I Need To Be HONEST About YS VIII for Nintendo Switch
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- Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA on Nintendo Switch is the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 I was looking for! Honestly Is YS VIII Worth Buying On Nintendo Switch? From story to gameplay, voice acting and characters, YS 8 is BETTER than Xenoblade IN MY HONEST OPINION. This is my comparison, tell me yours! SUBSCRIBE
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You should try xeno again man... it doesn't auto attack with the arts... I think unless you have the expansion and have it turned on. Its honestly got a really complex battle system... if you delved into it a little more I think you would appreciate it. I honestly didnt buy it at first because of you but once I realized how complex the battle system was; I pulled the trigger.
BeatEmUps great vid, was wondering if there is any chance for a review of shining resonance refrain for switch?
I don’t know if you realized it yet, but this huge island full of deadly creatures is basically Australia
Yeah pretty much lol. I actually just noticed that now I've played this game so many times too.
Oh good, it wasn't just me with the Dogi pronunciation.
Spawn Wave no. Your pronunciations are terrible in general though. No offense.
Clayton Young
Don't blame people's pronunciation when it's just your ears.
Lol I never expected finding another one of my subscriptions on another channel
The g has a silent hee sound, Dohi
haha yeah in english grammar-phonation doesnt make as much sense..
I totally agree ....we need more Y's style games ...IMHO this is how RPG games should work.
Imho?
@@CanalDojogames imho = in my humble opinion
I second this statement, we have plenty of turn based RPG's, need to shake it up and add some more hack n slash. Gotta give it to Xenoblade for such unique combat though.
Agreed!
@@gabet5247 Ever played Grandia on the PSX? I highly recommand it, really enjoyed it and it's combat system.
Sadly like Suikoden it kinda disappeared with no new entry on the horizon :(
Ys VIII has a touching and amazing story. After 3 chapters, I found myself couldn't stop playing the game. Some moments in the game were so emotional that I almost cried.
Damn me too mate. It did take a while to get the ball rolling (I mean Chapter 2 was the longest and most boring chapter) but after that, I couldn't put it down either. The lore in this series is just fascinating. I love the fact that the series is continuous too. (I'm kinda sick of Final Fantasy and Tales always taking place in new worlds). But that story, my god. Dana's story is just awesome from beginning to end.
I got a bit bored of it in chapter 4. I really don't understand people saying Ys8 is amazing. Perfectly adequate is what I'd say. Don't get me wrong it wasn't bad, it just wasn't anything special.
Maybe if one hadn't played many RPG's and were more easily impressed/pleased I could see it being lauded as amazing. >__>
@@planescaped I have played FF VII, FF X, FF XII, tales series, Persona series, dragon quest series, xenoblade series, octopath traveler, nier automata...Every game has its own unique beauty ^^
Same. I only stopped playing if I am sleepy; otherwise, Dana almost always on
If you liked Ys VIII more than Xenoblade 2 that's great man. It's all your opinion bro. No need to apologize. I loved Xenoblade but I can understand your complaints. Not everyone will always agree.
Thanks for the great review. Can't wait to pick it up.
Executer 66 I hear a lot of people complaining about Xenoblade 2. But also a lot praising Ys VIII.
nowonmetube its minority that complain about xc2 who couldnt understand jrpg and how game let u digest combat system one at a time but yeah, its not for everyone.
Have you played ys8 yet?? I used to LOVE xenoblade2 when it can out and always thought it was something special....then I played ys8! THIS REVIEW IS SPOT ON, ys8 is everything I wished xenoblade was.... The fast paced group fighting and insane power up combos are just amazing in ys8, never gets old... Ys8 is on par with botw i dare would say, that's how good it is... can't believe its not more popular, should be on everyone's switch must have list, top 5 or top 10 switch game for sure.... Wish xenoblade 2 had ys8 style game play, or wish ys8 had xenoblades graphics and layout... NOW THAT WOULD BE AMAZING!!!
Nick Hall I have played and finished ys8 as story mode. I still think it’s subjective opinion of what game u like and some fit right into ur turf while other don’t. “ not to mention, they are completely different genres “..
Falcom puts a huge effort in localization of it's games than Squareenix ever would with lesser titles ...
Nihon Falcom has great games and musical talents, they are sadly under the radar half the time.
I really love the Ys series with a passion. I look forward to getting this when I finally buy a switch but I just wish there were more areas and not only the island, unless I'm missing something and it's varied in environmental design? But so far the combat of Ys is what has me enthralled. Great review!
I just finished Ys Vlll and it was a great JRPG! It's one of my new favorites now. I will agree that the graphics weren't the best, and look dated, but holy crap the gameplay is solid the entire game. A LOT was done right. Fast travel from the get go, fast combat, loads of item drops, exploration, side quests that are more than just fetch quests, different modes within the game that are optional. Overall it's a great game and I cant wait to go back and play the earlier games.
I have not Played Xenoblade Chronicles 2 yet, wasnt going to because I couldn't stand Xenoblade Chronicles X gameplay (first Xenoblade game I played) but I may check out 2 now.
xenoblade 2 has my heart
FUgameCrue what killed Xbc2 for me was the lack of a search feature for field skills. They are one of the most important things in the game and I'm wasting 10 minutes every 5 minutes towards the end of the game setting up my party with the correct blades. Also it would have been nice to have loadouts to swap between.
Jeremy Rittenhouse press the minus button for a search feature.
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Oh my god finally someone (that I watch) reviewing this on youtube
Boomer Kaboomer you're sarcastic aren't you???
nowonmetube no
Well that means you don't watch HappyConsoleGamer (AND YOU SHOULD BE) he reviewed the game a week ago.
Hey have you ever played YS Memories of Celceta? It is a masterpiece I love it. I completely recommend if u haven’t played it.
Thanks man, your enthusiastic reviews always lead me to get these cool underrated games and I'm usually not disappointed
I feel like you need to finish Xenoblade Chronicles 2, because similar to yourself I didn't really feel a connection to most the characters, but throughout the later chapters, they truly start to develope and you learn so much about them. The entire story is just a huge character developement arc of them opening up more and more to eachother and they just exponentially open up more. They are incredibly well thought out, and well presented.
I feel like you can't really talk about the characters in XC2 if you haven't played it through. From what I understood from your "Why i wont review XC2" video, you didnt even pass the 3rd chapter. Yes Ys VIII is a great game with great characters, but XC2 has far better characters and a better developement arc.
Just please, before you talk about a game as if you know all about it, at least complete the game.
AeonAir Not everyone has the patience for it,I'd rather play Dragon Quest and YS,Xenoblade Chronicles 2 bored me,even after getting mythra unlocked I was still bored,not enough action or interesting environments for me,rather play Dark Souls Remastered
Xenoblade is so fucking long dude. And honestly if a game isn't enjoyable for the first 20 hours then he shouldn't have to complete it to be able to compare it to other games.
I completely agree. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has one of the best casts out of any game I've played as of late. They have great chemistry and blend together so well. I can sort of understand how it can be bland and hard to develop an attachment to the characters toward the beginning of the game but as you progress I find it hard to believe that someone couldn't like them. The combat argument is one that is hard to call a winning side for because of how different it is compared to almost any other RPG so I won't even attempt to change anyone's mind with that. But one thing I will never understand is how people dislike the voice acting. I can maybe understand Rex but all of the other voice actors fit the characters so well and portray them in such a way that you can't help but care for them. But hey, that's just my opinion on the game. I hope I at least made one person think twice about it.
exactly, Wood didn't like the game the first 20-ish hours he played it so no sense forcing yourself to play a game you didn't like from the start. none of that "it gets better" crap, a game should be better from the start for said player.
i personally loved the start of it XB2 but like any form of entertainment its not for everyone.
I got to chapter 6 or 7 before losing interest. Part of that was Ursulas quest, part of it is the rng behind blades, the rest is an inferior combat system to the first 2 games, open world areas that aren't fun to explore and the horrible accents.
Bought the game last night after watching this video and I'm having a blast! Thanks Wood! I've been overlooking the title for ages! Also gives me star ocean and monster hunter vibes.
I agree with you completely about XB2. You actually convinced me to get Ys 8
So 2 years later, you excited for Ys 9?
@@maninatreeproductions9588 Yes! Gonne get it on ps4 when it goes on sale. I really likes ys8
@@mattsz7313 I wanted to get XBC 2 but it looks soo boring (Combat wise) and there's no demo to try out
Its $20 on switch now. I might scoop it up too.
U cant say anything about xenoblade characters until u unlock ZEKE VON GENBU, BRINGER OF CHAOS, MOSTLY KNOWN AS ZEKE, AND OFTEN ADRESSED AS THE ZEKENAAAATOOOOOR(and best girl... I mean mòrag)
Or as I called him when I first met him, "Owain with an eyepatch."
Hey, shellhead! 😼
Pandoria is best girl
For me the game become fun when I unlocked Sheba early chapter 3.
Nia goes from being a boring healer to an OP attacker! and one of the most fun characters to use.
Overload Thunderbeeeeeeaaaaam
I love Xenoblade 2 so far (about 15 hours in)! I’ll probably get Ys VIII after I’m done with XC2, though probably on PS4.
man everytime you bring up xenobalde 2 i know what you mean but it still stings a ton. if only you got past the first 3 chapters
JAJAvsWORLD While the story is interesting, I agree with Wood. It's pretty bad in everything else.
the voice acting grows on you but the gameplay is something that woods just hasnt experience since the game didnt hold his time enough to actually get to the real fighting
Jxudo disagreed, I've played nearly 200 hours and there's still a ton to do plus ng+. It is easily the best single player Switch game imo
Well I am now 115h into the game and I still have a problem with the battle system. not as much as in the beginning but still way to slow. Battles take forever. The rest is actually kind of okayish. what really hooked me was the story
cabbage scented candle Doesn't even come close to BoTW.
Adol with heart-shaped glasses LOL.
Also, seeing here a lot of people bothered by your comparison of Ys 8 and Xenoblade.
Great video!
Absolutely agree with everything you said concerning XC2 vs. YsVIII. Thanks for the review!
Look, I get it. You're tired of Xenoblade 2...
Mr. Boppin it’s a good game after the first hours
Is this alpharad reference
I love Xenoblade 2, and yes this is an Alpharad reference! :D
Alpharad?
Mr. Boppin its gay. Deal with it
Another 7 days Wood. Unacceptable! Hope everything is ok on the home front, great to see you back in business.
Looks Amazing!! Glad I worked over time last week.
Yea I didn't like Xenoblade Chronicles 2 as well, but Ys looks more exciting so it might be my type of JRPG.
Yeah it's not gor everyone. I didn't like it at first but after the first few chapters I got hooked because if the combat system and story.
Nice review :) Cannot wait to get my head into this game. Looks great and really fun!
Still think you should give Xenoblade 2 another go at some point in the future and get further along. It really is a gem that cannot be missed, but a flaw with Xenoblade 2 is that there is so many layers to the combat system that it takes a little bit to introduce all the levels and get you aquainted. Of course, I wouldnt pick it back up until there is a lull in Switch releases or something, it is a long game... minimum 80hrs i would say...
If you have not played Xenoblade 1 though. BAD CHOICE. Play it!!! Xenoblade 1 is a godamn masterpiece.
I am pretty sure he didn't because of what he complained about in his previous videos on xenoblade
XC1 was much better imo
Xenoblade is certainly a story based game the combat kinda just adds content, I love both xenoblade 1 and 2 and as a diehard fan I would say the combat is cool but could use improvement
Also, change the voice acting to japanese, the english voices are really bad
The ""deepness"" of the combat isn't the only problem with XC2
My Switch came today.
Kevin F1 hope you like it as much as I do!
Tell me if it's worth it! I'm waiting for a special edition Switch.
narf1070 I sure will! I got Mario Rabbids and Mario Kart with it and both Rocket League and Lego City Undercover are coming tommorow!
Ariël Levi I can certainly recommend a Switch to you.
Hope you enjoy it
When Adol Christine get onto a ship, we get a new Ys
That’s how you know he’s looking for more action
Because of you I have become addicted to YS VIII. And I am ok with this.
If you loved Ys 8, you'll probably also love Falcom's other hit series: Trails. Trails contains the same large cast, lovable characters, and optimistic tone of the Ys series but on the scale of a 60 hour, turn-based JRPG. With a huge focus on worldbuilding, Trails has a significantly slower pace than Ys. But that's all in service of building a large chain of dominoes--and when they start falling, you can only sitback and watch as the dominoes fall. Until the last one sets off fireworks!
I would highly recommend starting with Trails of Cold Steel on PC as the most accessible entry point for the series.
Yeah I love the trails series I hope cold steel comes to switch as it's the only console I own. Also my laptop can't even run some roblox games so I doubt it'd be able to run TOCS. Either that or trails in the sky trilogy.
You had me until you said "turn-based"
Doorto thank you, im gonna check it out
Not necessarily. I loved Ys 8 but I could not get into the Trails series, way TOO MUCH focus on story imho.
@@azzzanadra but it's perfect turn based
I am also excited with shining resonance coming out this july! I enjoyed the demo combat and cutscenes are freaking amazing. You have to try it out...
Simple Buddy is it action RPG?
Annette O. Yup
Annette O. Eh it's nothing special. Cutscenes are just sub par pop up pictures.
Simple Buddy "freaking amazing" I found it all meh :/
It was so promising _until_ I played the demo. How unfortunate.
The combat on that game was terrible to be honest......
yea i would have liked xenoblade a ton more if it had Ys8 gameplay
Excellent review, it really helped me I'm going to buy this thanks bro.
It's weird how you enjoyed Pokemon Quest but not Xenoblade. I still love you though!
Xenoblade is overpraised
@@galihriskipratama3631 Xenoblade is underrated
XC2 is the weakest XC game in terms of combat options
I bought the game because of this review, and it is by far my favorite game on the switch right now
I don't usually subscribe to channels because I don't need the constant pings from CZcams, but you helped me make up my mind about buying Ys and you told me we'd be best friends! I could really use a friend, so... there you go, one more sub (and like, and comment, the works)!
This vídeo made me subscribe! I share the same feelings about this game. Also, you haverá great voice as comentattor. Great work!
I'm on chapter 5 of xenoblade and still don't know how to do certain stuff. Like how exactly to setup your party for cool blade combos and still haven't figured out how to break , topple, (lift?) And smash lol. But I'm still loving the game.
I_Need_Pants_ hahaha same here :D
MIXA PCPRO glad I'm not the only one lol
Each weapon type has certain Arts. Just get Blades with Break, Launch, and Smash, and you're set.
Rex natively has Topple, and a certain story Blade for Rex already gives him Smash, and if you give him an axe Blade, he'll have Launch. Nia has Break with the Rings.
Remember, Break → Topple → Launch → Smash
You'll get there :) you still learn battle mechanics a long time into the game. Combos work like this, you do a level one fire attack, then another once its charged up to level 2 and then again for another at level 3. If you've followed the correct element path you'll do a special combo and it can either seal monsters moves and such depending on the path. This puts elemental orbs around the montser. Finish on a fire attack? A fire orb will appear and you will deal less fire damage to that monster. So you can put many orbs on one mon depending which is when the chain attack comes into play. Pressing + with 3 bars filled in the upper left starts it. If you use an opposing elemental attack on the orb itll break dealing massive damage to the montser and i believe giving you another full turn in the chain.
Break topple lift and smash are straightforward. Break moves inflict break, then you use a move that can do topple like rexs healing move when you get further into the game. Another character or blade uses lift and then another or the same can use smash. The ai will recognise when a mon has these ailments and will use the appropriate move. Though sometimes its delayed.
yeah unfortunately for XC2, the beginning is painstakingly slow, but im so glad i played through all of it, in the end i thoroughly enjoyed it
I was thinking about getting this too, great video.
I played this game and absolutely loved it! It was lots of fun with lots of plot twists and you definitely bond with the characters and get invested in their stories. Highly recommend and can’t wait for ys 9: monstrum nox!😄
This comment was 3 years ago, so I’m assuming you’re joking 😂😂😂😂
I have just started playing this on the PS4 instead of my Switch and I am really impressed so far.
The story is interesting and I've just started to get to know some of the characters but it's got a long way to go to beat XC2, the connection to those characters by the end of the game was one like no other.
You definitley should have played more of XC2 but I can understand why you prefer YS VIII, cant wait to play more!
Im wondering how far you actually got into Xenoblade Chronicles 2 because I beat it and it was beautiful, the story was awsome and brought tears to my eyes more than once. The combat system is on point it just takes a bit to figure out all the nueonces and get used to. At first I was like "ehhh idk" but after a bit I really liked it and even after beating the game im sure there's more to the game than I understood or experienced because it's so intricate and huge.
Michael Kopatch pretty sure he stopped before he finished chapter 3.
Michael Kopatch He probably wasn't even fully engaged when he was playing.
I have 100+ hours in this game and the gameplay was really fun and good especially once you know about all the sealing effects and chain attacks but in my opinion the story was complete dogshit and super cringy
You're smoking crack! Xenoblade 2 has the worst battle system in an rpg ever and the level layout and sense of direction is atrocious! Great story and interesting characters is what saved the game and barely.
When you beat game more blades become available, the combat is awesome smh people are scared of change
Good review and it was nice that you pointed out that the visuals on the Switch itself was better than when you docked it and played it on the TV. I"m also happy that you compared this game to Xenoblade Chronicles 2 since i am a fan of the XC series.
I hope we will get to see a Ys9 Review from you since that came out recently!
LOVE the Ys series as a whole, and VIII was no different!
Hey Dogi.
Oh, hey Tommy.
You are my favorite customer.
man this game wasn't on my list but now I know I'm going to have to pick it up, great video.
Thank you for your review/ insight into this game🤔 you convinced me to give this game a try that u did🐲🐉😸
It’s worth a lot of money now. Just secured my copy!
Ordered it for PS4, looking forward to play it. Will be my first "Ys" game.
It's been 2 years brother, how many have you played now?!
Yeah, tell us
Music is a easy 10/10
@@fluffyness2990 im starting it now!
@@dodiablazgrami hows is it🤔
Thanks for a great video. I enjoyed the story of xenoblade yet I found the gameplay to be quite a chore, I’ve been brushing ys 8 off for a while but after watching you explain how you enjoy ys, I’m going to give it a shot. Thanks for a great video as always!!!
I can't wait to play this game. I've always liked at the look of the YS series but I've never been sure about jumping, but I think this unit I'm going for it, thanks to your review. Shane about its look in the dock but I'd rather be able to play off the TV than have the best graphics.
Could you do a Shining Resonance Refrain review, been tempted by the demo of that game.
Great review again. It's a great game but I can't see paying $59.99 for the Switch version when I only paid $19.99 for the Vita version.
Today is the day.
Loved Ys 8 on PS4 & I would have just loved to play this game on the go, while leveling up to passing a certain level. 🙂
A well reasoned, informative review from an RPG fan who knows what he's talking about and stands by his opinion! Respect!! I personally love XC2, it's no Xenogears or even Xenosaga but a joyful if simple JRPG. I'll be picking this one up. Just deciding between PS4 and Switch version.
Lol. I busted out laughing when you tried to pronounce Dogi xD
As someone who really enjoys XC2 & YS 8 I definitely see some of your points, they both scratch a different itch while still being tangentially similar. I will point out that every aspect of Eternian architecture *screamed* Ivalice from FF12 to me though, the capitol ruins looked just like the Nabudis ruins (minus the undead hoard and those *fucking reapers* ), the stone work really looks a lot like Rabanastre. I can't be the only one who sees it! There's even a Wood spirit that insists other spirits (namely the shopkeeper) remain in the forest & the shopkeeper almost directly quotes Fran from FF12 in response! Where's that Always Sunny meme with the cork-board??
I think besides the nearly ps2 level graphics, it took my eyes a couple hours to stop screaming about the grass textures, my only big complaint is that we don't get Dana's other forms in the present.
i just started playing ys 8, and just the other ys games i've tried, i just can't really get into it. the weird thing is i played a game called nayuta on psp emulator, which is made by the same developers as ys and very similar, and it's one of my favorite games ever. somehow the combat in nayuta felt more fun, and for whatever reason in ys i can never get fully comfortable with the controls. i had to swap the l1 and r1 buttons just to make them somewhat comfortable to use. i'm gonna stick with it, but i'm like 20+ hours in so i'm not expecting it to grow on me too much. i love the trails series, some of my favorite games of all time, but ys just doesn't do it for me for some reason.
25 years later, they say woods is still running away from angry xenoblade fans
Does the docked version still look so grainy even with an mCable/mClassic?
I have been interested in this game! Love that you made this video and I must buy. I prefer this kind of combat and the characters all seem amazing.
I hear you about XC2 but I wouldn't want the battle system in XC2 to be similar to the one in Ys. I want different experiences and the battle system in Ys is nice but quite classic in the action RPG genre.
I never played a XC game before i experienced XC2 and yea the learning curve was hard but once it clics with you, this is an amazing feeling to achieve the best combos and millions of damage. Ys on the other hand seems quite easy from what I heard and I am not convinced by the character design, it feels a bit dated but I am still happy to start Ys 8 and play it for hte first time on the go on Nintendo Switch.
I don't understand you don't notice the problem with Ys on handle mode yet. I mean the game looks sharp during cut scenes but during gameplay, the resolution is constantly varying to the point where it is really weird. At least XC2 had a pretty stable resolution in handled mode. Yes, it was low but it was more stable. Ys8 is cool to play on the go but wtf is this unstable resolution ? I can definitely notice the dynamic resolution variations here. And it is the first time I notice this on a Switch game.
Panzer Dragoon Worldパンツァードラグーンワールド "classic in the Action RPG genre"? What are you talking about? Which other RPG games do have this kind of battle system? I literally know 0.
nowonmetube I am ok to discuss with people but not with a troll right ? There are tones of games with this style of battle system. It’s a beat them all at the core like Nier Automata essentially. Except it’s even simpler, no hard combos. A few spells that are easier to use than combos in Nier. That’s cool, I like a simple battle system as well but let’s face it. It’s not reinventing the wheel. The Ys8 battle system is déjà vu but I’m cool with that. Just don’t pretend it’s something “new”.
nowonmetube that's why he said "action RPG." Completely different than classic FF and the like if that's what you were thinking. Kingdom Hearts, for one, is a beat-em-up action RPG. Same with The Witcher and Elder Scrolls series.
XC2 with a different battle system would have done soo much better
Mike who knows. Having put more than 100 hours in XC2, I couldn’t imagine a different combat system for the game. It just wouldn’t be XC2. That tells you how much the battle system defines XC2.
Just finished the game. The ending really hit me like a truck, really did not expected that. It's feel like you lost something important to you, but you don't realize it until you actually lost it. There's a lot of greater game, even some that I call masterpiece, but did not have this kind of effects when I finished it.
Like what ? I am looking for some suggestions 😂
I’m a classic rpg collector so I’m very hesitant on newer rpgs because they can be kind of hit or miss especially with character development so seeing this made me super excited about having this on my “to buy” list
i remember thinking this the second i saw YS VIII during that direct mini in January. can't wait to play this it looks SO good.
Things I have experienced about XC2
Story - It's fantastic
Characters - Amazing
Voice actor - Good
Combat - Chapter 1-2 it's okay, after chapter 3 perfect
Soundtrack - Fantastic
This is the first game I have played in the XC serie and I could't say anything negative about it.
So far personaly got a little bit over 250 hours and have yet to get done with Postgame/NG+
I think there are some due criticisms, but it doesn't stop me from calling it my favorite rpg of all time. Ys 8 is also a masterpiece, I have to say.
I'm about to get this game on sale and I look into your review to reaffirm my decision. Love lots.
I got it on sale the other day and haven't put it down yet! Its worth the buy!
@@ceez3895 Saaaame! It's sooo good!
@@ceez3895 same
You can't go wrong with this game 👍
You are back! Welcome back Woods. We missed you
Im new to the Y's games and i've been playing Oath of Felghana on pc and picked up Origins. So far these are my favourite rpg's as they have smooth, fast and fluid combat. The stories and characters are really well done and the game moves on quickly and doesn't drag on. I will definately be picking up Y's VIII.
I love how many times he says "switch" in this video lol
You just convinced me to pick up YS VIII, good review.
Also I played like 200 hours of XC2 and I felt burnt out do to overgrinding small aspects of the game just so I could try and unlock story for my blades and then to find out they weren't that interesting after all. The random rolls of unlocking blades really made me feel like powering them up as much as possible which always became a detriment to the story. So in the end I never really cared too much about the characters. I think that was its biggest weakness for me.
Hey, thanks but you didn't mention the most important thing.
Is it ''press A to attack'' like instant (RT) arcade style? Or still the menu-command input driven stuff (that I really don't like)?
God damn your channel really blew up since 2017 😆
Thanks for those nice reviews where you talk about feelins when playin the game and your comparison to Xenoblade Chronicles was pretty okay imo....
I don't know why you bother mentioning XB2 when you expressed you haven't even completed enough of it to form a full educated opinion on the game. It's fine to not like, just don't bother using it a comparing point for the basis of another game since you only know so little about it.
Vincent Jones perfect reply my guy.
Exactly my thought. I don't know why he needs to compare the two. None of the other Ys VIII reviews compares the two games.
Yes thank you !
Because there's not a lot of other RPGs on Switch and if you start comparing games on other consoles then you get angry fans of the console who'll not be happy you're comparing a game because the switch can't handle it/the switch doesn't have it/etc.
Not only are Ys and XB2 two completely different types of RPGs, the problem still lies that he doesn't know much about Xenoblade, only doubling down on why he has no business comparing them. All he had to do was judge this game on its own merits, not even mention Xeno, and he would be fine.
I can see that you dropped xc 2 at the start of the game. You should play it more, because more levels of tactic will be added to the combat system. And it all adds up to a pretty complex battle system.
Ari Maman Everyone told him this in his original "non" review. Needless to say he didnt listen and just trashed the game.
Just purchased on the eShop Black Friday sale based on your review.
you know, I couldnt put it into words while playing it, but you're right. It's what I wanted to feel in Xenoblade 2
Two completely different style of JRPGs, no reason to compare them, that’s like comparing Final Fantasy 7 to FFXV or a Realm reborn
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a game you need to put in at least 50 before you can review it properly. I personally dropped the game at first for a couple week, but when I returned and put in the needed hours, it became my favorite game on the switch. By the way you talk about the game I suggest you play the Golden Country when it's released, it seems more like what you want.
angle galves he won’t get the story though
Not even that, If you're gonna review the game FINISH the game.
Emma Jensen torna the golden country is a prequel, so he could just start there.
I am not saying that the game is not fun at the Beginning, what i am saying is that the game takes of when you put in the time
I've never understood that point, if you to get to the good part of the game play X amount of hours! If I don't like a game why am I going to spend so much time grueling through an experience I don't enjoy? I'd much rather spend that time looking for a game I enjoy off the bat.
Hey! I was just wondering and didn’t really want to bother you with a small question hopefully someone else can answer if you can’t, but I know you can play as multiple people, but what do the others do whilst you aren’t using them? Do they kind of go into auto pilot so you can just play as one? For example the balanced character if you would like to? Or which ever one you prefer?
I was going to say! The review I watched earlier about this game reminded me so much of Xenoblade Chronicles. And then now I see your review. Xenoblade was interesting but the biggest thing that turned me off was the overabundance of cutscenes and dialogue. It got so tiring. Does this game hold back on that front?
I respect your opinion on XC2, even if it is wrong.
Nah I agree with him completely, the combat just sucks
If you haven’t played through Xenoblade 2, then it’s probably a bad idea to use it as a reference. Like like citing an article but you only read the headline.
"Like citing an article but you only read the headline.
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I got flashbacks to my thesis.
He's played like 15-20 hours of it. He's got enough first hand experience to talk about its pros and cons.
@@FullMetalCowMoo Not saying it's a good thing, but yes 15, hours doesn't even get the fully unlocked combat systems. So yeah until you beat chapter 4, you're pretty much in Act 1 of the game.
@@Jordan-subj if you haven't unlocked all the basic combat 15 hours in then the game is trash
@@Jordan-subj Wasn't this one of the gripes that made FFXIII a "horrible" game to most people. Because I personally liked it alot, but everyone always said, blah, all corridors and the battle system doesn't even fully unlock until your like 16 hours in. So I came to the conclusion that if someone plays a game 15 hours and they conclude that it's bad while not having the full experience, that's a fine opinion. They didn't enjoy 15 hours enough to continue. That's more than half a day. You can definitely have a perfectly formed opinion in that time.
Did somebody forgot to select all the clips of the game in their editing program and click "Scale to Frame Size"? There vertical and horizontal cut-off.
Great review. I really want to get it now.
xbc2 is georgeous.
i have like 416 hours of playtime now and i cant get enough of it.
no other game ever bound me this long, well except wow
Bleed 2 is an amazing game, and I would love to see you reveiw it.
Great hair, keep up the good work.
what version have you played (build of the game)? because after launch the game looks better than what you pointed out so i guess you had an earlier version.
I just bought the Adventure Edition!! And I LOVE it! It's such an excellent game also... Wood is the best... love your content your one of the reasons I made my own channel been here since 60,000 and stay here till it's over, 😂 Also I love Xenoblade 2 it has one of my favorite music in videogames ever! But that's ok you didn't like it!!! People have their opinions, and also it actually does get better over time but some people like it and some don't
Fable Joey I agree with you so much
I’ll have to check out your channel, love finding new CZcams gamers.
Player Parker Thank you me aswell I'll check out yours!
Ys is life.
The Best arpg For me.
I'd love to have "Y's Vanished Omens " on Switch. AKA: Y's Books 1 and 2...
How is the map in this game? I heard the way point system can get a little confusing.
Honestly this game wasn’t on my radar because I thought it was going to be the type of game I don’t really enjoy, but this detailed review really made me interested! Thank you as always Wood
You shouldn't have compared ys with Xenoblade. Ys 8 has the combat and gameplay like with other ys games in series (except first few) while Xenoblade has the combat as the previous ones. Those are different franchise and I like both of them because they are different.
RumoTu exactly.
Yeah. I’m getting sick of the comparisons based on nothing but art style.
Ravus 9 maybe he hasn't played many jrpgs
But who has the better story/plot?
It reminds me of people that say that FFXV is an Action RPG because that is the evolution of turn based somehow...
Meh I really prefer xenoblade. Both are excellent though.
More like meh meh meh
Inchido done, loved them both. I get that they are a little dissimilar but I love them both.
Inchido speak for yourself... Xenoblade 1 has the best story but it's still my least favorite xenoblade game
Inchido nothing to do with graphics. I just enjoyed playing the others more, even if 1 does have the best story
Inchido that has to be it. XC1 is a masterpiece.
I have a strange problem with YS. At Handheld mode theres a strange flickering like it is downsampling or something. Did this problem appear for you too?
I still come back to this video every now and then. I love both games as both fulfill my desire to explore a grand world bit in different ways. I think what this video did, at least for me, was bring attention to a slightly lesser known game by comparing it to Xenoblade Chronicles 2. To compare Ys 8 to such a big name title that has only become more beloved with time was a genius way of selling the quality of this one, intentional or not. I'm sure Falcom was flattered to hear you compare their game to Nintendo's despite how much bigger that company is. What a pleasant video.
Xenoblade's voice acting isn't that bad. Rex is the only one that needs improvement. Characters like Zeke, Morag, Brighid, Dromarch, Wulfric, Jin, and Malos have amazing voices.
Rex’s voice is amazing 😂 he’s got a weird British midlands accent it’s amazing! Haha
Aaaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiyaa
In my ng+ I tried Japanese voices and it's so much better!
Rex and Nia have terrible voices
I was like "wtf is he on about?" and then I understood that you used English voices.
Please set it to Japanese.
I did the same exact thing as you, I dropped Xenoblade 2 around chapter 3 of the uraya part. I had the same problems you did. However I decided to pick the game up a few months later and finish it. It was an amazing decision, I fell in love with the characters the ending made me think to myself "What an amazing game, what a game." I highly recommend that you actually finish the game before you trash talk it anymore. I was in your shoes a few months ago. Xenoblade chronicles 2 made me cry. Video games don't often make me cry.
Awesome your review/analysis for Ys 8
I played this on my ps4 before I got my switch and freaking LOVED IT - a little grindy at times but super fun combat and a story that just sucks you in!