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Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim

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First release
Sep 27, 2003
Developer
Nihon Falcom
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure · Action
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2, Legacy Mobile Device

Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim is an action role-playing game in which adventurer Adol Christin is shipwrecked on the Canaan Islands after the Romun fleet attacks his expedition. Rescued by members of the native Rehda tribe, he explores the archipelago and investigates the forces threatening its inhabitants. Combat takes place in real time and centers on three elemental swords, each providing distinct attacks and magical abilities. Players explore interconnected areas, collect equipment and items, and battle regular enemies and large bosses.

Also known as Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim, Ys VI: Napishtim no Hako, イース -ナピシュテムの匣-

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Storyline
The story begins after Adol's ship is attacked by a fleet of Romun ships. Forced to sail into an unknown area, they encounter a large storm. Adol is swept off the vessel while trying to rescue a fellow sailor and washed ashore by the vortex that surrounds the Canaan Islands. He is found, unconscious, by the nieces of the chieftain of the nearby Rehda village, Olha and Isha, who are the daughters of his brother that died when battling with fellow Redha against the Wandering Calamity. The girls take him to their village and lay him to rest in their Uncle Ord's house. Adol hears them talking about him and wakes up briefly, afterwards going back to sleep because of his exhaustion. His adventure then begins.Read more

The story begins after Adol's ship is attacked by a fleet of Romun ships. Forced to sail into an unknown area, they encounter a large storm. Adol is swept off the vessel while trying to rescue a fellow sailor and washed ashore by the vortex that surrounds the Canaan Islands. He is found, unconscious, by the nieces of the chieftain of the nearby Rehda village, Olha and Isha, who are the daughters of his brother that died when battling with fellow Redha against the Wandering Calamity. The girls take him to their village and lay him to rest in their Uncle Ord's house. Adol hears them talking about him and wakes up briefly, afterwards going back to sleep because of his exhaustion. His adventure then begins.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Sep 27, 2003
PlayStation 2
Feb 22, 2005
PlayStation 2
Mar 10, 2005
All 5 release dates
PlayStation 2
Sep 16, 2005
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Apr 28, 2015
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
3h
Main + Extras
6h
Completionist
7h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Where to buy
Keywords
anime, magic, jrpg, hand-to-hand combat, artificial intelligence
… All 37, heavy metal, boss fight, leveling up, polygonal 3d, shopping, upgradeable weapons, loot gathering, collectibles, cartoon cutscene, original soundtrack release, non-player character, save point, escort mission, character growth, side quests, potion, melee, castaway, real-time combat, rock music, healer, weapon workshops, finishing move, poisoning, dual wielding, bots, status effects, j-pop, retroactive achievements, pc to console port, male protagonist, fan translation - english

At a Glance

Critic Score
72
Main Story (IGDB)
3h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
6h
Completionist (IGDB)
7h
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