Ys IX: Monstrom NOX Pact Edition - Nintendo Switch

Name: Ys IX: Monstrom NOX Pact Edition - Nintendo Switch
Brand: Koei Tecmo
SKU: 6422901
Rating: 4.9 (91 reviews)

SKU: 6422901

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Key Specs
- Edition: Pact Edition
- ESRB Rating: RP (Rating Pending) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
- Compatible Platform(s): Nintendo Switch
- Software Format: Physical (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
General
- Brand: Koei Tecmo
- Product Name: Ys IX: Monstrom NOX
- Publisher: Koei Tecmo
Game Details
- Edition: Pact Edition
Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ESRB Rating: RP (Rating Pending) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
Compatibility
- Compatible Platform(s): Nintendo Switch
- Software Format: Physical (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
Requirements
- Video Game Content Included: Full game
Other
- UPC: 810023036326

Renowned adventurer Adol “the Red” Christin and his companion Dogi arrive at Balduq, a city annexed by the Romun Empire, only for Adol to be detained before setting foot inside. While imprisoned, he meets a mysterious woman named Aprilis who turns him into a Monstrum, a being with supernatural Gifts and the power to exorcise monsters. Now, Adol must ally with his fellow Monstrums to fend off the fearsome threats emerging from a shadowy dimension called the Grimwald Nox, as well as unravel the mysteries of the Monstrum curse, and the truth behind the unrest within Balduq.

Feared Protectors: Play as any of the six notorious Monstrums, each with their own unique Gifts that grant abilities such as scaling sheer walls or detecting hidden objects to protect the city from shadowy creatures.
The world within the walls: Explore the massive city, accept quests to aid the townsfolk, and enter the Grimwald Nox to vanquish the threats to Balduq.
Strength of the night: Familiar mechanics such as Flash Dodge and Flash Guard allow you to outmaneuver your foes, while new additions such as Gifts and Boost Mode further augment your ability to fight.
Feared Protectors: Play as any of the six notorious Monstrums, each with their own unique Gifts that grant abilities such as scaling sheer walls or detecting hidden objects to protect the city from shadowy creatures.
The world within the walls: Explore the massive city, accept quests to aid the townsfolk, and enter the Grimwald Nox to vanquish the threats to Balduq.
Strength of the night: Familiar mechanics such as Flash Dodge and Flash Guard allow you to outmaneuver your foes, while new additions such as Gifts and Boost Mode further augment your ability to fight.

Q: What does “pact edition” mean? Will this get some sort of bonus from preordering?

A: The Pact edition includes some extras in the case, like a digital CD and a couple of other things. Plus it should have all extra dlc.

Q: Is this the disk version?

A: Yes, it is.

Customers are saying

Customers enjoy the engaging gameplay and story of Ys IX: Monstrom Nox, with many praising the action and exploration elements. The music is also frequently cited as a positive aspect of the game. While some players noted occasional performance issues, particularly on the Switch version, the overall experience is largely considered positive.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Some technical issues, but still a fantastic game
Ys 9 is another fantastic game from Falcom, further strengthening the Ys series. If you are a newcomer to the series Ys 9 is as good an entry as any since there each game stands on it's own without needing to know much about the previous games. Ys 9 made a few allusions to the land of Altago and Laxia from previous games, but not anything that greatly detracts from the story if you haven't played 7 or 8. The strongpoints here again are gameplay and story. The characters are likeable, but not really deep in the way that they are in Falcoms other main series Trails are. The music is great like Falcoms jdk band always delivers, though it is a step down from Ys VIII. The graphics are slightly better than Ys VIII's but if you are concerned with graphics you probably want the PS4 or PC version rather than the switch version anyway. There are problems with terrible framerate, especially in town when you spawn many enemies in confined quarters. I had the game crash a few times also, but got in the habit of saving pretty regularly and restarting the game rather than just putting my switch into sleep since there seems to be a problem with memory dump with certain games. Overall it's a great game that I'd heartily recommend with one caveat. If you are interested in the series but haven't played Ys VIII first, that game is better in almost every way and I'd fully recommend playing that first.
Posted 4 years ago by Hydrasounds
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Adol's Adventure Continues!
An absolutely amazing ride, Adol is at it again, definately a worthy addition to the Ys franchise and the continuation of Adol's adventure. Overall its an absolutely amazing and fun game, not as good as Lacrimosa of Dana, but a must play. In its current state the game plays very well on the switch, if you can get it in a different platform, it will have better performance, but I didnt have any issues playing this on the switch and on the go! The story of the game is episodic and builds up little by little until the last two chapters (total of 9 chapters). Quite a few side quests and a nice amount of upgrades/equipment. The fast pace hack and slash combat really separate this game from a lot of other RPGs out there. I absolutely recommend this game, if you can get it in a discount, definately get it!
Posted 3 years ago by Mesane
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Adol's latest adventure
Ys IX is the latest game in Falcom's Ys series. Adol's adventures continue in this game with a fun new twist. The monstrum abilities make exploring a lot of fun and gives this game a unique feeling compared to other Ys games. Like Ys VIII the game retains the party system and other battle mechanics while also focusing more on the story. You still get to explore but it can seem more limited because of the city. The pact edition includes a small soundtrack sample and a mini art book. The game also has DLC. Some costume, weapon skins, and items. None of this changes the game in any significant way.
Posted 3 years ago by TimB