Duel Masters: Sempai Legends is one of those GBA card battlers that feels like it was made for late-night bus rides or sneaking in a quick duel between classes. You start off with a basic deck—nothing fancy, just enough to get wrecked by the first few opponents until you figure out how the flow works. The creatures and spells have that classic Duel Masters vibe, where timing your attacks matters way more than just slamming down the biggest card.

What I like is how the AI actually adapts. Early fights feel like warm-ups, but halfway through, opponents start pulling combos that make you rethink your whole strategy. And yeah, the nostalgia hits hard if you grew up with the TCG—recognizing old favorites like Bolshack Dragon never gets old. It’s not the deepest card game out there, but for a handheld title, it’s got enough surprises to keep you shuffling your deck and trying new builds. Just don’t expect to breeze through the later duels without a few rage-quits first.