Statements (139)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:video_game
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| gptkbp:art_style |
anime-inspired
anime-inspired graphics |
| gptkbp:awards |
won several game awards
Best Soundtrack at the 2016 Play Station Awards |
| gptkbp:character_customization |
yes
|
| gptkbp:collectibility |
gptkb:artifacts
gptkb:treasure_hunting recipes character profiles monster entries |
| gptkbp:combat_system |
real-time combat
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| gptkbp:community_events |
speedrunning competitions
fan art contests |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
generally positive
highly praised by critics |
| gptkbp:developer |
gptkb:Nihon_Falcom
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| gptkbp:dlc |
gptkb:new_characters
costumes additional story content includes additional content |
| gptkbp:expansion |
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana: The Best Soundtrack
|
| gptkbp:fan_base |
strong community support
has a dedicated fan community |
| gptkbp:fandom |
available in multiple languages
|
| gptkbp:game_engine |
Falcom's proprietary engine
|
| gptkbp:game_features |
gptkb:exploration
fishing crafting quest system character relationships |
| gptkbp:game_length |
30-40 hours
approximately 30-40 hours |
| gptkbp:game_mechanics |
gptkb:collectibles
boss battles puzzle solving resource gathering character stats environmental hazards environmental interactions side quests skill system item management character progression character abilities leveling system party system skill trees dungeon exploration difficulty settings dialogue choices stealth elements save system fast travel enemy encounters map exploration combat combos item crafting enemy weaknesses time-based events |
| gptkbp:game_mode |
single-player
|
| gptkbp:gameplay |
gptkb:exploration
real-time combat character switching includes character development features combat system includes exploration |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:role-playing_game
|
| gptkbp:graphics |
anime-style art
3 D environments |
| gptkbp:in-game_items |
features puzzles
includes trophies includes boss battles features character interactions features collectibles includes mini-games features achievements features character abilities features character costumes features cutscenes features maps features quest items features side quests includes crafting materials includes dialogue choices includes enemy drops includes equipment upgrades includes healing items includes lore entries includes skill books includes treasure chests |
| gptkbp:influences |
Japanese role-playing games
previous Ys games inspired by previous Ys games |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:mythology
adventure novels |
| gptkbp:localization |
translated into multiple languages
|
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Adol_Christin
Dana |
| gptkbp:merchandise |
gptkb:posters
gptkb:figurines art books soundtrack CDs |
| gptkbp:metacritic_score |
81/100
|
| gptkbp:multiplayer |
no
single-player only |
| gptkbp:music_composer |
gptkb:Yoshihiro_Kusano
|
| gptkbp:narrative |
includes a mystery element
focuses on survival includes themes of friendship features multiple storylines explores the mystery of the island features multiple story arcs |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
dual narrative
|
| gptkbp:platform |
gptkb:Microsoft_Windows
gptkb:Nintendo_Switch gptkb:Play_Station_4 gptkb:Play_Station_Vita |
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Nihon_Falcom
|
| gptkbp:release_date |
September 21, 2016
|
| gptkbp:release_region |
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Japan gptkb:North_America |
| gptkbp:sales |
over 500,000 copies sold
|
| gptkbp:sequel |
gptkb:Ys_IX:_Monstrum_Nox
|
| gptkbp:series |
gptkb:Ys
|
| gptkbp:setting |
island of Seiren
the island of Seiren |
| gptkbp:soundtrack |
received critical acclaim
features orchestral music includes vocal tracks released as a separate album composed by Hayato Sonoda composed by Takahiro Unisuga |
| gptkbp:voice_acting |
Japanese and English
Japanese voice cast English voice cast |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:NIS_America
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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