Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim (2015)

Developer

Nihon Falcom

Publisher

XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc.

Platforms

Windows

Genres

Action, Adventure, RPG

Rating

4.5 of 5, 1,518 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 16 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

a fast-paced and challenging action RPG with classic JRPG exploration and a standout soundtrack that drives the sense of adventure.

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What players say

Players split on Ys VI: it has the series' music and exploration, but many find it the weakest entry, calling the story thin and the dash jump frustrating. Combat is simple and the game is grindy, while the final boss is widely disliked.

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