Yu-Gi-Oh!: Forbidden Memories
- April 30, 2002 00:00 AM PST
Handsome princes and evil spirits playing cards in ancient Egypt. And you thought trading-card games were for kids in comic-book stores.
After a successful trading-card and Game Boy Color launch, the world of Yu-Gi-Oh debuts on the PlayStation in living 3D. Although 90 percent of the game is still card dueling, there is a tiny smidgen of plot to go with the battles: Yugi and his ancestor, a prince of ancient Egypt, must work together to gather six powerful Millennium Items and defeat Heishin, a high mage with a hankering for world domination.Yu-Gi-Oh!: Forbidden Memories is aimed squarely at card fanatics. 722 monster and magic cards can be used in the game, and you can import real-life cards into your virtual deck through special codes. The Campaign mode has over 35 opponents to battle, and you'll find it necessary to battle and re-battle them religiously to build up your card collection.
This is all well and good for fans, but players unfamiliar with the subtle strategies required here will be in for a world of hurt. There are no tutorial or beginner modes, and without a deep understanding of your cards and the powers unleashed by combining them, it's nearly impossible to advance past the first few duels. If you're not already a master, skip this game and try your luck with the real cards first.
