Review · Action · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · PC
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions
By the LumiKin editors
Reviewed: 01 May 2026
PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · PC
Bandai Namco Entertainment · 2020
LumiScore
61/100
Good
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is a sports RPG that develops problem solving, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking, with some online social risks.
Growth (BDS)
45
Risk (RIS)
6
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
7+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.50 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.37 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.45 | |
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions offers moderate cognitive benefits through strategic thinking in gameplay, problem-solving, and adapting to challenges. The story modes, especially 'Episode: New Hero', encourage reading and language comprehension. Socially, the game promotes teamwork and communication in its multiplayer modes, fostering positive social interactions. Hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time are also moderately developed due to the action-oriented soccer gameplay.
Design risks
| R1 | Dopamine pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.22 | |
While the game has minimal dopamine manipulation and monetization risks, some social risks exist due to competitive toxicity in online play and potential social comparison. Privacy risks are present due to online accounts and terms of service. Content risks are low, with only minor cartoon violence related to the sport.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.