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Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days 2

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72%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
optimization, stability
72% User Score Based on 326 reviews

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Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days 2 is a single player and multiplayer role playing game with anime and kids themes. It was developed by FURYU Corporation and was released on January 29, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Cardfight!! Vanguard," has newly come to digital game! Over 3,000 cards for the Standard format! A brand-new original story shares the world of anime series unfolds! Enjoy your own cardfight experience!!

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72%
Audience ScoreBased on 326 reviews
story8 positive mentions
optimization7 negative mentions
  • The game offers a large card pool including vintage mode, appealing to both new and long-time Vanguard fans.
  • Gameplay is enjoyable and faithful to the card game experience, with solid single-player content and well-implemented deck building.
  • Fast pack unlocking without aggressive microtransactions, providing a fair progression system compared to other digital TCGs.
  • The high price point for base game and DLC is a major barrier, with many feeling the content does not justify the cost.
  • Frequent bugs, crashes, poor optimization, and server issues negatively impact gameplay and online matchmaking.
  • Region-locked and lack of cross-platform play limits multiplayer experience, making finding matches and playing with friends difficult.
  • story
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story mode is generally seen as decent but uninspired, offering faithful anime voice acting and nostalgic elements, yet often criticized for being convoluted, boring, and artificially difficult due to AI balancing mechanics. Frequent crashes and bugs during story battles frustrate players, and content updates and new story material are scarce. While the story provides enjoyable practice against AI and some character variety, it fails to deeply engage most players.

    • “The story is fully voice-acted by a veteran cast (Show Hayami is here, for example) and characters from the anime are voiced by their actual anime voice actors.”
    • “My hope is that Bushiroad doesn't give up and try to actually address these issues because what's there is incredible, the gameplay is polished and this is far and away my favourite single player story in any card game I played.”
    • “Being from the original Vanguard, I really have been enjoying the vintage story so far playing sets 1-5 before they started adding more and more mechanics and rebooting the series two plus times; it's been really nostalgic.”
    • “The game has its issues, the sets are super late, it takes two months to release any updates, there's no new story content... ever.”
    • “The solo story is boring and ass.”
    • “Story mode is completely rigged in the CPU's favor.”
  • gameplay
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for being enjoyable, engaging, and offering a nostalgic yet fresh card game experience with deep mechanics and a strong back-and-forth dynamic. While it features a vast card pool and unique anime-inspired mechanics, some bugs and pacing issues, as well as expensive DLC, temper the experience. Overall, it is considered more interactive and polished compared to similar titles, appealing strongly to fans of the genre.

    • “The gameplay of Vanguard is still enjoyable with games actually being a back and forth compared to modern card games (certain decks are obviously stronger than others).”
    • “Still far better value and a better gameplay experience than similar titles like Master Duel. On that note, unlike Master Duel you can actually play Vanguard and it's far more interactive and engaging with the back and forths; you could win with any of the 90+ ridelines in the game even if you have to struggle a bit, giving a much better experience overall.”
    • “My hope is that Bushiroad doesn't give up and tries to actually address these issues because what's there is incredible. The gameplay is polished and this is far and away my favourite single player story in any card game I played.”
    • “Sad to see deck lists for CPUs in the first part of the game haven't been updated to address the added energy mechanic and expanded card pool.”
    • “The game is very buggy; certain mechanics don't work or are broken, e.g., X-Overdress cards just vanishing on the field.”
    • “Quite possibly the worst, most brazenly player-hostile, anti-competitive mechanic since Smash Bros.”
  • optimization
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game currently suffers from poor optimization characterized by frequent bugs, glitches, and performance issues such as stuttering, crashes, and long online matchmaking queues. While some users report improvements compared to launch, others experience significant frame rate drops and unstable online play, hindering overall enjoyment. Optimizing these technical problems is crucial for the game to reach its full potential and earn stronger recommendations.

    • “There's still some glitches in the game but the state of the game right now is pretty optimized compared to day 1.”
    • “Bought it for both Switch and Steam to play with friends across formats, but Steam is the best for matchmaking and performance.”
    • “Game runs smoothly and card pool is massive and you can have 100 constructed decks with lots of customization.”
    • “The game is very poorly optimized; servers are really bad. Finding online matches day or night, despite being worldwide, takes too long.”
    • “Bugs cause multiple fan-favorite decks to lose their skills or make other decks unplayable. There are numerous performance issues and poor optimization, with ranked ladder being a complete mess due to constant disconnects and extremely long queues.”
    • “This game's optimization is so bad that I can't have over 30 FPS with an NV4080, but get 60 FPS using a 2060 and Steam Deck.”
  • stability
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is inconsistent, with many users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and translation errors, especially at launch, though some improvements have been made over time. While some players experience frequent crashes and broken mechanics, others report smooth gameplay with few or no issues, indicating variability across platforms and setups. Overall, stability remains a significant concern affecting the user experience.

    • “The game is very buggy; certain mechanics don't work or are broken at the moment, e.g., crossover dress cards just vanishing on the field.”
    • “The game itself is poorly optimized, riddled with glitches, and prone to frequent crashes.”
    • “With glitches that needed a day one patch, translation errors everywhere, and overall being a huge mess in ladder.”
  • music
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed feedback; some find the soundtrack enjoyable and fitting for a card game, while others prefer the music from earlier installments and hope for options to change battle or DLC tracks. Technical issues with low volume and music cutting out, especially when using headphones, have also been reported. Overall, the OST is considered decent but not as strong as the anime's themes.

    • “The OST is pretty good for a card game.”
    • “In that retrospect, this game is well worth the pricing and it's incredibly fun and the music is a banger as well.”
    • “Hopefully they update this one a lot, there is still some issue, music is also pretty meh (you got a banger music from the anime come on now), but yes, Dear Days 2 is a solid game.”
    • “I prefer the music from DD1 and DD2; the music in this game is not really likeable. I hope there is an option to change the battle music or add DLC music.”
    • “I can't hear the background music (BGM) properly. Even with maxed in-game and PC volume, it feels like I'm only hearing 50%. Also, the BGM stops playing when I connect headphones or earphones.”
    • “The music is pretty meh. Considering the anime has banger tracks, this game's music is disappointing. Hopefully, they update this aspect a lot.”
  • monetization
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Monetization is a divisive aspect, with some players frustrated by the game's upfront cost and pricey DLC, perceiving it as a cash grab, especially compared to free-to-play alternatives. However, others find the initial price reasonable since in-game purchases are mostly optional and the grind to unlock cards rewarding. Concerns remain about potential future monetization strategies if updates or new versions are released.

    • “People seem upset that the game isn't "free" with microtransactions, despite it being cheaper to play than other competitive games like Master Duel.”
    • “After the initial cost, you don't really have to worry about in-game purchases with real money unless you want to pay for DLC to unlock cards faster; the grind to earn cards is satisfying.”
    • “Overpriced game, overpriced DLC, makes you wait forever to find real players in PvP mode. Basically a cash grab for those desperate to play a match of Cardfight Vanguard but unable to do so in real life. If you really want to play Cardfight Vanguard at home, try CFA. Yes, it's a much worse flash games version, but this game isn't much better. Because I'm obsessed with this game, I'm forced to keep paying, but if you're just trying it out, I advise you not to waste your time here.”
    • “I would rather pay upfront for a game like this with a good selection of well-drawn cards without microtransactions.”
    • “Could be another cash grab if they decide to stop adding new cards or update Dear Days 2, then announce Dear Days 3 or something similar.”
  • grinding
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game can be time-consuming, especially for unlocking high-rarity cards, but it is manageable through story mode and CPU battles. The grind is more demanding for players seeking competitive PvP success, which typically requires experience and possibly DLC purchases. Overall, free-to-play players can progress steadily by farming in-game currency via accessible methods.

    • “If you enjoy anime card games, I would recommend it; it's fairly free-to-play friendly, but just a tad bit grindy unless you buy the DLC.”
    • “I spent an unreasonable amount of time in the first game grinding max rarity Kairi cards.”
    • “Playing through the story or doing free fights against CPU has been fun practice while farming VP to open packs.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is subtle and often stems from its imperfect English translations, which some players found amusing. However, overall, the game’s tone and experience do not strongly emphasize humor, and some aspects like online play and gameplay frustrations overshadow comedic elements.

    • “Funny game.”
    • “English translations aren't the best; however, it made me laugh.”
    • “Overall, I'd say it's worth the price tag, but if you want to wait for a sale, that's your call. I just want to play the funny card game.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics received mixed feedback, with some praising the artwork and card designs as amazing, while others criticized the visuals for being pixelated and not meeting expectations for a high-quality Vanguard game. Comparisons suggest that similar games like Yu-Gi-Oh! offer better graphical fidelity.

    • “Great game, super fun to play. Artwork and cards are amazing.”
    • “Fix the damn card visuals — this is supposed to be Vanguard, not a pixelated mess.”
    • “If you're looking for a game with similar graphical fidelity, you'd be better off playing Yu-Gi-Oh!”
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Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days 2 is a role playing game with anime and kids themes.

Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days 2 is available on Nintendo Switch, PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 34 hours playing Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days 2.

Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days 2 was released on January 29, 2025.

Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days 2 was developed by FURYU Corporation.

Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days 2 has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days 2 is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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