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- Bandai Namco Games
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- Bandai Namco Games
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- Bandai Namco Games
- E10+
- Bandai Namco Games
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions
Released On: Aug 28, 2020
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Where to Buy
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 50 Critic Reviews
69
40% Positive
20 Reviews
20 Reviews
56% Mixed
28 Reviews
28 Reviews
4% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 50 Critic Reviews
69
40% Positive
20 Reviews
20 Reviews
56% Mixed
28 Reviews
28 Reviews
4% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Coming to Captain Tsubasa as a fan of football, but knowing nothing of the anime and manga, I had no idea what to expect from this game, but I was more than impressed. Tamsoft, a company better know for little skirts-and-panties games like Senran Kagura, spinoff Hyperdimension Neptunia titles, Onechanbara and School Girl/Zombie Hunter was up against it with this game. After all, how do you compete with the might of EA and Konami without going so far into the realm of arcade experiences that the game is no longer recognisable as the sport? Tamsoft genuinely managed to figure it out. Captain Tsubasa is a back-to-basics football game with excellent pace and considerable verve. It's not just for existing fans of the anime or manga; this game is perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy clean, entertaining football action with their friends without having to first send them off to a college degree to learn how to play.
Captain Tsubasa is a simple tactics-adjacent sports game with characters you’ll quickly grow to love. Nothing here is particularly groundbreaking, but it is so much fun seeing Japan’s Golden Generation grow into tomorrow’s stars. The game probably doesn’t have much of a competitive future. That said, it did make me go out and pick up the manga. So, it’s a win-win for creator Yoichi Takahashi. If you’re looking for a game that’s easy to get into and hard to put down, Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is as good as any.
Looking for a football simulation? Carry on. Looking for an over the top, long running,
wacky football anime reincarnated as a video game? Well you already know this is the
thing you were looking for. So have fun! We sure did.
Even with some of its mechanical and story-telling shortcomings Rise of New Champions is a fun time that shows why this is a beloved series. There’s a lot of joy to be had in following Tsubasa’s story and creating your own and the flashy football action has some shining moments. With some more tuning and gameplay focus, there’s a really bright future for Nankatsu’s football star.
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is an imperfect title, a title that shows the side to several problems. However Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions entertained us, amused us and still offers a breath of fresh air in the videogame football scene.
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions aims at both anime and football fans, but it fails to satisfy both audiences.
Captain Tusbasa can be fun when you grab some of your mates for an all out brawl on the pitch if the scoring mechanic wasn't so dumb. It takes away all of the tension of a match. Skip this one unless you're really keen to experience the so-so campaign for yourself.
Summary Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is an arcade football game bringing a refreshing look to the football genre with the exhilarating action and over the top shots that made the license famous.
Rated E +10
for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- PlayStation 4
- Nintendo Switch
- PC
Initial Release Date: Aug 28, 2020
Developer:
- Tamsoft
Publisher: Bandai Namco Games
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