Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim

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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

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  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. If you like the series - go pick it up!
  2. BasilZero
    Mar 24, 2019
    8
    Game: Ys: Ark of Napishtim
    Genre: Action RPG
    Developer: Nihon Falcom Publisher: XSeeD/Marvelous USA System: Steam (PC) Year of Release: 2015 Length of Playthrough: 13 Hours Total Score: 85/100 Value Score: 8.5/10 • Story: 9/10 • Characters: 9/10 • GamePlay: 9/10 • Graphics: 9/10 • Sound: 8/10 • Music: 10/10 • Length: 5/10 • Replay Value: 7/10 • Player Value: 9/10    Game: Ys: Ark of Napishtim
    Genre: Action RPG
    Developer: Nihon Falcom
    Publisher: XSeeD/Marvelous USA
    System: Steam (PC)
    Year of Release: 2015
    Length of Playthrough: 13 Hours

    Total Score: 85/100
    Value Score: 8.5/10

    • Story: 9/10
    • Characters: 9/10
    • GamePlay: 9/10
    • Graphics: 9/10
    • Sound: 8/10
    • Music: 10/10
    • Length: 5/10
    • Replay Value: 7/10
    • Player Value: 9/10

    Pros
    +Great story and cast of characters
    +Amazing OST
    +Achievements
    +Time challenge Boss event mode
    +Ability to play Easy, Normal, Hard, Nightmare modes
    +Exclusive to Steam and GOG version is Catastrophe mode which makes the game play more like Ys Origin and Oath

    Cons
    -Lacks the platforming aspects of Oath in Felghana
    -Customization is weak compared to other Ys games on PC
    -Very easy compared to the other games in the series
    -Shortest modern Ys game    … Expand
  3. SanctumRevel
    May 3, 2015
    7
    hmm not bad for nostalgic gamers for once i actually saw updated graphics in hd and good atmosphere sounds good combat it can be tedious at times and tiring now the menu could be improved a sence of direction would be usefull to a journal or something overall ok not great but ok
  4. Neatqt
    Mar 24, 2021
    8
    Cast: 8/10
    Story: 7/10
    Fun: 9/10
    Gameplay: 10/10

    Recommended
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  5. 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。

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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. 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]
  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.
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  3. 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.
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