Ys IX: Monstrum Nox - Easy Allies Review

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 newcomers to jump in.

Reviewed by Daniel Bloodworth
Video Edited by Don Casanova
PS4 Version Reviewed on PS5
Available on PlayStation 4
Coming to PC and Switch

Also thanks to Ben Moore who captured a lot of the footage used in this review.

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[EasyAllies]

Some of you may be doing a double-take since there's a review on a game that came out two months ago, but it wasn't until several weeks after release that I ended up checking the game out, and I hadn't initially planned on doing a review (or even necessarily finishing it.) I've just been playing it in my own time. Considering how reviews of similar games have done in the past and the fact that it's not coming out on Switch or PC until the summer, I thought writing a review was still worthwhile. -Bloodworth

[LOREWITHBLAZER]

Every Ys game
Adol goes to new town
Someone random- your the chosen one
Adol- here we go again

[sbubbyjubby]

When you thought it was gonna say "written by Ben Moore" but it actually me Bloodworth

[matteste]

Falcom games have always proven the point that you don't need big budgets to make great games.

[PhotonSieve]

Thanks for reviewing this. Very underappreciated series.

[Alexthelion]

Very nice to see you reviewing another YS game. This is such a cult JRPG series. I personally recommend to everybody interested to give this series a try. Start with VIII and then jump to this one. Heck, if you are a veteran gamer and don't mind more ancient stuff, play Origin and the I and II. So much fun to be had with YS!

[DrewAmongTheFence]

Been on this hype train since I played YS 8 and this is seriously such a gem of a game. Favorite game of the year and a legit contender for rpg of the year.

[dogsofa]

Ys 8 was my first one, and after that one this was a day 1 purchase for me. Love all the changes and improvements!

[BlurryHeart]

I'm honestly a little surprised by the 7.5. The whole review sounded very positive and the only negatives seemed like the graphics and textures. Made me think it would score like an 8 or an 8.5. Regardless I'm glad Bloodworth gave Ys a shot.

[witcherbruce]

Easy allies have become one of my few go to game review YT channels. Love you guys!

[sanayrobin]

Just finished up the platinum recently, great review Bloodworth! If any of you are looking for a chill and fun JRPG, you can't go wrong with the Y's series.

[arjungandhi]

I’m so glad you guys reviewed this. I’m playing this game right now and enjoying it

[DayFul]

Had a blast with this it made me crave more so I played through YS8 after it both well worth your time.

[PassTheGrenadePlease]

Good to see the plot is expanding in each new Ys game...

[HueyTheDoctor]

Easy Allies reviews are still the highest quality in the business.

[maxzavalaiii]

I love a good Blood-penned review. Great job Easy Allies!

[riddif]

Ys IX: Searching for the 9th waifu and forget the past waifu.

[amilyester]

Had to double take as I thought this'd be a Ben Moore joint but as ever Bloodworth surprises (in a good way).

[pixelsandwich]

Couldn't wait for the switch version, had to pick it up for ps4 and love it. Guess I'll be double dipping again.

[Chrysostomus_]

Wow, thank you for this review. I am glad you enjoyed the game. I thought EZ Allies reviewing Ys VIII was just a fluke but two months after release a miracle happened! Thank you for the good, informative and very high quality reviews!