It's pretty p2w. For an example, f2p Decks that make it easier to farm gets immediately banned or somehow nerfed so Don't play unless you really like YuGiOh or wants to. That said, I really like YuGiOh. Balanced? Not so much but it is playable. Everything is basically just irl YuGiOh TCG happening again before your eyes with minor differences. I don't recommend unless you want to play casually or with friends.