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In Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Adol is cursed and becomes a Monstrum. With his newfound powers, he must stop the Grimwald Nox from consuming the city.
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About Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
About this game
Feared Protectors: Play as any of the six notorious Monstrum, each with their own unique Gifts that grant abilities such as scaling sheer walls or detecting hidden objects to protect the city from shadowy creatures.
The World Within the Walls: Explore the massive city, accept quests to aid the townsfolk, and enter the Grimwald Nox to vanquish the threats to Balduq.
Strength of the Night: Familiar mechanics such as Flash Dodge and Flash Guard allow you to outmaneuver your foes, while new additions such as Gifts and Boost Mode further augment your ability to fight.
Story
"What is real is defined by what is not.
Who one is defined by who one isn't."
To move forward, one must accept these truths.
"Yes, in this prison—this cradle—
my dreams and reality became one."
Renowned adventurer Adol “the Red” Christin and his companion Dogi arrive at Balduq, a city annexed by the Romun Empire, only for Adol to be detained before setting foot inside. While imprisoned, he meets a mysterious woman named Aprilis who turns him into a Monstrum, a being with supernatural Gifts and the power to exorcise monsters. Now, Adol must ally with his fellow Monstrum to fend off the fearsome threats emerging from a shadowy dimension called the Grimwald Nox, as well as unravel the mysteries of the Monstrum curse, and the truth behind the unrest within Balduq.
Game Details
- Platform:
- steam
- Release Date:
- July 06, 2021
- Developers:
- Nihon Falcom
Engine Software BV
PH3 GmbH
- Publisher:
- NIS America Inc.
- Rating:
- Supported Languages:
- English
- Franchise:
- Ys IX Monstrum Nox
- Play Styles:
- Combat
Singleplayer
3D
Open World
- Features:
- Full controller support
Singleplayer
Product Requirements
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 10/8.1 64-bit
- Processor: Core i3-2100 3.10 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce GTX 650 Ti
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- Sound Card: Onboard
Recommended:
- OS: Windows 10/8.1 64-bit
- Processor: AMD FX-8320 8-Core
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Radeon R7 370
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- Sound Card: Onboard
Critic Reviews
80
Based on 97 Critics
God is a Geek
Lyle Carr8 / 10"Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is a great RPG with fast paced combat and plenty to do in its dense world."
IGN
Nadia Oxford
8 / 10"Adol Christin shows us a good time as he grapples, glides, and wall-runs while mowing down innumerable monsters in Ys IX: Monstrum Nox-all while wearing some damn fine threads."
Easy Allies
Daniel Bloodworth7.5 / 10"Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is a lighthearted RPG that's fun to explore thanks to platforming-based level design, streamlined systems, and quick combat. It's also a great point for...
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Professor Icepick
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Absolutely loved it. I'm a huge fan of the Ys series and it lived up to the series' reputation. Definitely one of my favorite games in the series at this point. I highly recommend it to anyone who's a big fan of action-RPGs.
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Etched
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It's pretty good. The controls feel a little stiff, but that's the same as all of the Ys games I've played so far. The combat feels pretty good too and the animations and characters are likeable and well done. Grab this one if you're a diehard Ys fan and/or if it's on sale.
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Adventuring Through Games
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I liked:
The sometimes mournful/spooky, sometimes absolutely rocking soundtrack
The incredibly satisfying movement options e.g. flying for a short time or diving into the shadows to move quickly across the ground
The mostly well-balanced and fluid combat, especially fun on Nightmare mode (most of the time)
The various NPCs' sidestories exploried via quests and cute little interactions
I disliked:
The occasionally tedious means of progressing, ie. collecting Nox to unlock the next story section gated behind what's basically tower defense
The low-budget feel of the game in places, e.g. the stiff and slightly janky looking animations in cutscenes, underwhelming visual effects
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 editions. They are Standard Edition, Digital Deluxe Edition, and Digital Ultimate Edition
According to ESRB, Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is suitable for players aged 13 and above.
Yes, Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is Steam Deck Verified. This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on Deck, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu
- This game shows Steam Deck controller icons
- In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
- This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
- All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 10/8.1 64-bit
- Processor: Core i3-2100 3.10 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce GTX 650 Ti
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- Sound Card: Onboard
Recommended:
- OS: Windows 10/8.1 64-bit
- Processor: AMD FX-8320 8-Core
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Radeon R7 370
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- Sound Card: Onboard
83% of Fanatical users recommend Ys IX: Monstrum Nox. The average review score is 4.5/5
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox was released on July 06, 2021
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is published by NIS America Inc.
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox was developed by Nihon Falcom, Engine Software BV, and PH3 GmbH
Fanatical users tagged Ys IX: Monstrum Nox as Action, RPG, JRPG, and Action RPG
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Yes. Fanatical users tagged Ys IX: Monstrum Nox as having Singleplayer
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Ys IX: Monstrum Nox as Action
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Ys IX: Monstrum Nox as RPG
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Ys IX: Monstrum Nox as JRPG
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