Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions Reviews
Captain Tsubasa Rise of New Champions leaves little to be desired for fans of the anime and offers a solid presentation and gameplay for an anime game adaption. Sometimes you'll miss that final touch on some elements in the game and menu and also a lot unprecise actions can leave you behind frustrated but those moments are pretty rare.
Review in German | Read full review
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is an absolute rush to the goal as its soccer systems don’t lean too heavily into the outrageous. Instead, it finds a perfect balance of zany and strategy through control depth and over-the-top systems. The highlight is the two very different, but equally as important story modes, with a few multiplayer options to cap off the fun. You may encounter some AI issues, and some objectives during the story mode may not sit well, but you won’t want to sit on the bench for this game.
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of The New Champions is a flagship for anyone looking for a Holly & Benji celebratory video game. Finally, The Tiger Shot comes to life in a visually stunning context. The spectacular takes hold at the expense of the gameplay, not very fluid, and the competitiveness, almost totally absent.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions isn't a perfect rendition of the beautiful game, but it is a welcome return to an era of football games that don't take themselves too seriously.
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is a game that recreates like no other the essence of Captain Tsubasa, knowing how to give an arcade gameplay with spectacular movements full of eye-catching and that will dazzle the fans of the series, since doing the Miracle Drive Shot with Tsubasa or using the Golden Combi to make combined shots is priceless if you are one of those who had a snack in front of TV in the 90s.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions will not go down in history as a great football arcade. But the staunch fan will recall nostalgic afternoons with the spin shot or the tiger shot, which are spectacular in the game. Perhaps the mechanics of having to "tire" the goalkeeper will become somewhat repetitive in the long run, but it is a totally enjoyable game.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
For as shallow in terms of providing a bone fide simulation of soccer as Captain Tsubasa is, it more than makes up for it by providing an exciting portrayal of the anime as a game.
GOOD - Captain Tsubasa is a fun arcade soccer game that perfectly reflects the world of Tsubasa and his friends, reliving the high points of the manga and the animated series. Each game is a unique experience and its story mode offers long hours of fun and replayability. Technically, it is not intended to compete with the most popular soccer games, but it is still a challenging alternative either to play alone or with your friends. If you like the anime, go for it!
As a nostalgia trip for old fans of Captain Tsubasa and as an alternative for those who don't like the intricacies of modern sport titles, there is no other choice but this one but newcomers must be aware that this is an action/rpg/melodrama wrapped in a football package not just another sport video game.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Bandai Namco has always been known for their anime games but this is the first time I have ever played let alone heard of them publishing a sports anime videogame and while Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions may not be perfect it is probably a great stepping stone for them to do more sports anime videogames. Bandai Namco and developer Tamsoft actually makes me wish for them to eventually create a Haikyuu!! or even Kuroko no Basket video game which I’m sure I will love and even more so if they ever do a Slam Dunk video game.
Although these problems put the game below its stupendous potential, Captain Tsubasa is a solid game of soccer. All the offered mechanics make the game truly fun, making you want to keep playing it more and more. Deeply recommended for any fan of the series or anyone interested in seeing an explosive soccer game with all the catharsis of dribbling madly over opponents to use a special blow.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is exactly what I wanted from a game based off the classic anime franchise. It looks the part, it’s filled with overdramatic cutscenes and set pieces, and its gameplay doesn’t exactly follow the rules of football to a tee. This is basically the closest to a Super Mario Strikers or one of those older SNK football games you will find in the market nowadays.
Adapted anime titles are generally dangerous and risky products; Games that are made with a limited budget and ultimately not very popular. But I am happy to say that Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is not such a game. This title proves that if an Oriental adaptation is taken seriously enough, it can exceed expectations and become a memorable title. If you miss the fiery and destructive shots of the "footballers" players, I suggest you start now and start your journey to become the number one in the world of "Subasa" football!
Review in Persian | Read full review
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is a Yōichi Takahashi's fan dream. It's an homage to the series and a great arcade game.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
For lovers of the anime, Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is a dream come true, despite the technical problems it has. However, it can cause frustration in anyone looking for a more traditional soccer experience. If you see the gameplay present in this title as a choice, it is certainly a game that will be worthwhile.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Captain Tsubasa does not go out of its way to be more than a game for the fans of the manga. As a fan myself, I enjoyed reliving Oozora Tsubasa's middle school journey and the world cup, but I found the gameplay to be too superficial.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
As far as anime games go, Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions definitely delivers a great sense of style. While there are some shortcomings, it makes up for them with epic gameplay moments and fun arcade football. Even if it might be too over-the-top for fans of games like FIFA, it will likely be a fun time for fans of the franchise.
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions delivers enjoyable soccer-arcade-fun for everyone who loves the anime. Flashbacks guaranteed!
Review in German | Read full review
A fantastic arcade experience which may be weighed down with its anime history if you aren’t interested in the source material
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions’ secret to success is that it puts the spotlight on its beloved characters and their unique abilities to tell a great sports story. No matter how ridiculous or unbelievable they are, it works as long as it entertains and inspires their audience.