Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel

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User Score
2.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 17 out of 22

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  1. SteveThePanda
    Feb 10, 2022
    0
    Gameplay is so incredibly slow. And all the combos dont really make it better. If youre already down to basically 0 LP and your opponent has 2 3000+ATK Monsters but decides to go for another 5 minutes of combos and effects just to boost his ego when he could have ended it with 1 of these monsters you get frustrated.
  2. WasteOfTime69
    Jan 21, 2022
    0
    If you want to spend 8 minutes per turn watching your Korean opponent exploit some vague, quadruple special effects then this is game for you! In all seriousness: this is boring as hell. You're better off playing Duel Links if you want to to enjoy some actual good Yugioh content
  3. SomeCoffee
    Jan 24, 2022
    4
    O jogo em si é ótimo (tirando o detalhe que falarei em seguida),.. porém, as partidas são muitíssimo longas.. Principalmente pra quem joga com decks clássicos (Toon, Harpia, Herói etc); pois a pessoa não fica mandando e puxando carta pra/do cemitério 500.. Faço minha jogada em 30 segundos (1 min. no máximo) com um de meus decks clássicos, porém tenho de esperar uns 4 a 5 minutos pra oO jogo em si é ótimo (tirando o detalhe que falarei em seguida),.. porém, as partidas são muitíssimo longas.. Principalmente pra quem joga com decks clássicos (Toon, Harpia, Herói etc); pois a pessoa não fica mandando e puxando carta pra/do cemitério 500.. Faço minha jogada em 30 segundos (1 min. no máximo) com um de meus decks clássicos, porém tenho de esperar uns 4 a 5 minutos pra o oponente terminar a jogada dele toda vez? Assim não presta.. Deveria ter rankeada com apenas decks clássicos (sem essas besteiras de monstro link, pêndulo, xyz etc..).. Clássico que no mínimo usem fusão ou sinchro (pois são jogos mais rápidos e principalmente, mais equilibrados em comparação com os decks clássicos).. E eu então que não tenho o Switch versão Standard mas sim o Lite, com essa demora das partidas gasto 25% da bateria só em UMA PARTIDA, que ela acaba levando 30min.. Pelo amor de Deus né, a pessoa quer apenas um jogo rápido pra relaxar, não uma eternidade assistindo ao oponente mandando 500 vezes o mesmo monstro pra o cemitério e retornando ele, pra depois jogar rapidamente.. Deveria sim ter rankeadas para somente decks clássicos, ou ao menos baixar o tempo das partidas de 480 segundos pra 300 por jogador.. Pq com o lag que esse jogo tem no meio da partida, esses 8 minutos (480 seg.) de cada jogador acaba sim tornando-se 20min..… Expand
  4. Wolfren696
    Jan 23, 2022
    2
    The Switch version of the game is the worst between of all of them (PS5/PS4/PC). First the game lags a lot when switching from menu to menu. Second the game crashed on deck editor mode and the last is that the graphics looks faded when play in docked. I don't even know how Konami QA approved a game with such serious issues. The game needs a lot of fine tuning and hope Konami fix it withThe Switch version of the game is the worst between of all of them (PS5/PS4/PC). First the game lags a lot when switching from menu to menu. Second the game crashed on deck editor mode and the last is that the graphics looks faded when play in docked. I don't even know how Konami QA approved a game with such serious issues. The game needs a lot of fine tuning and hope Konami fix it with futures update.… Expand
  5. SmashGenesis
    Aug 31, 2022
    9
    It's a fun game, and it runs much better on Switch now than it did at launch. Give it a shot if you're interested!
  6. cyberlaw4
    Jan 25, 2022
    2
    Too much waiting every turn, i have game about half hour to see some pro gamer rekted me) Over and over again) Bronze rank start with pro gamers... One shots on 2-3 turn or even on 1st( 2 points only for visuals and sound.
  7. weskergamer
    Jun 23, 2023
    8
    If you like yu-gi-oh! you would like this game. But honestly its a shame that it doesn't have much else than online.
  8. HipSGuinness
    Jan 24, 2022
    2
    The game is cool for graphics and animations are not too long. But for the Switch It's a miss...
    Menus are laggy to death, no joystick so you will use finger on portable mode for the better. For new players the ranked system is a nightmare : Opponent play 15min for every minute you play with a starter deck, be prepare to netdeck the first day for grinding (no ranking down, so you only    The game is cool for graphics and animations are not too long. But for the Switch It's a miss...
    Menus are laggy to death, no joystick so you will use finger on portable mode for the better. For new players the ranked system is a nightmare : Opponent play 15min for every minute you play with a starter deck, be prepare to netdeck the first day for grinding (no ranking down, so you only rank up on noob experience, worst idea).
    And the cards packages are very disturbing with almost 6750 cards on every choose.    … Expand
  9. KageScion
    Jan 21, 2022
    1
    The game is another cash grab by Konami, the previous one being Duel Links. It is the same as Legacy with a outdated ban-list at the time of this his review, with the PVP matches being heavily play to win. I can’t in good conscience recommend playing this game unless you get extremely lucky. 1/10 heavy P2W, with a side topping of 5 min round times as they get their Two Turn Kill set upThe game is another cash grab by Konami, the previous one being Duel Links. It is the same as Legacy with a outdated ban-list at the time of this his review, with the PVP matches being heavily play to win. I can’t in good conscience recommend playing this game unless you get extremely lucky. 1/10 heavy P2W, with a side topping of 5 min round times as they get their Two Turn Kill set up with 4000 attk monsters on all 5 tiles.… Expand
  10. oma_horst
    Jan 28, 2022
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cool game. But online duels cost so much time. Especially against meta decks with link monsters.… Expand
  11. ThyNarc
    Feb 2, 2022
    0
    Terrible incredibly slow. Matches can be 5-15 mins long. You constantly draw cards unevenly. Print is small if you are on a console. You spend way too much time losing . Ai always ALWAYS draws the same cards to counter your deck. Dont spend money on this .
  12. SeRialPiXel
    Apr 26, 2023
    10
    Just felt the need to post my review to dispell any doubts you may have on the Switch version of the game, since when I saw the low score when deciding to install it I was expecting a buggy mess. It's absolutely not. The game on a technical level runs flawlessly on Switch, if there are bad reviews they definitely talk about older versions of the game so you're safe to give it a try.Just felt the need to post my review to dispell any doubts you may have on the Switch version of the game, since when I saw the low score when deciding to install it I was expecting a buggy mess. It's absolutely not. The game on a technical level runs flawlessly on Switch, if there are bad reviews they definitely talk about older versions of the game so you're safe to give it a try. However remember that this is a 10 just for the technical state, in my opinion if you've never played Yu-Gi-Oh the game is so far beyond repair in terms of powercreep that you're not gonna have a good time but will be crushed by combo decks you won't be able to understand. I don't recommend the game to any new player. HOWEVER, if you're a returning player I HIGHLY recommend it. There are some predatory monetizations so if you know you fall for those avoid this game like the plague but, if you're not,the fact that everything is automated alleviates so much of the stress associated with Yu-Gi-Oh. Taking a break from Yu-Gi-Oh feels like you have to study an encyclopedia of new archetypes to keep up with the game, the fact that everything is automated solves all of that. No anxiety from reading every single effect, and also whenever an effect is activated the game highlights only the portion of the effect being activated - making the game really easier to follow and understand. It's impressive, really.

    Tl;dr: technical state on Switch is good. If you're a completely new player I don't recommend this, play other games like Legends of Runeterra that are more new player friendly but still carry a decent amount of depth. If you're a returning player this is such a more streamlined experience than what you've ever been used to it just might bring that old passion you had for the game back.    … Expand
  13. lolsusan2k4
    Jul 10, 2023
    1
    Worst game ever , they don't know how to balance this game , i guess they never play this game before . BAN MAXX C , PLZ , IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO GOING 2ND , EVERY TIME MAXX C RESOLVE , THE GAME IS DECIDED , THEY DONT EVEN ALLOWED NEGATIVE REVIEW

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. MGG
    Jan 29, 2022
    80
    The long-awaited Yu-Gi-Oh! game delivers on its promise. Whether you're a novice, a hobbyist or an expert, it will be a game for you. Its single player mode which is full of tutorials to learn the basics and its mechanics while telling stories about the archetypes. On the other hand, with PvP in room or ranked with an exclusive banlist that puts all players on the same level. Especially with the possibility to craft your cards or destroy them. There are however some flaws that can be found. Apart from that, the lights are green for Konami's competitive game.
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  2. Nintendo Life
    Jan 25, 2022
    70
    Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel is an odd game to recommend. Those of you who have never played before may want to check it out—it’s free after all—but even at that lowest of prices the barrier to entry is so great that it can feel like getting stuck into this one isn’t really worth the effort it would take. Those of you who have a longer history with Yu-Gi-Oh! will have a much better time getting into it and climbing the ranks, but then you were probably going to play this game regardless of reviews. At any rate, Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has all the foundations of a potentially great online card-battler, and though it has its issues — at least at launch — it’s definitely worth checking out if you've got the fortitude to stick with it.
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  3. Pocket Tactics
    Jan 24, 2022
    80
    Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel delivers what all duellists have been waiting for, as well as a surprise standout solo mode that relieves itself from the shackles of the anime. With quality deck-building mechanics, intuitive duelling, and an impressive roster of available cards, it’s only the test of time that this free-to-play game still has to ace.
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