Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (344 ratings) | Price: $32.30
Step back into the dark halls of Duelist Kingdom with the Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection, a carefully put-together set that honors the series’ early years. It includes 15 classic games—from the strategic card battles of Duel Monsters to the dungeon adventures of Dungeon Dice Monsters—and, as a result, delivers hours of fun, nostalgic pixel art, and user-friendly features. You’ll also appreciate quality-of-life upgrades like quick-save slots and an indexed card database. Whether you replay your first Dark Magician combo or jump into a new multiplayer match, this collection offers a smooth, co-op-ready trip through Yu-Gi-Oh!’s beginnings.
What’s Inside
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters II: Dark Duel Stories
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Monster Capsule
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 4: Battle of Great Duelists
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Dungeon Dice Monsters
- Yu-Gi-Oh! The Eternal Duelist Soul
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 6: Expert 2* (Japanese audio)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! The Sacred Cards
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Reshef of Destruction
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Worldwide Edition: Stairway to the Destined Duel
- Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship Tournament 2004
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Destiny Board Traveler
- Yu-Gi-Oh! 7 Trials to Glory: World Championship Tournament 2005
*Expert 2 playable in other languages via “Stairway to the Destined Duel”
Exclusive Bonus Card
Each physical copy also includes a randomly chosen Quarter Century Secret Rare Harpie’s Feather Duster, which often turns the tide of a tight match. On top of that, since this card is tournament-legal under Vintage rules, it’s a must-have for any serious Duelist.
Key Features & Player Experience
- Online play in “Battle of Great Duelists” with global leaderboards
- Unlockable cards, characters, and options to remove deck limits or forbidden/limited lists
- Rewind and fast-forward functions to test combos or skip dull animations
- You can save anytime—next, it’s perfect for squeezing in a quick duel between grind sessions
- Digital gallery preserving original box art, manuals, and nostalgic extras
CompletionistMaster’s Deep Dive
When you load Duel Monsters II: Dark Duel Stories, you’ll notice the faithful tribute to Duelist Kingdom. In fact, I spent hours finding every hidden card drop in Joey’s Red-Eyes Black Dragon campaign—my tip: use rewind during cutscenes to reveal opponent tells. At the same time, updated soundtracks play smoothly without glitches, keeping the mood immersive.
Dragon fans shouldn’t miss Reshef of Destruction, where exploring every corridor pays off in stamina boosts before the final boss. Meanwhile, Eternal Duelist Soul’s unlockable tournaments let you fine-tune custom decks and track your win rate as you climb the ranks. Menus now load instantly, so switching cards is a breeze.
Strategy Tips
- First, remove deck capacity limits to prototype overpowered 60-card stax decks in Duel Monsters 4.
- Then, for example, use fast-forward in The Sacred Cards to breeze through repetitive fetch quests. After that, rewind for the boss battle to micro-optimize your plays.
- In World Championship 2005, chain trap cards like “Mirror Force” into continuous damage loops for instant board clears.
- Also, leverage the forbidden/limited list toggle in practice mode to simulate tournament-legal scenarios before going online.
User Reviews
- Dusk (5/5): “Pure nostalgia—three childhood favorites in one set. If you grew up with the show, you can’t pass this up.”
- David C. (5/5): “Artículo llegó completo y excelente juego.”
- QR Winner (5/5): “Card was missing at first, but Konami fixed it fast. Cheats and online play keep this fun forever.”
Final Thoughts
All in all, at $32.30, Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection delivers a treasure trove of retro RPGs and dueling sims. Ultimately, whether you’re chasing every collectible in Dungeon Dice Monsters or mastering trap chains in Duel Monsters 4, this compilation stands out for its depth and nostalgia. At the same time, the smooth online matchmaking and stat tracking make it easy to keep coming back.
