Ys: The Ark of Napishtim

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 35
  3. Negative: 1 out of 35
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    30
    This is clichéd, tedious, frustrating nonsense, as archaic in its gameplay as it is banal in its story. [Sept 2005, p.120]
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#92 Best PS2 Game of 2005

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User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 36
  3. Negative: 1 out of 36
  1. CurtisB.
    Mar 11, 2005
    10
    Excellent, overlooked, and very nostalgic - this is the game I've been waiting the last ten years for. I think it's high time we Excellent, overlooked, and very nostalgic - this is the game I've been waiting the last ten years for. I think it's high time we get away from "cutting edge" 3D stuff, and just have some fun again. This game provides that chance.… Full Review »
  2. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    9
    Absolutely underrated RPG. I wish it was easier, because i remember having to abandon it despite investing hours and hours of grinding. ItAbsolutely underrated RPG. I wish it was easier, because i remember having to abandon it despite investing hours and hours of grinding. It still hurts i could not finish it.… Full Review »
  3. frederik1478
    Jan 10, 2023
    7
    It's really nice to play a rpg were all characters voice actors and the intro cutscene is hilarious to watch because of the voice acting.

    the    It's really nice to play a rpg were all characters voice actors and the intro cutscene is hilarious to watch because of the voice acting.

    the gameplay is fast paced you can hit them for a lot Damage but they can also hit you for lot so it feels like a real intens fight.

    This game has some insane level scaling. It feels like three levels can be the difference between getting an good boss ,and completely destroying by the boos.

    The game has a good story with a lot of interesting characters and awesome twist in the plot that I didn't see coming. I would recommend this game if you can find it.    … Full Review »
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