Release dates:
PS4 & Vita
NA September 12th, 2017 | EU September 15th, 2017
PC
WW September 12th, 2017
Metacritic - 84
OpenCritic - 86
Dualshockers - 95
The truth is after picking up Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana I simply couldnt put it down until I finished the story. In the end, I found myself attached to many of the characters that I met along the way and part of me wished that this Ys adventure never had to end.
Wccftech - 9.5
It took years for Falcom to develop the perfect entry in the series, and with Ys VIII: Lacrimosa Of Dana, they finally managed to do so by refining the renewed story focus and gameplay mechanics introduced in Ys Seven without taking away what makes the series so enjoyable. With a well-executed, albeit not really original story, charming cast, fast paced battle system, engaging boss battles, tight challenge level and plenty of side-content, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa Of Dana is without a doubt the best entry in the series and one of the best action role-playing games released this year.
God is a Geek - 90
Ys VIII is a fantastic new action RPG from Falcom that is great for getting into the excellent Ys franchise and one that has a ton of quality content and sublime combat.
Ys VIII gets its hooks in you with its progression loop; you're always making new discoveries and locating new materials to craft something better. Nihon Falcom also does its best to inject variety when it can, from battles that involve your entire village to Dana learning different fighting styles throughout the game. With a wealth of content to pursue, you always have something to do, even if it's merely fishing or cooking. On top that, Ys VIII has a lot of memorable battle moments; I only wish the story and characters held the same allure.
RPG Site - 8
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana is an outstanding RPG that will easily capture the hearts of players. There is so much packed into Adol Christins biggest adventure yet. Thanks to the success of the Trails series, Ys VIIIs storytelling received a remarkable improvement over its predecessors. Its not flawless, but that shouldnt stop RPG players from missing out on the best Ys game in many years.
TheSixthAxis - 8
Ys VIII is, without a doubt, a huge step for the franchise. In stripping away a lot of the usual narrative tropes the series is usually known for, Nihon Falcom have put a fresh spin on the franchise that puts characters and small moments over grand adventures and vast mysteries. Tied together by a fast-paced combat system and great music, the negatives of Lacrimosa of Dana are far outweighed by the positives, and this is a game that any JRPG fan would be a fool to sleep on.
Solid scores all around. Was surprised to see reviews out this early. NISA was obviously confident to have the embargo up this early. Played the demo and loved it.