Gematsu: Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution announced for Switch

[Sagadego17]

Konami has announced Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution for Switch.

The competitive card game will allow players to duel against characters from the Yu-Gi-Oh! series and other players nationwide with the "New Master Rules," which are the latest rules of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Official Card Game.

More information will be announced in the April 2019 issue of V-Jump, which is due out on February 21. Stay tuned.




https://gematsu.com/2019/02/yu-gi-oh-legacy-of-the-duelist-link-evolution-announced-for-switch

 

[Issen]

Oh man, I've been waiting for this.

 

[BY2K]

I'm listening.

 

[Zalman]

I should be more excited about this, but man, I've tried and it's hard for me to get into current YGO. Although it's definitely great to see card games on Switch. Good platform for them.

 

[JakeNoseIt]

I was hoping this would come to Switch. I really enjoyed the PS4 game and have been thirsting for a handheld card game

 

[Sandfox]

A more up to date Legacy of the Duelist is good. The last DLC pack was released years ago. Hopefully the DLC isn't as dumb this time, though it probably will be.

 

[Isotope]

english versions will come with a copy of crystron needlefiber

 

[Mandos]

Oooo id consider dropping duel links for this

 

[Deleted member 4532]

YESSSSSSS

 

[Aaronrules380]

Definitely interested, had a great time with LotD on PS4

 

[Rynam]

Does that mean the Other LotD versions will get updates to the latest rules finally?

 

[Doskoi Panda]

A few days ago, my brother described to me these "New Master Rules" and their implications, and from what I understand, this ruleset brings the game back to being closer in-line with how the game played when I was young, and further away from the more chaotic and gimmick-centric direction the game had been moving toward for some time now. I am so down for this, seems like this might get me back in the game.

 

[Sandfox]

Does that mean the Other LotD versions will get updates to the latest rules finally?

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We'll be get more info in later in the month, but the official site says this is exclusive to Switch.

 

[JakeNoseIt]

A few days ago, my brother described to me these "New Master Rules" and their implications, and from what I understand, this ruleset brings the game back to being closer in-line with how the game played when I was young, and further away from the more chaotic and gimmick-centric direction the game had been moving toward for some time now. I am so down for this, seems like this might get me back in the game.

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Great if true. My friends and I got LOST somewhere around the 3rd or 4th generation.

In the PS4 game, you could play through pretty decently sized story modes and I remember noting the moment I couldn't handle it anymore. Worse, the pace of the game changed with the later additions to the point that it didn't feel like the basic game I enjoyed anymore.

 

[Joker Code]

Finally! A new Yu-Gi-Oh! Game!

 

[DecoReturns]

Oh my god.

This was the port I was begging for back when switch came out with bomberman R Lol

 

[Instro]

I'm down for it

 

[Strings]

I will be so in for this if it has a story mode.

 

[Rosebud]

I'm in.

I don't know how Pokemon TCG is still not on Switch.

 

[Phoenom]

Hello new Addiction!!

 

[Lunchbox]

I still play Legacy of the PS4 best Yu-Gi-Oh since DS.

 

[rrc1594]

Put in tag and you have my money.

 

[GustyGardner]

Oh, so this isn't just a port of the original LotD with additional Link based content? I gave up on the physical game when the Link format was announced but I'm all for another digital game if it is different enough from the original.

Although if we do see the pre Vrains crew, it will be weird seeing their signiture mechanics hampered by links. Like how would Yusei's decks even work when he can't summon Synchro after Synchro without any set up any more? I haven't kept up with the game though so forgive me if there's been Link support for potential issues like this.

 

[MegaXZero]

If this is a port of Legacy of the Duelist it will be disappointing. If it's something new, I'm cautiously optimistic. Story content in Legacy of the Duelist felt lackluster to me.

 

[Kelanflyter]

A konami game on switch? First one since bomberman. Maybe we could expect pes this year

 

[JMTHEFOX]

I'm surprised that Konami took this bring to localize one of the western-developed Yugioh games to Japan.

 

[Jake_brake]

A few days ago, my brother described to me these "New Master Rules" and their implications, and from what I understand, this ruleset brings the game back to being closer in-line with how the game played when I was young, and further away from the more chaotic and gimmick-centric direction the game had been moving toward for some time now. I am so down for this, seems like this might get me back in the game.

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So in layman's terms is it possible to explain how? I tried a demo of LotD, and there was something like pendulum monsters or something? Separate decks as well? I didn't purchase the full game, and while Forgotten Memories on the PS1 truly is a forgotten memory at this point, something more simpler would peak my interest.

 

[Devilgunman]

I didn't like what I play on PS4 at all. Just give me a Tagforce game.

 

[Deleted member 16849]

Links overwhelm me and Dueling Book and YGOPro is shithouse so this interests me. Hopefully the phases are less janky than normal Legacy of the Duelist. Buinsess model aside ideally I want the presentation of Duel Links but with Advanced Format.

 

[Majukun]

lost all interest in the card game after the meta became all about putting out an overpowered monster in the first turn and all that pendulum stuff and whatever.

how are those new rules? did they made the game any better?

 

[Deleted member 42105]

If it has any of that Synchro summon pendulum stuff, I'm totally out.

Hopefully they have an old school mode.

 

[Jimnymebob]

The PS4 version was really fun. I know it won't happen, but it'd be nice to get any additional cards as PS4 DLC as well, rather than forcing players to move systems for a few new cards.

 

[Fj0823]

A few days ago, my brother described to me these "New Master Rules" and their implications, and from what I understand, this ruleset brings the game back to being closer in-line with how the game played when I was young, and further away from the more chaotic and gimmick-centric direction the game had been moving toward for some time now. I am so down for this, seems like this might get me back in the game.

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Lmao

 

[Agni Kai]

Ore no turn! DORO!

Great news. I wonder if I can replicate my dream Dark Magician Girls deck in here.

 

[AlanOC91]

This is 100% a port of Legacy of the Duelist which has been updated with the new rules. I hope the online isn't dead on arrival like it was on PS4/PC. Also getting cards was an absolute pain in an era where people use YGOPRO and have access to every card immediately.

Oh, so this isn't just a port of the original LotD with additional Link based content? I gave up on the physical game when the Link format was announced but I'm all for another digital game if it is different enough from the original.

Although if we do see the pre Vrains crew, it will be weird seeing their signiture mechanics hampered by links. Like how would Yusei's decks even work when he can't summon Synchro after Synchro without any set up any more? I haven't kept up with the game though so forgive me if there's been Link support for potential issues like this.

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It doesn't. People thought it might slow the game down before the rule came out but it didn't. It's still as fast as ever with 4+ min turns where you sit and watch your opponent.

I'm not a huge fan of this youtuber but it sums it up:

 

[Deleted member 16849]

3rd TCG now on the Switch!

 

[Jimnymebob]

This is 100% a port of Legacy of the Duelist which has been updated with the new rules. I hope the online isn't dead on arrival like it was on PS4/PC. Also getting cards was an absolute pain in an era where people use YGOPRO and have access to every card immediately.

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You mean you didn't like going into a match, surrendering, then soft resetting your game until the character pack drops what you want XD?

Edit: which reminds me: if you get a card you like, make sure you go into a match and surrender so it will autosave. The autosave system is really wonky, and I lost a few of the super rare drop cards because I switched the game off after getting them and making my deck, and it didn't autosave during that.

 

[Gundam]

Kind of surprised that they didn't opt for Duel Links, but I suppose this is probably a bit more friendly to casual/new-comers?

 

[Xion_Stellar]

I wish Konami would release a new Tag Force game without the Pendulum and Link Monsters nonsense because I quit the game after the 5Ds era since I enjoyed the syncro summoning mechanic.

 

[Kouriozan]

100%ed Legacy of the Duelist, would buy a more expanded version day one.

 

[AlanOC91]

Kind of surprised that they didn't opt for Duel Links, but I suppose this is probably a bit more friendly to casual/new-comers?

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An interview we have with Duel Links producer may interest you.

Specifically:

Q: Duel Links' Steam release was fairly well received. Is there a chance we could see it ported to other consoles like the Nintendo Switch?


A: We have considered this in the past, but currently have no plans to do so. The main reason being that Duel Links is a game that is constantly updated, and the slower pace of consoles would not be a good fit.

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[Fj0823]

For those of you wondering what the new rules are

Here's the rule update announcement video

 

[Jimnymebob]

Kind of surprised that they didn't opt for Duel Links, but I suppose this is probably a bit more friendly to casual/new-comers?

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This is proper Yu-Gi-Oh, not the shortened format. I don't think it's more beginner friendly, but then again, the short format of DL confuses me.

Anything past original rules gets confusing though, although Pendulum is probably the easiest to grasp in concept.

 

[Fj0823]

This is proper Yu-Gi-Oh, not the shortened format. I don't think it's more beginner friendly, but then again, the short format of DL confuses me.

Anything past original rules gets confusing though, although Pendulum is probably the easiest to grasp in concept.

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Surely you mean the hardest?

Synchro, Xyz and Link are super easy to understand and anyone who says it's "super complicated" are just people that got scared when they saw a new card color

But Pendulum IS complicated and it's not as easy as "sum levels" "match levels" or "pay 1 monster for 1 arrow"

And I say this as a Pendulum Magician player

 

[AlanOC91]

Surely you mean the hardest?

Synchro, Xyz and Pendulum are super easy to understand and anyone who says it's "super complicated" are just people that got scared when they saw a new card color

But Pendulum IS complicated and it's not as easy ass "sum levels" "match levels" or "pay 1 monster for 1 arrow"

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I would 100% agree that Pendulum is the hardest for new players to grasp, easily. I'd follow it with Links though.

 

[OrangeNova]

lost all interest in the card game after the meta became all about putting out an overpowered monster in the first turn and all that pendulum stuff and whatever.

how are those new rules? did they made the game any better?

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Pendulum got nerfed from unique zones to your Spell/trap zone ends.

Fusion/Synchro/Xyz monsters got nerfed with Link monsters. You can either have one extra deck monster in your extra deck monster zone, or use a link summon to summon in monster zones that the Link Monster points to.

 

[Deleted member 37233]

I wish they would go back to the roots. I liked Yu-Gi-Oh until they added too many new card types, but on the other hand, balancing was never the strong point of this game. If I remember correctly you could throw most of the cards of previous packs away as soon as a new pack released.

 

[RockmanBN]

This is 100% a port of Legacy of the Duelist which has been updated with the new rules. I hope the online isn't dead on arrival like it was on PS4/PC. Also getting cards was an absolute pain in an era where people use YGOPRO and have access to every card immediately.



It doesn't. People thought it might slow the game down before the rule came out but it didn't. It's still as fast as ever with 4+ min turns where you sit and watch your opponent.

I'm not a huge fan of this youtuber but it sums it up:

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As someone who noped out near the end of the GX era, what the fuck is this?

 

[Fj0823]

As someone who noped out near the end of the GX era, what the fuck is this?

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A video exaggerating that YGO has changed and trying to frame it as the game dying when last year's tournaments and sales where some of the highest.

It's no less BS than Gladiator Beasts dominating the GX Era by spamming contact Fusions or Yata-locking an opponent after you just Delinquent Duo'd him like in the "good ol' days"

 

[AlanOC91]

A video exaggerating that YGO has changed and trying to frame it as the game dying when last year's tournaments and sales where some of the highest.

It's no less BS than Gladiator Beasts dominating the GX Era by spamming contact Fusions or Yata-locking an opponent after you just Delinquent Duo'd him like in the "good ol' days"

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Yeah I don't agree on the dying part. Yu-Gi-Oh! popularity has been getting strong within the last 3 years alone imo but I do think players will be in for a shock when they find that their opponents turns start to exceed the 2 minute mark.