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Game entry

Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim

2003 · JRPG, Action RPG, Beat 'em up, Action-adventure · PC, PlayStation 2, Legacy Mobile Device · XSEED Games

Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim is ranked no. 4,509 among the best video games of all time by GameForever voters, with an ELO score of 1,372 and 29% of duels won. The pairing that comes up most often sets it against Final Fantasy III: 3 duels settled, 1 to 2. Where it fares best, it sits at no. 113 out of 127 (2003).

World rank

no. 4,509

ELO score

1,372

Wins

29%

Duels played

98

About 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.

ELO progression

Score moved from 1,500 to 1,372 ELO points over the last 170 days.

Head-to-head

Direct record on the most played match-ups.

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The standing

Where Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim ranks

The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 113 out of 127 (2003).

Where Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim ranks
Ranking Position Games competing
World ranking 4,509 5,046
JRPG 217 229
2000s 1,170 1,308
2003 113 127

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