Yu-Gi-Oh! The Falsebound Kingdom

"A game for people who like to think."

Hello. Before we start off, I'm going to tell you, I was surprised. I expected a 3D version of the card game. That wasn't what I got, but this is one of the best strategy/RPG games out there. This review hopefully will help you decide whether or not to buy this game.
STORY:10/10
The game starts off with either Yugi or Kaiba(depending on who you select at the beginning)at a game company in the USA. Your character has gotten an invitation to try ''the latest in advanced gaming technology.'' They find the game's casing, to look exactly like Kaiba Corp's Dual Disk. Once in the game, it malfunctions, and they are trapped inside the game. Your character's goal, is to beat the game, so they can escape.
GAMEPLAY:10/10
The gameplay is rather simple. You must move your monsters across the map, and liberate forts, and towns. Often you must battle soldiers, or townspeople revolting against the kingdom, depending on the character you are playing as. Before a level, you must set a team of monsters for each Marshal. A Marshal is a person that controls monsters. After about 10 or 20 minutes, you will get used to the gameplay. It is very easy to understand.
CONTROLS:10/10
Simple controls make this game easy to play. You only press one button and BAM! You just delivered a mind-shattering blow to your opponent. These controls are ideal to someone who has never played a strategy game before.
GRAPHICS:10/10
Beautiful graphics make this a game filled with eye-candy. The graphics are smooth as silk, and when you attack a monster, the effects are amazing.
MUSIC/SOUND:10/10
Catchy tunes and cool sounds, made me sing along. Sound effects will have you performing the some move over, and over again. Definitely good for someone who likes great music in games. I mean come on, what good is a game without an orchestra playing in the background?
DIFFICULTY:10/10
This is a very challenging game. Don't expect to beat this all in one day, like some other games.
REPLAYABILITY:10/10
This a game you will want to play until you beat all the stories, and unlock all the extras. I found myself coming back on multiple occasions.
OVERALL:10/10
Fan of Yu-Gi-Oh? Rent it first. This game doesn't actually follow the series. It is still good though.
Fan of Strategy/RPG games? Buy now! You will want to keep coming back.
Hate either Yu-Gi-Oh, or Strategy games? Turn your back and run away screaming! This game is, repeating my title, a game for people who like to think.

Reviewer's Score: 10/10, Originally Posted: 02/27/04