Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories (2021)

Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories (2021) is a remade version of the nostalgic. It will be released for PS4/5, XBOX ONE/Series S and PC.

Plot and Characters
The plot will remain unaltered from the original PS1 Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories.

New Game+
New Game+ is a feature created for the hardcore players (or so I hope). It can can be accessed once the player completes the game for the first time. When the player chooses the New Game option, they can decide whether they will play a new game with the normal difficulty or New Game+. In New Game+, the opponents become harder to defeat, and will offer different cards upon being defeated.

Also in New Game+, you gain 2x the amount of Star Chips per rank. In Free Duel Mode, each opponent will have their standard version and their "+" version, and the player can alternate between them by pressing R1 or L1, and they will be available after defeating them in + Mode. The number of victories and defeats against them will also differ. In + Mode, opponents can sometimes change the Guardian Star of their monsters, according to the situation. They will also offer 2x the Star Chips they give upon defeat in Free Duel.

Gameplay and new cards
The greatest difference between this game and its PS1 counterpart lies here. In addition to the 722 original cards, this game will contain an additional 778 cards, making it a total of 1500 available cards, including many anime/manga exclusive cards. Some non-cards such has Two-Headed Jackal Warrior and Heavy Metal King will also take part of this remade version. Additionally, every Starter Deck will contain 1 Trap Card. For more details, check below.

Effects
Much like the original Forbidden Memories, monsters will not have effects, even if their OCG/TCG counterparts do.

New Monster Types
Psychic and Wyrm will be included in this version. There are currently no plans to add Cyberse monsters.

Guardian Stars
Just like the original game, Guardian Stars will be making an appearance and will have similar functionality. However, once every turn, players can now switch the Guardian Stars of monsters they control. For more information, see Guardian Stars.

Ritual
Rituals will remain much the same as the PS1 version, except that now the player can Ritual Summon a monster by Tributing any monster they control and/or hand whose combined ATK equals or exceed the ATK of said Ritual Monster, making Ritual Monsters much more useful in this version.

Ritual Monsters will also be added to the pool of droppable cards and can be played like any Normal Monster once obtained. Ritual Spells will also be usable as Equip Cards for their corresponding Ritual Monster, increasing their ATK and DEF by 500. Ritual Summoned Monsters can be distinguished by their blue card borders, so even if there are other monsters with the same name that were not Ritual Summoned, the player can tell exactly how much Ritual Weapon (FMR 2021) will boost their monster's ATK/DEF.

Passwords
The password section is now at the card shop and the player can either input the card number of the card they want to purchase, or input its corresponding game number from the library.

Fusions
Being the main, or better yet, the only possible way for the players to advance through the early game, this feature will remain identical to its older counterpart, but with some improvements:


 * A Team Fusion can be performed by fusing 3 or more cards together, if the Fusion Summoning condition are met. For example: 5 Dragons can be used to Fusion Summon Five-Headed Dragon all at once, instead of one at a time.


 * Unlike in the original version, this game will contain many more options for 2000+ ATK Fusions.


 * Fusion Summoned Monsters will have a purple card border, to differentiate them from non-Fusion Summoned Monsters.

Additionally, players can also obtain Spell and Trap cards by Fusion.
 * Alternate fusions: when fusion summoning a monster, if the conditions are met, the player can choose between 2 or more fusion monsters to be fusion summoned. For example: A zombie and a pyro/fire, both must have less than 1000 atk and at least 1 of them must have atk equal than or higher than 700) monster can be used to fusion summon either a Burning Skull Head (FMR 2021) or Flame Ghost, since both are fire-related zombie monsters that shares the same ATK points (1000). In fewer cases, the player can choose between 3 or more fusion summonable monster, like when fusing a Firegrass and a Zombie monster, the player can choose between Wood Remains, Flame Ghost or Burning Skull Head, since the 3 are zombies that shares 1000 ATK points and Firegrass can be used both as a plant or as a fire monster. Another case is when the player fuses 1 Spellcaster and 1 Thunder monster (both must have atk lower than 1900, and at least 1 must have atk equal than or higher than 1500), the player can choose between Thunderclap Monk (FMR 2021) or Kaminari Attack, since both are thunder monsters that shares 1900 ATK and are obtainable by fusing 1 Spellcaster+ 1 Thunder Monster.

Cards
While the original game had 722 cards, the remake will contain 1500 cards, many of which come from eras beyond Duel Monsters, such as GX and 5Ds. Among these cards, there will be 7 cards made exclusively for this version of the game.

Card Drop
Each time you win a Duel, either in the main story or in the free duel, the player will receive a card from the opponent's Deck. The rarity of the card will depend on how well the player performed in the Duel. After defeating the same opponent 10 times (main story included), the player will unlock a Deck Recipe for that opponent, making it easier to see what cards they can drop once defeated.

3D Card Library
In the 3D feature of the library, the monsters will now perform their victory poses, as well their attacks corresponding to their Guardian Stars. The player can also fully view these monsters by moving the analog sticks. Spell Card animations card can also be viewed.

Star Chips
Star Chips will be used to purchase cards by password, exactly like in the PS1 versions. The highest amount of Star Chips a player can obtain winning a duel in the standard mode is 5, with the lowest being 1. The player cannot purchase the same cards more than once. They can also be used to purchase field skins. Check the list below for more details.

New Characters
Several new characters will appear in this version. These will include:
 * Yami Yugi (FMR 2021), appearing after the main story is over.
 * Mako Tsunami (FMR 2021)
 * Bonz (FMR 2021)
 * Panik (FMR 2021)
 * The Paradox Brothers (FMR 2021)

Several Yu-Gi-Oh! GX characters can also be unlocked by password. These characters will be only available in Free Duel Mode. These will include.
 * Camula (FMR 2021)

Achievements
The Return of the Living Dead Resurrect 1 Zombie Monster from the Graveyard.

Includes effects from cards such as ( Monster Reborn, Call of the Haunted or Ribbon of Rebirth). Ultra rare (5.8%)

Step by Step Fusion Summon all monsters from the same Fusion Chart in a single Duel. (6 fusions or more). Rare (10%)

3D Check Perform a 3D battle with every monster using both their primary and secondary attacks. Ultra Rare (0.01%)

Taking Attendance Obtain at least one of each card in the library.

Fusion Chart
The fusions shown below will follow the same logic as the original game.

General Monster Fusion
Generic Fusion Monsters based on their types. Keep in mind that only the types Dragon and Pyro can be seen as a secondary type present on monsters. For example, Firebird (FMR 2021) is a Winged-Beast that also works as a Pyro for Fusions and equipment and Root Dragonwood (FMR 2021), despite being a Dinosaur can be used as a Dragon for several Fusions and equipment and also as a Pyro. Other monsters Types must have their Type corresponding to the required monster Type for the Fusion. For example, Gil Garth (FMR 2021) despite being essentially a Machine, cannot be used to Fusion Summon a Fiendish Engine Ω (FMR 2021) using another Fiend monster for the Fusion. Instead, another Machine is required.

The monster on the list isn't required to proceed to the next Fusion Monster of the list, but it must have its ATK points respected regardless. For example, a Flame Manipulator is not required to be fused with a Pyro monster to make Flame Ruler (FMR 2021), but the player must consider that at least 1 of the Fusion Materials must have ATK equal to or greater than 900 and both must have ATK lower than 1500.

Single Fusions
Fusions that have only a single fusion summonable monster based on the total ATK of the Fusion Materials. The fusion logic of neither of the monsters having atk equal than or higher of the monster you would want to summon is still appliable. The semi-exclusive fusions, a type of fusion that requires a specific monster and then any monster with a specific type is also part of the single fusions.

Thunder + Zombie
Skelectric (FMR 2021)

The Eye of Truth (FMR 2021)
Any "Light" Spell/Trap card + any Eye card with another name

Wall of Illusion FMR 2021
Rock + Illusion or Fiend

Angel Trumpeter (FMR 2021)
Fairy (non female) + Plant

Bird of Roses (FMR 2021)

 * Winged Beast + Plant

Gemini Elf (FMR 2021)
Any Elf card + Elegant Egotist

Amphibian Beast (FMR 2021)
Fish + Sea Serpent

Sacred Crane (FMR 2021)
LIGHT Spellcaster or LIGHT Fairy + non-Evil Winged Beast

Minosaurus (FMR 2021)
Beast-Warrior + Dinosaur

The Illusory Gentleman (FMR 2021)
The Bewitching Phantom Thief + Spellcaster

Souleating Oviraptor
Soul-Absorbing Bone Tower (FMR 2021) + Dinosaur

Brain Control (2021)
2 Fiend "Brain" monsters with different names

Brain Jacker (FMR 2021), Kiseitai (FMR 2021), Brain Golem (FMR 2021), Ancient Brain(FMR 2021) and Tainted Wisdom (FMR 2021) count as "Brain Monsters", even if their names do not indicate such.

Spirit of the Pharaoh (FMR 2021)
Pharaoh's Servant (FMR 2021) + Pharaonic Protector (FMR 2021)

Ancient Fairy Dragon (FMR 2021)
Time Wizard (FMR 2021) + Fairy Dragon (FMR 2021)

Gust Fan (FMR 2021)
Follow Wind or Rising Air Current + Book of the Secret Arts

Doom Shaman
DARK Spellcaster + Fiend

Insect Princess
Insect + Female

Gigantes
Beast-Warrior + Rock

Brain Crusher
Brain Jacker or Kiseitai + Insect

Mezuki OR Gozuki
Zombie + Beast-Warrior

Luminous Keeper
Luminous Soldier + LIGHT monster (or any monster whose first Guardian Star is ☉)

Penumbral Keeper
Penumbral Soldier Lady + 1 DARK monster (or any monster whose first Guardian Star is either ☾ or ☿)

Synthesis Spell
Book of Secret Arts or Black Pendant + Mystical Moon or Beast Fangs

Curse of the Masked Beast
Mystical Moon or Beast Fangs + Dark Energy

Incandescent Ordeal
Book of the Secret Arts + Salamandra or Burning Spear

End of the World
Terraforming + Dark Hole

Exile of the Wicked
Elf's Light + Red Potion

Final Ritual of the Ancients
Mage Power + Dark Energy

White Dragon Ritual
Legendary Sword + Dragon's Treasure

Attack of the Cornered Rat
Bone Mouse + Elegant Egotist

Contract with the Dark Master
Fulfillment of the Contract + Dark Energy or Sword of Dark Destruction

Cyber Angel Ritual
Machine Conversion Factory" + Cyber Shield

Shrink (FMR 2021)
Megamorph + Reverse Trap

Megamorph (FMR 2021)
Shrink + Reverse Trap

Gate Guardian
Kazejin + Suijin + Sanga of the Thunder

Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon
3 Blue-Eyes White Dragon

Manticore of Darkness/Manticore of Smashing

 * Beast+ Reptile + Winged Beast

Five-Headed Dragon (FMR 2021)
5 Dragons with different Attributes (except LIGHT)

Minosaurus (FMR 2021)
Beast + Warrior + Dinosaur

Card List
see Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories 2021 card list

changes
(These changes above does not affect the other equip cards the monsters could already be equipped with, unless specified. This also does not affect the new equip cards of the new version)
 * Some minor changes of interactions between the cards that were already present in the original Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories
 * Thousand Dragon is now a fire monster and can be equipped with Beast Fangs, Horn of Light, Follow Wind, Salamandra and Raise Body Heat
 * Black Skull Dragon can now also be equipped with Beast Fangs, Dark Energy, Violet Crystal, Horn of the Unicorn and Follow Wind.
 * Tri-Horned Dragon can now be equipped with Beast Fangs, Dark Energy and Horn of the Unicorn.
 * Blue-Eyes White Dragon now can be equipped with Beast Fangs and Follow Wind, and so can Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon.
 * Meteor B. Dragon can now be equipped with Raise Body Heat, Beast Fangs, Dark Energy and Invigoration
 * Red-Eyes B. Dragon can now be equipped with Beast Fangs, Dark Energy and Follow Wind
 * The Snake Hair is now considered a female monster and can be equipped with Dark Energy, Malevolent Nuzzler, Cyber Shield and Electro-Whip.
 * Blue-Eyed Silver Zombie can now be equipped with Follow Wind and Black Pendant
 * Curse of Dragon is now considered an evil monster, and his guardian stars were changed from saturn to mars, and now it can be equipped with Horn of the Unicorn, Salamandra, Raise Body Heat, Invigoration and Dark Energy and no longer with Horn of Light
 * Gaia the Dragon Champion now is equippable with whatsoever equip cards are usable to equip Curse of Dragon and Gaia the Fierce Knight. Also, its Guardian Star has been changed from Saturn to Mars.
 * Corroding Shark is now equippable with Black Pendant and can be used to fusion summon Amphibious Brugoth
 * Flame Cerberus can now be used to Fusion Summon Crimson Sunbird
 * Bracchio-Raidus can be equipped with Raise Body Heat and Beast Fangs