Role-playing (RPG)

Ys X: Nordics

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · IGDB

2023

Released

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📅 Release Info

Release DateSeptember 28, 2023

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Genres

Role-playing (RPG)AdventureActionRPG

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About this game

Ys X: Nordics is a brand-new adventure set in the northern sea Obelia Bay, featuring young adventurer Adol Christin as the protagonist. Please look forward to this latest title in the Ys series, from the development team that brought you Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana and Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Fast action combat with responsive switching and boss encounters.
Adol and Karja's relationship drives character development.
Ship-based island hopping gives the adventure maritime structure.
Soundtrack is a prominent presentation element.
Streamlined progression and accessible combat systems ease entry.

Cons

Dated visuals, environments, and overall production presentation.
Sailing and naval encounters are slower and less developed.
Smaller world and dungeon variety than Ys VIII.
Optional quests and island activities are repetitive.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Role-playing (RPG)

Ys X: Nordics

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · IGDB

2023

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateSeptember 28, 2023

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)AdventureActionRPG

Playable on

PCPlayStationNintendo

Show all 5 versions ▾

PC (Microsoft Windows)PCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Nintendo Switch

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Fast action combat with responsive switching and boss encounters.
Adol and Karja's relationship drives character development.
Ship-based island hopping gives the adventure maritime structure.
Soundtrack is a prominent presentation element.
Streamlined progression and accessible combat systems ease entry.

Cons

Dated visuals, environments, and overall production presentation.
Sailing and naval encounters are slower and less developed.
Smaller world and dungeon variety than Ys VIII.
Optional quests and island activities are repetitive.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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