Adam Vitale
RPG SiteYs X: Nordics Review | RPG Site
Published 10/14/2024
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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
Total coverage
16
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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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Mitch Vogel
Nintendo LifeReview: Ys X: Nordics (Switch) - Another Great Entry, Though We're Not Sold On The Sailing
Published 10/14/2024
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80
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Read originalScott Adams
The Outerhaven ProductionsYs X: Nordics (PS5) Review – Adol Meets The Vikings
Published 10/14/2024
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalMiguel Moran
TheSixthAxisYs X: Nordics Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 10/14/2024
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80
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Read originalFrancesco De Meo
WccftechYs X Nordics Review – One More Memorable Adventure
Published 10/14/2024
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93
+15 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Shive
Hardcore GamerReview: Ys X: Nordics
Published 10/14/2024
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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