Review MantaOrlando 2/5 · Mar 27, 2025
A lesser version of Ys VIII
It's just boring to me. It has one of the darker Ys games but lacks some innovation.
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox (2019)
Google Stadia · Nintendo Switch · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5
3.82 from 129 ratings
498 members have it in their collection · 22 playing now · 213 backlogged · 170 wish listed
How long? Main story 30h · with extras 47h · 100% 62h (from 18 logged playthroughs)
Details
- Developers
- Nihon Falcom
- Publishers
- NIS America, Nihon Falcom
- Genres
- Adventure, Role-playing (RPG)
- Themes
- Action, Fantasy
- Franchises
- Ys
- Series
- Ys
- Steam
- View on Steam
Release dates
- Sep 26, 2019 (Japan) PlayStation 4
- Feb 02, 2021 (North_America) PlayStation 4
- Feb 05, 2021 (Europe) PlayStation 4
- Feb 12, 2021 (Australia) PlayStation 4
- Jul 06, 2021 (Worldwide) Google Stadia, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Jul 06, 2021 (North_America) Nintendo Switch
- Jul 09, 2021 (Europe) Nintendo Switch
- Jul 16, 2021 (Australia) Nintendo Switch
- Sep 09, 2021 (Japan) Nintendo Switch
- May 09, 2023 (North_America) PlayStation 5
- May 12, 2023 (Europe) PlayStation 5
- Jul 31, 2025 (Japan) PlayStation 5
Also available on
- Ys IX: Monstrum Nox - Digital Deluxe Edition (2021) · NSW
- Ys IX: Monstrum Nox - Launch Edition (2021) · NSW
- Ys IX: Monstrum Nox - Pact Edition (2021) · NSW, PS4
- Ys IX: Monstrum Nox - Deluxe Edition (2023) · PS5
- Ys IX: Monstrum Nox - Collector's Box
- Ys IX: Monstrum Nox - Digital Ultimate Edition
Related
Bundled in
- Ys VIII & IX Super Price Set (Feb 2022) · PS4
Rating distribution
5 stars
28
4 stars
66
3 stars
23
2 stars
8
1 star
4
Community All Reviews Statuses
Review Morcys 5/5 · Feb 24, 2024
This is the sixth game of this wonderful franchise that I have had the joy of experiencing and so far it is my favorite. I loved the aesthetics of each of the Monstrums, especially Adol and Krysha. I love all the characters. This game is very long for a Ys game and I honestly do not recommend it as a …
Read moreThis is the sixth game of this wonderful franchise that I have had the joy of experiencing and so far it is my favorite. I loved the aesthetics of each of the Monstrums, especially Adol and Krysha. I love all the characters. This game is very long for a Ys game and I honestly do not recommend it as a starting point in the franchise because it is full of references to all the previous installments.
Review Space__Explorer 5/5 · Jun 17, 2021
Good story and tons of optional content
Tons to do and a captivating story that definitely made me want to play till the end. Definitely one of the top jrpg series out there.
Review ElectronicJourneys 3/5 · Feb 23, 2021
Bullet Point Review
PROS
- Fast-paced, responsive combat
- Plot set-up is pretty interesting
- Dungeons are fun to explore and fight through
- Music is great, as always
CONS
- Drastically dials down the exploration and mystery elements of Ys VIII
- Unlocking new hub areas via repetitive combat encounters gets old fast
- Finicky movement controls and choppy technical performance (a game this basic-looking should have absolutely no …
PROS
- Fast-paced, responsive combat
- Plot set-up is pretty interesting
- Dungeons are fun to explore and fight through
- Music is great, as always
CONS
- Drastically dials down the exploration and mystery elements of Ys VIII
- Unlocking new hub areas via repetitive combat encounters gets old fast
- Finicky movement controls and choppy technical performance (a game this basic-looking should have absolutely no issues maintaining a steady 60fps)
- Boring, massively trope-y characters
- Over-reliance on text exposition cheapens the storytelling