Ys: The Ark of Napishtim

 PSP
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 29
  3. Negative: 2 out of 29
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  1. eToychest
    84
    It is very addictive and challenging, and offers two additional difficulty levels if the default is not challenging enough.
  2. PSM Magazine
    80
    Ark of Napishtim is a sterling example of how a simple tale can be told well, and now it comes packed with 200% more convenience. [Apr 2006, p.84]
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  3. Console Gameworld
    78
    Yet another PSP title that is held back from greatness due to excessive load times. Despite this, it's a must own for RPG fans.
  5. GamingTrend
    76
    Some will get bored with the RPG combat elements because of their simplicity. Some will get frustrated by the balance issues. Others will be disappointed at the length.
  6. Play Magazine
    75
    The great thing about the PSP version of the Arc of Napishtim was that it was to mirror the Japanese PC game which.....picked up a bad case of American localization, conceding its hand-drawn sprites for renders, and anime scenes for bulky CG. [Mar 2006, p.48]
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  7. Gaming Age
    75
    This is a no brainer for gamers over 25 who remember a better time, as well as the others who may not get what us geezers have been talking about all this time when we say, "Back in my day, my RPG titles were full of substance with wonderful hand drawn art."
  8. TotalPlayStation
    75
    It's the exact kind of game -- if not the presentation of it -- that the PSP is hurting for so much right now, and in all honesty, once you're a few hours in to the game, it's fairly easy to overlook the loading screens and lose yourself in the action.

Awards & Rankings

85
#85 Best PSP Game of 2006
62
#62 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2006
93
#93 Most Shared PSP Game of 2006

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 25
  3. Negative: 4 out of 25
  1. JaXJ.
    Dec 6, 2007
    10
    A very good game for all RPG fans, and I am not a fan and I still liked it. The combat is simple, so even the stupidest of us will know how A very good game for all RPG fans, and I am not a fan and I still liked it. The combat is simple, so even the stupidest of us will know how to play this. A must-have, apart from the long name.… Full Review »
  2. EvanH.
    Jun 15, 2006
    6
    long loading times take away from the expirience. Otherwise the game is ok.
  3. EugeneT.
    Jun 16, 2006
    3
    This game is just plain bad, just slash all the way till every boss fight. The fighting system r bad, u'll need to reach certain level This game is just plain bad, just slash all the way till every boss fight. The fighting system r bad, u'll need to reach certain level to kill a boss, if not the damage will just be 0.… Full Review »
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