Captain Tsubasa isn’t your typical soccer game. It takes the best parts of a stat-based sports-management game and reworks those into a Japanese role-playing game (RPG) with serious style.
Yes, you still kick a ball. But taking a cue from the classic Japanese anime series, Captain Tsubasa layers in a cast of colorful characters with plenty of melodrama and visual flourish.
Pick your team and dive into a match—you’ll quickly discover each game is won or lost in the little battles that occur all over the pitch, just like an RPG.
If your attacker is taking on one (or more) defenders, you’ll have to choose whether to dribble by, pass, attempt a one-two, or just have a crack at a goal. Your success depends on your player’s strengths and weaknesses compared to the opponent, along with other factors like stamina and overall team momentum.
Story mode contains a ton of outlandish moments and character-focused plotlines. If you’re feeling brave, try the competitive multiplayer in both League and Online modes.
With both the scope and nuance you’d expect from a large-scale Japanese RPG, Captain Tsubasa’s unusual interpretation of the world’s most popular sport shoots...and scores.