Dodgeball Academia Reviews
Dodgeball and RPG is an odd combination that works surprisingly well in Dodgeball Academia — all thanks to its fast-paced combat and entertaining writing. You will find yourself giggling at times right before sweating your way through a chaotic match, while the games’ accessibility settings let you play it exactly the way you want to. To top things off, Dodgeball Academia offers a rare local versus mode, becoming a good candidate for those good old LAN parties.
The combination of sports and RPGs is on its honeymoon with the arrival of Dodgeball Academia. Standing out for its addictive gameplay and overflowing with charisma, it proves itself as a Brazilian pearl that deserves all the success in the world. You can see the affection of the developers in every little animation and every little detail of the scenario, to the point that our hearts just can't help but fall in love with this exciting universe.
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Dodgeball Academia blends RPG and dodgeball mechanics in an enjoyably stylish manner, with the combination making for a super fun gameplay experience. I had a really good time seeing Otto’s tale unfold, whilst the varied dodgeball mechanics and unpredictable opponents ensure that the action remains exciting from start to end. I didn’t think the sport of dodgeball could have so much depth, but the range of abilities and arenas on offer ensured it never grew tiresome when playing. There were a few things that could’ve seen improvement, such as the lack of variety outside of dodgeball, the harsh difficulty spikes, and the occasional technical hitch. None of these issues stopped Dodgeball Academia from being a heck of a lot of fun to play though, with it standing tall as yet another memorable sporting-RPG hybrid to grace the Nintendo Switch.
Dodgeball Academia borrows smartly from a lot of old-school greats, but it’s also more than the sum of its parts.
This game might sound like a tremendous mess on paper, but it perfectly manages to mix arcade-like dodgeball matches with JRPG mechanics and cartoonish visuals to create something completely unique.
Dodgeball Academia has a quality that is difficult to find in many titles that try to capture the retro vibe. It’s absolutely a game created by a team that grew up with the classics, and it boasts those inspirations on its sleeve. What compelled me to this game was that despite its roots in the past being readily apparent, it still manages to carve out a distinct identity of its own rather than solely relying on playing to my nostalgia. It’s a title that succeeds at virtually everything it tries to do and does so with tons of charm and polish.
Dodgeball Academy offers creative and thrilling dodgeball matches. It's exciting to participate in competitions that resemble battles with special powers and exaggerated moves, and a good diversity of situations forces us to constantly learn new strategies. In addition, the game captivates with a colorful atmosphere full of humor in a world reminiscent of cartoons. Unfortunately the game underutilizes many of its systems and ideas, which makes the journey a bit repetitive. Even so, it's worth checking out Dodgeball Academia, especially its more complex matches.
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