INAZUMA ELEVEN: Victory Road

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INAZUMA ELEVEN: Victory Road is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by LEVEL5 Inc. and was released on November 13, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

INAZUMA ELEVEN: Victory Road is a hyperdimensional football RPG set 25 years after the original, featuring a new protagonist, Destin Billow. Players can collect and train over 5,400 characters while engaging in an immersive story mode and intense competitive battles. The game offers deep customization and vibrant football action for fans and newcomers alike.

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story275 positive mentions

grinding102 negative mentions

The game captures the nostalgic essence of the Inazuma Eleven series with a captivating story and beloved characters.
Gameplay is engaging and combines RPG elements with football mechanics, offering a unique experience.
The amount of content is impressive, with multiple modes including a detailed story mode, chronicle mode, and online play.

The story mode has a slow start, taking a long time to introduce actual football gameplay.
The game can be grindy, requiring significant time investment to unlock characters and progress.
Some bugs and AI issues affect gameplay, leading to frustrating experiences in both single-player and online modes.

story
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The story of "Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road" has received mixed reviews, with many praising its engaging narrative and character development, particularly the emotional arcs and well-animated cutscenes. However, several players noted that the story mode starts slowly, often taking hours before actual football gameplay begins, which can be tedious for some. While the overall plot is considered strong and nostalgic for fans of the series, some critiques highlight pacing issues and a lack of depth in certain character developments, particularly in the latter parts of the story.
- “The writing for story mode is out of this world, and it does a great job of building a cast you get attached to and has a well-structured journey of rags to riches.”
- “The main story mode offers a new story that still feels similar enough to the anime while introducing fun new mechanics to keep the gameplay just as interesting as the story.”
- “The story mode is amazing, I love the gameplay and there are so many things to do.”
- “The story mode is a massive persona-like school story with character recruitments and a world exploration system.”
- “The story itself is fine but not outstanding.”
- “The characters and story are implausible and the dialogues feel like a low-grade anime, constantly explaining every character's motivation to you like a book for children.”
gameplay
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The gameplay in "Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road" is praised for its depth and engaging mechanics, blending RPG elements with football in a way that appeals to both new players and long-time fans. While the core match mechanics are fun and strategic, some players note that the initial hours can be slow and filled with tedious tasks, such as rock-paper-scissors mini-games, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these pacing issues, the game offers a rich variety of content, character customization, and nostalgic references, making it a compelling entry in the franchise.
- “The gameplay is really fun, there's a ton of characters, and chronicle mode is great. I really enjoy being able to learn the stories of the old games, and even the movies.”
- “The gameplay is well-designed—strategic, yet accessible. The mechanics feel deeper, more refined, and every character’s unique abilities really shine through during matches.”
- “The gameplay is addictive and smooth as butter. The new mechanics add depth without losing the fun spirit of the original games.”
- “The first 4/5 hours of story mode is really boring and doesn't include any gameplay apart from some weird gimmicky rock-paper-scissors mechanics.”
- “You'll love it if you are a fan of the franchise, but a warning: the first 10 hours of gameplay in story mode are awful, very repetitive, and involve a rock-paper-scissors minigame that is repeated a lot of times.”
- “My biggest issue with the gameplay is that once you understand the mechanics, the game becomes way too easy.”
grinding
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The reviews indicate that grinding is a significant aspect of the game, often described as tedious and repetitive, particularly in leveling up characters and acquiring resources. While some players find enjoyment in the core gameplay and appreciate the content, many express frustration with the excessive grind required to progress, especially in online modes and gacha mechanics. Overall, those averse to grinding may want to reconsider purchasing the game, as it heavily relies on this mechanic for advancement.
- “The game can feel a bit grindy at times, but the rewards make it worth it.”
- “Grinding is a necessary part of the experience, and it adds depth to character progression.”
- “While there are moments of grinding, the sense of achievement when leveling up is incredibly satisfying.”
- “The grind: this game is overly grindy.”
- “Overall as an Inazuma Eleven fan, I'd recommend the game for you, but if grinding isn't your thing, I would think twice before purchasing.”
- “Most important point is that it's like every Inazuma Eleven game, very very grindy once you've finished the story; you'll have to do lots of matches to get the players you want, some more to get them geared up, and even more to get them leveled up.”
music
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The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising its nostalgic quality and the inclusion of beloved tracks from the anime. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a key element that enhances the overall experience, contributing to the game's emotional depth and immersive atmosphere. While a few critiques mention that the music may not meet the expectations set by previous titles, the majority agree that it is a standout feature that elevates gameplay and storytelling.
- “Everything about it hits that nostalgic spot - the music, the animations, the special moves, even the vibe of the teams and story.”
- “The music is fantastic, even including so many great tracks from the anime.”
- “You can feel the passion and effort poured into the game after all these years, and everything from the animation, music, and gameplay to the story feels polished and full of heart.”
- “Music is not good at all; if you are used to the ambiance of the previous games, you might also be disappointed by that.”
- “And 2nd my screen went white with music but nothing happening other than that 10/10.”
- “You know this is hyped when a character overcomes their trauma mid-match and the actual song plays during the match.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning visuals, vibrant animations, and attention to detail, particularly in character design and environments. While some users noted minor graphical glitches and a few areas for improvement, the overall presentation is described as modern and engaging, successfully capturing the charm of the franchise. Many reviewers highlighted the impressive cutscenes and the game's ability to evoke nostalgia while offering a fresh visual experience.
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning, and the sound design is top-notch.”
- “The graphics look fantastic, the animations are super clean, and the cutscenes feel like watching the anime come to life.”
- “The open world has a gorgeous art style and looks even better than I expected.”
- “The game became frozen around 10 times in my 130 hours of playtime, and I experienced plenty more small graphical bugs and text errors throughout.”
- “There are some minor graphical glitches in some areas (buildings or cars flashing in and out of view), but aside from that, great looking game.”
- “It has some small issues, graphical bugs here and there, and I had to look up a tutorial on how to remove something the anti-cheat kept complaining about.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road is widely praised for its heartfelt storytelling, exploring themes of disability, mental health, and personal growth. Players report being deeply invested in the characters, with many expressing that the narrative evokes strong feelings, including tears of joy and nostalgia. The game successfully combines engaging gameplay with a touching story, making it a memorable experience for both longtime fans and newcomers.
- “The writing of all the characters is so fantastic, I cried like a baby by the end of it.”
- “The story is surprisingly heartfelt, focusing on growth, teamwork, and passion for the game.”
- “An instantly lovable cast of characters, a profoundly ever-present sense of legacy, an engaging and fun match system, and a heartfelt and genuine story of a bunch of misfits coming together to find themselves on the pitch, and to heal via the power of a collective dream.”
stability
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The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting various bugs and glitches, including visual issues and gameplay interruptions. While some users find the game enjoyable despite its flaws, others express frustration over the frequency and severity of the problems, particularly in online modes. Overall, it appears that while the game is fun and runs well on certain platforms, it still suffers from significant stability issues that detract from the experience.
- “It runs great on an Xbox Rog Ally X, achieving 70-100 FPS on medium settings at 27 watts.”
- “My first time checking out this series, and it runs great on the Steam Deck.”
- “Online mode runs great too.”
- “I paid €70 for a game that takes almost 2 minutes to launch, has lots of visual glitches, several gameplay-breaking bugs (I had to restart full matches because sometimes weird stuff would happen), and even game-breaking bugs (I'm minding my own business and then the game shuts down for no reason).”
- “I expected nothing from this game because it never really caught my attention, but I think it could be good to play for the people who like it if it wasn't such an unfinished mess full of errors and glitches.”
- “I have been waiting for this game for almost 10 years, and while the story mode is great, everything else is a buggy mess with a lot of design flaws and many other problems.”
humor
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding the AI's antics and the rock-paper-scissors combat system amusing, while others criticize the AI's stupidity and repetitive minigames. The English dub is noted for its hilariously poor quality, which some find entertaining, and the narrative-driven gameplay offers moments of humor through side quests and character interactions. Overall, the game successfully incorporates comedic elements, though opinions on its effectiveness vary.
- “Battles are in the form of rock-paper-scissors games and are actually fun and funny with the intentions during said battles.”
- “Lots of crazy anime moves just for a soccer game and it is hilariously fun.”
- “The English dub is hilariously bad, which might be entertaining for some.”
optimization
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Overall, the game's optimization is highly praised, with most players reporting smooth performance and minimal issues, even on mid to low-end machines. While some users experienced occasional framerate drops or fullscreen mode problems, the majority found the game to run perfectly, making it a standout title for JRPG fans.
- “The game is quite well optimized, runs well on mid-low end machines from what I've gathered.”
- “The performance of the game is perfect.”
- “Amazing game, I was upset because of all the delays but it was well worth it, game works well, really optimized and it's fun, one of the best if not the best Inazuma Eleven game to date, lots of content, main story has animated cutscenes, voice acting, iconic characters and pretty cool new ones, do pick this up whenever you can, you will enjoy it.”
- “My fear was Level-5 dropping the ball with the performance, but they managed to do it right. Not incredible, but right.”
- “I haven’t had any major performance issues, just some occasional framerate drops.”
- “The HUD, performance, and gameplay are all what we hoped for.”
monetization
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The game features a gacha system but is praised for its complete lack of microtransactions, allowing players to unlock all content through gameplay alone. This design choice eliminates any pay-to-win elements, creating a more respectful and engaging experience reminiscent of classic titles. Overall, players appreciate the freedom from monetization pressures, enhancing their enjoyment of the game.
- “Even after 63 hours, I feel like I've barely scratched the surface content-wise, and the fact that it also has 0 microtransactions removes any pay-to-win element from its gacha system, and it even tells you the odds of getting certain hero rarities.”
- “On top of that, the game has no microtransactions, and everything is able to be unlocked just by playing the game, so it makes sense why they priced this so high since you can’t spend extra money within the game.”
- “It reminds me of the old PS2 キャプテン翼 (Captain Tsubasa), with much improved gameplay, a higher pace, and a strong element of gacha but without any microtransactions.”
- “On top of that, the game has no microtransactions and everything is able to be unlocked just by playing the game, so it makes sense why they priced this so high since you can’t spend extra money within the game.”
- “There are no microtransactions in the game, which is just liberating.”
character development
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Character development in the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the deep story mode and nostalgic character designs, many feel that the characters lack substantial growth and backstory expansion throughout the game. Some moments hint at potential development that ultimately doesn't materialize, leading to disappointment. Overall, while the character designs are praised for their personality, the depth of character development leaves much to be desired.
- “Crazy good, love the story mode, so deep, and character development is amazing, love chronicle mode also.”
- “The original story is so good, love all the characters and the character development is very nice, definitely brings back memories of watching the series as a kid, very inspiring series!”
- “The game decided to take a more grounded pace compared to the GO series or the Ares reboot, but it also took the character development that the first season of the original brought, making it clear...”
- “The characters are not really fleshed out; they have some semblance of backstory when they're introduced, but they aren't expanded on much later on, with some characters even hinting at character development that never comes.”
- “I loved the characters; matches were fine most of the time—some were worse, some were better—but when I completed it, I felt disappointment because there wasn't much character development.”
- “Something that frustrates me, in both story and chronicle modes, is when you have to 'lose' against the game to trigger a powerful cutscene in which there's character development, and then suddenly you can actually play to win.”
replayability
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The game offers significant replayability, featuring over 5,400 playable characters and various modes, including online matches and self-imposed challenges. Players appreciate the nostalgic elements and the extensive variety, which contribute to its addictive nature and encourage multiple playthroughs. Overall, the combination of diverse gameplay options and a vast character roster enhances the game's replay value.
- “I've barely scratched the surface of other modes like BB mode and online matches, which hint at even more variety and replayability.”
- “There is tons of replayability with over 5,400 playable characters and various skills and abilities in Chronicle mode.”
- “This was a really good blast from the past; they did a really good job using the nostalgic factor of the game and didn't fail with the replayability the game has.”
- “The character roster is huge, giving players plenty of variety and replay value.”
- “It honestly felt 100 times more replayable than this game.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is praised for its unique and comforting qualities, enhanced by high-quality graphics, music, and a strong fidelity to the series' universe. Reviewers highlight the effective integration of sound and visuals, contributing to an immersive overall presentation.
- “The gameplay, graphics, and music all create a unique and comforting atmosphere.”
- “Very strong fidelity to the universe and atmosphere of the series, with well-placed music and overall good presentation.”

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INAZUMA ELEVEN: Victory Road is a role playing game.

INAZUMA ELEVEN: Victory Road is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck and others.

On average players spend around 44 hours playing INAZUMA ELEVEN: Victory Road.

INAZUMA ELEVEN: Victory Road was released on November 13, 2025.

INAZUMA ELEVEN: Victory Road was developed by LEVEL5 Inc..

INAZUMA ELEVEN: Victory Road has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

INAZUMA ELEVEN: Victory Road is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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