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 268 reviews

story6 positive mentions

stability18 negative mentions

The game offers a massive card pool and improved deck-building mechanics 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 its high price, the game is considered a good value for those who want to play a variety of decks without the cost of physical cards.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, crashes, and performance issues, making it frustrating to play, especially in multiplayer modes.
The English translation is poorly done, with many typos and grammatical errors that detract from the overall experience.
The game is region-locked and lacks crossplay, limiting multiplayer options and making it difficult to play with friends in different regions.

story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
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The game's story is praised for its engaging narrative and polished gameplay, making it a standout in the card game genre, particularly for single-player experiences. However, players have reported significant issues, including frequent crashes, translation errors, and a lack of investment for those unfamiliar with the previous entry. Despite these drawbacks, many find enjoyment in the story mode, especially when playing casually.
- “I love this game and its story.”
- “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 favorite single-player story in any card game I've played.”
- “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'.”
- “Yeah, that bad, and there are segments where if it crashes, it will always crash again in those parts, so you could play an hour with no crash, get a crash in say story mode and then always get a crash that makes it so you cannot beat the game.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
68%
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The gameplay is generally praised for its polish and engaging mechanics, making it a standout in the card game genre, particularly for single-player experiences. However, some players express concerns about certain anti-competitive mechanics and a slow pacing compared to previous iterations, while still noting that it offers a more interactive experience than similar titles. Overall, the game features a vast card pool and unique gameplay elements, but there are calls for improvements to enhance player satisfaction.
- “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.”
- “This title has over 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
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
28%
36%
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players experiencing low frame rates, bugs, and crashes, particularly on high-end hardware like the NV4080. While some users report smoother performance and enjoy the extensive card pool and customization options, the overall consensus is that the game requires substantial improvements in optimization to be fully recommended. Until these issues are addressed, many players suggest waiting before diving in.
- “Game runs smoothly and the card pool is massive, allowing you to have 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.”
- “I think it’s a very good game, but there are some performance issues I find in some parts.”
- “This game optimization is so bad, I can't have over 30 fps with an NV4080 but 60 fps while using a 2060 and Steam Deck.”
- “The game itself is poorly optimized, riddled with glitches, and prone to frequent crashes.”
- “There is a lot of bugs and stuttering right now.”
stability
18 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 certain systems, leading to a frustrating experience for some, but still manages to provide enjoyment for others despite its bugs.
- “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
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players enjoy its soft rock style and consider it a highlight, others have reported issues with low volume and disconnection when using headphones. Despite these technical problems, many agree that the soundtrack has potential, especially given the strong musical legacy from the anime. Overall, the music adds to the game's fun, but improvements are needed for a better experience.
- “The music, while different, is enjoyable and has a soft rock design.”
- “In that retrospect, this game is well worth the price, incredibly fun, and 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.”
- “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.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be time-consuming but enjoyable, particularly when farming for max rarity cards like Kairi. The process is made easier by straightforward methods to accumulate in-game currency, allowing for quick deck building while engaging in story mode or CPU battles.
- “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.”
- “Farming is simple as there is an easy way to stack up C/VP, allowing you to quickly earn in-game currency and build a deck.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing despite some issues with English translations. Many feel that the comedic elements justify the price, though some suggest waiting for a sale.
- “The English translations aren't the best, but 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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are criticized for being pixelated and underwhelming, with players noting that even older hardware like the DS Lite offers better performance. Many feel that the graphical fidelity does not meet modern standards, suggesting that players might find better visuals in other titles, such as Yu-Gi-Oh!
- “The game feels pixel-y even with messing with 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!”

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