Yu-Gi-Oh! Worldwide Edition: Stairway to the Destined Duel

 Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Apr 8, 2003
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. Game Chronicles
    88
    It’s not exactly a sequel, but more of a standalone expansion pack with improved gameplay. Get it!
  2. Nintendophiles
    85
    An awesome pickup for any Yu-Gi-Oh! fan.
  3. Pocket Games
    85
    A must-own title for fans of the cartoon and a strong buy for fans of strategy games in general. [Summer 2003, p.52]
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  5. IGN
    80
    Other than the addition of a few hundred more cards, a slight tweak in pace, and a new style challenge interface, there's not much change to the overall game design. It's still a great strategy game.
  6. Nintendojo
    80
    What this game lacks in glitz and glamour, it makes up in structure, skill and longevity.
  7. netjak
    80
    Simply what a game is supposed to be. No tricks, gimmicks, and no need for hype. It's pure, addictive, mind-buzzing gameplay.
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  8. G4 TV
    80
    Diehard fans will probably find the added cards and light quest mode to be worth the investment, but casual "Yu-Gi-Oh" players who already have "Eternal Duelist Soul" may not want to shell out $30 just for a minor update.
  9. Game Informer
    75
    Painfully addictive. [June 2003, p.119]
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  10. GameSpy
    74
    It's the closest one yet to capturing the spirit of the card game.
  11. Games Radar
    71
    A fun game, and the deck creation element is very addictive. Still a bit pointless though, and could be better presented. [GamesMaster]
  12. GameCritics
    70
    Don't get me wrong, I do like the game. It's just that perhaps I'll wait until a version with playable God Cards is released before I buy another Yu-Gi-Oh! game.
  13. GameZone
    68
    Not the kind of game that everyone will embrace. This game is predicated on those who like the cerebral challenge of card-driven chess in a static environment. This is not a reflexive challenge.
  14. Nintendo Power
    66
    The trading card game rules could be confusing for a Yu-Gi-Oh! novice, but the basic play control is intuitive. [May 2003, p.140]
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  15. GameSpot
    61
    A serviceable, lightweight entry in the genre. It stays true enough to the source material, which should please fans, but the game's rather dry presentation may make it inaccessible to outsiders.
  16. Inside Gamer Online
    58
    If you’re unfamiliar with the card game, you’ll want to stay faraway from this game. Because unlike The Eternal Duelist Soul, this game has no tutorial.
  17. NintendoWorldReport
    50
    The graphics and sound are rather bland, and novice players will spend a lot of time blundering through their mistakes until they figure out how to play the game through trial and error. Not much fun at all.

Awards & Rankings

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#53 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
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#13 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
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#19 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2003

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 60 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 60
  3. Negative: 5 out of 60
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    Jun 9, 2023
    7
    Rock solid yu-gi-oh game based on the original era of cards. Plenty of cards, plenty of characters, an evolving meta, and a hidden secretRock solid yu-gi-oh game based on the original era of cards. Plenty of cards, plenty of characters, an evolving meta, and a hidden secret plot. Let's go.… Full Review »
  2. 40mangunshot
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. I grew up playing this game as a kid and I still love it to death. The gameplay is amazing and addictive and IThis game is a masterpiece. I grew up playing this game as a kid and I still love it to death. The gameplay is amazing and addictive and I consider it to be one the best Yu-Gi-Oh games ever.… Full Review »
  3. Uridon
    May 17, 2017
    10
    After seeing the metascore for this game, I felt compelled to make an account just to write this and give it a 10/10. I had this game as aAfter seeing the metascore for this game, I felt compelled to make an account just to write this and give it a 10/10. I had this game as a young teen and played it for hundreds of hours. It's addicting and completely engaging, and if I picked it up and started playing again I would still enjoy myself.… Full Review »
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