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Forbidden memories (hereafter referred to as FM) is the first and only game relapsed for the PS-One. Forbidden memories like many of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Games does not follow the official rules. The game operates under a no tribute system. During each turn you can either set or play a M/T or summon a monster (1 or the other, though you can activate magics when you like). One interesting thing about is the greater focus on fusion. Many fusion combinations exist, featuring generic element monsters. For instance any fire and any beast makes Cerberus. It could be said the game focuses more on raw action and simplicity than on strategy. However there is some strategy involved. You must choose when to play a monster, whether or not to wait for the opportunity to make a fusion. Such decisions may appear to make little difference, but in fact it often decides the outcome of duels.  In addition there is a star system. When you summon a monster, you get a choice of 2 stars appropriate to that monster. Each monster has different stars. Certain are strong and weak against others. One good point about the game is that there is a 2-player mode, that only requires 1 other memory card and a unique save (no trading or battling with self!). Although not as compelling as many PS-One and PS2 games, FMs 2-player mode still manages to up the replay value of the game by a small amount. Some may tire quickly of it however, as the non-tribute format leaves little room for special strategy or uniqueness. The 1 player mode of the game is tough but short. It should last a good while even for a great duelist. After the mid point of them game the duelists get smarter and tougher, possessing cards of far greater power than your own. Towards the end of the game this gets downright cheap, and it seems like little more than a sad attempt to drag itself out by making you battle duelists you've already beat numerous times just to get good cards. There is a way around this however, as I have posted in the tip section. The one player mode is decent though the CPU can be very cheap and the game is a little short. One other interesting thing about 1 player mode is the PSUDEO choose your own adventure element. Every so often you will make small choices that have a minimal impact on the game. Although this doesn't make a huge a difference it is fun to think choices over.