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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 290 reviews

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Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days 2 is a single player and multiplayer role playing game with a kids theme. 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 290 reviews
story7 positive mentions
optimization7 negative mentions
  • The game offers a massive card pool and allows players to build a variety of decks, making it enjoyable for both new and veteran players.
  • Vintage mode is a great addition, allowing fans to relive classic gameplay with older cards.
  • The game is a significant improvement over its predecessor, with better deck-building mechanics and a more user-friendly interface.
  • The game is overpriced, with a high base price and additional costly DLCs, making it less accessible for new players.
  • There are numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and poor optimization, which detract from the overall experience.
  • The English translation is often poor, with many spelling and grammatical errors that can be distracting and diminish the quality of the game.
  • story
    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story mode has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it boring and convoluted, often feeling disconnected from the characters and their goals. While some appreciate the nostalgic elements and the connection to the anime, others criticize the artificial difficulty and technical issues, such as crashes and poor translations. Overall, the story is seen as a weak point in the game, primarily serving as a vehicle for gameplay rather than an engaging narrative experience.

    • “A bit of a shame that Akina and Yuyu are locked behind a pretty long story mode... but this is leagues above Vanguard 1, it feels just like the anime. I just wish I could unlock Akina and Yuyu's story modes instantly.”
    • “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. It's been really nostalgic.”
    • “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.”
    • “The solo story is boring and ass.”
    • “The AI cheats for you to start, then heavily against you by the end of the 'story.' The only fair games you will ever have are PvP.”
    • “Story mode is completely rigged in the CPU's favor.”
  • gameplay
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the card game Vanguard is generally praised for its engaging mechanics and nostalgic elements, offering a unique experience compared to other card games. While players appreciate the back-and-forth nature of matches and the variety of decks, some report bugs and issues with certain mechanics, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these concerns, many find the gameplay enjoyable and recommend it, especially for fans of the series, though caution is advised regarding additional DLC purchases.

    • “The gameplay is pretty fun and different from other card games.”
    • “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... unlike Master Duel, you can actually play Vanguard and it's far more interactive/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.”
    • “The game is very buggy; certain mechanics don't work or are broken at the moment, e.g., x-overdress cards just vanishing on the field.”
    • “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.”
  • optimization
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including glitches, long matchmaking times, and frequent crashes. While some users note improvements since launch, the overall consensus is that the game remains poorly optimized, affecting the gameplay experience. Players recommend waiting for further updates to address these issues before fully endorsing the game.

    • “There's still some glitches in the game, but the state of the game right now is pretty optimized compared to day 1.”
    • “Game runs smoothly, and the card pool is massive, allowing for 100 constructed decks with lots of customization.”
    • “Bought it for both Switch and Steam to play with friends across formats, but Steam is the best for matchmaking and performance.”
    • “Overall, this game has a really annoying performance issue; there are bugs everywhere.”
    • “The game itself is poorly optimized, riddled with glitches, and prone to frequent crashes.”
    • “This game's optimization is so bad, I can't get over 30 fps with an NV4080 but can achieve 60 fps while using a 2060 and Steam Deck.”
  • stability
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and translation errors that detract from the experience. While some users note improvements in optimization since launch, others continue to encounter significant technical issues, including broken mechanics and crashes. Overall, the game's stability appears to be a major concern, with a divide between those who experience minimal problems and those facing a frustratingly buggy experience.

    • “On that note, this game is quite literally a copy-paste of DD1, except it has so, and I mean so, many bugs, glitches, and translation errors.”
    • “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
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players expressing a preference for the soundtracks from earlier installments (DD1 and DD2) and hoping for options to change the battle music. While some appreciate the original soundtrack as enjoyable and fitting for a card game, others have reported issues with low volume and disconnection when using headphones. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a highlight by some, but there are calls for improvements and updates.

    • “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.”
    • “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 it to my headphones or earphones.”
    • “Hopefully, they update this one a lot. There are still some issues, and the 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.”
    • “Good game if you are a Vanguard lover, but honestly, I prefer the music from DD1 and DD2. The music in this game is not really to my liking. I hope we have the option to change the battle music or have DLC music.”
  • grinding
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game is described as somewhat tedious, particularly for new or casual players, who may find more enjoyment in CPU matches rather than PvP. While the game is considered fairly free-to-play friendly, players may need to invest significant time to obtain high-rarity cards, although farming in-game currency is made easier through straightforward methods. Overall, the grind can be rewarding for dedicated players, but it may deter those looking for a more casual experience.

    • “I spent an unreasonable amount of time in the first game grinding max rarity Kairi cards.”
    • “Everyone is playing tedious high skill decks. I'd say don't even touch PvP unless you're an experienced player; if you're a casual or new player, stick to CPU games if you want to have fun.”
    • “If you enjoy anime card games, I would recommend it, but it's just a tad bit grindy unless you buy the DLC.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with some users criticizing the card visuals as pixelated and lacking quality, while others praise the artwork and overall design as amazing. Comparisons to other games like Yu-Gi-Oh! suggest that players expect higher graphical fidelity.

    • “Great game, super fun to play! The 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!”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a preference for upfront payment models over microtransactions, appreciating the absence of in-game purchases after the initial cost, aside from optional DLC for faster card unlocking. However, there are concerns about potential future cash grabs if the game ceases to receive updates or new content.

    • “I understand many feel the game is pricey; however, I think it's justifiable as after the initial cost, you don't really have to worry about in-game purchases with real money. Aside from if you want to pay for the DLC to unlock cards faster, I personally find the grind to earn the cards more satisfying.”
    • “I would rather pay up front 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, update Dear Days 2, then announce Dear Days 3 or some sort.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing despite some issues with English translations. Many feel it offers good value for its price, especially for those who enjoy a comedic card game experience.

    • “This game is hilarious!”
    • “The English translation isn't the best, but it definitely made me laugh.”
    • “Overall, I'd say it's worth the price tag; if you want to wait for a sale, that's your call. I just want to play the funny card game.”
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Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days 2 is a role playing game with kids theme.

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.

Similar games include Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days, Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution, Vanguard ZERO, Street Fighter V, Mortal Kombat X and others.