Ys IX provides fun gameplay where Adol and friends traverse the city of prison using they're awesome Gifts. Monstrum Giftrs functions almost the same as exploration tools that Adol used in his previous adventures, such as Heaven's Run similar to wall climbing gloves or True Sight similar to Mask that reveals hidden walls. The adventure this a lot more compact and personal than the one in Ys VIII, so it gives players a contrast feel between the two games. This doesn't make Ys IX inferior to VIII like some people would like to tell you. Trust me when I tell you that the game's ending is very heartwarming and satisfying.