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3.8
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Description

This is a direct sequel to Ys V, the last SNES installment of the popular Japanese action RPG series. After 8 years of waiting, the sequel finally arrived to the PC in Japan. You control once again the main character of the fifth game, the adventurer Adol Christian, on a new journey. After his ship was attacked and he lost his consciousness, Adol wakes up on a sea shore, rescued by Rehda - an elf-like people who live in a small village. Soon he becomes involved in a quest for mysterious treasure hidden somewhere on nearby islands, and has to face an ambitious empire officer who will not tolerate any rivals on his hunt.

"The Ark of Napishtim" is an action RPG in a fully 3D environment. The gameplay is essentially hack-and-slash: you can run around, jump, and hit your enemies with a sword. You have only three types of swords during the game, but they can be upgraded and modified by obtaining special items from defeated monsters, which correspond to certain elements.

Alternate Titles

  • "伊苏VI:纳比斯汀的方舟" -- Chinese title (simplified)
  • "Ys VI: Nabisiting de Fangzhou" -- Chinese title
  • "Ys: The Ark of Napishtim" -- PSP title
  • "Ys: Napishtim no Hako" -- Japanese console title
  • "Ys IV: Napishtim no Hako" -- Japanese title
  • "イースVI 〜ナピシュテムの匣〜" -- Japanese spelling

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The Press Says

Game Vortex Mar 21, 2006 70 out of 100 70
Just RPG Mar 31, 2006 69 out of 100 69
GameZone Mar 14, 2006 6.8 out of 10 68
Game Informer Magazine Apr, 2006 6.75 out of 10 68
GameSpot Mar 02, 2005 6.7 out of 10 67
Deeko Mar 04, 2006 6 out of 10 60
Jeuxvideo.com Sep 28, 2006 12 out of 20 60
GamesFirst! Apr 02, 2006 3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars 60
HonestGamers Apr 01, 2006 6 out of 10 60
Video Game Talk Mar 28, 2006 2.5 Stars2.5 Stars2.5 Stars2.5 Stars2.5 Stars 50

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Stupid Jumping Section!!!! @#$% 1 mobiusclimber (223)
Apr 11, 2008

Trivia

In the PS2 version Konami removed the anime FMVs and added 3D CGI FMVs instead.

Konami also changed the player figure from sprite-based 2D to a 3D model to better fit western flavors.

Also the Alma's Trials in the game (bonus levels, which you can pass to get emel [needed to upgrade your emel swords], gold or experience) were added by Konami and not available in the original game.


This entry was contributed by Kabushi (48060) and Unicorn B. Lynx Bronze Star Contributing Member (61193)
 

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