Platforms
- PCAug 05, 20218.0playscore7.79 Critics8.8742 Players
- Xbox Series X|SAug 05, 2021NAplayscoreNA0 Critics8.4418 Players
- PlayStation 4Aug 06, 2021NAplayscoreNA0 Critics8.8510 Players
- Xbox OneAug 05, 2021NAplayscoreNA0 Critics8.4417 Players
- Nintendo SwitchAug 05, 2021NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
21 critic reviews · 2 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
Dodgeball Academia does admittedly come together in a rather compelling way, but we're critical of the independent elements that make up this package. You might find yourself caught up in the storyline, which could potentially make up for its other shortcomings, but we found it a little disposable. It's clear that love has been poured into this adventure and it's absolutely superb to look at and listen to — we just wish the central sport was a more enjoyable to play and the dialogue wasn't so interminable.
Stuart Gipp · Sep 03, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewDodgeball Academia hits you with vibrant, fun characters, quirky one liners, and gameplay that is almost perfectly crafted around this favorite childhood pastime. It’s wild no one has thought to make this earlier, but it’s great Pocket Trap did with the artistic direction of Ivan Freire.
Anthony Shelton · Aug 25, 2021 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full reviewDodgeball Academia hits all the right notes to become a smash hit multimedia entity. Not only can I see an animation and comic book or manga series, but I can also picture a plethora of Dodgeball Academia merchandise like stickers, apparel, toys, phone accessories, dodgeballs, and much more. So you should enroll in Dodgeball Academia today and become the sports anime protagonist you’ve always wanted to be.
Neal Chandran · Aug 21, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewDodgeball Academia is simply lovely with all the little touches it puts forth to celebrate both RPGs and the sport of dodgeball. Many clever mechanics make the marriage between the two a natural fit in this game. Some unsatisfying character progression, late-game repetitive battles, and a needlessly prolonged final stretch do set it back, but I think it is still a solid attempt at such a novel concept.
Josh Torres · Aug 19, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewI may have some minor quibbles here and there about certain courts or reused environments, but at the end of the day, Dodgeball Academia is a champion in its field. It provides the best parts of sports RPGs with cheeky characters, flashy special moves, and gameplay that’s fun to master. Better yet, the package is enhanced by a killer soundtrack. Look no further than this gem if you want to have a great time for a dozen hours.
John Carson · Aug 19, 2021 Reviewed on Series X|SDodgeball Academia is a joy to play with hard-hitting balls to the face action. The tone of the story may be a bit too hyperactive for some, a shame when we’re talking about an RPG, but there’s still enough joy and genuine laughs to be found to be worth your time.
Andrew Thornton · Aug 11, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewWhile the RPG elements to it are a little on the light side, the open-ish world and all of the side quests/daily challenges you get to tackle on top of the story have you 3 hours deep into dodgeball games before you know it. The fun and light hearted aspects of the game outweigh the negatives, making Dodgeball Academia a good pick up if you’re looking to hear that SPLAT once more.
Doug Mercer · Aug 11, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewDodgeball 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.
Bruno Costa · Aug 07, 2021 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full reviewSuper Dodge Ball fans will immediately respond to what Pocket Trap is up to here, but Dodgeball Academia should also prove an easygoing delight to anyone looking to sink into a very specific type of sports RPG.
Leo Faierman · Aug 06, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewIt takes obvious cues from Pokémon and other genre classics, but Dodgeball Academia is a great little RPG in its own right. Packed with charm and boasting a unique dodgeball-based battle system, it makes for a thoroughly enjoyable journey to the top.
Robert Ramsey · Aug 06, 2021 Reviewed on PS4Read full review
Community Reviews
- Rated on Switch
- Rated on Series X|S
About the game
Dodgeball Academia is a sports RPG game featuring rookie dodgeball student, Otto. Join Otto and an eclectic cast of characters as they train to dominate on and off the courts of the academia.