Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal: World Duel Carnival

 3DS
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Sep 25, 2014
Metascore
52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 13
  3. Negative: 4 out of 13
  1. games(TM)
    Aug 20, 2014
    70
    Konami may have created the most robust digital version of its popular CCG yet, but it has married it to a distinct lack of gameplay modes and player interaction. [Sept 2014, p.123]
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  2. Impulsegamer
    Aug 11, 2014
    60
    Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal World Duel Carnival is an interesting duelling card game on the 3DS but lacks any real replay value, especially with no 2-player support
  3. Digitally Downloaded
    Jul 30, 2014
    60
    Lacking the multiplayer makes it difficult to really get into Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal World Duel Carnival. What's in the game is perfectly functional and the core game is one of the most popular and lasting CCGs for a very good reason, it's difficult to really get into a game such as this that lacks the social experience.
  5. Nintendo Life
    Jul 8, 2014
    60
    Overall this is a good digital representation of the core card game, but players looking for anything more than that won’t find it here.
  6. Cubed3
    Jul 7, 2014
    60
    In many ways World Duel Carnival is a Yu-Gi-Oh! expert's dream title; very little locked away, an incredibly in-depth game system with a huge number of cards to try out, and the means to customise a main character's deck to their own liking.
  7. SpazioGames
    Jul 21, 2014
    55
    Zexal Duel Carnival does nothing to welcome new players, overwhelming them with 6000 different cards and no explanation of the rules whatsoever. It deserves a possibility only for the die-hard fans of Yu-Gi-Oh!
  8. Everyeye.it
    Aug 6, 2014
    50
    No multiplayer mode, a confused plot and messy UI. Let's put aside this episode and wait for something more compelling on the 3DS.
  9. FNintendo
    Jul 24, 2014
    50
    Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal World Duel Carnival appears as a mutilated effort which lost a lot of its content on the journey from Japan to the Western markets. The lack of a multiplayer of any kind and its short lifespan, as well as an overall sub par visual outlook, mean that only the most dedicated fans of the Yu-Gi-Oh! series will find reasons to appreciate this game, as it still manages to keep the spirit of the series intact.
  10. Multiplayer.it
    Jul 21, 2014
    50
    Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal: World Duel Carnival is kind of a mess. Besides being quite noob friendly, it fails on almost any other level with a lazy story mode, no multiplayer features and an outdated pool of cards. Fans be aware: even you may not like this.
  11. Critical Hit
    Jul 31, 2014
    40
    A sub-par experience with stripped down features, a complete lack of multiplayer and no noticeable improvement whatsoever.
  12. Eurogamer Italy
    Jul 22, 2014
    40
    Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal World Duel Carnival suffers of a bad game design. The lack of a multiplayer mode in a duel-based game and the slim story Mode (compared to the Japanese one) are the bigger problems of this poor Nintendo 3DS title.
  13. NintendoWorldReport
    Jul 9, 2014
    40
    Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal: World Duel Carnival is emaciated and borderline offensive to loyal fans who just want the full 3DS trading card experience.
  14. NZGamer
    Aug 4, 2014
    30
    If you’re considering this game, stay away. There are better Yu-Gi-Oh! games out there, and there are better digital card games out there. The only reason I can think of to buy this - and there’s no hyperbole here - is for the three exclusive physical cards it comes with.

Awards & Rankings

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#48 Best 3DS Game of 2014
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#28 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2014
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#9 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2014

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User Score
5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 33
  3. Negative: 10 out of 33
  1. WeReview4U
    Oct 28, 2014
    4
    You may be a Yu-Gi-Oh! fan and we get it, you may waiting for it , right ? The point is does it worth the waiting ? and the fact is this isn'tYou may be a Yu-Gi-Oh! fan and we get it, you may waiting for it , right ? The point is does it worth the waiting ? and the fact is this isn't a good game at all… Full Review »
  2. Siduin
    Sep 26, 2014
    5
    I have looked forward to the american release of this game since I stumbled upon in early 2014 and after purchasing the game I found that someI have looked forward to the american release of this game since I stumbled upon in early 2014 and after purchasing the game I found that some of the features I was looking forward to were not present. The individual story mode play through's are vary similar and don't feel like your progressing, unlike the classic "follow the main character" stories that have been the staple up to now. I also miss having to purchase cards and as a result playing the game lacks a feeling of progression. I mean sure you unlock a new character every so often but other than offering a new deck to play story mode with it doesn't do much else.

    On the positive side the deck builder has been upgraded to include a word search option which I have been waiting for since I first picked up "Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX: Aim to be Duel King!" in 2005 and god has it helped with building theme decks or finding fusion monsters for deck building. and the option to turn the ban list off was nice you can build decks that are just fun to play.

    Alas though it is imposable to show your friends your awesome decks in multi player mode because the multi player mode doesn't exist... I had several friends waiting with me to buy this game so we could all play together and i am the only one who ended up purchasing it because of this massive drawback. What was Konami thinking when they said "lets take out multi player in a TRADING CARD GAME" I realise that the American release had all the cards unlocked from the start and trading really wasn't an issue but playing endlessly against NPC's for no other purpose then to see if you deck works and then finally finishing it to realise "What now"? I've finished this deck who do I use it against? at least with the DP system playing endlessly against NPC's meant you could buy and unlock more cards to use so it didn't feel like a colossal waist of time.

    The only other thing i can say is it is useful to build a deck here, try it out and then buy the cards for it online so you can play for real. Maybe that was the plan all along....    … Full Review »
  3. Gejta
    Sep 2, 2022
    6
    very disappointed by the features I was looking for was missing and you can find better games than this easily
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