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Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim
Adventurer Adol Christin has washed ashore in yet another mysterious, isolated new land, inhabited by a people who sport long ears and bushy tails...and are none too fond of humans. Experience the very first 3D Ys game as never before, with a whole new gameplay mode unique to this release!
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- Released
- September 26, 2003
- Developer
- Nihon Falcom
- Publisher
- XSEED Games, Konami, Marvelous USA, Inc.
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Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim Reviews
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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.
The Ys series had its first instalment 28 years ago in 1987. It was here where the reoccurring star of the Ys series, Adol Cristin, was introduced. Throughout the various Ys games, Adol embarks on countless adventures full of exploration, battles, and dialogue making each instalment fresh and full of RPG goodness. When Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim was originally released, it was quite special on its own as it’s the first Ys game to be presented with 3D elements. However, this updated version of Ys VI on the PC has new features that make it even more special this time around. Originally only rel...
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.
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.
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Washed ashore on an uncharted island, Adol Christin begins a new journey in Ys: The Ark of Napishtim. Lush environments, beautifully rendered characters and animated 3D backdrops combine to create the setting for Adol's newest adventure. In the world of Canaan, our red-headed hero must fight deadly monsters and menacing bosses with a variety of sword combinations, special attacks and magical spells creating a uniquely deep and compelling gameplay experience.