History YMMV / YsVITheArkOfNapishtim

* PortingDisaster: The UsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable version is generally considered the worst version of ''Ys VI'' due to smaller screen resolution, lack of the [=PlayStation=] 2 version's extras (such as voice acting) and for having LoadsAndLoadsOfLoading.

* ThatOneAchievement: "Because It's There" in the UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} version, which requires beating a {{Superboss}} that can only be damaged if Adol's at least level 50, have upgraded each Emelas Sword to its max and are equipping multiple stat-enhancing accessories. Having a serious chance of winning requires reaching even higher levels, which is extremely frustrating when level 50 is around the point where the game's AntiGrinding features start making {{Backtracking}} through the final dungeon show DiminishingReturnsForBalance. Finally, there's no real reward for beating this boss beyond the achievement, as the chest it guards can be claimed as soon as the boss is found (half-way into a play-through) by the simple expedient of merely running around the boss, opening the chest, then running away (since the boss' attacks can guarantee a OneHitKO). Catastrophe mode somewhat mitigates the AntiGrinding by allowing the player to farm stat boosting seeds, but it's still a pretty slow process and there's still a lot of EarlyGameHell to plow through first.

* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: Creator/{{Konami}} created the UsefulNotes/PlayStation2 port - although they replaced the sprites in the PC version with full 3D models, made it fully voiced and added "[[BonusDungeon Alma's Trials]]", [[{{Bowdlerise}} blood effects were removed]] to get a lower rating from various video game rating and censorship bureaus. This version also runs at 30 frames-per-second, making it somewhat of a mixed bag.

* WinBackTheCrowd: ''VideoGame/YsVLostKefinKingdomOfSand'' narrowly avoided [[FranchiseKiller killing the franchise]] because of how much of an {{oddball|InTheSeries}} entry it was. After spending seven years making other non-''Ys'' games, while [[VideoGameRemake remaking the]] [[VideoGame/YsIAncientYsVanishedOmen first]] [[VideoGame/YsIIAncientYsVanishedTheFinalChapter two]] ''Ys'' titles, Creator/{{Falcom}} brought its audience back with ''Ys VI'' by breathing new life into the series with a brand-new UsefulNotes/GameEngine and sprite-based design, all backed with improving upon the flaws of ''Ys V''. Ultimately, ''Ys VI'' was the installment that revitalized the franchise.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FCA6OyMJig&t=67s "The Fleet of Romn"]] nicks part of its melody from Music/{{Blondie}}'s [[https://youtu.be/o3hHsVtqNFQ "Call Me"]].

** [[https://youtu.be/3FCA6OyMJig?list=PLzFTGYa_evXgZhRplHCWfaxGp3X2C-3Pp "The Fleet of Romn"]] nicks part of its melody from Music/{{Blondie}}'s [[https://youtu.be/o3hHsVtqNFQ "Call Me"]].

* WinBackTheCrowd: ''VideoGame/YsVLostKefinKingdomOfSand'' narrowly {{Averted}} [[FranchiseKiller killing the franchise]] because of how much of an {{oddball|InTheSeries}} entry it was. After spending seven years making other non-''Ys'' games, while [[VideoGameRemake remaking the]] [[VideoGame/YsIAncientYsVanishedOmen first]] [[VideoGame/YsIIAncientYsVanishedTheFinalChapter two]] ''Ys'' titles, Creator/{{Falcom}} brought its audience back with ''Ys VI'' by breathing new life into the series with a brand-new UsefulNotes/GameEngine and sprite-based design, all backed with improving upon the flaws of ''Ys V''. Ultimately, ''Ys VI'' was the installment that revitalized the franchise.

* ThatOneAchievement: "Because It's There" in the UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} version, which requires beating a BonusBoss that can only be damaged if Adol's at least level 50, have upgraded each Emelas Sword to its max and are equipping multiple stat-enhancing accessories. Having a serious chance of winning requires reaching even higher levels, which is extremely frustrating when level 50 is around the point where the game's AntiGrinding features start making {{Backtracking}} through the final dungeon show DiminishingReturnsForBalance. Finally, there's no real reward for beating this boss beyond the achievement, as the chest it guards can be claimed as soon as the boss is found (half-way into a play-through) by the simple expedient of merely running around the boss, opening the chest, then running away (since the boss' attacks can guarantee a OneHitKO). Catastrophe mode somewhat mitigates the AntiGrinding by allowing the player to farm stat boosting seeds, but it's still a pretty slow process and there's still a lot of EarlyGameHell to plow through first.

* AntiClimaxBoss: Some bosses in the [[spoiler:Ark of Napishtim]] are disappointing compared to others; justified because it's still possible to save the game despite a PointOfNoReturn.

* DemonicSpiders

* PolishedPort:
** Zigzagged with Creator/{{Konami}} and its UsefulNotes/PlayStation2 port - although they replaced the sprites in the PC version with full 3D models, made it fully voiced and added "[[BonusDungeon Alma's Trials]]", [[{{Bowdlerise}} blood effects were removed]] to get a lower rating from various video game rating and censorship bureaus. This version also runs at 30 frames-per-second, making it somewhat of a mixed bag.
** Played straight with Creator/XSEEDGames's PC port, which runs at 60 FPS, allows Alma's Wing to teleport between most Spirit Monuments, and has [[NoItemUseForYou Catastrophe]] mode. It also supports high resolutions and has multiple levels of anti-aliasing, while having low system requirements.

** Higher level versions of the "wild boar"-type enemies attack in packs, each delivering high damage [[RammingAlwaysWorks by ramming]] with {{Knockback}} capabilities, all the while inflicting InterfaceScrew StatusEffects. Oh, and the Setos, the birds in the Woods of Quatera, have a small chance of bringing in a higher level boar rather than the weakest variant, well before the player is ready for them; even overleveling for the beginning of the game and having the Leather Armor won't save you from what'll likely be a OneHitKill when you least expect it, and the only way to tell is by the slight color change in their rushing attack.

* UncannyValley: The character models in the CG cutscenes of the [=PlayStation 2=] version look pretty weird, especially Olha and Isha during [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE957XmUJjs the prologue]].

* UncannyValley: The character models in the CG cutscenes of the [=PS2=] version all look pretty weird, especially Olha and Isha.

* UncannyValley: The character models in the CG cutscenes of the PS2 version all look pretty weird, especially Olha and Isha.