Shadowverse: Champion's Battle
- November 5, 2020
Late to your first class as the newest transfer student at Tensei Academy, you run into Hiro Ryugasaki, self-professed super fan of the popular card battle game Shadowverse. He introduces you to his friends and they eagerly show you how to play the game. Explore all the unique locations in and around your new school, where events and encounters await where you least expect them! Team up with your …
Nintendo Switch
Reviews
- Shadowverse: Champion's Battle offers a fun and engaging card game experience with a simple storyline that appeals to both card game and anime fans.
- The game allows players to earn and collect cards for free, providing a robust deck-building experience without the burden of microtransactions.
- Gameplay is enjoyable and strategic, with a variety of classes and deck combinations that keep the game fresh and challenging.
- The single-player experience can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with AI opponents exhibiting predictable behavior in battles.
- While the game starts strong, some players feel that it becomes less engaging in the mid to later stages, leading to frustration.
- The overall story and character development are considered simplistic and not particularly memorable, which may disappoint those seeking a deeper narrative.
- story14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized as simple and light-hearted, appealing to players who enjoy a straightforward narrative without deep complexity. While the plot and characters may not be groundbreaking, they provide an entertaining backdrop for the engaging gameplay, reminiscent of a campy anime. Overall, the story serves its purpose, enhancing the fun and relaxed atmosphere of the game.
“The plot is very campy but I found it entertaining as long as you take it lightly.”
“And while the story and characters aren't anything to write home about, it's still rather enjoyable to watch things play out so far, and I'm sure there's plenty more to come!”
“The story isn't the most elaborated, but this is a game to relax and have card battles.”
“The story isn't the deepest in the world, but it's a fun school life setting, very anime and all but a lot of fun.”
“The plot is very campy, but I found it entertaining as long as you take it lightly.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game features a monetization model that allows players to purchase booster packs and singles using in-game currency, completely avoiding microtransactions. This approach is praised for providing a fun collectible card game experience without the typical financial barriers found in other titles.
“You can buy booster packs and singles with in-game currency (no microtransactions at all).”
“Fun CCG without all the microtransactions!”
“I would recommend it to anyone looking to step into a CCG world without all the microtransactions that bog down other games.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its quality and enjoyment, despite some disappointment with the single-player NPC interactions. Overall, players find the gameplay engaging, even if the story is considered somewhat silly.
“The story is pretty silly, but the gameplay is fantastic.”
“Otherwise, everything I said in my original is true - the characters are all fun, even if the story is a bit silly, and the gameplay itself is great.”
“I was disappointed in the single-player NPC gameplay.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, featuring good visuals that are easy to navigate. However, some users noted occasional choppiness during exploration, which slightly detracts from the overall experience.
“The visuals are impressive and easy to navigate.”
“Despite some occasional choppiness while exploring, the graphics are enjoyable and engaging.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, though some users note that there are occasional slowdowns in specific areas.
“The music is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience of the game.”
“I love the soundtrack; it perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
“The variety of music tracks keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
