Ys X: Nordics

"I come away from Ys X: Nordics more than satisfied with its renewed battle mechanics, but unfulfilled with most of the rest of the game that surrounds it. Ship navigation and island exploration never manage to become compelling, and the …"

"I had an excellent time with Ys X: Nordics and it&s;s outstanding that after all these years, Adol&s;s adventures are still taking him to such refreshingly different worlds that are home to distinctly memorable characters. It makes me wonder: where …"

"Hard-hitting action, naval battles, a wide variety of mechanics and systems... It has its problems (some very obvious), but once you get on the boat of Ys X: Nordics, you won&s;t want to jump overboard."

""Viking&s;s life can be easy at times.""

"The biggest surprise of Ys X: Nordics is that it didn’t just give me the Ys game I was expecting, and I did love that. Sure, not everything it tried (ship-based traversal, multi-island exploration) quite worked, but it was a …"

"Ys X: Nordics may not have been the flourishing and vibrant first venture in the series I was after, but I&s;m also far from turned off by the franchise. Its fast-paced action combat with a plethora of strategies and abilities …"

"Ys X: Nordics brings welcome changes to the template that made its predecessors enjoyable. The ship exploration and naval battles add a new dimension to exploration that wasn&s;t present in previous games. The shift from a three-member party to two …"

"It’s hard not to come away from Ys X Nordics loving it, even if I have my qualms on the overall package. The game largely feels like an experiment, to push the series forward without fully abandoning the fans it …"

"The game’s saving grace is that aside from the clunky sailing, I never felt like I was wasting time in this game’s 30-or-so-hour adventure. I may be down on a lot of the changes, but I had a lot of …"

"Ys X: Nordics isn&s;t a bad game, but it&s;s not great either. The graphics don&s;t look any better than when Ys VIII came out years ago on older systems. The story and characters are passable, but in a crowded field …"

"Ys X: Nordics simplifies and streamlines aspects of its gameplay compared to some of the recent entries, but it more than makes up for it with its fun and epic scale, and flashy spectacle. Adol may be along for the …"

"Ys X Nordics stands as one of the best entries in the series, second only to the excellent YS VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana. With a cast of charming characters, an engaging story, and fast-paced action gameplay powered by some interesting …"

"Ys X Nordics is an intuitive and refreshing action JRPG (more action than RPG, to tell the truth) that captures the spirit of the old episodes of the franchise and gives the player a lot of room to explore, loot …"

"Ys X boldly sails into uncharted waters. It&s;s a sturdy vessel of combat, exploration, and heart, even if some of its individual parts could use further refinement. Ys X may not be my favorite Ys, but it does an excellent …"

"The fun, fast paced combat, complimented by the wonderful chemistry between the two leads and an intriguing story that culminates in a final boss that is my favorite of the entire franchise thus far, Ys X: Nordics is easily one …"

"While Ys X: Nordics might not light the world on fire by itself - and certainly has some core issues that could do with refining - I found that most of these issues slid into the back of my mind …"

"While elements of the technical design still feel rooted a few generations in the past, an updated engine and attention to the Switch version in particular make this the most technically accomplished game in the series. Perhaps most of all …"

"Ys X: Nordics is the latest entry in the action RPG series that introduces ship exploration and dual-character combat. You control Adol and his companion Karja, as you make your way through a Norse-inspired world. The game features enjoyable combat …"

"I credit Falcom for continually tweaking the action JRPG elements of the Ys series, this time introducing naval battles and restricting melee combat to just two characters. Not everything works in Ys X: Nordics, but the open exploration and streamlined …"

"Overall, my play time for Ys X: Nordics was around 45 hours. A decent length for an action JRPG, though I did complete the majority of available side quests, including the Recapture missions which can end up taking almost 20 …"

"Ambition that slightly misses its mark is my main takeaway with Ys X: Nordics. There’s still a rock-solid foundation here, as any fan of action-RPGs can attest to. Ys is a series that’s stood on business for decades and with …"

"Ys X: Nordics is a fun enough RPG with enjoyable combat, but dull sailing sections and subpar visuals make it a slightly disappointing sequel."

"With Ys X Nordics, Falcom reconfirms the pedigree of excellent action role-playing games that it has always boasted in the Japanese production landscape. The new navigation mechanics enrich and multifacet an exploratory system that, if it had been expressed only …"

"Ys X: Nordics is a fine return to form for the series. Time will tell whether the already-announced sequel (expanded version?) is a worthwhile upgrade, but why wait until then? We know this version is good as it stands, and …"

"Ys and I will never be best friends. I love storytelling in my RPGs, and Ys is quite firmly committed to making me press buttons instead. More than ten games into the series and I still wish the developers did …"

"Ys X: Nordics maintains a lot of the qualities that this series has come to be known for. Some of those qualities aren&s;t necessarily a positive, like the familiarly linear dungeon encounters and the less-than-impressive visuals of the game, but …"

"Ys X stands as another great entry in this long-running action series, bringing in some cool ideas of its own without straying too far from what made its predecessors so beloved. Enjoyable combat, an excellent soundtrack, and an engaging world …"

"With some light visual touchups, Adol continues to dominate his PS2 era. The new sea air is good for his crimson hair, but the breadth of exploration can occasionally feel as broad as the Suez Canal."

"All in all, Ys X: Nordics is a fun action-RPG romp with vikings, frantic combat, and a truly entertaining silent protagonist. If you can figure out the parry system, it might even be a good game. I’m still docking it …"

"Ys 10: Nordics isn&s;t a bad game and offers plenty of action RPG fun for newcomers and veterans. However, some design elements feel off, leveling off what should be the series&s; next ascent to greatness."

"Ys X: Nordics showcases the impressive capabilities of the new engine developed by Nihon Falcom. Adol controls exceptionally well, and Karja adds depth to the roster of characters he encounters. Although the game starts off slowly, once you acquire all …"

"Ys at its finest. A breathtaking action RPG featuring terrific combat and a rich narrative."

"Ys X: Nordics is an exceptional action RPG. The game returns to the origins of the series to deliver a pretty solid experience built on a more strategic gameplay system and a great narrative with excellent characters that captures the …"

"I have deeply conflicting feelings towards Ys X: Nordics, to such an extent that it turns out to be difficult to score. The part of me that really enjoyed the battle system and sense of exploration, which are both better …"

"In Ys X: Nordics, we journey back to the formative years of the legendary series, where a young 17-year-old Adol finds himself embarking on yet another thrilling escapade. While the story unfolds really slowly and is quite simple, it compensates …"

"Ys X: Nordics is a fantastic action RPG that provides dynamic combat thrills and meaningfully rewards exploration on land and at sea. Despite a few pacing quirks and relatively sparse environments, any fan of the genre should absolutely give this …"

"As the latest game in the Ys series, Ys X: Nordics doesn&s;t stray far from the familiar formula. It takes a cautious approach, delivering a JRPG experience of consistent quality that lasts around 30-40 hours. If you&s;re looking for a …"