Nihon Falcom

Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim

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.

Released: 27 September 2003
Developer: Nihon Falcom
Publisher: XSEED Games
Age rating: PEGI 7 · ESRB T
Metacritic: 76/100
Steam recommendations: 1,376
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows) · Legacy Mobile Device · PlayStation 2
Genres: Role-playing (RPG) · Hack and slash/Beat 'em up · Adventure
Also known as: Ys VI: Napishtim no Hako
Estimated owners: 100,000–200,000 (est.)

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Player rating: 72
Critic rating: 40
Ratings counted: 89.7%
Steam reviews: 16
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Crossplay System requirements 1 GB RAM Download size 1.0 GB Steam Deck Playable

Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim

The story

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.

Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim