Yu-Gi-Oh! The Falsebound Kingdom

 GameCube
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Nov 4, 2003
Metascore
44

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 15
  3. Negative: 10 out of 15
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  1. Nintendojo
    71
    Its technical shortcomings are easy to ignore and once you grasp the unique gameplay, it turns out to be quite a lot of fun. Definitely recommended for fans, they're sure to have a ball.
  2. Game Informer
    65
    Even with relatively few RPGs on the GameCube, Falsebound Kingdom's relatively simple approach isn't that captivating - unless you're a Yu-Gi-Oh fan who is a newbie to the RPG genre. [Jan 2004, p.141]
  3. GameSpy
    60
    All of the elements were there to make this an addictive and challenging title. Instead, it's a slow-paced and confusing jumble.
  5. GameZone
    59
    Takes a step in the wrong direction by trying to take the popular card game and turn it into a turn based style RPG kind of format.
  6. GamePro
    50
    Doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface of the GameCube’s capabilities.
  7. Nintendo Power
    48
    The artwork and special effects are well-executed, but the game's pacing is slow. [Dec 2003, p.146]
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  8. Worth Playing
    46
    The plot is still boringly serious and pretentious.
  9. GamingTrend
    45
    Please don’t buy this game. Not for your kid, not for you. It’s not worth it. Get them more cards or something. They won’t get anything out of this Yu-Gi-Oh game other than story.
  10. Computer and Video Games
    43
    The special attacks look crap and make no sense. How can you possibly electrocute a skeleton? Dry bone doesn't conduct. Someone wins. You're bored. The end.
  11. Cheat Code Central
    40
    The Falsebound Kingdom is almost a prophetic title as this inferior product is forced upon the multitude of loyal supporters that are blind to the deception and exploitation employed by the Yu-Gi-Oh Empire.
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  12. IGN
    35
    The game isn't fun, it doesn't require any form of strategy beyond knowing how to complete the objective, the production values are awful, and you spend the majority of it mindlessly pushing the same button repeatedly as you try not to fall asleep.
  13. GameCritics
    35
    What starts out as an interesting idea for a strategy role-playing game (RPG) soon crumbles under the weight of poor design decisions, unintuitive gameplay, and an aesthetic presentation that would have been more at home on the Nintendo Entertainment System than the powerful GameCube.
  14. GameSpot
    31
    Anyone who doesn't already have an affinity for Yugi, Kaiba, and the rest of the gang will likely be unable to tolerate the game's shoddy graphics and its dull, shallow gameplay.
  15. GamingWorld X
    30
    The Falsebound Kingdom’s boring and slow-paced battle system is its biggest problem, as the bulk of your playtime will be spent fighting. The minimalist presentation also does little to excite the player.
  16. Gaming Age
    25
    There just didn’t seem to be much care put into this title, and if I were a fan of the series, I’d consider this title a slap in the face.

Awards & Rankings

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#12 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
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#31 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 54 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 54
  3. Negative: 10 out of 54
  1. PubertH.
    Jan 2, 2004
    10
    This game was Great! AWSOME! Windwaker on the other hand is the epitome of evil. The cell-shading they used makes me puke for eight days! This game was Great! AWSOME! Windwaker on the other hand is the epitome of evil. The cell-shading they used makes me puke for eight days! Ocarina of Time was the best game ever. I didn't expect Windwaker to be better, but they could have at least tried! Oh, and by the way, Yugioh The FalseBound Kingdom was a masterpiece! A shining example to all other RPG's, and believe me, I have played A LOT of RPG's! This game's story was also exellent. Most games don't even have half of the story this one had. If you want a challenging yet fun game, inlayed with a rich plot and first-class gameplay, BUY THIS GAME!… Full Review »
  2. Ismael10
    Feb 5, 2022
    6
    Un juego de yugioh poco explorado por los usuarios, es sencillo, gráficos que no sobresalen, incluso jugable esta bien, su banda sonoraUn juego de yugioh poco explorado por los usuarios, es sencillo, gráficos que no sobresalen, incluso jugable esta bien, su banda sonora básica, lo que sobresalta es ver a los monstros de duelo en 3D con gráficos de la sexta generación, es un buen exclusivo, buenas mecánicas de estrategia sin embargo no tiene más que ofrecer aún así es recomendado.… Full Review »
  3. grimreapersims
    Sep 3, 2021
    4
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