Yu-Gi-Oh Forbidden Memories
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(Playstation - US, Strategy)
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Developed_By:
Konami
Published_By:
Konami
Released On:
13 Jul 2000
Yu-Gi-Oh Forbidden Memories is a strategy game that follows the story of Yugi Mutou, a young boy who becomes involved in a mysterious card game called Duel Monsters. As Yugi navigates this new world, he must use his wits and courage to defeat his opponents and uncover the secrets behind the cards.
The gameplay involves building decks of cards and engaging in turn-based duels against other players. Players can choose from a wide range of characters, each with their own unique abilities and strengths. The game also features a single-player mode where players can compete against AI-controlled opponents.
UPC-A:
4988602803990 (Japan)
Part #:
SLPM-86573 (Japan)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a fantasy card-battling game where players, as chosen duelists, wield powerful Duel Monster Cards. The game's premise is rooted in ancient Egyptian lore, suggesting a deep history behind the cards and the release of sealed knowledge through dueling. Players engage in strategic card battles, aiming to become one with the knowledge of their cards and unleash their power.
Story
PROLOGUE
In the words of legends past... From the fusion of light and darkness are born the powers of chaos. To summon these powers into the world of reality, special markers were created. Over the span of billions of years, these markers came to be known as... Duel Monster Cards.
Should a chosen duelist's will be exercised through the cards... The sealed knowledge of a millennium will be released and revealed. The knowledge of the cards... To become one with the knowledge of the Duelist...
Ancient History of Duel Monsters
The words on the left were translated from hieroglyphs carved on a stone slab discovered by a British archaeologist in the early 20th Century during his visit to Egypt. Recent carbon dating analysis revealed that the slab was created sometime in 1400 B.C., a period noted for the reign of the 18th Dynasty of the New Egyptian Empire.
Another celebrated discovery from this period is a mural depicting the battle between the youthful Pharaoh who controls the legendary Black Magician and the High Priest known as the Master of the Mystic White Beast. The slab's hieroglyphs are believed to refer to a point as far back as 3000 B.C. in the very early years of the New Empire - most likely the period noted for the reign of the 2nd Dynasty.
In short, although our company, Industrial Illusion, has re-designed the cards to match our modern age, Duel Monsters boasts a past that can be traced through mankind's history.
A Message from Industrial Illusion
It gives me great pleasure to announce that through the efforts of world renowned game publisher Konami, our company's pride and joy - Duel Monsters - has now become available as a video game that can be enjoyed by players all around the world.
This project called for a strong and trusting relationship between Konami and Industrial Illusion. It is a partnership achieved through the labors of two men, Mr. Johan Heishin and Mr. Simon S. Muran. I would like to take this opportunity to thank these two gentlemen, who have worked long and hard to make this game a reality.
I sincerely hope that you, the players, will not only be fascinated by this product, the result of our research into ancient history, but will also find this newly evolved version of Duel Monsters to be an enjoyable gaming experience.
Pegasus J. Crawford
HONORARY CHAIRMAN, INDUSTRIAL ILLUSION INC.
(NOTE: This dedication letter was received prior to Mr. Crawford's disappearance.)
Controls
Directional buttons
Move Cursor/Select Menu and Other Options
X BUTTON
Cancel
O BUTTON
Enter Menu and Other Options
TRIANGLE BUTTON
Display card details
SQUARE BUTTON
Enter Menu and Other Options
L1 BUTTON
On-field card control: Toggle between Attack/Offense Positions
R1 BUTTON
On-field card control: Toggle between Attack/Offense Positions
L2/R2 BUTTON
In-hand card control: View Field (Hold down button)
START BUTTON
Declare end-of-turn
Enemies & Characters
The Hero
Prince of the Amenhotep Dynasty, Hero's card-playing Friend.
Teana
Hero's card-playing Friend.
Jono
Hero's tutor, attendant, and card mentor.
Simon Muran
Heishin's second-in-command and Hero's rival.
Seto
High Mage of the Amenhotep Dynasty with something up his sleeve...
How to Play
STARTING THE GAME
NEW GAME
After selecting "New Game" on the Title Menu, the Name Input Screen will be displayed. Input the name you'll be using in the game.
Name Input Screen
Select letters from the table to input any name within 6 letters.
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Selection Cursor
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ABCDEFGHIJK
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MNOPQRSTUV
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WXYZ
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$%
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89
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?
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END: Select this to complete name entry.
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Input Cursor
1. Move the Selection Cursor with the directional buttons to select a letter and enter your selection by pressing the or button.
2. To change an entered letter, select and press the or button. Then move the Input Cursor over the letter you wish to change, and enter the letter you desire.
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You can move the Input Cursor to the left by pressing the button.
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To enter a "space" or erase a letter, simply select a "blank" spot with the Input Cursor and press the or button.
When you've completed your name entry, select "END" and press the or button. A message will appear to verify your entry.
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If everything is okay, select "YES" and press the button.
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If you wish to make corrections, selecting "NO" will return you to the Name Entry Screen.
When name entry is completed, your Duelist Code (the I.D. number for your saved data) will be recorded, and the Campaign Mode will commence.
GAME MENU
When you select "Load" on the Title Menu and start a previously saved game, the Game Menu Screen will be displayed.
Use the directional buttons to move the cursor, select a desired menu, and enter the selection with the button. You can return to the Title Menu with the button.
CAMPAIGN
You must first customize a Deck to enter "Campaign" or "Free Duel" modes. This mode follows an original storyline where you duel against a variety of enemies.
FREE DUEL
This mode allows you to duel against any of the opponents that you've defeated in the Campaign Mode.
BUILD DECK
This mode allows you to construct your own 40-card Duel Deck.
CARD LIBRARY
This gives you access to a database containing your card collection.
PASSWORD
This allows you to enter passwords to obtain cards.
SAVE
This allows you to save gameplay information to the memory card.
Before Returning to the Title Screen...
This game does not have an auto-save feature. Make sure you always save after playing "Campaign", "Free Duel", "Password", and other modes. If you return to the Title Screen without saving, you will lose all the data played up to that point. Remember...SAVE!!!
SAVE & LOAD
SAVE
You can save either with the "Save" selection in the Game Menu or by selecting the "Save" command when you enter the Card Shop in the Campaign Mode. Make sure there's a memory card with at least 1 or more open blocks plugged into MEMORY CARD slot 1.
After selecting "Save", a message will appear to verify your command.
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Select "Yes" and press the button to save your data.
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If you select "No", the save will be cancelled.
LOAD
When you select "Load" in the Title Menu, a message will appear to verify your command. Make sure there's a memory card containing your saved data plugged into MEMORY CARD slot 1.
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Select "Yes" and press the button to load your data.
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If you select "No", the load will be cancelled.
Upon completing the load, the game will automatically shift to the Game Menu Screen.
SAVE/LOAD Warning
When you load data to continue a previous game, play for a period of time, and decide to save your progress up to that point, you must use the same memory card that contains the data that you loaded. The game-in-progress can only be saved to a memory card that contains your Duelist Code (the I.D. number for your saved data). If you're saving for the first time after starting a "New Game", you can use any memory card available.
GAME MODE
CAMPAIGN
In the Campaign Mode, you play the Prince of the Amenhotep Dynasty. As the Prince, you will face many rivals in card battles as you collect the Millennium Items. In the course of the game, you will learn the secret of the Duel Monster Cards and the Millennium Items.
Playing CAMPAIGN
In Campaign Mode, the game progresses as you move on the Map Screen and "talk" with the characters that you meet in certain locations.
The Map Screen
To move on the Map Screen, select the location you wish to go to by moving the cursor with the directional buttons. You can move the cursor in the direction indicated by the arrows.
Pressing the button when the name of the location is displayed on the screen will allow you to enter the selected area. At the start of the campaign, you can only move within the "City of Amenhotep".
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PHARAOH'S PALACE: The Hero's home. This is where the story begins.
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TOWN PLAZA: This is the place of rest and relaxation for the villagers. There's a festival in progress.
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THE SHRINE: The headquarters of Heishin and his followers. Trouble is brewing here...
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THE DUELING GROUND: This is where you can find information and fight duels.
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Tips & Maps
GRADES OF SKILL
A player's duel skills are ranked according to their battle performance data, with 10 ranks from "POWER S/A/B/C/D" and "ENDURANCE S/A/B/C/D".
POWER
A style of play where the strength of Monster Cards reduces an opponent's LP for a quick victory.
ENDURANCE
A style of play where you withstand an opponent's attacks to the limits of your LP by effectively using Defense and Trap/Magic Cards.
Battle it out with Duel Master K
Duel Master K uses a Deck with the same cards as yours, offering an opportunity to learn how to use your cards and discover Fusion patterns.
Play the Free Duel Mode!
Raising your DUEL SKILL in "Forbidden Memories" improves the odds for obtaining stronger cards; use Free Duel to face weaker opponents and improve your ranking.
Find a "Magic Fusion combination"
Opponents only attempt fusions for monsters, so finding a "Magic Fusion" combination to create a powerful Magic Card not in your hand will give you an edge.
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