Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions

Its hard to recommend this game.
On the pro list:
Fun
engaging
challenging
Visually exactly like an anime
Cons:
This game and the anti cheat it employs make it neigh unplayable, any overlay or accidental tabbing forces a full reset of the game because it starts lagging beyond repair.

Captain Tsubasa is basically Super Mario Strikers Charged but on Anime Football ⚽️, It is very competitive, Fun, Brilliant, Epic and Entertaining as well, It has delivered the Hype and Expectations to the Full Potential because it never disappoint , You can play 2 Story Mode such as Captain Tsubasa and New Hero basically Create your own Footballer in Strikers a Forward, Attacking Midfielder, Central Midfielder and Achive Greatness Success for Club and Country, it is your choice. Also there is Practices Mode we're you can do freely without limited opinion, You can do Tournament Mode such as Knockout Cup Competition and League Competition itself for your liking 👍, It is simply the Greatest Football Video Game 🎮 ever Successful Achievement of all time. I give it a 10/10 a high reputation because I recommend it for you to enjoy

Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is a game that really stood out to me because of the connection I already had with the series. I grew up watching the show with my dad who introduced me to, so getting a game based on it felt really special.
The gameplay is fast, flashy, and over-the-top in a way that perfectly matches the anime style. It’s not a traditional football game, but that’s exactly what makes it fun. Every match feels more like an action scene than a realistic sports sim.
What makes it even better is how it captures the spirit of Captain Tsubasa. The special shots, dramatic moments, and exaggerated plays all feel like they came straight out of the show. It really brings back that childhood excitement.
Playing it also felt a bit nostalgic for me. Seeing characters and moments from something I watched growing up made the experience more enjoyable than I expected. It’s rare to find a game that connects like that.
Overall, Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is a really fun and memorable game, especially for fans of the anime. It’s not realistic, but it fully embraces its style and delivers a great experience.
Gameplay: 8.5/10 Very Good | Overall: 9/10 Great

3 words. new, hero, mode. it carries this game to peak status. just played its sequel and the lack of that mode made it useless after completing the story. therefor buy this game instead.

Childhood complete!
If you are looking for a typical football games then this is not the games for you. You basically rely on the special/super moves most of the time.

Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions — Played: 67.3h | Achievements: 29/50 | Steam Deck: Not Supported
TL;DR: Pure Captain Tsubasa fanservice: flashy specials, anime cutscenes, custom character, and that “arcade soccer RPG” vibe. Fun in bursts, but not great as a football game, not deep as an RPG, and padded with DLC characters. Recommended only on a big sale.
This is one of those licensed games where you immediately feel the intention: “Give fans the vibe.”
And to be fair, it delivers that part. You get dramatic anime-style moments, over-the-top special moves, and the joy of seeing Tsubasa’s universe translated into a playable arcade spectacle.
But… as a game? It’s uneven.
If you come expecting a proper football simulation, you’ll bounce.
If you come expecting a tight arcade sports game, you’ll find it… okay.
And if you come expecting real RPG depth, it’s not really there either. It’s more of an arcade soccer game with light RPG seasoning and flashy presentation.
There’s also the classic DLC reality: a big chunk of the character roster sits behind paid add-ons, which doesn’t exactly help the long-term feeling of “complete package”.
Still, for fans, the customization and the special-move spectacle can be genuinely enjoyable. Just treat it like a licensed snack, not a premium sports title.
QUICK SNAPSHOT
CategoryInfo
RecommendationRecommended — only on a big sale
GenreArcade football / sports action with RPG-like progression
Core loopPlay matches → build meter → use specials → progress story/episodes → customize
Playtime67.3 hours
CompletionFinished (saw endings) — 29/50 achievements
CustomizationYes — create your character/hero
DLC modelMany characters locked behind DLC
Mature contentNo
Steam DeckNot supported
VISUALS & SOUND
CategoryNotes
Art styleAnime / arcade spectacle
Graphics qualityLooks good enough; animated scenes are the highlight
CutscenesFanservice anime moments — enjoyable, but not mind-blowing
Audio / MusicDoes the job, fits the tone
GAMEPLAY & TECH
CategoryNotes
Football qualityWeak as an actual football game
Arcade funDecent — specials and spectacle carry the experience
RPG depthLight — more “systems on top” than real RPG
Learning curveMedium: not hard, but you need to understand the meter/health/dribble logic
Replay valueOkay for fans; DLC + repetition can hurt motivation
RATINGS
CategoryScore
Overall★★★☆☆
Story / Emotion★★☆☆☆
Originality★★★☆☆
Gameplay★★★☆☆
Art / Presentation★★★★☆
Audio★★★☆☆
Pacing★★★☆☆
Tech polish★★★☆☆
Final verdict: Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is fun fanservice — flashy specials, anime vibes, and character creation — but it’s mid as a football game and only okay as an arcade/RPG hybrid. The DLC-heavy roster also stings.
If you’re a Tsubasa fan, grab it on a big sale and enjoy the spectacle.
If you want a strong football game (or a deep RPG), look elsewhere.
Curator: MexarGaming —

💌 Rating: 7/10
🤓 Short review: Good but not that good, the idea and the anime is great, but I feel the game orthopedic and slow, and the resolution is trash, I can't believe I cannot set it up to 1920x19080. ♡
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🌐 Detailed review:
📖 Story
Average
🎮 Game play
Funny
🌆 Art / Design
Good
👥️ Characters
Average
🎧 Audio - Music
Good
😡 Bugs
Let me change the resolution, the game is so blurry.