthearted.
Thanks Johnny, had waited for your final thoughts Ys IX
Finally It Came Out!! But Johnny, not on a Tuesday at work bro!! Now I gotta wait all day to actually watch it!
Enjoying the heck outta of it so far. 20+ hours in.
I got the special deluxe edition on order for the Switch. I cant wait. 😎
I played all Y's games and IX is now my favorite in the series.
Did Dogi break any wall?
Im 21 hours in and loving the game. The gameplay is top notch and traversing the city is amazing. This is a slow burn of a game, takes a while to get going but once it starts rolling its pure class. Some of those boss battles are jaw dropping. Ys is a superb series which you have got me hooked on and for that I'm eternally grateful.
The biggest highlights for me were the exploration, the creative dungeons, and the boss design.
I'm on chapter 7 level 99 for the Crimson King and the Renegade. I gotta say that this game is totally worth the playthrough. They Monstrums are an awesome cast of characters. Get this game! Trust me you won't be disappointed.
I started playing ys viii after your recommendation. I hated it and gave up on the game multiple times. Then I think somewhere around chapter 2 something clicked and I started getting the game. From Chapter 3, the game got addictive. Thanks for sharing your passion for the games on RUclips. It's enough to see someone passionate about games talking about it to make my day.
Ooooh I've been waiting for this video. I got the game at launch and was hoping thered be a new video! So Far I'm loving it
Your channel is one of my favorites. Thanks for always uploading quality content!
I just finished it and agree with all your points! The island mystery of Ys 8 just was so special and unique, and the slightly better music just puts it above 9 for me. That said, I really loved 9 and loved additions of the character abilities!
There have been so many Y's games and remakes through the years and consoles. I wish they would make a collection so that they are all in place.
just started off buying ys chronicles 1 and 2, and now ive been playing the series like crack, just beat 1,2,origins,6, and now im on 3. GOD I CANT WAIT TO PLAY THIS GAME NOW LETS GOOOOO! This series is slept on heavy I cant believe I just found out about it this recently.
I'm playing through the game right now and enjoying it very much. Good review! I totally agree w/ your thoughts.
I kind of like the city setting. It feels cramped compared to other Ys games, but it's a welcome change for once and it fits the story well.
By far the best dungeon level design in Ys, love the verticality
I just got into trails of cold steel and now I'm going to pick this up. Falcon is becoming one of my go to gaming companies
The reason the balduq city is good is because you get to know it bit by bit for every chapter. The fact that it is blocked off and not "open world" is what made the progression good. It's a fantastic design choice that is fantastically implemented and supports both the story and the characters. It synergises so freaking well - that is part of what makes ys 9 so darn good. It's how the small bits magically comes together to create a greater sum. I am 100% sure anyone who loves jrpgs and rates ff7 and botw and such games as their favourites will love ys 9 like i did.
Ys9 is FUN! Still, story and music wise, YS8 is THE BEST!
I was on the edge but I changed my mind right around release date and man I'm so happy I did.
After the demo I didn’t think this would hold a candle to YS 8 but i was so wrong. YS9 has taken the top spot
Wow, I can agree like 100% with your opinion. Maybe the best Ys story so far, but there is so much dialogue (especially optional NPC dialogue) which really kills the pacing. It almost feels like a Trails game, but that's not what Ys should be about in my opinion.
Next on please an Ys 5 remake, Adol all alone in a more like Felghana game would be awesome.
This was my first Y's game. I find it pretty relaxing. I play it while listening to music or lectures. The graphics were solid enough. But most importantly there was nothing really annoying about it. I thought I'd love FF7 remake, but I ended up hating it. It's too self important. This isn't. This is the opposite.
Quick Tips: play all Ys games from I through VIII before starting IX. If you're already beat IX, then play I through IX (if you haven't already). Seriously, IX is a personal experience for Ys vets, while VIII is like the "Final Fantasy VII" or "Tales of Symphonia" or "Dragon Quest VIII" of Ys franchise; it is the gateway for those who wants to start getting into Ys series nowadays
Cool! I played 8 and it was a great experience for me, I'll give this one a try for sure :D
You have definitely gotten me interested in Ys games, seen all your videos about it now 😊🙏🏻👍🏻
I need to get back to this game. I barely played the English version since release because I was already pretty far in my Japanese play through even though I have no idea what’s really going on in the story. I’ve still been playing that. The gameplay loop feels like an Ys game and you can muddle through and figure out what all the systems are without a translation. Open the map, go to the exclamation point, watch a cutscene and kill whatever is there waiting for you pretty much. Upgrade your gear in your base, etc. Not sure how I feel about all the different vendors spread out everywhere offering different items/materials vs most Ys games where there’s pretty much a main shop or two. I agree that the music is a little less impressive compared to Ys 8. Sometimes it’s a little generic and fades into the background. Really liking Ys 9 so far. Can’t wait to get back to playing the English translation.
Getting this friday was literally looking last night for your review.
Yes! I like this game alot but I still prefer Y's VIII over it. Dana's story was amazing.