Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team

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Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team is a Role Playing game available on IOS and Play Store, where you can create your own dream team and compete with players worldwide. The game features 3D reproductions of famous moves from the original comic, along with nostalgic storylines in Story Mode and various online modes for multiplayer gameplay. However, be prepared for grinding, frequent ads, and some bugs to detract from the overall experience.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,950 reviews

story41 positive mentions

monetization49 negative mentions

story
297 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
82%
4%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its adherence to the original manga and the nostalgic value it brings. However, numerous users have reported significant issues with the story mode, including persistent loading problems, bugs that prevent progression, and a lack of engaging content after completing the initial chapters. While some players enjoy the narrative and character development, the overall experience is marred by technical difficulties and a perceived lack of updates or meaningful rewards.
- “I've played this game for years, and it has a nice story mode.”
- “You can play the story based on the manga, and it is actually really nice and well done in this game.”
- “The story is engaging and the gameplay feels clean.”
- “The story mode feels like a chore and not an actual story; I just simulate through it.”
- “I can't even play story mode due to it loading 0%, so how do you expect me to play seriously and progress or even think about spending money on this?”
- “The worst is that you need story mode to progress, but it doesn't work for me.”
gameplay
217 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
35%
10%
The gameplay of the game is generally described as enjoyable and nostalgic, reminiscent of classic titles, with solid mechanics and engaging match dynamics. However, many players express frustration over issues such as unbalanced matchmaking, predatory gacha mechanics, and a lack of meaningful updates, leading to a perception of the game as "pay-to-win." While the core gameplay is appreciated, the overall experience is marred by technical problems, repetitive content, and inadequate support from developers.
- “The gameplay is fantastic because it's very similar to the NES games.”
- “The gameplay is fun and that's the best hook of the game; the game is very F2P player friendly.”
- “Great gameplay, fun fun but!!!!”
- “The idea is good, but too many problems with the system itself, gameplay and game support. There are many things to fix, and until all the problems are fixed and the appropriate updates come, my rating is 1.”
- “In short, problems with gameplay, problems with maintenance, problems with transfers, problems with online matches, support is quite unresponsive, the game has become 'pay to win'.”
- “Gameplay is annoying.”
graphics
139 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
26%
4%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a mixed but generally positive reception, with many players praising the vibrant art style, detailed animations, and nostalgic appeal reminiscent of the original anime. However, some users express frustration with performance issues, such as lag and crashes, which detract from the visual experience. While the graphics are often described as good or excellent, there are calls for further improvements and optimizations to enhance gameplay stability.
- “The graphics are outstanding but the gameplay is not well appreciated.”
- “Awesome game, awesome graphics.”
- “Great game, nice gameplay, good graphic, bring back my childhood memories.”
- “After 2 years of suffering and hair loss, I am glad to give this game zero out of five, especially for the online mode. It lags way too much, and when the lag stops, you will find yourself conceding a goal or about to concede one, which will leave you so angry. So when you download this game, put a budget for hypertension medication.”
- “The graphics and everything are pretty cool, but the quality did go down a little. It's kind of sad this game was so cool and died.”
- “Graphics are very low res.”
monetization
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
19%
72%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users labeling it a "cash grab" due to exorbitant in-app purchase prices and a frustrating ad system. Players express dissatisfaction with the balance between free-to-play and pay-to-win mechanics, highlighting issues such as high costs for minimal gameplay impact, poor gacha rates, and restrictive ad viewing requirements. Overall, the monetization strategy is seen as exploitative, leading to a decline in player satisfaction and engagement.
- “In-app purchases can reach $100 for a single item (with limited impact/value for the gameplay), so not even a pay-to-win.”
- “Great game, very expensive in-app purchases. Edit: this game is a living example of greed!”
- “Super fun, don't need microtransactions to enjoy either.”
- “This game has just no balance and is only looking for a quick cash grab.”
- “Total cash grab from a company that doesn't care about the player community.”
- “If you don't plan to spend lots and lots of money for a mobile game, stay away from this cash grabbing game.”
stability
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and loading issues that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over the lack of effective customer support and the slow response to fixing persistent bugs, leading to a decline in overall enjoyment. Despite its engaging gameplay and graphics, the ongoing technical problems have left players feeling dissatisfied and unable to fully enjoy the game.
- “The game is full of bugs and glitches.”
- “Game freezes or keeps loading midway through matches or summons... dead sound.”
- “The game freezes in the middle of matches almost every day at least once.”
grinding
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive time and effort required to obtain characters and resources, particularly for free-to-play users. The low drop rates for desired characters, tedious farming mechanics, and a lack of meaningful rewards contribute to a sense of monotony and dissatisfaction, leading some to label the game as pay-to-win. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a major barrier to enjoyment, with calls for improvements to reduce the grind and enhance accessibility for all players.
- “Grinding out some of the levels for some of the special moves is tiresome, especially if you are free to play.”
- “Poor gacha rates, heavy grinding with minimum rewards, poor in-game RNG, impossible to achieve upgrade missions, viewing ads to get lousy pulls, and super stingy with dreamballs and energy.”
- “This game just makes you waste your whole time farming to raise players in the most boring way, keep feeding them with different ways and steps so they get strong enough (for a while), the game releases way more powerful players, try to get them with super high rate gacha 3% to 5% to get not only these powerful new players, but all SSR characters!”
music
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
50%
10%
The music in the game receives high praise for its catchy soundtracks and nostalgic elements, with many players expressing a desire for the inclusion of original tracks from the Captain Tsubasa series. While the overall quality of the music is appreciated, some users have reported issues with the game freezing or displaying a black screen, leaving only the music playing. Additionally, there are requests for more customization options regarding in-game music and the ability to turn off certain tracks.
- “Animation is amusing, voice and music are perfect as well.”
- “I can only say one thing about this game: kudos to their music department.”
- “Addictive game, great music, awesome animations.”
- “Where is the Japanese original soundtrack for this game?”
- “Totally black out, music only.”
- “Randomly get error when the screen shows a black screen instead of the start screen, but the background music is still playing.”
humor
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
93%
20%
Players generally find the game to be humorous and entertaining, often highlighting its funny moments and addictive gameplay. However, some users express frustration with certain mechanics and restrictions, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the humor remains a strong point, contributing positively to the game's appeal.
- “It's very funny.”
- “Overview: it's a good and funny game, but looks like it was released in the alpha or beta phase.”
- “This game is so funny.”
- “I love the gameplay, but I can't type in comments without it flagging banned words, even though they aren't bad words. I would give a 5-star rating if that were fixed. It's not funny that I can't say the word 'shot' or 'unblockable' due to the broken comment system for English speakers.”
- “The humor in the game feels forced and often falls flat, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “I expected a lot of laughs, but the jokes are stale and repetitive, which really detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
optimization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
43%
21%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting long loading times, unbalanced online matchmaking, and performance issues across various devices, including high-spec PCs and popular smartphones. Many users feel that the game could reach its full potential with better optimization, particularly in terms of stability and player control, suggesting that improvements in these areas could significantly enhance the overall experience.
- “The league mode and online mode are not very optimized; you mostly face teams that are too strong for you.”
- “It's a good concept, but the optimization is lacking.”
- “In conclusion, the game isn't bad in general, but it can be optimized and more addictive if you change the philosophy of it.”
- “Game could be perfect if the loading screens weren't so long, need optimization, and the online matching is broken. They match players with 200,000 against others with 800,000, and it's not a casual thing. I can sometimes play a fair game; they should ask first if you want to be paired with players with such a difference in power. Hope they can fix those things.”
- “The league mode and online mode are also not very optimized; you mostly face teams that are too strong for you.”
- “It's a good concept, but the optimization is bad.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The emotional aspect of the game is perceived as wholesome, but it is overshadowed by criticisms of its high cost, slow pacing, and a lackluster story mode that fails to engage players effectively.
- “The story mode is incredibly slow and feels like the most boring experience I've ever had in a game.”
- “It's expensive and lacks a real auto-mode, making it frustrating to engage with the emotional aspects.”
- “I found the emotional depth lacking, which made the overall experience feel flat and unengaging.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express a desire for improved and fair gameplay mechanics that enhance replayability, particularly for free-to-play users, rather than relying on a gambling-like system.
- “The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
- “The repetitive gameplay and predictable outcomes diminish any desire to replay.”