Jae Lee
ZTGDYs X: Nordics (PC) Review – ZTGD
Published 12/12/2024
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90
+12 vs critic avg
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PS4 / PC / PS5 / Switch - 3/13/2024
Ys X: Nordics
Ys X: Nordics is a brand-new adventure set in the northern sea Obelia Bay, featuring young adventurer Adol Christin as the protagonist. Please look forward to this latest title in the Ys series, from the development team that brought you Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana and Ys IX: Monstrum Nox.
- Developer
- Nihon Falcom
- Publisher
- NIS America, Nihon Falcom, Clouded Leopard Entertainment Inc.
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Critic avg
78
16 scored reviews
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16
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Score range
70–93
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 78 across 16 scored reviews, with a 23-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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16 included scored reviews
90–1003 reviews · 19%
80–895 reviews · 31%
70–798 reviews · 50%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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Nicola Kapron
COGconnectedYs X: Nordics Review – Across the Sea
Published 11/21/2024
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72
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJack Zustiak
GamingTrendYs X: Nordics review — Uncharted waters
Published 11/11/2024
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalKirk Hiner
Pure NintendoReview: Ys X: Nordics (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 11/1/2024
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70
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalLucas White
ShacknewsYs X: Nordics review: Dynamic duo
Published 10/28/2024
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70
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalNathan Hennessy
WellPlayedYs X: Nordics Review
Published 10/22/2024
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70
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalRavi Sinha
GamingBoltYs 10: Nordics Review – Trials of Mana
Published 10/16/2024
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Score
70
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalJoe Richards
PlayStation UniverseYs X: Nordics Review (PS5) - Another Day of Sun - PlayStation Universe
Published 10/15/2024
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75
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalCharlie Kelly
Checkpoint GamingYs X: Nordics Review - A fine journey across the vast seas - Checkpoint
Published 10/14/2024
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70
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalSean Cabot
RPGFanYs X: Nordics Review | RPGFan
Published 10/14/2024
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93
+15 vs critic avg
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