《伊蘇X -諾曼榮光/自豪的北境冒險-》（英文：Ys X: Nordics／日文：イースX -Proud NORDICS-）是由日本老牌遊戲開發商Falcom製作與發行的動作角色扮演遊戲，為經典《伊蘇》系列的第十部主線作品。最初於2023年9月在日本率先登陸PlayStation 4、PlayStation 5與Nintendo Switch，並於2024年由NIS America與雲豹娛樂將全球版發行至Steam等平台。2025年7月31日則推出強化版《Proud Nordics》，在日本 Switch 2首發，亞洲版也將於8月21日同步推出，支援繁體中文與英文，並加入更多追加劇情與挑戰要素。

劇情背景設定在《伊蘇 II》與《伊蘇：塞爾塞塔的樹海》之間，講述主角亞特魯・克里斯汀（Adol Christin）年輕時來到位在北方海域奧貝利亞灣（Obelia Bay）的亞蘭島(Aland Island)冒險，並與當地的諾曼海賊少女卡嘉・巴爾塔（Kaja Balta）意外捲入一場波及人類與古老民族「Griegr」的衝突之中。亞特魯與卡嘉被神祕的瑪納之鎖強制連結，成為命運共同體，為了解開鎖鏈的真相與守護當地人民，透過瑪娜使者的引導，他們展開跨越文化與信念的合作旅程。加強版《諾曼榮光》更延伸劇情至奧蘭島地區，新增劇情支線、原創角色與新型態Boss挑戰，使整體世界觀與主線敘事更具深度與層次。

在操作系統方面，導入系列首見的「雙人戰鬥系統 Cross Action」，讓玩家能即時切換「Solo模式」（單獨操作一人）與「Duo模式」（亞特魯與卡嘉協同作戰）。Solo模式偏向傳統伊蘇風格，靈活閃避與連擊為主，而Duo模式則強調同步攻防，能發動強力聯合技與反擊技能。隨著遊戲進程，還會解鎖「瑪納技能（Mana Actions）」，例如使用鎖鏈擺盪穿越地形、用冰凍機制開路或滑行、或引發元素反應等，這些能力不僅豐富戰鬥玩法，更與解謎與探索設計緊密結合。

探索系統則將舞台擴展至大海，操縱名為「桑德拉號」（Sandras）的帆船自由航行於奧貝利亞灣，參與海上戰鬥、尋寶、捕魚與尋找失落遺跡等活動。帆船可升級改裝，並引入船艦管理與戰鬥機制。支線任務亦大量分布於不同島嶼與港口，部分高難度迷宮與「Muspelheim」挑戰副本為資深玩家提供操作與戰術上的深層考驗。玩家亦能招募夥伴、進行村莊建設與商業發展，擴展劇情觸角至日常與人文層面。

視覺與音樂表現方面，採用優化後的3D建模，人物表現細膩，環境刻畫具備北歐風格，營造壯闊且詩意的世界感。BGM由 Falcom Sound Team jdk 製作，延續系列一貫的高水準，戰鬥曲激昂有力，場景配樂渲染力十足，與劇情節奏呼應密切。

從市場反應來看，在日本與海外發售後獲得普遍好評。日本《Fami通》給予本作33-34／40的高分，而西方遊戲媒體如 RPGFan、RPGSite、Nintendo Life 則分別給出8/10 或相當評價，讚賞其戰鬥系統創新、角色互動自然、海上探索元素豐富。評論普遍認為，《伊蘇X》在保持系列快節奏核心的同時，試圖打破舊有公式，成功帶來新鮮感。RPGFan 稱本作為「伊蘇系列的進化表現」，而 RPGSite 也表示「雖未顛覆傳統，但為系列注入新氣象」。

然而，玩家社群對本作的前期節奏與部分操作仍有不同聲音。部分Reddit用戶批評遊戲前10小時劇情過於冗長，主線推進緩慢，探索自由度不高。此外，也有意見認為雙人系統在實戰中操作略顯複雜，切換不夠直觀，而航海系統雖具潛力，但中後期重複感較高。至於強化版《Proud Nordics》，雖新增多項內容與平衡調整，但仍未完全解決如迷宮單一化、武器模型過於雷同等細節問題。

總結而言，《伊蘇X -諾曼榮光-》可視為Falcom在維持系列傳統精隨之餘，探索新方向的重要嘗試。從戰鬥、故事到探索元素的結合，使其既滿足系列老玩家的期待，又吸引對角色成長、世界構築與策略戰鬥有興趣的新玩家。雖然在節奏與設計上仍有待磨合之處，但這款作品已無疑為《伊蘇》系列開拓出一條嶄新航道。

Ys X: Nordics – Proud of the Northern Adventure

Ys X: Nordics (Japanese: イースX -Proud NORDICS-, Chinese: 伊蘇X -諾曼榮光／自豪的北境冒險-) is an action role-playing game developed and published by legendary Japanese studio Falcom. It marks the tenth mainline entry in the long-running Ys series. The game was first released in Japan on September 2023 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. It was later brought to global audiences by NIS America and Clouded Leopard Entertainment via platforms like Steam. An enhanced version titled Proud Nordics is scheduled for launch on July 31, 2025, in Japan as a Nintendo Switch 2 title, with an Asian version—including Traditional Chinese and English support—releasing on August 21, 2025. This new edition adds expanded storylines and new challenge content.

The narrative takes place between the events of Ys II and Ys: Memories of Celceta, following a young Adol Christin on a new adventure across Obelia Bay in the northern seas. The game is set on Aland Island, where Adol becomes entangled in a growing conflict between local humans and an ancient race known as the Griegr.

Adol forms an unexpected bond with Kaja Balta, a spirited Norman pirate girl. The two are mysteriously linked by a magical “Mana Chain,” forcing them into a shared destiny. Guided by mysterious mana emissaries, Adol and Kaja must uncover the truth behind their connection and protect the people of the bay from a looming threat. The enhanced Proud Nordics version extends the story further into the Orland region, introduces original characters, new side missions, and powerful bosses—further deepening the lore and emotional weight of the main storyline.

Ys X introduces the “Cross Action” battle system—a series first—that lets players alternate between two modes: Solo Mode and Duo Mode. In Solo Mode, players control either Adol or Kaja independently, focusing on agile movement and combo-based attacks similar to past Ys games. In Duo Mode, both characters fight together in synchronized harmony, unleashing powerful combination skills and joint counters.

As players progress, they unlock “Mana Actions”—magical abilities that can be used both in and out of combat. These include swinging across chasms with chains, freezing terrain to create paths or glide, and triggering elemental reactions. These mechanics enhance not only combat but are also tightly integrated into environmental puzzles and exploration design.

Beyond land-based adventuring, Ys X significantly expands the game’s world by letting players sail the “Sandras,” a customizable ship that can freely navigate the Obelia Bay. Naval gameplay includes sea battles, treasure hunting, fishing, and uncovering lost ruins. The ship itself can be upgraded, and players are tasked with crew management and naval tactics. Numerous side quests are scattered across different islands and ports, including high-difficulty dungeons and “Muspelheim” challenge trials aimed at experienced players. Town-building, commerce, and companion recruitment also provide added layers of immersion and narrative expansion.

Graphically, Ys X uses refined 3D models, offering detailed character animation and immersive environments inspired by Nordic aesthetics—giving the world a grand, poetic atmosphere. The soundtrack, composed by the renowned Falcom Sound Team jdk, upholds the series’ tradition of high-quality music. Battle themes are energetic and adrenaline-pumping, while environmental scores are atmospheric and deeply aligned with the narrative tone.

Upon release in Japan and later in Western markets, Ys X received generally favorable reviews. Japan’s Famitsu awarded it a strong 33–34/40. Western outlets such as RPGFan, RPGSite, and Nintendo Life gave it 8/10 or similar scores. Critics praised the innovative combat system, the natural chemistry between Adol and Kaja, and the extensive naval exploration elements. Many agreed that while the game retained the fast-paced combat the Ys franchise is known for, it also successfully refreshed its formula. RPGFan described it as a “natural evolution for the Ys series,” while RPGSite noted that although it didn’t revolutionize the genre, it injected new energy into a well-established franchise.

That said, not all feedback was glowing. Some Reddit users and community reviewers felt the early hours of the game moved too slowly, with the main story taking time to build momentum. Exploration was described as somewhat linear in the beginning. Additionally, while the dual-character combat system was conceptually exciting, some players found its execution a bit clunky, with awkward transitions and unclear input feedback. The sailing mechanic, though promising, was also criticized for becoming repetitive in the mid-to-late game. Even the enhanced Proud Nordics version, while introducing more content and gameplay balance adjustments, has been noted to fall short in addressing certain issues—such as repetitive dungeon design and a lack of variety in weapon models.

Ys X: Nordics represents Falcom’s bold yet thoughtful step toward evolving the Ys formula. By combining rich narrative, tactical combat, and immersive exploration—both on land and at sea—it manages to satisfy long-time fans while welcoming newcomers who value character-driven storytelling and strategic action. Although there remain areas for refinement, particularly in pacing and mechanical polish, Ys X confidently charts a new course for the beloved series.