Yu-Gi-Oh! GX: Spirit Caller review

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GamesRadar+ Verdict

Pros

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    Robust set of cards to play with

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    Battles are terrifically designed

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    Taking cards from online battles

Cons

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    Wandering around aimlessly

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    Monsters are fugly

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    The adventure's lacking oomph

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All of a sudden, in the context of the DS, “Believe in the heart of the cards” has a different meaning.

And, unfortunately, it’s a bit difficult to believe in this one. Loosely following the newer GX series, you’re on an island, attending school every day (represented, mystifyingly, by a drawing of a completely empty, silent room). Afterwards, you drag an icon around the map, using a blippy radar to flush out prowling students hungry for battle.

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GenreRole Playing
DescriptionAnother Yu-Gi-Oh! installment only fans will appreciate.
Platform"DS"
US censor rating"Everyone"
UK censor rating""
Release date1 January 1970 (US), 1 January 1970 (UK)
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