Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monster Coliseum

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Oct 26, 2004
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
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  1. GameZone
    79
    The amount of strategy required to play this game is impressive, if not intimidating. It will take some time to understand the mechanics of the game, but once you do, you’ll likely find the gameplay strangely addictive.
  2. eToychest
    70
    The game at the core of Capsule Monster Coliseum actually borders on engaging, and as such comes incredibly close to being worth playing for those who aren’t fans of the series. But close, as they say, only counts for horseshoes and hand grenades: not PS2 games.
  3. PSM Magazine
    65
    At least mildly accessible and appealing even for entry-level fans. [Jan 2005, p.72]
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  5. 1UP
    65
    The marriage of the Yu-Gi-Oh! universe with strategy-based combat is an addictive one, making this game one that even the curious fan should check out.
  6. Game Chronicles
    63
    As a turn based battle game however, it’s not very good. You are given a small amount of creatures, a single strategy that will win almost every time, and lackadaisical enemy AI.
  7. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    60
    For the rest of us [non-Yu-Gi-Oh! fans], it's a passable strategy RPG. [Jan 2005, p.107]
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  8. Game Informer
    60
    There is some decent music and graphics that don't make me want to die. I guess that's the highest recommendation I can offer on this one. [Jan 2005, p.125]
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  9. IGN
    59
    Just because this is an original concept, doesn’t mean that it is any fun. In fact, I prefer the Yu-Gi-Oh! card game to this monster chess game.
  10. Stuff
    40
    Somewhere there is an audience for the kind of soul-crushing ennui that Capsule Monster Coliseum drapes around you like a ravenous anaconda…made of ennui.

Awards & Rankings

81
#81 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
47
#47 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 45
  3. Negative: 6 out of 45
  1. ShawnU.
    Dec 29, 2006
    10
    Awesome game. Love the music in this game. Graphics were superb. It was very fun to play.
  2. grimreapersims
    Jan 8, 2022
    6
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  3. kaicluan
    May 26, 2020
    7
    A mecânica é ótima, trás inúmeras possibilidades. Talvez o maior problema seja o pouco que podemos explorar das criaturas aumentando de nível,A mecânica é ótima, trás inúmeras possibilidades. Talvez o maior problema seja o pouco que podemos explorar das criaturas aumentando de nível, evoluindo. O jogo é rápido para concluir, mas muito lento para iniciar as cenas de batalhas entre as criaturas. Como hoje (2020) está tudo mais veloz, darei uma nota que acho compreensivo se eu jogasse na época. Outro motivo é porque não exploraram mais sequências desse jogo divertido.… Full Review »
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