Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions

Tamsoft

Rank: #2 / 9
Released: 2020
Studio: Tamsoft
Genre: association football video game

At a glance

Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is an arcade football game developed by Tamsoft and released in 2020 for Windows. It builds matches around dramatic action and over-the-top shots, with two story modes: one follows events from the anime, while the other lets players become part of the Captain Tsubasa world. Players can create characters, add skills and abilities, and assemble a custom team to play offline or online. Local versus supports up to four players, and the listing also includes online modes where players can compete for trophies and rewards. Steam features include single-player, multiplayer, PvP and online PvP, as well as split-screen PvP and co-op options. Shared or split-screen play is listed for both PvP and co-op. The game also has Steam achievements. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment is the publisher. Windows is the only listed platform.

Who it is for

It suits Captain Tsubasa fans and players interested in arcade football with anime-based story modes. The character creation and four-player local versus options may appeal to groups playing together.

What is good

Two story modes
Create characters with new skills and abilities
Offline versus supports up to four players
Online modes offer trophies and rewards
Split-screen PvP and co-op listed

What to know first

Windows is the only listed platform
No cross-platform multiplayer is listed

Verdict

Rise of New Champions combines arcade football with character creation and two story routes. Its listed play options include local four-player versus and online competition.