2 million units sold in the United States and Europe. He is taking part in a tournament when he is tasked by Atem with retrieving relics that the Prince needs to complete his quest, which are held by some of the contestants in the tournament.
For modern times era, the protagonist is Yugi Mutou. It is later revealed that Heishin seeks to usher the return of Nitemare, an ancient evil wizard. After the high priest Heishin overthrows Pharaoh, he sets out to free Egypt from Heishen’s rule. Throughout most of the game, the protagonist is Atem, the Prince of Ancient Egypt.