Ys IX: Monstrum Nox

September 26, 2019 Nihon Falcom Nihon Falcom, NIS America
Role-playing (RPG) Adventure
Stadia PS4 PC PS5 Switch
About

While imprisoned in Balduq, Adol is cursed and becomes a Monstrum. With his newfound powers, he must stop the Grimwald Nox from consuming the city.
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Ratings & Metrics

User Score
Critic Score
83.4
Total Score
Reviews
Hype
Game Info
