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Ys X: Proud Nordics

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78%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
78% User Score Based on 94 reviews

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Ys X: Proud Nordics is a single player open world hack and slash game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by PH3 GmbH and was released on February 20, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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78%Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews
story15 positive mentions
monetization1 negative mentions
  • Ys X: Proud Nordics offers a substantial and enjoyable adventure with great combat mechanics, especially the fluid duo system involving Adol and Karja.
  • The game features an expansive world with a lot of exploration, a rich story with likable characters, excellent music, and strong voice acting.
  • Proud Nordics includes meaningful new content like a large new island, additional dungeons, bosses, improved skill systems, and quality of life enhancements making it the definitive edition.
  • The naval/ship combat is generally criticized for being basic, underdeveloped, and lacking depth or smoothness, detracting from the gameplay experience.
  • The game has some pacing issues, notably a slow and story-heavy early game and repetitive enemy variety and combat towards later chapters.
  • There is significant criticism of the business practice around the game's re-release and pricing model, including expensive upgrade paths for existing owners, removal of co-op, and perception of insufficient new content for a full-price release.

  • story

    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    34% positive mentions, 59% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions

    The story in this instalment is generally considered solid and enjoyable, featuring likable characters and a heartfelt narrative, though it may not surpass earlier entries like Ys VIII or IX in engagement. Additional content adds depth and ties into the main plot, setting up future developments in the franchise, but some players find the pacing uneven and certain segments less compelling. Overall, it's praised for its straightforward JRPG storytelling and character chemistry, despite some frustrations with forced encounters and a few narrative drawbacks.

    • “I think Falcom making me wait even longer before I played this game for proud to be localized will always piss me off but when I started playing this game honestly I was blown away. This game is actually amazing, some of the best gameplay in the series, the characters are so good, story is fun and interesting, and the best part is the setup for the next games to come have me at the edge of my seat. TS is so good, 10/10, my GOTY.”
    • “The main story still ends in a logical place but vague parts of the original version that could have been seen as breadcrumbs for later are now brought to the forefront of the new content and potentially major revelations for the whole series are clearly set up.”
    • “The story really touched me and everything that happened felt relevant and impactful.”
    • “For the first 4 hours, it feels like gameplay is interrupted by a story scene every 5 minutes.”
    • “Look, I tried to like it but between the messy story and bad design, it's rough.”
    • “It's just boring and ruins the otherwise solid pacing of the story.”

  • gameplay

    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    39% positive mentions, 48% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The gameplay in Ys X: Proud Nordics is generally praised for being fun, addictive, and offering a smooth, engaging combat system with various skills and combo mechanics. Some users note that the new linked attacks can make combat feel like button mashing and reduce solo character viability, while others appreciate the quality-of-life improvements and enjoyable exploration elements. Though pacing issues arise from frequent story interruptions early on, the overall gameplay loop and content length are well-received.

    • “The gameplay and mechanics in Ys X are fun and addictive.”
    • “Quality-of-life improvements – smoother gameplay, better pacing, all DLC included.”
    • “The upgrade features, the leveling system, the dual-combat mechanics, and the island exploration all really scratched that itch for adventure.”
    • “For the first 4 hours, it feels like gameplay is interrupted by a story scene every 5 minutes.”
    • “Duo mode ruins the combat gameplay, making it less fun.”
    • “The new linked attacks mechanic is okay but really there is no point using the character solo anymore; it's a cool mechanic but it makes the game more button smashing and less about dodging and timing the specials.”

  • music

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    42% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The music in this game is consistently praised for its outstanding, metal-infused soundtrack with sea-shanty themes that enhance the atmosphere and immersion. Many users describe the soundtrack as memorable and a highlight, often adding it to their personal playlists. Overall, the music is considered a major positive aspect that complements the game’s experience.

    • “Its Ys music, which is to say metal goodness, and they lean fully into the sea-shanty themes for the metal this time.”
    • “The music, the atmosphere, everything made me feel like I just didn't want it to end.”
    • “The soundtrack is a banger, like the previous Ys games I've played, so nothing's changed there.”
    • “Decent music”
    • “Content wise you have a huge new place to search filled with more Norman lore, more bosses and even new mind gem types, as well as ex type of accessories, on top of that there's a mini game and arena mini game too filled with even more rewards, of course they added new music too and a special dungeon after you finish the new dungeon.”
    • “Just listen to the soundtrack for I am running out of room to explain it.”

  • graphics

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The graphics are generally considered standard and somewhat dated, comparable to early Switch titles, with some users noting improvements but also technical issues like HDR bugs and performance dips in certain scenes. While some find the visuals beautiful, others criticize the lack of polish and outdated quality relative to the game's price point. Overall, the graphics are seen as underwhelming and occasionally problematic.

    • “The graphics are beautiful.”
    • “The graphics are definitely improved, although a bit taxing for what they are, but overall I didn't experience any technical issues.”
    • “Graphics are standard Ys, so they look like Switch 1 graphics.”
    • “In Ys, it feels wonky to control, there are no physics, the graphics take a nosedive during those sections (which is funny considering there is nothing to render), and the ocean is split into tiny sections.”
    • “I just recently finished Tales of Berseria (original, not remaster) that came out in 2016, and the voice acting, animation matching, and graphics are worlds better than this. The $70 price tag is literal highway robbery. 0.5/10.”
    • “With this bad graphic and HDR bug?”

  • optimization

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, -50% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    User reviews on optimization are mixed: some criticize severe issues like frequent scenery pop-ins and poor animation synchronization, while others praise recent performance upgrades, improved sailing speed, and overall smoother gameplay.

    • “New, harder, mutated enemies spread throughout the game as well as a host of quality of life features including faster sailing, mana board boosts, and performance improvements.”
    • “They highlight that there is a new island, quality of life features, performance upgrades, and a new dungeon on the island.”
    • “Performance-wise, no gripe here.”
    • “Wow, this game is terrible. I didn’t have to play for more than 25 minutes to see how awful the optimization is. The <8GB size should have warned me, but scenery constantly pops in and out of existence during cutscenes. The animation-to-voice sync is as bad as games back on the PS1—I feel like I’m watching a dubbed Japanese Godzilla movie from the 70s or 80s. You’ll see about 2 seconds of mouth animation while 20 seconds of voice dialogue plays. I don’t understand how it's possible with today’s engines to make a game look this bad.”
    • “The scenery is constantly popping in and out of existence during cutscenes, making the experience very jarring and breaking immersion.”
    • “The animation to voice synchronization is terrible, with only brief mouth movements while extensive dialogue plays, resembling low-quality dubbing from decades ago.”

  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is generally unintentional and stems from technical flaws rather than deliberate comedic writing, with players finding some aspects amusing but not genuinely funny.

  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive music and detailed world-building, including lively NPC interactions that enrich the experience. Despite some disagreements with character choices, the overall ambiance keeps players engaged and curious about the story's progression.

    • “The music, the atmosphere, everything made me feel like I just didn't want it to end.”

  • emotional

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game delivers a compelling emotional experience through its heartfelt story, likable characters, and immersive atmosphere, enhanced by captivating music and engaging combat that keeps players deeply invested.

    • “The music, the atmosphere, everything made me feel like I just didn't want it to end.”
    • “Likable characters, heartfelt story, and fun combat.”

  • character development

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is highly praised for its character development and world-building, with some users considering it on par with the acclaimed Persona series. This marks a notable improvement compared to previous entries in the Ys series.

    • “I have to say, the only Ys games I've played in my life were Ys III: Wanderers from Ys on the SNES, Ys VIII, IX, and this one. So, what I'm about to say might be technically incorrect, but of the four I've played, this game hands down nailed the world-building and character development aspect, almost to the level of Persona 3/4/5.”

  • monetization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users feel that while the monetization isn't solely about repetitive content like "just a new island," the advertising campaign has been ineffective in clearly communicating the game's value.

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is praised for running smoothly and offering a stable experience, with users particularly enjoying the improved combat mechanics compared to previous installments.

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The grinding aspect is praised for its streamlined skill leveling system, which reduces tedium and makes progression more efficient and enjoyable.

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Play Times

54h Median play time
48h Average play time
35-60h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs
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Ys X: Proud Nordics is a open world hack and slash game with fantasy theme. Common tags for Ys X: Proud Nordics include 3D, trading, magic, female protagonist, exploration and others.

Ys X: Proud Nordics is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 48 hours playing Ys X: Proud Nordics.

Ys X: Proud Nordics was released on February 20, 2026.

Ys X: Proud Nordics was developed by PH3 GmbH.

Ys X: Proud Nordics has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Ys X: Proud Nordics for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Ys X: Proud Nordics is a single player game.

Similar games include Ys X: Nordics, Crimson Cutlass, Seven Pirates H, Trident's Tale, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance and others.