Novelization of Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana Now Available - Hardcore Gamer

hardcoregamer.com:

Among Ys fans many would consider Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana to be among the best entries in the franchise. This is due in no small part to its story which many fans would consider the strongest out of all the Ys games, this writer included. This makes it a prime candidate for novelization which is now available. Penned by Anna Kashina and published by Dragonwell Publishing, Lacrimosa of Dana transforms the story of the popular Ys game into a novel, allowing the story to be experienced in a different way as a great companion piece to the game.

Lacrimosa of Dana begins with the swordsman Adol Christin and his companion Dogi board the luxurious ship the Lombardia in a voyage across the Gaete Sea. Adol has a knack for finding adventures but what he encounters on this journey exceeds what he was expecting to find. The Lombardia travels into troubled water, only to be shipwrecked on Seiren Island, a mysterious place that is said to be cursed. Between trying to establish some sort of base him for the Lombardia survivors, Adol must fight for his life against primordial beasts. But most surprising is Dana, a powerful young woman from a distant era. Before meeting her in the flesh they meet in dreams through a shared consciousness. Unsure of what these dreams mean, it is eventually revealed that the fate of the human race can be determined on this cursed island.

Books, games and movies for that matter are all different mediums and as such how the story is told in each will show some variance. Sidequests and raids for example end up being a significant portion of the game and are generally fun diversions but focusing on those aspects in a book wouldn’t make for the most interesting of reads. The story unfolds in the novelization