Ys X: Nordics has set sail on PC, and this time it's got local co-op from day one

Never Adol moment

Ys X: Nordicslaunched in Japan last year to some critical acclaim, and it has now made its way both west and onto PC. The PC version has abunch of graphical upgradesand keyboard support, but also - unlike predecessor Ys IX:MonstrumNox which got co-op asa cheeky post-launch bonus on PC- Ys X: Nordics has local co-op from day one.

Ys X again stars pretty boy protagonist Adol, but this time is teamed-up with pirate Karja. Yes, that means there’s ship-shaped exploration and combat. If you don’t have a co-op buddy to play with, you can switch between both characters on the fly or control them together, and build their “Revenge Guage” to do combined attacks.

I am yet to make my own entrance into the Ys series, and I confess, I’ve never fought a naval battle I’ve enjoyed. If I want to slowly circle an enemy I do not understand while taking potshots at it, then I will write news posts about RPG series I’ve never played, thanks. I do wish I had time to experience its blue skies and grappling hooks, though. Maybe if I ever finish Ni no Kuni.

Ys X: Nordics isavailable from Steam. It’s £55/€60/$60 and there’s a demo where your save can carry over to the full game.