Ys: Memories of CelcetaVSYs VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
Better Deal· KinguinToo Close to Call
These games are very evenly matched across all metrics
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just 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: 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.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
Quality
Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.
Value
Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.
Popularity
Past its peak but still active — niche experience.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
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
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 10/8.1 64-bit
- Processor: AMD FX-8320 8-Core
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Radeon R7 370
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 30 GB available space
- Sound Card: Onboard
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Ys: Memories of Celceta or Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA?
Ys: Memories of Celceta and Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.
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: Memories of Celceta worth buying over Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA?
Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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, 12:13 PM UTC