Shadowverse: Champion's Battle
- August 13, 2021
Shadowverse comes to the Switch with a game packed with content and addictive gameplay.
"Shadowverse: Champion's Battle" is a single-player Role Playing game with a good story and gameplay, where you can team up with characters from the Shadowverse anime and compete in card battles. The game features exclusive cards, spectacular summoning animations, and the ability to challenge friends online or in local matches. New players can learn the rules and terminology through the story mode.
Nintendo Switch
Reviews
- Shadowverse: Champion's Battle offers deep and enjoyable TCG gameplay that is accessible to new players, making it a great entry point for card game fans.
- The game features a simple yet engaging storyline, along with a wealth of content including numerous cards, classes, and deck-building options.
- With both single-player and online multiplayer modes, players can enjoy a variety of challenges and earn rewards without the burden of microtransactions.
- The single-player experience can feel repetitive and may lack depth in storytelling, which might not appeal to all players.
- Some players have reported issues with online matchmaking, particularly a lack of ranked matches available.
- While the game is fun initially, some users noted that it can become frustrating in the mid to later stages due to difficulty spikes and AI behavior.
- story30 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized as simple and light-hearted, often described as campy and reminiscent of a Saturday morning anime, which makes it engaging despite lacking depth. While the narrative and characters may not be groundbreaking, players find enjoyment in the overall experience, particularly appreciating the fun school life setting and the entertaining gameplay that complements the story. Overall, the story serves its purpose in providing a relaxed backdrop for the card battles, with potential for future expansions.
“The plot is very campy but I found it entertaining as long as you take it lightly.”
“However, this game shows you everything you need to understand, introduces you to the cards and strategies needed to be successful, and sets it all to a Saturday morning anime story.”
“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.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is highly praised for its depth and addictiveness, particularly in the context of Shadowverse, which combines engaging card battling mechanics with RPG elements. While some players find the story lacking, the core gameplay experience is described as enjoyable and offers significant replayability with a wealth of content and collectibles.
“The story is pretty silly, but the gameplay is fantastic.”
“Shadowverse is a JRPG with a serviceable story and deep, enjoyable TCG gameplay anyone can pick up.”
“Shadowverse: Champion’s Battle is without a doubt the greatest card battling RPG on the Switch yet; an addictive and incredibly deep card game wrapped up in a heartwarming and enjoyable RPG that supplements and supports the potent core gameplay in all the right ways.”
“I was disappointed in the single-player NPC gameplay.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks innovation.”
“The controls are clunky and make the experience frustrating.”
- monetization6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % 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 financial pitfalls commonly 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.”
- graphics4 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.
“Good visuals, and not hard to pick up at all.”
“Other than the occasional choppiness when exploring, the graphics are decent and fun.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, enhancing the overall experience; however, players have noted occasional slowdowns in specific areas that may detract from the enjoyment.
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is praised for its largely solid performance, enabling smooth gameplay during compelling card battles and mechanics. Quick travel and efficient online play further enhance the user experience, alongside the extensive collection of hundreds of cards.
“Compelling card battles and mechanics, largely solid performance, quick travel, online play, and hundreds of cards to collect.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Shadowverse: Champion's Battle is praised for its emotional depth, combining addictive card battling mechanics with a heartwarming RPG narrative that enhances the overall experience. Players find the emotional elements to be a significant strength, making the game not only engaging but also memorable.
“Shadowverse: Champion’s Battle is without a doubt the greatest card battling RPG on the Switch yet; an addictive and incredibly deep card game wrapped up in a heartwarming and enjoyable RPG that supplements and supports the potent core gameplay in all the right ways.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers near infinite replayability due to its incredibly deep mechanics and a wealth of collectibles and side content, despite having a relatively simple Saturday morning cartoon story. Players can enjoy multiple playthroughs, exploring various strategies and content.
“Incredibly deep mechanics, a decent Saturday morning cartoon story, and near infinite replayability with tons of collectibles and side content.”
“The game offers a wealth of choices and paths, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“With multiple endings and diverse character builds, I find myself coming back for more every time.”
Critic Reviews
Shadowverse: Champion’s Battle Review
Shadowverse comes to the Switch with a game packed with content and addictive gameplay.
90%Shadowverse: Champion’s Battle is a Modern Triumph for a Nostalgic Genre
The next evolution in card battles has arrived! Team up with characters from the hit Shadowverse anime in this thrilling card battle game. With spectacular new summoning animations and exclusive cards, take on your rivals in story mode or head online to challenge your friends!Card battle RPGs are still as good as we remember, if Shadowverse: Champion’s Battle is any indication. It gets so many things right.
90%Shadowverse: Champion’s Battle (Nintendo Switch)
Champion’s Battle is, in short, fun. There is plenty to do and, even though the price-tag is a bit on the high side, it is a complete game. Any foibles are minor and easy to overlook if you just want to enjoy a card-based strategy RPG.
90%
