Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories

 PlayStation
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Mar 20, 2002
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 268 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 216 out of 268
  2. Mixed: 36 out of 268
  3. Negative: 16 out of 268
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  1. neojotic
    Aug 27, 2020
    6
    This game for a casual fan or regular gamer is about a 6/10

    Graphics aren't bad for PS1 as it's a game released near the EOL. The game's difficulty will be hard if you do not possess a lot of knowledge about yugioh.

    The story is just ok nothing terrible but nothing spectacular. This is a good game for any PS collector looking to start deep diving after obtaining all the classics.
  2. Bahen
    Feb 24, 2004
    10
    Good title, for what its worth. It is somewhat deep and has longevity. Only thing bad is its difficulty for a beginner. BTW, you don't need to BUY cards if you WIN them. (or us a second memory card if you are a cheater.)
  3. Paul
    Oct 26, 2005
    9
    Unbeleivable the story line is amazing well worth geting the only downfall to this game is the 3d mode but it is ok for a ps1 game.
  4. JustinL.
    Oct 19, 2002
    9
    Yes of course it is a good game has good graphics but not that good on it's sound but other than that it really puts me to a challenge.
  5. DanedandCealM.
    Feb 16, 2004
    6
    I would really like to know how to get infinity starchips because all the great cards cost 999,999 starchips and the only way to be able to get infinity starchips is by gameshark.If ya read this please let me how to get alot of starchips without a gameshark so I can pass the mages ocean,medaow,etc........ THANKS:yours truly CEAL203.
  6. BlueEyesUltimateDragon
    Oct 25, 2006
    10
    This game has class. You can expect the unexpected. You'll never know what wil happen next so buy this game now if you had the guts.
  7. Ozzyo
    Aug 23, 2005
    4
    It's almost imposiible to beat the medow mage leader beacuse it is impossible to beat all of his gate gardians and you need 999999 to get a good card and 5 starchips don't cut it!
  8. RyanB.
    Mar 14, 2003
    0
    This game freaking sucks like HELL!!!! becuase there is no way to get 999999 starchips no way to beat seto in the tournament no way to get any good cards becuase they cost 999999 starchips the graphics suck in this game if i could i give this game a -0
  9. WilliamN.
    Dec 30, 2002
    0
    Concept is terrible. you have no way to know what will fuse to what by the time you found out youve been playing for about three years. there is no science to know what can be fused to what. The card game obviously there is but not the game. its like someone through you out in the middle of the woods in the dark with no flashlight and pretty much told you enjoy! duh people think of theseConcept is terrible. you have no way to know what will fuse to what by the time you found out youve been playing for about three years. there is no science to know what can be fused to what. The card game obviously there is but not the game. its like someone through you out in the middle of the woods in the dark with no flashlight and pretty much told you enjoy! duh people think of these things when you produce the game or dont realease it unless you own an insane asilum and you need the money.… Expand
  10. VaughnV.
    Aug 1, 2002
    0
    This game was a waiste of time and money, i should have gotten MONKEY BALL!!!
  11. CristhianC.
    Mar 13, 2003
    4
    Well i give 4 to this game because i think needs more graphics, more dinamic in the battles and only presents the cards in a realy bad way i mean it looks simple.
  12. DragonKnightofFinalFantasy
    Feb 15, 2004
    0
    Zzzzzz Snore ZZZZZ Wha oh um.Oh yeah the game sucks real hard it completly suc-Zzzzzz uh sorry it's boring Ya see it ha-Zzzzz ugh what is up with Konami man they should just forget about Yu-gi-oh! and stick with Castlevania.Don't buy this game there is nothing good about it.
  13. JoeJ.
    Jan 10, 2003
    4
    It's cool , but it needs a lot of work ....Can we say , "Graphics!!!" So Nitendo... Has better.
  14. StillMr.Chimp
    Feb 19, 2003
    2
    This game is lucky i gave it a 2.u start out with horrible cards and it takes sooo long 2 get good ones.and the graphics suck.
  15. Jose'Bulls
    Apr 17, 2003
    4
    i like this game much but this is the stupidest game i really played!i'd thought it'd be like the game for gameboy color.Although,i do like it,they could let some high cards slip in my hand.
  16. JoshH.
    Jul 6, 2002
    10
    I love This Game It Is A Bit Hard But It Rocks!!!!!
  17. TJGamefreak
    Aug 2, 2002
    10
    Great! I would give it a 100 but the scale only goes up to 10. I never miss an episode of the t.v. show. I would recomend this game to anybody who likes to watch the cartoon.
  18. DonaldS.
    May 2, 2003
    10
    I give this game a 10 because it is a challaging card game. It takes care of my spare time when I got nothing to do. It keeps you guessing what your opp. has. so this game rooccckkkk!!!!!
  19. MarinaL.
    Nov 8, 2002
    10
    This game was cool. You would have to be a true yu gi oh fan to enjoy it. If you don't like yu gi oh then you obviously won't like the game. I can't wait until the game on PS2 comes out!
  20. ScottR.
    Oct 2, 2002
    8
    I have had no problems with this game the only problem i had is figuring out all the fusions. Just look them up online and u got fusions other than that i liked the game.
  21. KatS.
    Jul 1, 2002
    9
    Everything perfect, except for the fact you can ONLY play 1 card a turn!
  22. [Anonymous]
    Sep 3, 2002
    4
    The premise of the Yu-Gi-Oh game is not a bad one. It is right there with some of the other card dueling games that have recently come out. (Magic, Pokemon). The problem with these games is that the best part of these games is lost when converted to a playstation game. The manufacturers do not want to spend the time and money to do the games correctly and use the monsters special The premise of the Yu-Gi-Oh game is not a bad one. It is right there with some of the other card dueling games that have recently come out. (Magic, Pokemon). The problem with these games is that the best part of these games is lost when converted to a playstation game. The manufacturers do not want to spend the time and money to do the games correctly and use the monsters special abilities, magic, and other specials that make the card game fun and exciting. In this particular game for example, since there is no real abilities by the monsters, there is no real strategy to the game, just try to get the most powerfull monster and you win. There are a few magic or trap cards worth the while, but you will soon realize that these will barely phase the harder characters you have to play. Even with these deterrents the game is not that bad, but when you add how difficult and time consuming it is to build your deck into something formidable (even when you cheat), why waste your time. There is definetly a quality missing from the mix in this game. When will the game manufacturers stop taking a good shell of a game and stuffing it with filler. … Expand
  23. Mike
    Sep 30, 2002
    7
    Not amazing, not horrible. It's a good game. Although the lack of effects(why the hell did you give me 3 Man-Eater Bugs if he can't kill a card with his Flip-Effect?) can be bothersome, as can how they go from relatively weak Rex Raptor to Weevil tossing down a Jirai Gumo(2200/500) and attacking without a chance of halving his own LP...
  24. BobH.
    Mar 18, 2003
    10
    I love it though i can't get all the cards!!!!!!!!
  25. CraigM.
    Mar 7, 2003
    10
    This game sooooooooo rocks i've been playing this game for 3 months thats why i gave a 10.
  26. StuartM.
    May 16, 2003
    10
    It is the best game ever.
  27. IkhwanK.
    Oct 28, 2005
    9
    Very bad ending but i"m happy to play this games.
  28. RyanH.
    Mar 4, 2005
    5
    Because the cards cause 999,999 starchips does anyone know how to get infiniti starchips does anyone know how to get good cards of except for dueling the medow mage.
  29. RickW.
    May 3, 2005
    9
    I gave it a 9 because it's nearly impossible to get 999,999 starchips. i only get really good cards when i'm battling the meadow mage (i got 3 meteor black dragons from him :D). not enough to beat seto's ultimate blue eyes though...
  30. AlecD.
    Sep 5, 2005
    8
    I use to have this game about a year ago I broke it for reasons I don't know of because my playstation broke but the strongest card I had was a skull knight but I think that it is bullcrap that you have to pay 999,999 starchips for a miecily little dark magician I have good cards in real life and I had beat everyone in that game like 500 times and got only skull knight P.S. I was on I use to have this game about a year ago I broke it for reasons I don't know of because my playstation broke but the strongest card I had was a skull knight but I think that it is bullcrap that you have to pay 999,999 starchips for a miecily little dark magician I have good cards in real life and I had beat everyone in that game like 500 times and got only skull knight P.S. I was on the last level but I couldn't beat him oh well.… Expand
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57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Thunderbolt
    70
    Modern TCG fans will probably either love it for being simple and different, or hate it for being old and unlike the current game.
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  2. PSX Nation
    69
    Daunting difficulty and narrow appeal...There are teeth of mine I'd pull with a pair of pliers rather than play this card game ever again.
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  3. GameZone
    60
    I would ultimately recommend this for either someone who has played the card game before or someone who has a lot of time to go through and write down or memorize the card combos and fusion results, since everything is trial and error.
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