Pure Nintendo
9.0There is some fun to be had running around the school and exploring the story elements of the game as well. Shadowverse: Champion’s Battle succeeds in the areas of audio, visual, and game play.
Shadowverse: Champion's Battle
Cygames, Inc. · Aug 10, 2021
About
The anime version of the hit strategic multiplayer mobile/PC card battle game Shadowverse is coming to the Nintendo Switch as an exciting new card battle RPG. Players will meet a fun cast of characters and duke it out in intense card battles. Experienced Shadowverse players will be able to seamlessly transition into the game as card battle rules are exactly the same as the original game they know and love, but new players will have no problem picking up and playing this beginner-friendly game as well! The game's card library boasts cards from the first three sets of the mobile/PC game, as well as brand new cards unique to this title, allowing players to create completely original strategies. Also new to the Switch version are special, deluxe battle animations!
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Critic reviews
- NintendoLife9.0Shadowverse: Champion’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 all the right ways. Dozens of hours of content in single player alone, combined with a full-fledged online multiplayer, ensures that you’re getting plenty of bang for your buck, while the anime presentation and detailed card art and animations keep everything looking and sounding nice all the way through.
- 3rd-strike.com6.7Offering Champion’s Battle as a complete package, rather than relying on microtransactions certainly was the right call, although we’re not sure whether the premium asking price that comes with a single purchase is going to be worth it for anyone that isn’t already a fan of the franchise. As for the online component, long-time Shadowverse players will probably stick to their existing digital collections, rather than start fresh with a card collection that won’t remain up-to-date with future expansions.
- Hey Poor Player9.0Overall, this is a wonderful game with attractive artwork and tons of great features. While it can be frustrating at times, especially due to the luck of your AI opponents, I’d highly recommend it. If you need a new game to get lost in, look no further. Now I just hope they announce more new packs coming to Shadowverse at a later date. Cause any excuse to keep playing a fun game is a good excuse.
- Screen Rant8.0Shadowverse: Champion's Battle isn'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 of the anime and those who enjoy a good family-friendly JRPG, Cygames has put together a well-rounded experience that shouldn't be ignored.
- Way Too Many Games8.0All in all, against all odds, Shadowverse: Champion’s Battle ended up being a pretty robust card-based RPG. It has a lengthy campaign, a ton of cards to collect, and most importantly, a fast-paced and entertaining gameplay loop that made me want to keep playing it for long periods of time. 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 fun with it than I could have ever imagined from a console spinoff based on an anime inspired by a gacha card game.
Gamer reviews
Not for me
I really liked the look of this game but knew it was a risky one, I'd potentially not like as I'm not a card gamer. I didn't enjoy the game at all, it just wasn't for me but I have to be fair and say it was a pretty good game that just wasn't to my taste. I'm glad I gave it a try and I don't really have anything bad to say about it. I didn't find the battles very entertaining though. If you like these types of games, I'm sure it would be superb.
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