Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim

Nihon Falcom Corporation · Apr 28, 2015

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Red-haired adventurer extraordinaire Adol Christin has finally reunited with his best pal, Dogi, and is eager to set sail for new adventures in Afroca. It seems fate has other plans for him, however, as a pirate captain named Ladoc makes him an offer he simply can't refuse: a chance to explore a dangerous, uncharted archipelago in the Atlas Ocean that may hold treasures of heretofore unseen value.

Never ones to back away from a good mystery, Adol and Dogi both agree to join Ladoc on this expedition aboard his ship, the “Tres Mares” -- but no sooner does it weigh anchor than the Romuns, their sights set on the same curious islands of Canaan, attack the wayward pirates and ultimately knock Adol overboard, leaving him for dead.

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Critic 7.8 (6 critics) · Gamer 8.9

Critic reviews

TechRaptor
James Galizio · May 19, 2015
8.0
Overall, regardless of whether this is your latest Ys adventure, or even your first one, you could certainly do worse than picking up Ys VI. For fans, it'll probably seem a little less polished than later titles, but for both newcomers and veterans alike, there's a lot to love here. As a starting point for getting into the series, Ys VI makes sense, and for a returning player it's a no-brainer.
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Dual Shockers
Kevin Sanchez · May 07, 2015
8.5
Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim is quite the action RPG and worth a try, even for those like myself who have no previous experience of the series. Despite the two glitch issues I previously mentioned (which hopefully get patched out soon), as well as the lack of truly involving plot, Ys: VI is still a very solid JRPG gameplay-wise and worth every penny on Steam.
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Attack of the Fanboy
Emily Speight · Apr 28, 2015
8.0
Overall, Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim is a solid effort. It’s certainly nothing new and wouldn’t have been revolutionary when released, but it’s still a lot of fun to play. 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.
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Cubed3
Ian Soltes · Jun 21, 2015
8.0
Solid action, well-utilised visuals, and a great soundtrack make The Ark of Napishtim a more than solid title on the whole for someone who is walking in knowing what to expect it is. For those looking for a longer adventure, despite its charm, they would be better off looking elsewhere for their jollies.
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Gamekult
Nicolas Verlet · Apr 30, 2015
7.0
Avec cette localisation tardive mais correcte, qui bénéficie de surcroît d'une nouvelle traduction et de quelques ajustements côté gameplay, Xseed complète avantageusement la collection des jeux Ys sur Steam. Et même s'il n'est ni le plus riche ni le plus soigné des épisodes disponibles, ancienneté oblige, il cristallise tout ce qui fait le charme de la série : un rythme soutenu, un scénario qui ne s'embarrasse pas de chichis et des mélodies qui font de Falcom un des nos chouchous.
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GamesInAsia
Ayyub Mustofa · May 20, 2015
7.0
Meskipun memiliki beberapa masalah teknis minor, secara keseluruhan Ys VI masih merupakan game yang sangat menyenangkan untuk dimainkan. Ys VI adalah sebuah game pertengahan antara modern dan klasik. Game ini memiliki kualitas yang bagus bahkan untuk standar tahun 2015, tapi memiliki nuansa cerita dan gameplay yang umurnya sudah 12 tahun.
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