Yu-Gi-Oh! The Duelists of the Roses

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Feb 16, 2003
User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 110 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 82 out of 110
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 110
  3. Negative: 12 out of 110
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  1. BillyP.
    May 3, 2003
    10
    The game is awesome. The only thing i dont like about it is that thay shuld let you pick more deaks.
  2. TheQuietGamer
    Mar 10, 2011
    5
    As a huge Yu-Gi-Oh! fan I was disappointed with this game, it's not like the dueling you see on the show, it's more like a mix of that and chess, the story isn't all that interesting, graphics are sub par, but voice acting is ok, one good thing is that it does require a large amount of strategy if you hope to win, if your a fan of card games you may like this but I just can't recommend this.
  3. lollol
    May 9, 2004
    10
    It's a great game and more than 85 cards.
  4. QuvannyG.
    May 6, 2003
    10
    I love this game, at first i didn't to much reading in the beginning of the game. hint "used CG" i thought i was going to **** but when i started to paly i couldn't put i down. first day - 14h. 2nd 11h and still playing it.
  5. Ton
    Jan 27, 2004
    10
    It's very good and challenging for a fan like me.
  6. JoshS.
    Jul 9, 2006
    9
    The game is good fun but is very hard sometimes.
  7. B.S.
    Mar 20, 2003
    4
    Lacking multiplayer and passwords (for bring in real cards) this game takes away the options the out of date forbidion memories had!!! But what r u tak'in bout I loved the sounds and the graphics!!! but sigh duel master k acts like hes drunk when I duel him he sucks!!!!!!!!!!
  8. KayW.
    Apr 16, 2003
    4
    This game has great levels of play and but the graphics and speed of the game really needs to be improved.This game could be good if they spent a bit more time on it. I would still purchase this game.
  9. DanielC.
    Apr 9, 2003
    10
    Stop crying about the hard level of this game,... thats the good thing; what did you want, some stupid game you colud pass in a few weekends? The game is excelent, good graphics, good sound, good tutorial, and the best part: a high level!!!! I'm new at this game, but i really like it, i would appreciate if someone can tell me how can i know wich cards can i mix into one new monster. Thanks.
  10. VincentL.
    Jun 5, 2003
    10
    This Game Is Great! But I dont seem to see all the cards yet :P
  11. DragonKnight
    Apr 27, 2006
    2
    Horrible grid combat with extreme difficulty settings that their eleven year old audience may not be able to play it. I couldn't bare to play it for too long. The graphics are rarely seen and when they are, they aren't bad. The sound is unmemorable and the story is just as forgettable. Don't get this for yourself or anyone. The gameplay could be pretty decent if it Horrible grid combat with extreme difficulty settings that their eleven year old audience may not be able to play it. I couldn't bare to play it for too long. The graphics are rarely seen and when they are, they aren't bad. The sound is unmemorable and the story is just as forgettable. Don't get this for yourself or anyone. The gameplay could be pretty decent if it wasn't so hard and didn't expect so much from you so quickly.… Expand
  12. Cat
    Oct 22, 2003
    10
    You must buy this awesome game.
  13. CATMan
    Dec 23, 2003
    2
    This games graphics blow i bought the game for ps2 and played for 1 or 2 hours and beat the whole game the sound is ****'d up it frezzez all the time and that ot only on my ps2 i tried it on my friends also and it freezez so it is the crapiest game ever.TIP: DONT BUY IT
  14. AndrewC.
    Dec 23, 2003
    1
    This game stinks. It a stupid card game for 3 year olds the only people who like it haven't played any real games like prince of persia.
  15. EricW.
    Mar 14, 2003
    2
    Game is not very challenging to say the very least. After being a yu-gi-oh fan of the cartoon series but having never played the card game before, it only took me a few games to begin winning every duel. I am an old MTG gamer and know strategy very well, the computer is predictable. The graphics are rather bad considering this is a PS2 game , sound is horrific and one of the more fun Game is not very challenging to say the very least. After being a yu-gi-oh fan of the cartoon series but having never played the card game before, it only took me a few games to begin winning every duel. I am an old MTG gamer and know strategy very well, the computer is predictable. The graphics are rather bad considering this is a PS2 game , sound is horrific and one of the more fun aspects of the game ( fusions, Rituals) are way to time consuming to learn or aquire the cards for the rituals. I beat both sides ( white and red ) in one night of like 4 hours so not nearly worth my 39.99 I paid for this game. Tip: once you aquire a few decent powerful cards, duel yourself in custom duel to spin and get duplicates of those cards. Once I had a few decent dragons and couple mountains you can really own just about anyone in the game, get a couple swordstalkers in your deck as well, they are very helpful indeed. Oh, only reason I continue to play this game is trying to level my deck leader up to get special leader skills. I have played like way over 100 games and yet to get any special abilities for him at all.… Expand
  16. JamesB.
    Mar 14, 2003
    10
    ALL i can say this game Rocks there are no promblems in it at all and you get 3 crads when you bye the game to this game ROCKS DUDE!
  17. ScottL.
    Mar 25, 2003
    10
    I think this game is awesome. I love everything about it. It's almost exactly like the cartoon. The monsters rock and so do the graphics. I can't wait to play the next one.
  18. LouisS.
    Apr 4, 2003
    10
    Awsomelycool3-Dbattles.this game is one of the BEST game I`ve ever seen.
  19. [Anonymous]
    Jul 25, 2003
    7
    Quit whinin' like every1 else has probally told ya thge way i see it is that the only reason u ppl give it a 4 is bcuz u don't have a good stratagy,ever think that that would be wut is making the game seem so hard?
  20. KrisB.
    Feb 8, 2004
    10
    This game kick ass.I my self also play the card game its fun an plus the cards that came with it really improve my deck cause i can finely speical summon Valkuron the magna warrior:) i like the way the monsters come to live:)
  21. SupunW.
    Jun 29, 2006
    8
    This game is very good but I would recomend it to more "proffessional" dual monsters players because of its modified playing system.
  22. BradyK.
    Apr 16, 2003
    10
    What are all of you babies whining about? I beat this game in two weeks. Probably could have done it quicker if I had had more time. Anyway, this game is one of the best I've ever seen, so don't go dissin' it.
  23. DrewS.
    Apr 22, 2003
    10
    This game kicks @$$. If you have half a brain, and a day or two, it isn't that hard to comprened. Oooh, it isn't the same as the card game! Shut the &%#* up!
  24. JohnJ.
    Apr 27, 2003
    10
    This is a nice game I like it. It is only confusing for the first half hour you are playing it. And it is not that hard as many have said.
  25. GabrielG.
    Jul 25, 2003
    10
    This Game was sweet But The only thing that was n`t cool were the decks. If I had the cards I Wanted, Like Red-Eyes Black Dragon I could Beat All the monsters including Blue-Eyes White Dragon Because it has 3400 Attack points Because It gets A Bonus 1000 Points extra since It is A 1st edition monster. This is probably my 2st Faviorite Game, my favorite game is Splinter Cell.
  26. MarikI.
    Feb 24, 2006
    8
    Duelist of roses is a great game however when you play Yu-gi-oh capule collisum the graphics are better, you get the actual voices from the show and they talk befor-during and after the duel which is a great thing. I wish that they could take Yu-gi-oh dofAnd Yu-gi-oh cc and do this... take the card game from duelist of roses and put it in Yu-gi -oh cc that way you got better graphics, Duelist of roses is a great game however when you play Yu-gi-oh capule collisum the graphics are better, you get the actual voices from the show and they talk befor-during and after the duel which is a great thing. I wish that they could take Yu-gi-oh dofAnd Yu-gi-oh cc and do this... take the card game from duelist of roses and put it in Yu-gi -oh cc that way you got better graphics, better action and attacks instead of playing a chess like game you got the card game also of them being so lame because when you play yu-gi-oh cceverything is so much better and the characters dont have weird names or come from a weird century like 1875 like in duelist of roses. all the characters didn't even have their real names. When I played Yu-gi-oh capsel collisum even was so much better including action,music, graphics,attacks, and they even had in Odian, Marik, Bakura, and all the others from battle city tournament like in the show. The only thing that wasn't good was that it was like a chess/checkers game.… Expand
  27. ConM.
    Jun 23, 2006
    0
    This game sucks, unless someone can give me the cheat of getting the Gate Guardian Ritual.
  28. SKULLOMANIAW.
    Dec 22, 2004
    7
    This is a pretty good game. Without a doubt the easiest game besides Mario, Sonic, and Pac-Man games. After awhile it gets boring and you just don't wanna play it anymore. I'm trading mind back in, but it did keep me up at night a couple times but it does not derserve a 10 or 9. It should only get 8's and 7's certainly not a 59 or 40. Poor Yu-Gi's crying right This is a pretty good game. Without a doubt the easiest game besides Mario, Sonic, and Pac-Man games. After awhile it gets boring and you just don't wanna play it anymore. I'm trading mind back in, but it did keep me up at night a couple times but it does not derserve a 10 or 9. It should only get 8's and 7's certainly not a 59 or 40. Poor Yu-Gi's crying right now. Don't cry crazy haired fool. … Expand
  29. bonnin40
    Feb 16, 2013
    7
    At first to be completely honest i was a bit dissapointed when i saw this game wouldnt be playing like the card game, but rather it would be playing like a yugioh and chess hybrid, but once i got into the game, and got used to it, i really enjoyed this twist. it really freshens up the experience, and i found that it helps as well that the game has branching story lines, which helps withAt first to be completely honest i was a bit dissapointed when i saw this game wouldnt be playing like the card game, but rather it would be playing like a yugioh and chess hybrid, but once i got into the game, and got used to it, i really enjoyed this twist. it really freshens up the experience, and i found that it helps as well that the game has branching story lines, which helps with the longetivity, as well as the replayability. The graphics are good as well, nothing to rank home about, but certainly gets the job done rather quite nicely. I really enjoyed how they presented the story putting yugioh characters in the war of the roses. i really thought this was an inovative and interesting story and plot, and it really caught my interest. What truely amazed me with this game however, was the soundtrack. I honestly cant even describe, this games soundtrack is by far within my top 10 video game soundtracks of all time! The soundtrack is at times pumping, at times chilling, at times sad, it captures so many different elements. and some people might not hear it this way, but i personally love this soundtrack. it takes alot of the simple 8bit themes from dark duel stories as well, and revamps them with a fully orchestrated score. overall, i enjoy this game, it certainly isnt the best yugioh game, but i enjoy its new and refreshing twist on the card game, and i enjoy the interesting story, graphics, music, and overall presentation as well. if your a fan of yugioh, this is an interesting game to check out.… Expand
  30. TharikLeonardo
    Jun 4, 2013
    5
    Could be so much better if this "new" engine wasn't so boring, but if you're a die-hard fan of the series you'll enjoy it, just don't expect to love it.
  31. mitchxp
    Dec 29, 2013
    10
    Game of my youth, still love it to this day. Looking back, it was a lot harder to me 9 years ago when I didn't know what the hell I was doing, ai could've used some work, but since it was released in 2003, i'll let it slide.
    GREAT GAME
  32. carrotxo
    Mar 14, 2014
    1
    the game is so **** unfair, the first few fights are so easy and you always **** win then when it gets to the third one (mai valentine) you just get **** raped over and over and over. they give you some hope and just wiggle the tip near your **** for a bit and you think the raping is over and you're about to get away and then they just shove it back in there and watch you cry like a littlethe game is so **** unfair, the first few fights are so easy and you always **** win then when it gets to the third one (mai valentine) you just get **** raped over and over and over. they give you some hope and just wiggle the tip near your **** for a bit and you think the raping is over and you're about to get away and then they just shove it back in there and watch you cry like a little **** i hate this **** game… Expand
  33. Clovisyup
    Apr 17, 2016
    10
    The more time and brain power you invest into this game, the more you will be rewarded when you discover the depth of this game. It's a flawed masterpiece.
  34. Luut
    Apr 8, 2018
    10
    The game is really very good. I played and re-played with several packs of cards and it is still very amusing, meantime it is really difficult to make a deck with all the cool cards of the anime, thanks to cursed roulette, and to leave the deck leader at his max potential (even with the best possible method, it is still extremely long and discouraging).
  35. ChesterField
    May 12, 2020
    8
    Honestly i bought this only for the 3 official cards included with the game. It was a surprise the game is actually good. Best card game for the ps2.
  36. illuvatar_1st
    Jun 26, 2020
    3
    This is Yu-Gi-Oh at its worst. Although it looks really good, unfortunately its game play is not as good.. it's easily a game you can skip . It has nothing to do with the normal yugioh card game. You place a monster and you try to move it in a field where if your monster has criteria met then it gets a power boost. Your goal is to make the enemies life points hit 0 by destroying theirThis is Yu-Gi-Oh at its worst. Although it looks really good, unfortunately its game play is not as good.. it's easily a game you can skip . It has nothing to do with the normal yugioh card game. You place a monster and you try to move it in a field where if your monster has criteria met then it gets a power boost. Your goal is to make the enemies life points hit 0 by destroying their cards OR move your card near the enemies avatar.… Expand
  37. Gevluah
    Oct 7, 2020
    8
    -Incomplete game tutorial in my opinion, there's a lot that the game never bothers to explain to the player
    -The campaign is set up in a way that ignores difficulty, some early game duelists are way too powerful and some late game duelists are way too easy
    -The game should have consistent fusion rules and also inform or have a way to keep track of fusions that the player has already    -Incomplete game tutorial in my opinion, there's a lot that the game never bothers to explain to the player
    -The campaign is set up in a way that ignores difficulty, some early game duelists are way too powerful and some late game duelists are way too easy
    -The game should have consistent fusion rules and also inform or have a way to keep track of fusions that the player has already discovered
    -Monster ranking system is FAR TOO SLOW, and general leader ability balancing issues
    -Terrain and Power Up advantages combined are a bit too much, general balancing issues

    Overall the game has a steep learning curve and it's mostly the game's fault for being vague, however the many different starter decks and ways that the game allows the player to grind for cards and create decks with unique strategies makes for a fun and very replayable game    … Expand
  38. DraconicBear
    Mar 2, 2021
    9
    Every so often I go back to play this game. It was quite unique in that it still used the card system compared to coliseum. There was a lot of customization to get if you actually played through the game, as cards were rewarded to you in a slot-machine style prize system. Which meant you had to grind at times and play certain opponents over and over in hopes of getting say a Red Eyes BlackEvery so often I go back to play this game. It was quite unique in that it still used the card system compared to coliseum. There was a lot of customization to get if you actually played through the game, as cards were rewarded to you in a slot-machine style prize system. Which meant you had to grind at times and play certain opponents over and over in hopes of getting say a Red Eyes Black Dragon. The starter decks were ok, but the best one in my experience was the winged-beast with birdface leading the way.… Expand
  39. grimreapersims
    Aug 31, 2021
    7
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  40. davitolucena
    Jun 3, 2023
    10
    Melhor jogo de Yu-Gi-Oh que já foi feito fico triste porque ele não teve uma continuação foi um dos jogos que mais joguei no meu PS2 desbloqueado e hoje ainda jogo pelo o emulador de PS2 do PC
  41. AgentLvi
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece game. The story is so enjoyable, scoring is really great, visual is decent, and the voice is stunning
  42. y1a2h3y4a5
    Jan 5, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best Yo gi oh game I've ever played its very nice game But unfortunately, there are missing papers.… Expand
  43. Wannabehonest
    Oct 31, 2022
    10
    My favorite game of yu gi oh, the sountrack is incredible and its gameplay once you get the hang of it can be very addictive, not to mention that the graphics are too good for the ps2. Being objective this game is well done, the only bad thing I see is that if you don't like the gameplay, you just won't like it. It's one of those games that you either love it or hate it

Awards & Rankings

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#38 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
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#24 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003

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Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. GameNow
    58
    As you get deeper into the game, the attack/defense system starts to make sense, and the whole play experience becomes very tense and strategic. [Mar 2003, p.40]
  2. GameSpot
    51
    The presentation is terribly stripped-down, and as an odd duck sort of hybrid strategy game, it doesn't offer much accessibility or depth.
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  3. Yahoo!
    40
    When these sorts of loaded odds are all you get in lieu of a competitive computer player, the whole thing feels like you're being cheated rather than challenged.
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