Yu-Gi-Oh! The Falsebound Kingdom
A Yu-Gi-Oh! game mixing strategy and role-playing on GameCube.
Yu-Gi-Oh! The Falsebound Kingdom is a 2002 role-playing video game developed and published by Konami for the GameCube. It is the only game in the Yu-Gi-Oh! series released for that platform, and it departs from the series' typical card-battling format by blending real-time strategy and role-playing elements.
- Developer
- Konami
- Publisher
- Konami
- Platform
- GameCube
- Release Dates
- Japan December 2002, North America November 2003, PAL regions late 2004
- Genre
- Role-playing, real-time strategy
- Number of Monsters
- 177
Quick Facts
- Title
- Yu-Gi-Oh! The Falsebound Kingdom
- Developer
- Konami Computer Entertainment Japan
- Publisher
- Konami
- Series
- Yu-Gi-Oh!
- Released
- JP · December 5, 2002 · NA · November 4, 2003 · EU · November 19, 2004 · AU · December 2, 2004
- Genre
- Real-time strategy, role playing
- Platforms
- GameCube
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Lore & Background
The game offers two initial storylines, one following Yugi Muto and the other Seto Kaiba, with a third for Joey Wheeler unlocked later. In Yugi's story, he and his friends are trapped in a virtual reality game called 'Kingdom' and must defeat Emperor Haysheen and the game's designer, Scott Irvine, who seeks to control the three Egyptian God cards. Kaiba's storyline has him and his brother Mokuba also trapped, initially working for the Emperor before escaping and leading a resistance. Joey Wheeler's storyline is not a prequel to Yugi's; instead, it features Nightshroud as the main villain.
Reader's Guide
Yu-Gi-Oh! The Falsebound Kingdom is notable as the only Yu-Gi-Oh! title on the GameCube and for its unconventional gameplay within the franchise. Instead of card duels, players command armies of Marshals, each leading up to three Duel Monsters, on a 3D battlefield. The game received generally unfavorable reviews, with a 48% rating on GameRankings. Its legacy lies in its experimental approach, offering a real-time strategy experience that diverged sharply from the card games that defined the series on other consoles.
Did You Know?
- The game features 177 monsters from the anime and manga series.
- Players can choose between Yugi Muto and Seto Kaiba storylines at the start.
- Joey Wheeler's storyline is not a prequel to Yugi's and features Nightshroud as the main villain.
- The game includes a Challenge Mode consisting entirely of battles against characters from the campaign.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yu-Gi-Oh! The Falsebound Kingdom?
It is a 2002 role-playing game developed and published by Konami for the Nintendo GameCube. Rather than following the franchise's usual card-duel formula, it weaves real-time strategy segments together with RPG-style progression.
What platform is Yu-Gi-Oh! The Falsebound Kingdom on?
The title was released exclusively for the GameCube, making it the only Yu-Gi-Oh! game ever published for that console. Konami handled both the development and the publishing.
How does Yu-Gi-Oh! The Falsebound Kingdom differ from other Yu-Gi-Oh! games?
Instead of centering on turn-based card battles, it blends real-time strategy gameplay with role-playing mechanics. This makes it a clear outlier in an otherwise card-battling-heavy series.
How many monsters are in Yu-Gi-Oh! The Falsebound Kingdom?
The game features a roster of 177 monsters that players can collect and deploy across its strategy and RPG encounters.
When was Yu-Gi-Oh! The Falsebound Kingdom released?
It first launched in Japan in December 2002, arrived in North America in November 2003, and reached PAL-region markets in late 2004.
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