Y's: The Ark of Napishtim for PSP

Adol Christin has just washed ashore on an uncharted island. He'll begin a heroic journey through unmapped territory in this epic adventure that combines fast-moving, real-time action and strategic battles against tenacious bosses. Explore lush environments filled with impressively rendered characters and 3D animated backdrops to discover the secrets that lie in the island's whirlpools. Fight deadly enemies with sword combos, special attacks, and magic. Wield three magical swords with upgrades that bring special abilities and more powerful attacks. Unlockable mini-games feature a variety of characters from the island, while new modes let you listen to the soundtrack and explore character profiles to experience the full depth of Adol's adventure.

Critic Reviews

IGN Review (5.6 out of 10)

I liked the PS2 version of last year's Ys: The Ark of Napishtim quite a bit. Though there wasn't anything particularly groundbreaking about it, its charming characters and action-oriented combat made it strangely interesting. It reminded me of a time when RPGs weren't about super-complicated battle ...more

User Reviews

Average Member Rating: 6.2 out of 10

Y's: The Ark of Napishtim. (7 out of 10)

posted by korynn1 (PARKERSBURG, WV) on Apr 19, 2006
Member since Mar 2006
11 out of 11 gamers (100%) found this review helpful

This is a very good old-school game, a real thumb-masher. The plot is very intricate and involved and draws the player in. Only disadvantage was the real-time battles. Characters are dynamic and well thought out. They evolve with the game play. All in all a very enjoyable game to play. more

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