Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days 2

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"Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days 2" is a digital card game based on the popular "Cardfight!! Vanguard" franchise, featuring over 3,000 playable cards and a new original story. Players can engage in 1-on-1 battles and enjoy unique in-game animations for a more immersive experience. This game is an authentic adaptation of the physical card game with regular updates to stay current with the latest rules and card sets.

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66%

Audience ScoreBased on 134 reviews

music3 positive mentions

stability9 negative mentions

The game offers a massive card pool and improved deck building compared to the first game, making it enjoyable for both new and veteran players.
The story mode is engaging and continues from the previous game, providing a nostalgic experience for long-time fans.
Despite some bugs, the gameplay is polished, and the game is a great way to play Vanguard digitally, especially for those without access to physical cards.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, crashes, and performance issues, making it frustrating for many players.
It is region-locked and lacks cross-play, severely limiting multiplayer options and making it difficult to play with friends in different regions.
The high price point and poor English translations, including typos and grammatical errors, detract from the overall experience and make it hard to recommend to new players.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
67%
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The game's story is praised for its engaging narrative and character development, making it a standout feature, especially for single-player experiences in card games. However, players have reported significant issues, including frequent crashes, translation errors, and gameplay imbalances that detract from the overall enjoyment. While the story mode offers fun and valuable practice, technical problems hinder a fully immersive experience.
- “I love this game and its story.”
- “The game has great animations and is a fantastic value proposition, even just going through the story mode.”
- “Story so far is enjoyable and continues on from the last game with some old and new faces.”
- “Story mode is completely rigged in the CPU's favor.”
- “There are many translation errors and typos within the story, cards themselves, and skills, a famous example being the word 'defensive' being spelled 'diffensive'.”
- “Grammar in some parts of the story is trash.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The gameplay of the card game is generally praised for its polish and engaging mechanics, making it a standout single-player experience among card games. While some players express concerns about certain anti-competitive elements and slow pacing compared to previous iterations, the overall interaction and variety offered by the extensive card collection contribute to a satisfying experience. However, there are worries about the game's future and monetization strategies, which could impact long-term enjoyment.
- “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 favorite single-player story in any card game I've played.”
- “Still far better value and a better gameplay experience than similar titles like Master Duel. 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.”
- “Is a shame because Vanguard is fun, and this title has like 3000+ cards along with decent gameplay that is enjoyable.”
- “Quite possibly the worst, most brazenly player-hostile, anti-competitive mechanic since Smash Bros.”
- “A format of deflated shield numbers and barren of adequate defensive mechanics.”
- “As for the gameplay, I feel the pacing for this is slow while DD1 is fast, and some of it I do prefer to have the same like in DD1.”
optimization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
27%
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The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players experiencing poor performance, including low frame rates and frequent crashes, even on high-end hardware. While some users report smoother gameplay and a robust card pool, the overall consensus indicates that the game suffers from bugs and stuttering, leading to a recommendation to wait for improvements before purchasing.
- “Game runs smoothly and the card pool is massive, allowing for 100 constructed decks with lots of customization.”
- “I will update this and turn it into a recommendation whenever they get around to fixing the bugs and optimization, but until then, it's a good idea to wait.”
- “Edit: I saw a lot of reviews complaining about crashes, bugs, and performance.”
- “This game's optimization is so bad, I can't get over 30 FPS with an NV4080, but I can achieve 60 FPS with a 2060 and a Steam Deck.”
- “The game itself is poorly optimized, riddled with glitches, and prone to frequent crashes.”
- “There are a lot of bugs and stuttering right now.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting numerous glitches and technical issues, while others have experienced a smooth gameplay without any errors. Overall, the game appears to be poorly optimized for some users, leading to frequent crashes and bugs, though a subset of players have found it to run well on their systems.
- “While the game is 'cool', the buggy mess of a game is crazy.”
- “The game itself is poorly optimized, riddled with glitches, and prone to frequent crashes.”
- “Region-locked, no crossplay, subpar translation, buggy, and seems to have loads of technical issues with capable hardware; all this for $60-70 is actual daylight robbery.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
29%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players enjoy its soft rock vibe and consider it a highlight, others have reported issues with low volume and disconnection when using headphones. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a strong point, but technical problems and varying opinions on its quality suggest room for improvement.
- “The music, while different, is enjoyable and has a soft rock vibe to its design.”
- “In that respect, this game is well worth the price and it's incredibly fun; the music is a banger as well.”
- “Great soundtrack.”
- “The game is good like Dear Days 1; however, I can't hear the background music. I already maxed out my in-game volume and on my PC, but I feel like I'm only hearing 50% of it. Also, the background music disconnects or stops playing when I try to connect my headphones or earphones.”
- “Hopefully, they update this one a lot. There are still some issues, and the music is also pretty mediocre (you got a banger soundtrack from the anime, come on now). But yes, Dear Days 2 is a solid game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find grinding in the game to be a time-consuming yet enjoyable experience, particularly when farming for max rarity cards. The process is made easier by straightforward methods to accumulate in-game currency, allowing for quick deck building while still engaging with the story and practice modes.
- “I spent an unreasonable amount of time in the first game grinding for max rarity Kairi cards.”
- “Playing through the story or doing free fights against the CPU has been fun practice while farming VP to open packs.”
- “Farming is simple, as there is an easy way to stack up currency/VP, allowing you to quickly build a deck.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing despite some issues with English translations. Many feel that the game's comedic elements justify its price, though some suggest waiting for a sale.
- “The English translation isn'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, hey, that's your call. I just want to play the funny card game.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have been criticized for their pixelated appearance, with players noting that even adjusting the settings does not improve the visual quality. Comparisons to older systems, like the DS Lite, highlight a perceived lack of performance and fidelity, suggesting that players seeking better graphics might find more satisfaction in other titles, such as Yu-Gi-Oh!.
- “The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring the game world to life.”
- “The art style is unique and beautifully crafted, making every scene a visual delight.”
- “The character designs are impressive, showcasing a high level of creativity and attention to detail.”
- “The game feels pixelated even after adjusting the graphic settings (and no, it's not my PC, so don't come for me). Even the DS Lite has better FPS, smh.”
- “If you're looking for a game with similar graphical fidelity, you'd be better off playing Yu-Gi-Oh!”