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Man, just finished Ys 9 just in time for Rune Factory 5 tomorrow.

It's weird, the game timer says I played for around 52 hours, but it felt just as long as Ys 8 to me, which I spent around 70 hours the first time.

Overall it was a great game. Enjoyed the world and exploration of 8 more, though the new traversal mechanics make the overall exploration feel more fun in 9, regardless of the relatively smaller map. If the next game manages to include the new mechanics of 9 with the expansive and vibrant world of 8, it'll be one of the best ARPGs that will be made imo.

The story is about the same; while 8 had I feel the bigger stakes (literally world ending disaster by the end), the story in 9 is more well structured, and had the bigger mysteries that want you to keep pushing forward in the story. The characters also are better in 9, with some very interesting twists in their growth and character development.

So yeah, great game. Highly recommended for any jrpg/arpg fan.