With the game already getting rave reviews across the net, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana is being earmarked as being another RPG highlight in a year that has seen games like Persona V and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild be released in the West. And with a 30 year franchise history, as well as a strong commercial showing in Japan, where the PlayStation 4 version debuted at #1, the latest title in Nihon Falcom's long running series is already being touted as the kind of game that "takes the action-RPG genre to a new level with its excellent story pacing and gameplay. The game offers many hours of exploring and fast-paced action along with plenty more for those who’d like to dive deeper into the mysteries of the island. The truth is after picking up Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana I simply couldn’t 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".
With such strong reviews already appearing in earnest, I spoke to Travis Shrodes (Marketing Supervisor at NISA) to find out more about the game and to determine as to how the Ys franchise sees itself amongst all the other RPG greats. Enjoy!
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