Finished this on PS4 slim. Incredible game. I played this in a time when Assassin's Creed is going downhill and I finished my 5th playthrough of Ys 8. Ys 9 brings in a darker story that is no less beautiful than its usual offerings. But the most stunning part is the map navigation. Once you unlock the wall-climbing with White Cat, and the hidden eye with the Doll, the game starts to feel like a spiritual successor to Assassin's Creed. THIS is what that series should be, and Ys outdone them, if I'd say so. I did not really expect the plot twist near the end. That gave me goosebumps. The only gripe I have with this game is the music. Rather loud and chaotic, not as memorable as the other Ys games I played. If you ask me to hum one of the best tracks from 9, I simply can't.
