Dodgeball Academia

 PC
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. RPG Site
    Aug 19, 2021
    70
    Dodgeball Academia is simply lovely with all the little touches it puts forth to celebrate both RPGs and the sport of dodgeball. Many clever mechanics make the marriage between the two a natural fit in this game. Some unsatisfying character progression, late-game repetitive battles, and a needlessly prolonged final stretch do set it back, but I think it is still a solid attempt at such a novel concept.
  2. Screen Rant
    Aug 6, 2021
    70
    Min-maxers can prioritize equipment and stat upgrades to further sabotage any challenge, but everyone else can just jump into Dodgeball Academia’s matches and glide through the snappy story. By the end, a full roster of characters unlock for use in a versus mode pack-in, albeit with no online multiplayer available. Super Dodge Ball fans will immediately respond to what Pocket Trap is up to here, but Dodgeball Academia should also prove an easygoing delight to anyone looking to sink into a very specific type of sports RPG.
  3. TheSixthAxis
    Aug 5, 2021
    70
    Dodgeball Academia provides a huge amount of fun with it's easy to learn, difficult to master gameplay, and Saturday morning cartoon vibes. Throwing together a roster of excellent characters with fourth wall-breaking writing and some great story beats, Dodgeball Academia honestly shines far brighter than we ever expected. This is the best thing to happen to dodgeball since that Ben Stiller movie, although how much of a compliment this is is up for debate.
  5. PC Invasion
    Aug 4, 2021
    65
    Dodgeball Academia has all the potential to be an epic, superpowered sports RPG. The dodgeball battles are lively and fun, but the story never reaches the fantastical heights it alludes to at the beginning of the game. It's enjoyable but not one for the record books.

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#87 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 49
  3. Negative: 7 out of 49
  1. Tesdey
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    Dodgeball Academia is a super mix of Pokemon + Mario Tennis + Shonen satire, which together make an action RPG fun and full of charismaticDodgeball Academia is a super mix of Pokemon + Mario Tennis + Shonen satire, which together make an action RPG fun and full of charismatic characters.

    If you like any of these elements you will possibly love this game, new elements are introduced in each new chapter leaving the game play that is simple, with a great complex depth.

    Despite having a gameplay of about 15h the game delivers a lot, and we get a taste of wanting more!    … Full Review »
  2. Polygon678
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    I had a very good time playing this! And to be honest I want more!
    The art and the character design is outstanding, is like Watch Cartoon    I had a very good time playing this! And to be honest I want more!
    The art and the character design is outstanding, is like Watch Cartoon Network!
    Thank you this masterpiece! Thank you Humble Games!    … Full Review »
  3. j3googs
    Aug 23, 2021
    3
    I understand I'm the minority here, but this game was hard for me to get into. I played 5 hours so I gave it a fair shot... but I can't playI understand I'm the minority here, but this game was hard for me to get into. I played 5 hours so I gave it a fair shot... but I can't play it any longer.
    The story is a big pain point. It's extremely over-the-top with sounds and text effects on nearly every line. Some have said it's charming, but I've found it childish and ran out of patience waiting for it to improve around the 3-hour mark. The gameplay offers a small respite from the drudge of the story, allowing you to have a bit of fun nailing rivals with dodgeballs. The system of having your followers just simply follow you around while you are on the dodgeball field is a bit lame. It would've been much more interesting to have your followers act in a different manner. I normally finish games I pick up; not this one.    … Full Review »
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