Ys SEVENVSYs VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
Better Deal· KinguinToo Close to Call
Both games performed nearly identically across all metrics
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.
A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.
Statistics Over Time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability
Ys SEVEN
Quality
Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.
Value
Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.
Popularity
Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
Quality
Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.
Value
Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.
Popularity
Past its peak but still active — niche experience.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Ys SEVEN
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7, 8, 10
- Processor: Intel® Core™i5-6400 CPU @2.70GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.7GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1920x1080 NVIDIA® Geforce® GTX950 or higher
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: HD Audio
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 SEVEN or Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA?
Ys SEVEN 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 SEVEN 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 SEVEN currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC