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Ys X: Nordics is a brand-new adventure set in the northern sea Obelia Bay, featuring young adventurer Adol Christin as the protagonist.
The setting is the northern sea Obelia Bay, which is made up of countless islands big and small. After completing his adventures in the Ancient Kingdom of Ys, young adventurer Adol Christin encounters a maritime people known as "Normans" in this new land. Who are they? And who are the "Griegers," immortal undead who attack humans...?
System requirements for PC
Minimum:
- 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
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11
- Processor: Intel Core i5-10400
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 7 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Settings: 1440p, 60 FPS, High Graphics Profile
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Ys X: Nordics reviews and comments
Ys X: Proud Nordics is a triumph — one of the best action-RPGs lately and a standout in the Ys series. Falcom delivers a masterful blend of Nordic mythology and piracy in this enhanced version (new island, characters, Mana Hold, rebalancing, endgame dungeon). The story grips with mature themes, smart twists, and fascinating antagonists that outshine the somewhat generic heroes.
Gameplay shines: super fluid Mana Bind combat (solo/combo modes), spectacular bosses, addictive naval exploration. Proud Nordics adds tactical depth and QoL that make it feel fresh and definitive. 60-80 hours of generous, quality content—side quests, races, Muspelheim, collectibles.
Soundtrack is godly: prog-rock battles, epic orchestrals, Nordic vibes—Falcom Sound Team jdk perfection. With headphones, it's immersive bliss.
Minor gripes: Adol & Karja aren't captivating, late-game repetition creeps in (fetch quests, formulaic dungeons). At full price for an upgrade, it's steep—but for Ys fans or action-JRPG lovers craving dynamic combat, deep lore, and killer audio, this is essential. One of the saga's peaks.
Full French review:
https://rogueh24.fr/test-du-jeu-ys-x-proud-nordics/