Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links is a free card game based on Yu-Gi-Oh for iOS, Android and Microsoft Windows released by KONAMI. After an initial beta period, the game was first released in Japan on November 17, 2016, and then released to the rest of the world on January 11, 2017. The game places the player in a virtual reality environment where the player connects and competes with other duelists across dimensions to eventually become the dueling world king or queen. The game features characters from all over Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel monster anime series. Players can first choose to play as Yami Yugi or Seto Kaiba. Additional characters will be unlocked as players continue to win duels.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links has 2,180,714 reviews in Google Play store and a review of 4.4 stars out of 5. In US Apple App store it has 4.8 stars rating and ranked as #51 in Card. There are 79.8K ratings received in iOS App store. In Common Sense Media, it has a review of 3.2 stars out of 5.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links has updated the activation confirmation message that appeared during the damage step in the historical version update, and is prepared for the event and new features. Also, it has bug fixes.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links is a card game. Not only is it one of the longest-running and most successful anime and manga series of all time, it's also one of the most successful card games in the world. But it's slightly more appealing to newbies than fans of traditional Yu-Gi-Oh. It has been improved to make it simpler, faster and easier to understand for newbies.
Players can earn more cards through virtual booster packs, and Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links continues to expand the available cards with new series and special events. Players not only need to go back to basics but also find new ways to play. Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links also allow new players to compete in ranked and casual PvP arenas, not limited to computers.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links' speed duel mode does this by radically reducing the time it takes to fight an opponent. This can be achieved not only by reducing the amount of health the player has, but also by removing aspects of the player's turn. Players will gradually find that duels rarely last more than two minutes or so, which not only creates perfect minigames, but also encourages repeat play. Ultimately making the game addicting to the player. In addition to this, Konami has also introduced a new duel form called Speed Duel. It offers gamers a new way to play one of the most popular CCGs in the world.
More importantly, Yu-Gi-Oh! Everything about Duel Links is presented in a better way than the original, and there's even a full dub by the original voice actors. Not only does this create a feeling of authenticity that is second to none, but most importantly, it all adds to the sense of nostalgia and immersion. Finally making players feel like they've really stepped into the world of Yu-Gi-Oh! .
In the crowded gaming market, Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links still managed to stand above the crowd. It's also a great option for those interested in Yu-Gi-Oh! fans or card games.
Pros:
· The game has simplified controls but plenty of depth
· Fight fast, save player time
· There will always be tons of cards to collect
Cons:
· Interface can be unwelcome
· It's relatively simple compared to the original