Ys: The Oath in Felghana
Ys: The Oath in Felghana
Game
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Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim
Developer Nihon Falcom
Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim is a 2003 action role-playing game developed and published by Nihon Falcom. The sixth numbered entry in the Ys series, it was Falcom's first new numbered installment since Ys V: Lost Kefin, Kingdom of Sand in 1995 and its first original numbered Ys developed for Windows. Set three years after Ys V, the game follows adventurer Adol Christin after he is swept through the Great Vortex of… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
254 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky) · newest Oct 19, 2026 · last updated Oct 20, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
89
LovedLoved
158 positive · 20 negative
95% range 83–93%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 158 | 20 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 35 | 1 | 40 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
765 of 860 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
89% recommend · 161 yes, 19 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 180 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (1,393 of 1,551 positive).
Players praise the fast-paced combat and excellent music. [1][2][3] Many complain about the frustrating dash jump mechanic. [4][5][6] Some note that grinding is excessive and level-based damage is a flaw. [7][8][9]
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Representative posts
- [9]
6/10 I am dropping the game and moving on to try Oath in Felghana for one reason only. 0 damage 0 damage 0 damage. This game has a weird way of doing balancing, where your damage dealt and taken is VERY HEAVILY based on your level, so every single boss I had to fight I literally had to go and farm some zone for 30 minutes otherwise you CANNOT beat the boss because you do LITERAL 0 damage... even if you perfectly …
- [1]
My 2nd Y's game to play (started with 'Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana') I heard this is one of the best games from the series and a classic. I'm a fan of old school RPG's and this was extremely fun to play. Glad it wasn't 60+ hours to enjoy a nice solid story. The combat is fun and enjoyed the hidden combos (Dash Jumping was so simple after setting up Steam controller button combos). Some areas absolutely destroy you if …
- [2]
Ys VI is that mid tier gem you stumble upon at 3am. Adol washes up on yet another island (classic Adol behavior) and the combat hits just right: fast, snappy and satisfying once it clicks. Bosses are the highlight, genuinely fun to learn. Story is whatever. The music slaps, obviously, it's Falcom, they are physically incapable of making a bad soundtrack. Not the strongest entry in the series, but it holds up …
- [7]
TLDR: A great blend of RPG mechanics with puzzles surrounded by a world of deep, deep lore. A solid continuation to the Ys series. PROS: ➕Revamped combat system from Ys1/2 ➕Music ➕Good sense of progression ➕Good quality of life mechanics NEUTRALS: 🔹Grinding can get excessive CONS: ➖Unforgiving difficulty ➖Some really BS boss mechanics (Orjugan…) Ys 1 & Ys 2 review: …
- [5]
Dash jumps were the worst thing Falcom has done before Binga joined. Spent longer failing dash jumps than i did grinding for Majuunun. Really fun combat and bosses and excellent music, I mean you're playing an older ys game what did you expect
Summarised from 34 of the 250 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 12, 2026. How summaries are made
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Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim sits at 89% positive across 178 opinionated reactions from 2 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Critics, per Wikipedia
The PS2 and PSP versions received "mixed or average reviews", while the PC version later received "generally favorable reviews", all according to video game review aggregator Metacritic. In Japan, Famitsu gave the PS2 version a score of one six, one seven, one six, and one five, for a total of 24 out of 40.
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 254 · most liked firstthere's a boss near the end of Ys VI with an attack that I have no fucking clue how to dodge and it might be impossible, but he only uses it if you're far away from him so if you just keep close to the boss you're fine. if that kind of thing was in a modern "hard" game people would be So Fucking Mad
positive · AI labelView post →✅ Completed: Ys VI This is my fifth Ys game and it was another great one! I really enjoyed exploring the Canaan Islands and I'm realizing that, even with much less dialogue to work with than Trails, Falcom just knows how to make good, memorable NPCs.
positive · AI labelView post →My 2nd Y's game to play (started with 'Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana') I heard this is one of the best games from the series and a classic. I'm a fan of old school RPG's and this was extremely fun to play. Glad it wasn't 60+ hours to enjoy a nice solid story. The combat is fun and enjoyed the hidden combos (Dash Jumping was so simple after setting up Steam controller button combos). Some areas absolutely destroy you if you are not careful. I enjoyed going from that to a powerhouse quickly after…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The other game I’m playing right now is Ys VI in a ridiculously high widescreen resolution, and if you’re one of those “they should have kept graphics at PS2 levels and just made them HD” people, boy do I have the game for you
positive · AI labelView post →Found a copy of Ys VI at Record Head in West Allis! My first time seeing anyone Ys game in the wild. 👀
neutral · AI labelView post →TLDR: Let's go gambling! *dash jump attempt* aww dangit... *dash jump attempt* aww dangit... *dash jump attempt* aww dangit... *dash jump attempt* aww dangit... *dash jump attempt* aww dangit... *dash jump attempt* aww dangit... *dash jump attempt* aww dangit... *dash jump attempt* aww dangit... =Battle= The battle system for this game is somewhat of a weird mix of Ys I&II and Origin/Felghana. Instead of the elemental attacks having instant/charged versions they're locked behind a burst…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →bro My man always washes up on mysterious shores like it’s his full-time job.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim is the first attempt in the series to create narrative ties between the previous games but that’s not the only reason why it’s best fit for fans of the franchise Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim, originally released in 2003, is the sixth game in the series to play if you’re following the [url=https://www.digitalemelas.com/index_ys.php#order]DigitalEmelas story path and the first Ys game to introduce the subsequently named “Napishtim” combat style that went on to serve as…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Starting up Ys VI today and my save file is immediately shaming me for not playing through the game again during the past 19 years.
neutral · AI labelView post →I loved the game with 1 big exception...the dash jump! I hate that mechanic with a passion! The dash jump is the hardest "boss" of this game for me and you will never change my mind.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ys VI is that mid tier gem you stumble upon at 3am. Adol washes up on yet another island (classic Adol behavior) and the combat hits just right: fast, snappy and satisfying once it clicks. Bosses are the highlight, genuinely fun to learn. Story is whatever. The music slaps, obviously, it's Falcom, they are physically incapable of making a bad soundtrack. Not the strongest entry in the series, but it holds up surprisingly well. Solid action RPG that respects your time. [7.5/10]
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The randomizer for Random Game Saturday gave me Y, so here’s one of the more unique pieces I have. When Ys VI came out in the US, publisher Konami ran a boss rush contest; I placed high enough to win this 🇯🇵 collector edition, with the game swapped out for a US version signed by the Konami producer.
neutral · AI labelView post →I think Oath in Felghana is quite a bit harder than Ys VI. It also feels like a great development of that game. The dungeon and boss design is much more varied; but I also like how it’s got a different atmosphere to VI too - though of course, ruins feature heavily😜 still love VI though #ys #blutoid
positive · AI labelView post →the sixth game where adol was awakened by a cute girl
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wow the Ys VI soundtrack is incredible, how have I never been on this before. Sounds like a 90s arcade schmup and it's a 2003 pc game. Incredible.
positive · AI labelView post →I relaunch my YS VI game ! Now, I try to find a falcon named Sieg and a princess Klaudia here #ys #adol #jrpg #falcom
neutral · AI labelView post →TLDR: A great blend of RPG mechanics with puzzles surrounded by a world of deep, deep lore. A solid continuation to the Ys series. PROS: ➕Revamped combat system from Ys1/2 ➕Music ➕Good sense of progression ➕Good quality of life mechanics NEUTRALS: 🔹Grinding can get excessive CONS: ➖Unforgiving difficulty ➖Some really BS boss mechanics (Orjugan…) Ys 1 & Ys 2 review: https://steamcommunity.com/id/Synikx/recommended/223810?snr=1_5_9__402 Game order path here:…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ys VI is a great installment in the Ys series, which really encapsulates what I believe makes a fun ARPG. Although this game isn't super modern and is actually one of the "older" Ys games engine wise on steam (3 uses the same engine but remade after 6, 4 was remade with a newer engine, and 5 isn't on Steam). Now that doesn't deter the game from being fun, as the pixel 2.5D style gameplay hits a sweet spot. I personally really like this type of graphics, and I wish there were more games that…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →3. Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim trying to pick a favorite ys game is so difficult but something abt VI really clicked with me (it was geis. I love geis so much man. I need more geis falcom pls)
positive · AI labelView post →Dash jumps were the worst thing Falcom has done before Binga joined. Spent longer failing dash jumps than i did grinding for Majuunun. Really fun combat and bosses and excellent music, I mean you're playing an older ys game what did you expect
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Dash Jump was a mistake.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I enjoyed this JRPG classic immensely. Even in 2024, it's quite a good experience. There is some extensive end game grinding involved in order to complete the achievement for an end-game optional boss, but if you don't care about that then there is nothing whatsoever to complain about - the combat is snappy and fun, the graphics are gorgeous, and the exploration is excellent.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If your new to Ys. Series, this is a good game to start at. It originally was released on Playstation 2 and this was my first "Ys." adventure. Now I own on PC Too and it's as much fun as it was back then. This game gets tricky later on, but is completable by average player. (Esp the bloody caves with slimes! lol) Also the music will haunt you for ages lol Not many moves to really master, good gameplay and story. Lots of hidden areas
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Played this game on PS2 when I was 20. I thought it was kinda ugly but fun with great music. Replaying now on PC at 40. I think it's pretty ugly but fun with great music.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim [Completed 9/25/2026] Good game. I actually might prefer this over Felghana? Very short and sweet. I love Ys, never a true miss in this series. Dungeons were a bit of a low point but never over-stayed its welcome and bosses were lots of fun!!
positive · AI labelView post →I just navigated a virtual Windows environment on my AYN Thor to get to the steamapps folder where I have Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim installed so I could run the configurator and set up the buttons and set the resolution to 1080p instead of 1024x768 and it fucking worked. I love computer.
neutral · AI labelView post →So here's the thing, out of the first five games available on steam that I've played thus far (I, II, VI, OiF, Origins), this is probably the weakest one. Being the first 3D game it was still figuring stuff out, the different swords don't really add much, combat can begin to feel boring after a while and the story is whatever. That all said, it's a Ys game, it's good, it has fun bosses for the most part, great music and is a nice change of pace coming from Ys I and II, it's also quite short,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →That Adventures of Elliot game is giving off such powerful Ys VI/Felghana/Origins vibes
neutral · AI labelView post →Think the next game on my PS2 backlog will be Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim. Looking for a fun game that is also on the shorter side to balance some of the massive Atlus RPGs that have no respect for my time 🙃
neutral · AI labelView post →The Ark of Napishtim is the first and worst of the Napishtim engine games. The game has a lot of glaring issues, almost all of which would be fixed by their successors, Oath in Felghana and Origins. The balancing and grind are a lot worse in this game, one of the dungeons is pretty awful (make that two if you are going for all gear and items), the side quests are very forgettable, the music is meh, the infamous dash jump mechanic sucks, and there is no sprinting. Despite all these complaints,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Here's where I tell you all that I'm making this fan site because I began the Ys franchise at the start of the year, and now I'm on my EIGHTH Ys game. I've been a massive Final Fantasy fan for ages, but Ys somehow won my heart. Enjoying Ys VI now, as I know this one ties some lore things together!
positive · AI labelView post →So far this is the most infuriating Ys game I've played. Coming from 1, 2, and Origin. Dash jump is THE worst mechanic ever... 10/10 great game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim is probably my favorite Ys game, but I also haven't played anything after 7 yet? This series has done so many interesting things before and since, but I really liked the elemental sword deal. Gorgeous game, and it goes without saying that it sounds great.
positive · AI labelView post →It's an action-adventure RPG worth playing. Starts out great, with wonderful music and visuals. Some neat animated cutscenes here and there. The first time you load it, you'll want to choose the config option and set your button inputs (I played with an Xbox controller). Set them even if they look right, because some buttons still won't function. Then choose to save it before closing it out. For an RPG adventure the game is quite short. Its world is on a very small scale. I think there…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I learned about the Knicks because I randomly had the Angels game on while I was grinding in Ys VI and Randazzo mentioned what happened 🫠
neutral · AI labelView post →Played 12 hours up to level 48, got to the final bosses, I cant damage the final boss because I am underleveled, I can't leave the area because it is a point of no return, I didn't save on another slot to prevent something like this happening, gave up, 10/10 I would play it again
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Another classic Ys game. This one is very similar to Ys III - Oath in Felghana. The graphics are a bit updated and the game is a little more complex, but they're very similar. I still prefer Ys III however, because it has an amazing soundtrack. This game has good music, but it doesn't compare to some of the previous Ys games in my opinion. The only have two negatives I'd give this game. First issue I have is that if you are a completionist like I am, you'll have to use some online guides.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Finished Ys VI today and finished it 100% 🥹 Another game down! Ys Seven will be next!
positive · AI labelView post →6/10 I am dropping the game and moving on to try Oath in Felghana for one reason only. 0 damage 0 damage 0 damage. This game has a weird way of doing balancing, where your damage dealt and taken is VERY HEAVILY based on your level, so every single boss I had to fight I literally had to go and farm some zone for 30 minutes otherwise you CANNOT beat the boss because you do LITERAL 0 damage... even if you perfectly dodge every mechanic you cannot defeat it, this is just bad game design and…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Remember when games were made by gamers for gamers? And were full of fun, happiness and awesomeness ? This one is from this era.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's Week 44 of Achievement of the Week 2025! This week, earn "The Calamity Will Wander No More" by defeating Demi-Galba in Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim for the PlayStation 2! The new monthly achievement for Ratchet & Clank is also live! retroachievements.org/game/3300
neutral · AI labelView post →Finally finished Ys VI on Normal tonight Not that long of a game, played for like 8 hours in May and forgot to come back to it, ended up finishing in 14 hrs or so with some optional grinding. I recommend it, although it's from 2003 so some mechanics are a little jank
positive · AI labelView post →One of the few Ys titles I was able to 100%. This series was always grindy and Ys VI is no different, on higher difficulties you'll be spending hours grinding to level up your character and your sword will still hit bosses like a wet noodle, thus many hours will also be spent chipping away at boss health bars, all while trying not to get two-shot. Ys VI is a little more forgiving in the sense that you'll get more health to work with. Hence why I was able to 100% it, I suppose. Music can't be…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hearing Wataru Ishibashi's music in Trails in the Sky is fun. Like in Ys VI his style felt a bit unusual for that series (not bad though), but this is the first Trails game. So that's my idea of what Trails music is supposed to sound like for now. Does that make sense?
neutral · AI labelView post →Whoever implemented dash jump should ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ die Fun game, deserves all the criticism it gets outside of its music. The music bops.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is the worst of the top-down Ys games. It's still a pretty good game, but it has some problems: - Very grindy: As soon as you get to a new area, enemies will kill you in 3 hits and you won't do much damage. It's true that they'll give lots of exp so you'll catch up fast, but it felt like I always needed to grind a bit before proceeding. - There's no i-frames: There are a couple of enemies that can stunlock and kill you because of that, like the big bug on Limestone Cave. - Dash jump:…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim is a fantastic 3D hack-and-slash action adventure RPG that features smooth, fast-paced, and exhilarating combat, an authentic sense of discovery of the locale, a wonderful soundtrack composed by the legendary Falcom Sound Team jdk that is sure to pump you up, and thought-provoking lore and world-building, all of which kept me glued to the game for a few days in a row for multiple hours at a time. Overall, I highly recommend it because the combat is extremely fun and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hey folks! If anyone's interested at all in the original 3D Ys game, I'm playing through Ys VI exactly right now! twitch.tv/lierxagerate
neutral · AI labelView post →This is a solid entry of Ys, but far from my favorite. From the 2.5D Ys games, this ranks second. It does not have the issues of Ys Oath in Felghana (way too long distances between save points, a story that could have been made way easier or even solved by the oh-so-wise Big Good from the start) but it obviously lacks the refinement of Ys Origin. My main issue is that It forces you to grind levels way too often, you often encounter enemies that you do zero damage to until you level up some.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I only have one complaint about this game, and that is that the steam version doesn't have best girl Crevia from the PS2 version. I miss Guardian Trials wife.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →HI folks! Today's stream will be in about 30 minutes (11:30AM JST/10:30PM EDT/7:30PM PDT)! I'm going to take a short break from Ys VI to check out the new Final Fantasy Resonance demo! www.twitch.tv/originalpocky/ I hope that you'll come by and join me as I give it a try!
neutral · AI labelView post →Hi folks! Today's stream is going to start in a few minutes! (11AMish JST/10PM EDT/7PM PDT) I'm going to continue my playthrough of Ys VI: Ark of Naphishtim! I hope that you can come by and say hi! ^^ www.twitch.tv/originalpocky/ See you soon!
neutral · AI labelView post →Hi folks! Today's stream will be starting at 11AM JST (10PM EDT/7PM PDT)! I'm not sure what I'm playing yet, but I'm going to pause from playing Ys VI for two weeks. In any case, I hope that you'll come by and say hi! www.twitch.tv/originalpocky/ See you then!
neutral · AI labelView post →Here I am after finishing Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim. I decided to play the series in the order of Ys I & II, then The Oath in Felghana, and now Ys VI, even though Felghana is a remake released later. I wanted to experience the evolution of the first act (YS I & II & III) . What I enjoyed the most in this entry was the lore. We finally learn more about where Adol comes from, his homeland, and his past, which adds another layer to his character after Ys I and II. It was also a great surprise…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hi folks! Today's stream is starting a little late, my apologies! I'll be starting at 10:30 AM JST (9:30PM EDT/6:30 PM PDT), and the game on deck will be Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim! I hope that you'll come on by and say hi! www.twitch.tv/originalpocky/ See you soon!
neutral · AI labelView post →An extremely important stepping stone for the YS series, but has a lot of growing pains. Still fun enough in its own right, with some cool story ideas that unfortunately aren't super fleshed out. As always, very cool to see how the series evolved over time. PLAY ON NORMAL. Hard just adds grind.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ys: The Oath in Felghana completely transforms the gameplay systems introduced in Ys VI, though fails to fully capitalize on these additions by attempting to recreate the sidescrolling level design of the original Ys III
neutral · AI labelView post →this game's modern port was weirdly exclusive to Nintendo Switch (I think it still is). Back in 2019 when I bought a Switch it was one of the first games I got. Mario Tennis Aces Virtua Racing Ys VI Lacrimosa and... I think another downloadable game I'm forgetting. I know, a strange selection.
neutral · AI labelView post →not as hard as felghana but still pretty good :) adol christin my beloved ♥♥
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I like the game, very fun. But i couldnt finish it due to the lack of guardrails in the game combine with my stupidity that got me softlocked. I mostly blame myself, not the game. Soooo... WARNING TO THOSE WHO COME AFTER: When the game warn you that there is no going back, they mean it! Make a backup save before diving in.
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