In Decade Duels, your rivals were drawing miracles right away, mysteriously summoning ultra-powerful monsters while you struggled with a starter deck. However, this game is not merciless from the get-go. If you do not know the rules, Duel Transer's lack of a full-bodied tutorial might disappoint. Your battles move through all of the expected phases. The duels unfold in line with the current rule set. A lot more that could have been done with the board instead it's a pretty static construction, filled with duelists, empty spaces, and the occasional pick-up. You actually move in a physical space between duels, spinning a roulette to earn movement points that help you cross each hex-filled board. Duel Transer is a series of duels, to be sure, but the story gives it all some structure. All of the conversations are strictly text-based, which is disappointing, although some of the duelists have little animations when you attack them in a battle. You will rub elbows (and throw down cards) with the likes of Yusei Fudo, Jack Atlas, the twins Leo and Luna, Tenzen, Tank, and even the teddy boy MC. Naturally, with that kind of award in the balance, all of the major players from the 5D universe want in. If you manage to defeat dozens of competitors and Transer robots, and reach the top of the mystical Yggdrasil tower, you are rewarded with power and riches untold. In Duel Transer, you are a newcomer entering a tournament held by Surtr. These pluses aren't enough to completely offset Duel Transer's shortcomings, but it's still a good step forward for the card game on consoles.

Not only does it offer an incredibly full slate of cards – over 4,500 – but it also includes a narrative to back up the tournament play and it gives you a chance to get your sea legs before turning up the heat.

If you're a Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan, you're far better served by Konami's 5D's: Duel Transer for the Wii than the recent Decade Duels on Xbox Live Arcade.

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