Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions

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Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions

Tamsoft

Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PCPremium

Health Score

DECENT

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About This Game

An arcade soccer game based on the Captain Tsubasa anime, with fast matches and exaggerated special shots. Two story modes are included: one retelling the anime and one where players build their own player and climb through a custom tournament. Up to four players can play together offline or online, and created players can be used in online matches.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

1/5

Creativity

3/5

Pro-Social

1/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

2/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

3/5

Social Risk

2/5

Content Intensity

1/5

Negatives

•Monetization includes paid character passes and add-on character packs, plus an in-game currency shop for training items.
•Daily challenges and daily login bonuses push players to return regularly to collect currency.
•Online modes include global matchmaking against strangers, so younger players may be matched with unknown opponents.
•Some story sequences show mild violence and blood, including a child struck by a vehicle and a character with a head wound.

Positives

•Deep character creation in the New Hero story mode lets kids design their own soccer player, including appearance, body type, and clothing.
•Soccer matches are fast, accessible, and easy to pick up, making them approachable for younger players.
•Supports offline and online multiplayer for up to four players, including 2v2 team play that encourages cooperation.
•Positive sportsmanship framing drawn from a long-running youth soccer anime series.

Gameplay Videos

Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions - Announce Trailer | PS4

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Official Ratings

E10+

ESRB

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

Not suitable — fast arcade matches, online play, and in-game purchases are beyond this age group.

ℹ️Ages 6-8

Suitable with parental supervision — the soccer action is age-appropriate, but purchases, daily login prompts, and online matches need a parent's help.

ℹ️Ages 9-12

Recommended — engaging soccer action and a character creator, with parental oversight of spending and online play.

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Recommended — teens can enjoy the sports action, story modes, and online team play.

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Recommended — a solid arcade soccer title with online play and character progression.

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