Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions Reviews
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 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.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is a very primitive arcade soccer game with RPG elements based on the popular manga. Like many other projects based on anime and manga from Bandai Namco, it is made for inexperienced casual players, so there is no deep gameplay or any other interesting mechanics. Although if you are a big fan of Captain Tsubasa manga, you can add a few points from yourself to the final score.
Review in Russian | Read full review
Captain Tsubasa is a great title for the fans of the original anime, and remains totally true to it, but it may not be as fun for those who are new to the series.
Review in Persian | Read full review
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.
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
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!
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.
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
Popular anime series Captain Tsubasa gets adapted to a football RPG video game, and the game keeps fragile balance between football and anime. Mostly.
Review in Slovak | 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.
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is a good game with strong arcade soccer gameplay and a good deal of content to sink your teeth into. While the story modes didn't click with me too much (which is no small problem), the core game could keep me picking up Captain Tsubasa for some time to come.
An over-the-top arcade football title that's more frustrating and complicated than it ought to be. While it's clearly faithful to its source material, that's unlikely to convert newcomers to Captain Tsubasa.
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions breaks the norm of conventional licensed anime games by tackling a cult-classic and bringing it to life in a video game. It is an admirable first effort that is highly enjoyable.
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.
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 has evolved a lot over the generations and has become an extremely dynamic and fun game. With the exception of the mix made with the stories – which makes no sense at all – the game manages to deliver quality and pleases even those who are not very fan of the genre. So if you were ever curious to try something different, but never found the right title, this is your time.
Review in Portuguese | 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
With its quality visuals, easy-to-learn controls and captivating story mode, Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is a throwback to what video games should be about: fun.