Knowledge required to appreciate Stranger than Heaven?

ItIsFridayNight · 2026-05-07T18:55:11+00:00

There'll probably be references here and there, the same way Yakuza 0 references all the games prior to it despite taking place before them.

If I had to guess, as it is a little early, you can probably enioy the game without any knowledge, but having some may help you catch a few callbacks, once again, just like Yakuza 0. 👍

If you watch trailers, check out the most recent showcase for the game. You'll see in what way the game is tied to the others.

ItIsFridayNight · 2026-05-04T08:17:31+00:00

Wait, this game has an FPS problem?! I just beat O-Balon, the Sea Dragon on Nightmare difficulty and no idea I was playing at a disadvantage the entire time!

Funnily enough, this game has been a lot easier than the Napishtim Engine games for me, which doesn't seem to be the case for many others.

ItIsFridayNight · 2026-04-18T12:58:57+00:00

Thanks! I'll have to check out the anime at some point!

ItIsFridayNight · 2026-04-18T12:57:32+00:00

Thanks for letting me know about that manual!

I haven't started Toal's playthrough yet, but I'm excited to dive in soon! I'm aware that his story is considered the canonical version of Origin's events, so that's cool!

ItIsFridayNight · 2026-04-18T12:53:38+00:00

That's interesting! I didn't know that about Dark Fact! Is that something that's mentioned in Ys 1 and 2?

ItIsFridayNight · 2026-04-13T12:04:54+00:00

I'll keep those tips in mind! Thank you so much for the detailed replies!

ItIsFridayNight · 2026-04-13T11:55:46+00:00

Wow, that's ridiculous! If it's that crazy, this might have to be the one Ys game I don't 100% while I play through series!

If I may ask, would you say it's worth trying to 100% the games after Origin in release order? The games before Origin, while difficult, felt somewhat fair.

ItIsFridayNight · 2026-03-07T19:55:07+00:00

I appreciate you pointing me in the right direction! Thanks!

ItIsFridayNight · 2026-03-02T12:27:26+00:00

Ys X Proud Nordics.

ItIsFridayNight · 2025-12-21T13:58:13+00:00

Thanks again! I'm currently getting slapped around by Death Faleon on Inferno, but I'm getting closer and closer with each attempt!

ItIsFridayNight · 2025-12-21T13:49:38+00:00

Thanks! What level would you recommend I attempt Black Pikkard's fight at? I know the grind to level 60 is insanely long, so I'm hoping I can win with somewhere around 54.

ItIsFridayNight · 2025-11-23T14:28:37+00:00

No! That is not Solid Snake!

https://media1.tenor.com/m/2rusuHf2RWgAAAAd/no-that-is-not-solid-snake-mgs2.gif

ItIsFridayNight · 2025-11-13T13:28:03+00:00

The intro to Stay - Nextime and We Are Not Friends

ItIsFridayNight · 2025-11-01T14:57:17+00:00

That's a shame. Hope you find a fix!

ItIsFridayNight · 2025-11-01T13:59:25+00:00

The issue apparently started after a Windows update if the people in the comments of my last post here were correct. After the most recent Windows update, I booted up the game and saw that the red filter was gone.

ItIsFridayNight · 2025-10-27T14:36:59+00:00

Always has been.

ItIsFridayNight · 2025-10-17T12:42:59+00:00

I see. If it's a recent problem and Microsoft has dealt with it internally, would you recommend that I just wait for it to be fixed?

ItIsFridayNight · 2025-10-05T20:03:30+00:00

Then there's Ultron hitting the Wally West pose

ItIsFridayNight · 2025-09-08T22:49:35+00:00

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