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Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA

Nihon FalcomReleased April 16, 2018
ActionRPGSingleplayerGreat SoundtrackExplorationCute
GameValio recommendation48Wait for Sale

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

  • Losing players
  • Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
  • Wait for a sale
Why “Wait for Sale”
48out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 48 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

4 stores · lowest price first

Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace · Price set 6 months ago$38.29$39.99−4%Buy Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller · Price set 9 months ago$39.99+$1.70Buy Steam Official store · Price set 3 months ago$39.99+$1.70Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace · Price set 19 hours ago$1,022.73+$984.44Buy

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value24/100
  • $38.29: mid-range price
  • 4% off: minor discount

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $38.29Lowest recorded $19.81Full price $39.99
Quality82/100
  • 91% positive (6,209 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 69/100: mixed reception from critics
  • 6,209 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 91% · Very PositivePositive 6kNegative 578
Popularity31/100
  • Players down 35% in recent days
  • 17 concurrent players: niche audience

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 17Peak in period 92

Game details

Developers
Nihon Falcom
Publishers
NIS America, Inc.
Release date
April 16, 2018
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
54
Steam recs
6,169
Official website
ysviii.com
Supported languages
3 languages, 2 with full audioSee the list

English (audio) · French · Japanese (audio)

Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op +9See the list

Single-player · Multi-player · Co-op · Shared/Split Screen Co-op · Shared/Split Screen · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Steam Trading Cards · Steam Cloud · Remote Play on TV · Remote Play Together · Family Sharing

PC requirements 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA worth buying?

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Where can I buy Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA cheapest?

The best current deal for Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA is on Kinguin for $38.29.

That's a 4% discount.

What type of game is Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA?

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA is categorized as: Action, RPG.

What platforms is Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA available on?

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA is available on: Windows.

When was Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA released?

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA was released on April 16, 2018.

How many people are playing Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA?

According to recent data, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA has approximately 17 concurrent players 14 hours ago.

Is Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA on sale right now?

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA is currently 4% off on Kinguin for $38.29.

Who made Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA?

Developed by: Nihon Falcom

Published by: NIS America, Inc.

What are the best deals for Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA?

We're currently tracking 4 deals for Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $38.29 (-4%)
  • GreenManGaming: $39.99
  • Steam: $39.99
  • Gamivo: $1,022.73
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