Shadowverse: Champion&s;s Battle

Shadowverse: Champion&s;s Battle

August 13, 2021

RPGStrategy Nintendo Switch

The next evolution in card battles has arrived! Team up with characters from the hit Shadowverse anime in this thrilling card battle game. With spectacular new summoning animations and exclusive cards, take on your rivals in story mode or head online to challenge your friends! ■Shadowverse hits the Nintendo Switch! …

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Critic Reviews (19)

Alex Santa Maria TechRaptor Aug 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

20.0

"Shadowverse: Champion&s;s Battle isn&s;t going to be remembered as a game of the year candidate, and fans of the original game will likely have more fun continuing to play on phones rather than giving this a shot. However, for fans …"

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David Temple Pure Nintendo Aug 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

65.0

"Champion&s;s Battle is, in short, fun. There is plenty to do and, even though the price-tag is a bit on the high side, it is a complete game. Any foibles are minor and easy to overlook if you just want …"

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Dustin Spencer Capsule Computers Aug 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

84.0

"Shadowverse comes to the Switch with a game packed with content and addictive gameplay."

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Eugene Sowah Daily Mirror Aug 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

55.0

"Shadowverse: Champion&s;s Battle is a meaty game with so many layers to it, the game does a good job at getting new players accustomed but there&s;s quite a bit to learn."

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Graham Russell Siliconera Aug 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"We haven’t had this much fun with a card battle RPG since the Pokemon TCG games on the Game Boy Color. If you at all have an affinity for the concept, it’s unlikely that you’re burned out on the idea …"

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Ivanir Ignacchitti Hardcore Gamer Aug 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"Shadowverse: Champion’s Battle is an addicting deck-building card game on its own, but this game delivers an added campaign that makes it an adventure. Exploring the city, completing sidequests, and battling for deck codes and supremacy make each moment of …"

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James Luff LadiesGamers.com Aug 2021
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

98.0

Story

70.0

"Shadowverse: Champions Battle is a highly enjoyable card-based RPG. You don’t need to be familiar with the anime to get into this. This is a great title to sink absurd hours into whether you have 5 minutes or 5 hours …"

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Joe Morgan GamingTrend Aug 2021
70.0 /100

"Shadowverse is a JRPG with a serviceable story and deep, enjoyable TCG gameplay anyone can pick up."

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Jordan Rudek NintendoWorldReport Aug 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"Even if some of these feel like window-dressing, the sheer amount of voice acting, the light story, and the rankings and tournaments hooked me from the get-go and kept me invested for dozens of hours. Collecting as many new cards …"

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Josh Speer Hey Poor Player Aug 2021
90.0 /100

"I had a tremendous time playing Shadowverse: Champion’s Battle. Not only is it a fun and complex card game, but it’s one you don’t have to be an expert to enjoy. The threshold to start playing is low, but actually …"

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Juliana Paiva Zapparoli Nintendo Blast Aug 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

45.0

"Shadowverse: Champion&s;s Battle is a TCG with very newbie friendly RPG elements. Unlike other franchises in the genre, Cygames hit the nail on the head by creating a game accessible to all types of players, whether or not they are …"

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Leonardo Faria WayTooManyGames Aug 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

74.0

"Sure, its visuals could have been a bit more polished, and I certainly did not care about its plot (even though I liked the fact the developers bothered to include one in the first place), but I had way more …"

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Lucas White Shacknews Aug 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

80.0

"It’s amazing how much fun you can have with a card game like this when the financial barriers we’re used to today vanish. There’s just so much less pressure involved, letting you take it easy and helping losses sting much …"

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Matt Sainsbury Digitally Downloaded Aug 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

10.0

"I’m really happy to see Cygames take the console adaptation of Shadowverse seriously and, rather than try and shovel a free-to-play thing on players, use this as an opportunity to broaden the appeal of Shadowverse, give the card game itself …"

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Mitch Vogel Nintendo Life Aug 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"Shadowverse: Champion&s;s Battle is without a doubt the greatest card battling RPG on the Switch yet; an addictive and incredibly deep card game wrapped up in a heartwarming and enjoyable RPG that supplements and supports the potent core gameplay in …"

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Nic Bunce TheSixthAxis Aug 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"I have really enjoyed Shadowverse, and I will no doubt keep this on my Switch as my go-to game when I&s;m stuck on the Tube. The problem is that if anyone looks over my shoulder to see what I&s;m playing, …"

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Spencer Legacy MonsterVine Aug 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"Shadowverse: Champion’s Battle is a jam-packed digital card game that combines the charm of a shonen sports anime with the addictive and deceptively deep strategy of the Shadowverse card game."

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Stephanie Sung COGconnected Aug 2021
83.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

74.0

"On the surface, Shadowverse: Champion’s Battle looks like a children’s card game with glorified animation, but it is actually more than that. With solid battles and structured rules, a large variety of cards, and a lot of NPCs specializing in …"

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Steve Baltimore oprainfall Aug 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"At the end of the day, I have to say I had a great time with Shadowverse: Champion’s Battle. The characters and story are great, and the game is very easy to pick up and play. The online modes will …"

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