Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
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Developer(s) | Nihon Falcom[a] |
Publisher(s) | NIS America |
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Producer(s) | Toshihiro Kondo |
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Series | Ys |
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Release | show
September 26, 2019 |
Genre(s) | Action role-playing |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox[c] is an action role-playing game developed by Nihon Falcom. A part of the Ys series, it was released in Japan by Falcom for the PlayStation 4 in September 2019. A worldwide release by NIS America was released for the PlayStation 4 in February 2021, and for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, and Stadia in July 2021.
Gameplay[]
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is an action role-playing game played from a third-person perspective. It further builds on the gameplay foundation of Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana, where players control multiple main characters that can be switched between on-the-fly, each with their own play styles and unique skills. Players collect a variety of weapons and items by defeating enemies and opening chests.
Players can consume SP to unleash a character's unique skill attack, and SP can be restored by landing hits on enemies or it can regenerate faster when the player is not attacking. Boost mode, a returning game mechanic from Ys: The Oath in Felghana and Ys Origin, temporarily increases damage dealt, decreases damage received, and increases attack and movement speeds.[1]
New to Ys IX, each party member has traversal abilities, called Monstrum Gifts, such as gliding and running up walls. Players can reach various places and locate hidden secrets in the city of Balduq and dungeons by utilizing these actions.[2]
Development[]
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox was initially teased as Project N.O.X via a teaser website that contained a key visual and a countdown ending on December 19, 2018. On that day, the game was revealed for PlayStation 4, scheduled for release in 2019.[3] Nihon Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo stated that he wanted the next Ys game to lean more towards the adventure genre, with Dana's arc in Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana as a hint.[4] In another interview, Kondo said that he wanted to take the new axis of direction and movement introduced in Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana to the next level, citing examples such as an air dash or a hook shot.[5]
The game was developed by Nihon Falcom and released for the PlayStation 4 in Japan on September 26, 2019.[3][6] It was released by NIS America for the PlayStation 4 in North America, Europe and Oceania respectively on February 2, February 5, and February 12, 2021, with additional releases for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, and Stadia in July 2021.[7][8] Nippon Ichi Software will release the Nintendo Switch version in Japan on September 9, 2021.[9] The Nintendo Switch and Microsoft Windows versions were ported by Engine Software and collaboratively with PH3 Games, respectively.[10]
Reception[]
Aggregator | Score |
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Metacritic | PS4: 80/100[11] NS: 75/100[12] |
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Famitsu | 35/40[13] |
IGN | 8/10[14] |
RPGamer | 4/5[15] |
RPGFan | 81/100[16] |
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox received "generally favorable" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[11] Japanese magazine Famitsu scored the PlayStation 4 version a 35 out of 40.[17] Yūsuke Takahashi, writer from Japanese website 4gamer.net, recommended Ys IX for players who enjoy exploration, while remarking upon the game's difficulty as being well-balanced.[18]
The game sold 45,378 copies during its launch week in Japan.[19]
Notes[]
- ^ Nintendo Switch version ported by Engine Software. Microsoft Windows version ported by Engine Software and PH3 Games.
- ^ Nintendo Switch version published by Nippon Ichi Software in Japan.
- ^ Japanese: イースIX -Monstrum NOX-
References[]
- ^ "System - Ys IX: Monstrum Nox - Official Website". NIS America. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
- ^ "Ys IX first gameplay, new details". Gematsu. March 24, 2019. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Romano, Sal (December 19, 2018). "Ys IX: Monstrum Nox announced for PS4". Gematsu. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
- ^ "Toshihiro Kondo Ponders the Next Ys Game - Will it be Ys IX, a Remake, or... Ys Warriors? | RPG Site". www.rpgsite.net. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
- ^ "NISA Europe Interviews Toshihiro Kondo (Part 1/2)". NISA Europe Online Store. September 8, 2017. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
- ^ "Ys IX: Monstrum Nox details cooperators, extra contents". Gematsu. September 5, 2019. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
- ^ Romano, Sal (August 28, 2020). "Ys IX: Monstrum Nox launches February 2, 2021 in North America and February 5 in Europe for PS4, summer 2021 for Switch and PC". Gematsu. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
- ^ Romano, Sal (April 22, 2021). "Ys IX: Monstrum Nox for Switch and PC launches July 6 in North America, July 9 in Europe". Gematsu. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ^ Nintendo Switch™「イースIX」9/9発売 (in Japanese). Nihon Falcom. May 13, 2021. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ "Game Details - Engine Software BV". Engine Software. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Ys IX: Monstrum Nox for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ "Ys IX: Monstrum Nox for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
- ^ Rolling Uchizawa; Woman; Gigoro Ashida; Honma Urara (September 19, 2019). イースIX -Monstrum NOX-. Famitsu (in Japanese). Kadokawa Game Linkage (1607). Retrieved July 2, 2020.
- ^ Oxford, Nadia (February 11, 2021). "Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Reivew". IGN. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ Carpenter, Joshua (February 24, 2021). "Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Reivew". . Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ Sollosi, Michael (January 29, 2021). "Ys IX: Monstrum Nox". . Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ Rolling Uchizawa; Woman; Gigoro Ashida; Honma Urara (September 19, 2019). イースIX -Monstrum NOX-. Famitsu (in Japanese). Kadokawa Game Linkage (1607). Retrieved July 2, 2020.
- ^ Yūsuke Takahashi (September 26, 2019). 「イースIX -Monstrum NOX-」プレイレポート。横方向だけではなく“上下”への広がりのあるフィールドの探索が楽しい. 4gamer.net (in Japanese). Aetas. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ "Famitsu Sales: 9/23/19 – 9/29/19 [Update]". Gematsu. October 2, 2019. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
External links[]
- 2019 video games
- Action role-playing video games
- Nintendo Switch games
- PlayStation 4 games
- Stadia games
- Single-player video games
- Video games developed in Japan
- Windows games
- Ys (series)
- Nihon Falcom games