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2019 PCPlayStationNintendo Switch 59.99 € 👍 95 % Overwhelmingly positive, 1,706 reviews on Steam

A fast-paced action JRPG where Adol, cursed as a Monstrum, swings and glides across the rooftops of Balduq with special powers. Combat is fluid and built on dodging and parrying against the Grimwald Nox, backed by a driving rock soundtrack.

What defines Ys IX: Monstrum Nox:

  • A party of several characters
  • Fantasy setting
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

The closest matches for Ys IX: Monstrum Nox are Ys Seven, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales and Silver. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Ys IX: Monstrum Nox special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Ys Seven

93 %

2009 PCPlayStation 24.99 € 👍 92 % Very positive, 912 reviews on Steam

  • A party of several characters
  • Fantasy setting
  • Action-packed real-time combat

A fast-paced action JRPG in which adventurer Adol travels the kingdom of Altago with a party of characters you can swap between on the fly during real-time combat. Brisk fights, big boss battles and a driving soundtrack define it.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

Strong character progression

An action RPG in which young adventurer Elliot and his fairy companion Faie travel through Philabieldia, a land ruled by warring beast tribes. A simple investigation grows into a grand saga. Ratings are inferred mainly from the metadata, as the game is little known to me.

Silver

A party of several characters

A 1999 action RPG in which you lead a group through a medieval fantasy land to rescue kidnapped women. The quest grows into a struggle between good and evil, with real-time combat and hand-drawn backgrounds.

Xenoblade Chronicles 2

Lots to discover

A sprawling JRPG set on the backs of giant Titans, where you collect Blades and use them in a real-time combat system built on auto-attacks and combos. Exploring the cloud-sea world of Alrest and a deep progression system drive the experience.

Tales of Zestiria

Strong character progression

An action-driven JRPG where you play Sorey, the Shepherd, fusing with Seraphim partners to unleash powerful combos. The journey crosses broad landscapes and tells a classic tale of light versus malevolence.

Tales of Berseria

Strong character progression

A dark JRPG where you play the vengeful Velvet and lead a band of misfits against the world's established order. Fast real-time combat and a character-driven story set it apart from typical heroic tales.

Tales of the Abyss

Strong, story-driven narrative

A classic Tales series JRPG with a fast real-time battle system where you move freely around the battlefield. Its emotional story about prophecy, fate and identity is carried by a memorable party of characters.

Tales of Xillia

A party of several characters

A classic action JRPG where you pick Jude or Milla to travel a world shared by humans and spirits. Fast real-time battles with linked partner attacks and a character-focused story are the core of the experience.

Infinite Undiscovery

A party of several characters

An action JRPG from tri-Ace in which flute-playing Capell, mistaken for a hero, leads a party drawn from up to 18 companions against the Order of Chains. Real-time combat and a seamless world define the adventure.

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