Dodgeball Academia

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Siliconera
    Aug 6, 2021
    90
    We weren’t prepared for just how much we like Dodgeball Academia. It’s charming and quirky on the surface, and you can immediately see all its smartly-borrowed elements from classics. But the synthesis of it all? It’s a cohesive whole. We want to spend more time in its world, and we hope we’ll one day get that opportunity.
  2. GameCritics
    Sep 27, 2021
    85
    Dodgeball Academia hits the mark in almost every way. It’s a great combination of classic and new game ideas coming together in a charming adventure. Fans of JRPGs looking for something a little different should get on this court and play some ball.
  3. PLAY
    Sep 20, 2021
    80
    From great art to fun combat and a truly unique idea for something that isn’t a sports 8 game, Dodgeball Academia scores a lot of goals. Get on this court. [Issue#6, p.91]
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  5. Push Square
    Aug 5, 2021
    80
    It takes obvious cues from Pokémon and other genre classics, but Dodgeball Academia is a great little RPG in its own right. Packed with charm and boasting a unique dodgeball-based battle system, it makes for a thoroughly enjoyable journey to the top.
  6. Video Chums
    Aug 20, 2021
    71
    Dodgeball Academia's campaign that's full of distinct characters and rewarding RPG elements is quite a treat to progress through. With that in mind, I thought the core dodgeball gameplay was too needlessly limiting to provide consistently engaging gameplay.

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 38
  3. Negative: 9 out of 38
  1. 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 »
  2. fivfiv
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    Thanks to the SUPER RAD devs of Dodgeball Academia!
    It was really fun to follow OTTO in his journey. I think you could work better in some    Thanks to the SUPER RAD devs of Dodgeball Academia!
    It was really fun to follow OTTO in his journey. I think you could work better in some story points and maybe create more quests, but I understant this is an Indie.
    I hope u can make a lot of money to make a sequence!

    The artstyle is very Cartoonish! It was really cool to see every movement.
    The experience in Switch is even better, I started on Gamepass.    … Full Review »
  3. JessOwen
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    This game is gorgeous! There are a lot of animations and wonderfull things!
    Mix RPG and Sport... specially Dodgeball is a great idea... I'm    This game is gorgeous! There are a lot of animations and wonderfull things!
    Mix RPG and Sport... specially Dodgeball is a great idea... I'm addicted of big games and AAA but it was a great surprise! Otto is the best main Character of the year!
    Oh an sure I love animes and some lines was really fun to read.    … Full Review »
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