Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories PS1 box art

PlayStation · Strategy / RPG

Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories

SystemPlayStation
Released2002
GenreStrategy, RPG
DeveloperKonami
PublisherKonami
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 11

Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories is a strategy game released in 2002 for the PlayStation, developed by Konami. It blends strategy and RPG elements.

It landed about 7 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2002 include Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Pro Evolution Soccer and FIFA Football 2003. Among the 55 PS1 strategy games in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.

Konami also made Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Pro Evolution Soccer 2 and ISS Pro Evolution 2 for the PS1.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead

What playing Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories is like

Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.

Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories cheats & codes

10 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

All Cards (1/4)5000FF02 0000
All Cards (2/4)801D0250 0505
All Cards (3/4)50006A02 0000
All Cards (4/4)801D044E 0505
Infinite LP800EA004 270F
Infinite Starchips (1/2)801D07E0 423F

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Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories walkthroughs & guides

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Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories FAQ

When did Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories come out on the PS1?

Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories was released for the PlayStation in 2002.

Who made Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories?

It was developed by Konami.

Is Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories multiplayer?

Yes. Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories supports up to 2 players.

How long does Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories take to play?

As a strategy game, Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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