Ys X: Nordics

Explore uncharted islands, engage in fast-paced action combat, and experience the high seas adventures of unlikely allies Adol and Karja in Ys X: Nordics!

Ys X: Nordics is a jrpg, action rpg and exploration game developed by Nihon Falcom and PH3 GmbH and published by NIS America and Inc..
Released on October 25th 2024 is available only on Windows in 3 languages: English, Japanese and French.

It has received 706 reviews of which 628 were positive and 78 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 59.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Ys X: Nordics into these genres:

JRPG Action RPG Exploration Hack and Slash Sailing Action-Adventure Female Protagonist Visual Novel RPG 3D Story Rich Third Person Open World Action Colorful Fantasy Magic Drama Adventure Soundtrack

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Requirements

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Windows

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10/11
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1600
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 7 GB available space
Additional Notes: Settings: 1080p, 60 FPS, Performance Graphics Profile

Reviews

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Nov. 2024

Just finished this game a few minutes ago. This game is EXTREMELY fun to play through and has a great soundtrack. There is a lot of sailing, sidequests, and interesting character. Even the ship battles don't really get boring. If you want a great RPG to play through pick this one up. Here's hoping Nihon Falcom makes a sequel after the events of Ys 9 or make a remake of Ys 5.

Nov. 2024

Great game, I personally enjoy it even more than 8. Great combat, good exploration, and an engaging story. A great YS game, a great action game, a great JRPG. Easy recommendation for me.

Oct. 2024

A magnificent game with a few flaws. The Naval traversal is not all that great. There are too many cutscenes. And I can imagine many people enjoying the combat of Ys 8 and 9 more than this. Nevertheless, it's an Ys game to the core, so the feeling of adventure is presented in all its greatness. And once you get used to the new style of combat, the flow is just the same as from those of the past. A brilliant game.

Oct. 2024

Ys X is a breath of fresh air in the franchise. Gone is the party system and damage types in favor of straight-up combat with two characters. The duo combat mode is advertised as being slower than solo, but honestly, it feels faster than solo. If you've never played an Ys game, this would be a good starting point.

Oct. 2024

I've been playing Ys (and Trails) for decades now, and it's easily one of my favorite JRPG series alongside Trails and Persona. It’s still surprising to me that Ys isn’t more popular in the West, but that’s a rant for another day. With Ys X, the series continues its tradition of smooth, fluid combat, a colorful cast, and epic, heart-pounding music. A heads-up, though: Chapter 1 is a bit of a slow burn, mainly serving as a tutorial. But once you unlock your full combat kit, the game really opens up. I’m a fan of the new Duo party system; it’s a refreshing shift from the old three-member setup. It feels like Falcom streamlined some of the previous complexities, keeping it distinctively Ys but giving it a fresh twist. On nightmare difficulty, the combat is tough without turning enemies into damage sponges, almost like an arcade-style souls-like, where dodging and blocking are emphasized differently from past games. The potion system is intriguing too. As you explore, you find bottles that you can fill with various potions, adding a bit of tension since your healing items are limited. Skills also return as Mana-driven attacks, and executing Duo skills is incredibly satisfying. So far, I’ve just finished Chapter 1, but I can see where this story is heading. The narrative feels like a blend of Ys VIII and IX, both of which had strong storylines. The focus on character dynamics, cast chemistry, and overarching mystery is still a staple. While there hasn’t been as much platforming as I’d like, I’m hoping that changes. The grapple from Ys IX makes a return and is used liberally in both combat and exploration. And as expected of Falcom, the soundtrack is top-tier. I recommend the Japanese voices over the English dub, which, unfortunately, doesn’t sound great. NIS’s localization has been a weak point in recent Ys games, and while it’s serviceable, the translations aren’t the most accurate. Even 2 hours into the game, I can give it a solid recommendation; especially after the ending of chapter 1 showed what Falcon really has in store for this game (I will update this review with my final thoughts once I've completed the game). It also runs really well on the steam deck. If you’re hesitant to jump into Ys X because it’s the 10th entry, don’t worry. Each Ys game is self-contained, so you don’t need to have played the previous titles. Each story is presented as a chronicle written by Adol, our main character, years after the events, so the games don’t follow release order. Ys X, for example, follows Ys II chronologically and takes place before Ys: Memories of Celceta (Ys IV). Any references to earlier games are usually just Easter eggs. If you’re a fan of action RPGs looking for something fresh with surprises around every corner, jump into Ys with this one (or really any of the previous titles here on steam).

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Developer

Nihon Falcom, PH3 GmbH

Publisher

NIS America, Inc.

Release 25 Oct 2024

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