Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions

"An over-the-top arcade football title that&s;s more frustrating and complicated than it ought to be. While it&s;s clearly faithful to its source material, that&s;s unlikely to convert newcomers to Captain Tsubasa."

"Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is a complete deception. It is a terrible soccer game and a awful anime representation,"

"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&s;t click with me too much (which is no small …"

"If you’re a football fan that also loves anime then Captain Tsubasa is a must. There’s no denying it’s a fun game. The visual novel style story modes have some great moments and if you enjoy that style of storytelling …"

"It&s;s very easy to see Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions being a love-it-or-hate-it kind of game. It&s;s a fun representation of the insane, over-the-top action of a sports anime, but it&s;s not a very good soccer game. Despite having …"

"As a traditional football game, Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions falls flat in many ways. As its own unique interpretation of the sport, though, there&s;s something oddly compelling about the way it gives each goalie an energy bar as …"

"Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions offers a great mix of competition, action, and story, with beautiful visuals throughout."

"As a whole, Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is a somewhat enjoyable soccer/football game if you&s;re looking for an alternative aside from FIFA and PES. While the gameplay isn&s;t perfect, I can see fans of the manga liking this …"

"Captain Tsubasa: Rise of the New Champions is a heartful love letter to the masterpiece of Yoichi Takahashi. Despite some flaws, such as a very clumsy progression system and some naive design choces, the game is fun to play, it …"

"Rise of New Champions is a great anime adaptation. A fast and spectacular soccer arcade, with every player and special move from Captain Tsubasa, and two single player story modes that deepen the experience."

"A good representation of Captain Tsubasa&s;s soccer style. Very spectacular at times, but very tedious at others due to the limitation of its mechanics."

"Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions marks the franchise&s;s return to gaming after a ten-year hiatus."

"Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is an amazing comeback for the series, all the detail that has gone into recreating the feel of the anime is a winning combination alongside the character animation."

"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;s a lot of joy to be had in following Tsubasa&s;s story and creating your …"

"Captain Tsubasa : Rise of New Champions is not a very good arcade-style football game. But it has the Captain Tsubasa&s;s signature that offers some epic moments during its matches, and everything fans need to be hooked, like two story …"

"Exciting mix of arcade soccer and story, that convinces Tsubasa fans, but shows nerves in important moments."

"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."

"Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is a bit like when you fancy watching a game of footy but there&s;s only the Scottish league on the telly. Sure, it looks like football to the untrained eye, and yes, occasionally it&s;s …"

"There&s;s a certain level of disappointment to shed with Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions. As much as it meets (maybe even exceeds) expectations set earlier this year - which in of itself is a notable accomplishment for any form …"

"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."

"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."

"Popular anime series Captain Tsubasa gets adapted to a football RPG video game, and the game keeps fragile balance between football and anime. Mostly."

"If you were a fan of Captain Tsubasa series in the past or you like its 2018 version, you will absolutely love Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions with all of your heart! It is the first Captan Tsubasa that …"

"Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is the wild and hyper-stylised sports game I&s;ve been craving for over a decade. The gameplay is quick to pick up, but hard to master, and the over-the-top anime transitions and animations that are …"

"Captain Tsubasa has genuine depth behind its arcade flair, but the initial presentation leaves a lot to be desired thanks to a dull, aggravating, and sluggish introduction to its characters and systems."

"Excitingly fresh, Captain Tsubasa: Rise of Champions captures a fun arcade and anime-style, and prioritises a zany, wacky experience. There are a couple of performance issues that could have been improved before release, but nonetheless, these can be overlooked since …"

"In the end, Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is an exceptionally fun arcade soccer experience that can be forgiven for its lack of an intriguing story because the gameplay is so fun. The story isn’t choppy or hard to …"

"Anyone hip to the source material is sure to find a lot to love about Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions."

"Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions didn’t have to be FIFA, but it at least had to provide a game of football that felt dynamic, fair and fun. It doesn’t do that, unfortunately, and so for most it’s going to …"

"Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions lets players step into the shoes of Japan&s;s Golden Generation and lead them to victory against the world."

"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 …"

"Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is not a perfect game, and it&s;s not the most mechanically dense game, but thankfully, it doesn&s;t have to be. Its strengths lie in its unhinged, over-the-top on-pitch action and its delightfully silly presentation. …"

"In the name of accessibility, fun and a competitive spirit, Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions brings coin-op football back to life, embellished with that incredible array of techniques, moves and specials that have always characterized the saga. A much …"

"Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is exactly the frantic action-football game you can expect."

"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, …"

"If you are a fan of the Anime, you will find a lot to love in Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions, with a story packed with your favorite characters. Its fun gameplay comes with some flaws and it can …"

"Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions fails to deliver on every aspect, if you are a fan of the anime series then you may be able to neglect some of its shortcomings, otherwise, there is no reason for you to …"