Ys X: Nordics Game Review – Game Review

Ys X: Nordics is the latest installment in the action RPG series, Yes. In the last several entries the Yes The series, like many other modern Japanese RPGs, has moved to group-based combat Final Fantasy VII Remake, Metaphor: ReFantazioAnd The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak. Along with Adol, he can bring a few teammates to fight against enemies.

Nordic countriesOn the other hand, it reminds me a little of the older ones Yes Play as Adol went on solo adventures. At the time, he was the only playable character. Instead of going out alone this time, Karja fights by his side. While newer fans may feel alienated, Karja's inclusion is a welcome and balancing compromise between new and old Yes.

Story-wise, they complement each other surprisingly well. Adol's bright and optimistic demeanor helps to melt Karja's stubborn and cold attitude. The couple shares some very entertaining and funny moments. In one case, because they are spiritually bound together with a mana rope around their wrists, they are physically unable to sleep in separate rooms, which greatly frustrates Karja.

The game's real-time combat is fun and easy to understand. In addition to basic attacks, Adol and Karja can perform special moves that add a lot of flavor to the battles. With Adol's fire-based mana and Karja's ice-based mana, the battles are exciting and fun to watch. That's not the only way they work synergistically either.

Duo mode is Nordic countries' unique gameplay feature where Adol and Karja can attack together. It's a much more strategic mechanism than I thought. This is the only way your characters can fend off incoming attacks and thus build up the revenge Gauga, which multiplies the damage of the duo's next special attack. It's a great way to teach you to play methodically instead of just spamming attacks.

Nordic countries' Aesthetics are pretty similar Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana both of which have a sunny atmosphere. The difference is this Lacrimosa of Dana has a more coastal and beachy vibe, while Nordic countries is more tropical. Although Falcom's games aren't known for having the best graphics, they've gotten better with each successive entry. The cel-shaded character models still have a charming PS2 look and the animations look smoother this time.

Falcom is known for his outstanding music Nordic countries doesn't disappoint. I remember hearing it Lacrimosa of DanaI heard “Sunshine Coastline” for the first time and was blown away by the bright guitars and sense of adventure. Hearing Nordics' “To Be Free” with its electric cracks brought those memories back to me and spurred me on to keep playing.

Exploration works differently Nordic countries. As opposed to Lacrimosa of Danawhat limited you to an island, Nordic countries lets you travel to different islands on a ship. It's a welcome change and certainly something different for you Yes Game. My only complaint is that the ship steers terribly slowly. Although there is a boost meter, it doesn't recover quickly enough and is very frustrating.

These islands allow you to explore the terrain and its dungeons. They are full of treasure chests, side quests and missing Carnac citizens. It's worth taking a look at as the rewards can help you, such as gold and useful items. While Nordic countries does not have the same degree of verticality as Ys IX: Monstrum Nox With its traversal abilities like running up buildings and gliding, it still has plenty of field exploration tools. For example, Adol and Karja can use their mana rope as a hook to cross wide gaps, and they also get a nifty skateboard that allows them to move faster.

Nordic countries also features ship battles similar to Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. Using materials found during your island explorations, you can fire cannonballs to sink enemy ships and improve your ship's parameters, such as defense and damage output. It's relatively easy. While the mechanics aren't particularly deep, the ship battles are a welcome distraction in the mini-game. I will definitely prefer ship battles to annoying tower defense minigames Lacrimosa of Dana And Monster Nox had. At least the ship battles feel thematically appropriate.

The Yes The series has always been an outsider in the Japanese RPG genre. Ys X: Nordics Plays familiar, but is characterized by new mechanics such as the duo system and ship battles. It still features the fun combat and great music you would expect from the series. It's another solid entry and I can't wait to see where Falcom takes the series next. 2024 is a year full of role-playing games, but this ship is not one you want to miss.