Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim

 PC
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. RPG Fan
    Jun 8, 2015
    86
    You could do better within the Ys series, but it's still near the top of the pack as far as retro-styled action RPGs go.
  2. Gaming Nexus
    Jun 12, 2015
    85
    If you played this back in the PS2 days, know that it is worth picking up again thanks to all the changes XSeed and Nihon Falcom have given this update. If you're fresh on the Ys series, then give this one a go, you won't be disappointed.
  3. COGconnected
    May 1, 2015
    82
    Ys VI still has its original charm and classic elements to make it a timeless game. It’s a simple and not overly complicated action RPG which makes it an easy game to experience and love.
  5. Digitally Downloaded
    May 13, 2015
    80
    The Ark of Napishtim is still great, in short. Long time fans of the series will appreciate the visual upgrade and first time entrants to this chapter should find themselves at home, especially if they have appreciated some of the other entries in recent years.
  6. Attack of the Fanboy
    Apr 28, 2015
    80
    Some gameplay elements haven’t aged well, but others demonstrate that you shouldn’t fix what isn’t broken. A must for Ys devotees and JRPG fans.
  7. CD-Action
    Jul 4, 2015
    70
    Even despite its flaws (substandard bosses, grind, backtracking) it’s still Ys – the top shelf of action RPG’s. [07/2015, p.74]
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  8. Digital Chumps
    May 10, 2015
    70
    Among contemporary Ys releases and remakes—Seven, The Oath in Felghana, and Memories of Celceta—The Ark of Napishtim is more reliant on support provided by its adopted hardware. Unfortunately its tangled journey to the personal computer cost as many features as it gained, leaving The Ark of Napishtim as little more than a curious architect of the Ys games that followed.
  9. RPGamer
    May 3, 2015
    70
    Ys fans have probably already investigated this rendition, but newcomers to the series might find it an appealing entry point since its controls are more like those of other action RPGs.
  10. Gamer.nl
    Jun 1, 2015
    65
    Ys VI: Ark of Napisthim was a great game, in 2003 when it released in japan. Now, especially since Origin and Oath in Felghana, it feels limited and obsolete. Adol has had so many better adventures in a later stage.

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 49
  3. Negative: 3 out of 49
  1. StaticSpine
    Sep 13, 2015
    8
    A typical YS game. Pretty simplistic in some terms, but with good fun dynamic gameplay. Pretty graphics and traditionally great soundtrack. IfA typical YS game. Pretty simplistic in some terms, but with good fun dynamic gameplay. Pretty graphics and traditionally great soundtrack. If you like the series - go pick it up!… Full Review »
  2. Neatqt
    Mar 24, 2021
    8
    Cast: 8/10
    Story: 7/10
    Fun: 9/10
    Gameplay: 10/10

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  3. SaintVulcan
    May 5, 2019
    8
    作为第一款接触的Ys系列游戏，VI出色的打击感和配乐带给了我畅快的古典RPG体验，但是它的客观缺陷也是难以忽视的：游戏流程过短，人设单薄，过于干脆的结局也让人无力吐槽。不过对于尚未接触Ys系列的玩家还是值得一试的。作为第一款接触的Ys系列游戏，VI出色的打击感和配乐带给了我畅快的古典RPG体验，但是它的客观缺陷也是难以忽视的：游戏流程过短，人设单薄，过于干脆的结局也让人无力吐槽。不过对于尚未接触Ys系列的玩家还是值得一试的。
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