- August 13, 2021
Shadowverse: Champion's Battle
Shadowverse comes to the Switch with a game packed with content and addictive gameplay.
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"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.






- 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 Positive Neutral Negative
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.”
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.
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