Ys IX: Monstrum NoxVSYs: Memories of Celceta
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
Better Deal· Green Man Gaming
Winner
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
Quality
Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.
Value
Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.
Popularity
Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.
Ys: Memories of Celceta
Quality
Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.
Value
A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.
Popularity
Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 10/8.1 64-bit
- Processor: AMD FX-8320 8-Core
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Radeon R7 370
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- Sound Card: Onboard
Ys: Memories of Celceta
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5 (4-core 3.30Ghz)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon R7 200 Series
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Sound Card: Compatible with DirectX 11.0
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Ys IX: Monstrum Nox or Ys: Memories of Celceta?
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox won the comparison against Ys: Memories of Celceta based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Ys IX: Monstrum Nox worth buying over Ys: Memories of Celceta?
Based on the metrics, Ys IX: Monstrum Nox won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Ys: Memories of Celceta currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:11 PM UTC