Ysy Allies

@88swordmaster

4 жыл бұрын

XD

Ys is such an underrated series since it doesn't fall into the super high budget category with cutting edge graphics... but wow are they always fun to play. Don't judge the games by their comparatively weak visuals... they more than make up for that with incredibly satisfying combat and awesome music.

@liewjiannshen6397

6 жыл бұрын

Strix Saecularis a

@xflora-chanx

6 жыл бұрын

All I was thinking well finding everyone is when will I meet the woman that's on the front cover? It's really battles me I couldn't understand the dreams he having of her.

@redwalrus2730

6 жыл бұрын

I've been curious about this game for a while. I was looking into the series and there was quite a few! Are they all connected some way or is each game more of a stand alone like final fantasy is?

@Gamesfan34260

6 жыл бұрын

It doesn't necessarily look that bad, the animation is a little stilted like when the wolf thingy was running but that might more be cuz of the distance it's travelling rather than the animation itself. Although the LOD did bother me

@Blazikentube

5 жыл бұрын

@@redwalrus2730 they are separate stories but they all have the same protagonist,adol, besides Ys origins that is cuz it takes place 700 years before adol

One of the best action rpg series around

@cheappyv5156

6 жыл бұрын

VGJunky not many competitors

@marcofunke3607

6 жыл бұрын

@Fusion I wouldn't count "Xenoblade 2" as an Action RPG, at least it's nothing like Ys. It's a normal RPG without the loading between battles and exploring and more action focused real time combat instead of turn based. But still, you just trading hits with your enemies (like in a normal RPG) and can't do anything to not get damaged.

@Patte-chan

6 жыл бұрын

o_ô Well, all three Xenoblade titles do have a real-time turn-based combat system, similar to a lot of western RPGs such as World of Warcraft or Dragon Age. Basic attacks occur in a certain time interval, contrary to Action RPG, where they are triggered by player input.

@lupefiasco653

4 жыл бұрын

Nioh combat is superior

@FelixS.

4 жыл бұрын

Xenoblade is no Action RPG. End of the story.

I've been playing Ys VIII pretty much non-stop since it's come out and i just have to say that it's the most fun i've had playing a video game in years. It's just so fun exploring the world, dashing around and fighting enemies. There is just so much verity as well so it hasn't gotten stale in the slightest. Definitely going to go back and check out the rest of this series. Id highly recommend checking out the demo if you haven't played it.

@ZaPaMi3

6 жыл бұрын

WeeabooFish Agreed! Work has kept me busy but I pulled two five hour sessions and can't wait for a couple days off to pull all dayers. Game is so damn good!

@விஷ்ணு_கார்த்திக்

6 жыл бұрын

Yea man... it's like you're having FUN! not like watching 10 hours of cutscenes.

@ashfell663

6 жыл бұрын

ys7 was badass just as good as this one or even better

@jasondp3546

6 жыл бұрын

D-Nugs is it good for new players

Im getting this for my switch

I'm in love with this game, it's just so FUN to play! 50+ hours in and I'm maybe only half way through. What I love about some jrpgs is there is just a simple happiness/joyfulness/playfulness that you never get from other games. I really don't mind that the cast would be seen as simple characters, sometimes that's just fine with me. Not every game needs a dark tone or super serious deep crap going on. I love the characters and I really REALLY love this game. It made me drop every other game I'd been playing this month and I don't see myself going back to any other game for a while. I love it!!

Im so glad you guys review the games you like and want. Never would have heard about this but now I want to play this next. Thank you Ben and the EZA team

Ben Moore is an unblinking, unwavering reviewing machine. Definitely getting this when it comes out on PC. The demo on PS4 was awesome.

The hidden gem of the big three JRPG long-running series since the 80s; FF and Drsgon Quest being more known worldwide

a must buy in my book. really really fun title.

That was an excellent review for what loos like a grand franchise! Going to get started on this series right away.

I'm Ysily hyped by this Ysy Allies review of Ys VIII!

I got both ys 8 & 9 on switch even with graphic and performance issues. I’m obsessed. This series deserves more quality development and ports. Maybe a switch exclusive. When you don’t like turn based combat like me there’s not much available on the system. I’m glad I took the chance on these. Beyond incredible. Nice review!

Great review guys!!! I can't wait to play it...

Excellent game, since playing the first Ys 1 around 20 years ago, the one that came out in 1987 and all the consecutive ones up until Ys 7 and Celceta never would i have imagined in my wildest dreams that this franchise could reach these heights :)

Falcom is love

@விஷ்ணு_கார்த்திக்

6 жыл бұрын

Xseed is life

I stumbled upon this series almost by pure accident about 1-2 years ago while browsing through GOG. After checking some gameplay footage I got The Oath in Felghana. It was fun while it lasted. This one looks quite interesting too, I might check it out some day.

Awesome, just got this today!

Woot TY For the review! I bought it for Vita but this game deserves attention.

I'm a huge Ys fan and have been looking forward to this one on PC but was sad to hear about the delay with no time frame on when it'll be ready again. Glad to see it get such high marks for gameplay. The wait ought to be worth it. Good job Allies!

This game caught my eye on steam. Figured I'd give it a look see. Looks like something I might enjoy. Appreciate the review!

@robinsaputra1483

3 жыл бұрын

Ys 8 is the best in the series IMO. the survival setting,island exploration and the story is really enjoyable.

Well balanced review, all great points made. I wish you had touched on the aspects of the western port, since it was localized by a different company than the developer, but overall I agree with you on all points!

Totally getting this game.

Being both an anime and rpg geek, I loved this game.

Demo was so good. Can't wait to get the full version.

I've been following Ys games since I was a kid but yet never picked one up for some reason. I think this will be the one I finally grab. Too bad it's not on the switch. This would fit the console perfectly!

Y's is the reason why graphics are so over rated, a game doesn't need to cost $100,000,000 to make to be an awesome blast to play. Y's is the reason for owning the old PSP and the current Vita which I'm soon gonna finally purchase...I can't wait to dive into all the awesome games the Vita has to offer now😀 especially Y's games!

@TheFurryInShambles

4 жыл бұрын

To bad PS vita do not have 5 and 6, but does have most of the Ys games.

Dang, this looks really good, Ill have to check it out once it releases on PC

This game is definitely worth getting. Brought it on a whim and it was worth it. Hummel and Laxia were the best party members in the group. Even though he's the main character, i hardly used Adol lol. My team was mainly Hummel, Laxia, and Ricotta.

I played the demo and had alot of fun. I think I might buy it.

Been a fan of Ys since I played Celceta, this game was too damn fun to play on my Vita...

Hell yes, I can't wait till it comes out on PC. Sadly it's delayed but hopefully not for long.

I'm really enjoying it!

Is that Ys Oath In Felghana music I am hearing in the background?

Bought Ys Origin for ps vita and have yet to play it... I want this game. Looks like it would be fantastic for Switch portable play

Falcom is known for changing dialogues of NPCs and the world building. I don't know if it's the case for ys 8 too, but dialogue of NPCs changes every time something significant happens in other Falcom games.

@theLikou1

6 жыл бұрын

"Falcom is known for changing dialogues of NPCs and the world building." - Huh, it really depends on the series. It's totally not true on the Ys series which is quite simple in that departament. Ys is all about gameplay and music.

YS always reminds of the Arcade games due to how fast it goes.

Really wish you would review the sequel. I hear it is supposed to be quite good.

Y's has always had one of the best soundtracks to

Shredding guitars confirmed.

Ys 7 is the best game for PSP. Cant wait to play this

The gameplay and all looks neat but how good are the story and characters? Is it story heavy? I'm looking for a game to play after DQ11 rn and I need good plot and especially good characters. How does it compare to games like Tales?

I don't think the dialogue is weak. I think it was charming.

The best rpg in years. Im hoping the Ys game released in Asia next month gets localised sooner rather than later.

I pre ordered right before the pc release delay. Such is life >

Got this one the Vita since I enjoyed Ys Memories of Celceta

@redranger824

6 жыл бұрын

Arjun Gandhi do you like the vita version?

@evil_cupcake2386

6 жыл бұрын

Finished Memories of Celceta a few days ago. Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good.

@arjungandhi1242

6 жыл бұрын

I like it. Feels right on the handheld. The framerate does drop at parts though

@evil_cupcake2386

6 жыл бұрын

meh, it's usually only in the first city, so no big deal)

I love stuck-up noble women. :3

@walktroughman1952

5 жыл бұрын

So... Felicia?

@colinmckoy4445

5 жыл бұрын

@@walktroughman1952 Laxia

Normally wouldnt touch this kind of game but Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has blow my tiny little mind and turned me around on JRPGs. Im in!

Who's watching this now that this was announced for Switch?

@JustJulyo

6 жыл бұрын

laserwolf65 debating to get it

@stardustdragonx3612

5 жыл бұрын

No fucking body but you

Those visuals getting that PS4 pro boost ;)

I have played numerous of these.... I just feel that they should switch up the formula a bit more. It just seems to be the same. Especially with story and character development. Great review guys! :)

The third damage type is "pierce" not "shoot"

@GilgaMax305

3 жыл бұрын

Oh well, Mr Correct

Great review from Ben, especially considering he's not particularly familiar with the series.

Do you need to play any previous games for the story to make sense?

Another 60 game only shown at 30. You guys have a recurring problem

The Demo sold me, I'm all in baby, let's get into YS.

Didn't mention the Dana storyline in the review, it adds up to the general story telling in my opinion

@Anime3691

6 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure they wanted to avoid spoilers...

Never thought EA would review a YS game, guess i was wrong :), Good Review as expected from you

@theLikou1

6 жыл бұрын

Why? There are people there who love the Ys series.

@hishamhassan6426

6 жыл бұрын

Perhaps, it's just they've never reviewed a YS game before.

Isn't the song playing at around 2:00 from Ys Origins, or is it in this game as well?

@theLikou1

6 жыл бұрын

Most probably they used as background music and is not in the game.

@EmporerEmblem

6 жыл бұрын

Actually that track is from Ys I (the arrangement used is the Ys Origin version tho), Lacrimosa of Dana has a lot of original tracks, but several of Yuzo Koshiro's tracks from the first game tend to get rearranged and put in pretty much every entry to the series

@TimeTravelingAltair1337

6 жыл бұрын

There is not any of the old tracks in Lacrimosa (Except for Being slow on the waves). The video editor simply put in the songs in the video for bgm purposes

I'm really happy I'm playing this after Xenoblade... I needed a pallette cleanser and a pain reliever

@FF18Cloud

5 жыл бұрын

Uodate: this game solidifies the danger of dinosaurs

@countryboyred

5 жыл бұрын

FF18Cloud same. Xenoblade 2 ended up being one of my favorite games ever and this is the perfect game to follow it up. It scratches that action jrpg itch perfectly. The only complaint I have is the switch version suffers from frame rate drops and the visuals aren’t the best but overall this is a very fun game.

DOPE

I never even heard of this game series wtf... but ima play this.

is it out for the vita as well?

Is the narrator the same guy from gametrailers? His voice is awesome

@TaruhaKurogane

6 жыл бұрын

Valmir Silvino yeah it's him

@Konuvis

6 жыл бұрын

I miss GT retrospectives :(

A simpler Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Good, I'm getting it for the Switch.

@eeeeggnog._.

6 жыл бұрын

Luis Cañamar - MediaBros The gameplay is nothing like XC2

@Elegies22

6 жыл бұрын

Luis Cañamar - MediaBros xenoblade has always been focused on the story. Ys hasn't. Ys is more directly focused on the gameplay. But I Love Xenoblade with all my heart. I just finished ys 8 and it's my second favorite jrpg of all time

The localization by NISA is partially to blame for the script not being as great as it could be. XSEED generally does a better job with their own projects, Ys included.

@filipinowhiteboy

2 жыл бұрын

man, I thought the script was great. The voice acting was very good and the dialogue itself was great too for the most part. Dana's story was fascinating and well told, I might add.

YS VII needs a remake for all current consoles (PS4 as well).

@EasyAllies

Жыл бұрын

It's coming to PS5 this November. -Bloodworth

1:21 motorboating time 💖

i love my collectors edition !!!!!!!!!

Slash, hit or shoot? It's slashing, smashing and piercing. Basically either slicing an enemy with a sharp weapon, piercing it with a stabbing weapon or bludgeoning it with a blunt weapon.

Its the Gametrailers voice dude!

I just finished this today, and I gotta say I'd give it 4,5. One of my favorite JRPGs in a long time. While characters may be archetypes, I really ended caring about them by the time the adventure was over. Review sadly doesn't mention how good Dana's portions of the game are. Only really big minus is translation, which is mediocre at best.

Can't believe more people don't talk about these games. No one gave Ys VIII enough attention, especially when it was on Vita

Is the series easy to get into? I mean can I start with any title or do I have to start with the first game to understand the story?

@EmporerEmblem

6 жыл бұрын

Every game can be played separately, the consistent thing is that Adol is the protag, and is a well known adventurer. The only Ys games that really tie together are Ys 1, 2, and Origins (prequel in the distant past that sets up the plot of 1 and 2). Beyond those games, you're really just missing out on references to characters and events from the other games.

@detectivelizard9532

6 жыл бұрын

Hey that's great to hear. Thank you a lot for the information. It helps big time. I'll keep the Ys franchise on the watchlist now. :)

Brilliant game. Falcom makes amazing games (aside from the graphics). 4/5 is too low IMO.

@GilgaMax305

3 жыл бұрын

Oh relax yourself, 4/5 is still a good score. Fucking hell lol

Good Game.. I like this

Hey so I was thinking of buying myself a copy of this game. I'm kinda into JRPGs now. Do I have to play the first 7 installments of this franchise, though? I mean are they all connected somehow?

@SpeedySPCFan

6 жыл бұрын

None of the Ys games are connected in story, except for 1 & 2. Heck, a lot of them are totally different games in terms of gameplay and combat. In 1 & 2 you ram into your enemies, Oath, Origins & Napishtim are isometric action RPG games, 7, Celceta, 8 are like... well, see the review. If you don't like one game in the series you're bound to like one of the others.

@lonefirion

6 жыл бұрын

I purchased it the other day. 8 hours into the game and I'm loving it! It's like FFXV meets Monster Hunter meets Star Ocean. That's the vibe I'm getting. :D

I love Ys

I cried at the end after saying goodbye to the island in the true ending :( I hesitate to finish these kinds of rpgs with great character development. I hope Dana shows up in the future in some way

@benhamadouchewalid

4 жыл бұрын

it's the same as hoping feena will show up in the future sadly no :'( we won't see dana again

LOZ:Breath of wind can go fuck itself, THIS is what I'm hyped for playing!! Falcom never disappoints.

Ys is an incredible game series but it's also criminally underrated and in my opinion it should be on par with the Zelda series or at least it tales of series

hmm should i get this for the switch? or octopath traveler

@cooky7962

6 жыл бұрын

I preordered both, I couldn't help myself xD

@countryboyred

5 жыл бұрын

cutler82 I like them both but I ended up getting Ys and I don’t regret my decision.

Can I start at Ys8 as a new comer to the series?

How many times is Adol gonna get shipwrecked :P

Saw the trailer and thought it was shit. Played the demo and thought it was shit. Bought and played the game and It was really good. Such and underrated gem

I wish this game had more budget. Story, characters and world were very interesting.

PC version getting a redo on the script?

Hey hold on, the commentator in this vid used to work for Gametrailers, no? Good ol' times!

This looks really fun. Do I need to play the other games before this?

@ludward

6 жыл бұрын

Israel González Not at all, there are quite a few references to previous games thrown into every Ys game, but every story is standalone, so you can pick up and play almost every single one of them easily. (The only exception being Ys II being a direct continuation of Ys I, and Ys Origin going heavily on the lore behind Ys I and II.)

@IsraelGonzalezR

6 жыл бұрын

Ludward 80 cool! Will pick it up then. Thanks for replying.

Ys VIII knows that it's Ysier to...

Can someone compare and contrast Ys viii to botw and the xenoblade series? Gonna get it anyway but I'm curious

The music of the game is alsom

And I'd like to disagree with you on the Story and Character parts. Yes, they may be based on regular clichés, BUT: The story Within the Ys universe, it is one of the more complex ones, featuring great dept by virtue of the interaction with our titular heroine, Dana (saying more would be spoiler), and while it does go down some predictable lanes, the way the Falcom scenario writers justified them, gives a proper sense of "completeness", meaning, they did not waste a single plot element. This is reinforced by the characters (I'll elaborate in a bit). By the time you get to the end of the game, and especially if you took the time to do the necessary amount of side stuff to get the True Ending (such an emotional one, of which this series has quite a few), you get the feeling that you KNOW the island and all the people that live(ed) there, making the moment our castaways finally leave the island (hardly a spoiler, for otherwise how would Adol be able to do all the other adventuring he does in later games, chronologically speaking) a sad, bittersweet one. The Characters Again, I disagree, for as Falcom has proven in the last decade, they may begin as clichés, but they develop so much more in the end, feeling like proper, real persons. Within the main characters, the haughty noble grows out of the pattern, the Fishy Fisherman has that adhesive personality that makes him like that goofy uncle that always brings a smile to you, the inconsistent courier... is an interesting guy... a large and spoiler-filled etcetera. As for the other NPCs, they offer more than just their share of personality in their interactions, they offer glimpses of the culture of the other nations that compose Adol's world, and have you wondering what would Adol encounter if/when he visits those places, what manner of mischief would follow him into them. Falcom's worldbuilding is one of the best of all time, going head to head with Atlus and Square Enix before they got too focused on sales (the other ones with amazing world building). The thing with them is: their way is more subtle, many of the things that give so much dept to their games are woven in such a seamless fashion, that you need several playthroughs to find them all and realize what a rich world and story they created. Maybe because most complex worldbuildings overwhelm (yes, even Atlus' Persona is overwhelming), gamers are not accustomed to Falcom's subtlety. Yet, as more an more of their games come out, we get to realize what an amazing job they've made, which easily stands on par with proper epic Fantasy the likes of a Lord of the Rings, when you look at the mythos both Ys and Legend of Heroes have assembled (and if anyone thinks that is not true, see you in the comments). To all of you who think the story and characters of this jewel of gaming are their weak points, I invite you to play the game again, and REALLY read with care. You'll be surprised what a treasure trove this Island Ys!

Another GOTY JRPG contender.

@OotoriKyouya

6 жыл бұрын

lunar1745 slow your roll. This game is nowhere near the GOTY discussion.

@ericnick4498

6 жыл бұрын

DXAdamJensen Yeah it is.

@BeanoSmokinAce

6 жыл бұрын

DXAdamJensen I agree people need to calm down it's cool no where near goty

@ParachutinLink

6 жыл бұрын

Persona 5 has got this, if anything can come close to Persona 5 is Nier automata and Nioh is the one other alternative, everything else is irrelevant, gladly DQ XI comes out next year out of Japan so P5 is almost JRPG GOTY, some sites even call it JRPG of the decade and genre defining, which I completely agree with, also best music in forever.

@Killbomb

6 жыл бұрын

The only things I've played so far this year that I think are better than Ys VIII are Breath of the Wild and maybe Nioh. Nier is boring to me and Persona 5, while good, is way too heavy on the visual novel aspects for my tastes.

anyone else played ys origins and others in steam?

You shouldn't sell a vita port for 60 bucks

Nice review, but its the Vita version im interested in and Ben didn't even touch on it all.

@RicochetForce

6 жыл бұрын

It runs at about 30 fps @ 540p versus the PS4/PC's 60 fps @ 1080p, and lacks a fair amount of content added to the PS4/PC versions that were created after it (more playable Dana, more story, etc...)

@lt9e450

6 жыл бұрын

Vita version is 30 fps with some noticeable framerate drops in larger areas, plus more loading screens. It also lacks some content in the console verisons due to the limitations of the Vita.

Is this the gametrailers narrator?

Surprised this review doesn't mention all the translation errors in the text. Random letters that don't make sense, lines that are jumbled, lines that are still in their original Japanese characters... these happen frequent enough that it definitely should have been mentioned.

@wurty

6 жыл бұрын

Looks like this is a review of the PS4 version that was done before the re-translation patch and before all the text errors were introduced.

I know that voice!!!