As an evil High-Priest sets his sights on destroying the kingdom, it is only the young pharaoh, an ancestor of Yugi, who can unlock the mysteries of the Seven Magical Totems and save his land. Depending on the player's performance, special star chip points are acquired, which can be used to purchase real-world Yu-Gi-Oh! cards, and use them in the game by inputting their code numbers and a password.īased on the hit animated television series, the story unfolds in ancient Egypt where mystery and magic abound.
Cards can be fused together and player in different combinations, which allow more powerful moves. The players take turns drawing a hand of five cards. Each player possesses a 40-card deck, filled with cards that represent creatures, items, spells, and powers.
The game follows the rules of the Duel Monsters card game, the player battling AI-controlled opponents. You must travel throughout the land talking to townspeople, performing tasks and of course, duel several opponents in order to gather up knowledge of impending doom threatening your kingdom. Based on the popular anime series, Yu-Gi-Oh!: Forbidden Memories casts you as on of Yugi's ancestors who must travel to ancient Egypt and solve the mysteries of the Shadow Game and the seven magical totems.
