Neverland Card Battles

 PSP
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
  3. Negative: 4 out of 14
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  1. Cheat Code Central
    80
    Neverland incorporates enough gameplay variety to recommend it. Those that may not be interested in the card game genre are urged to get on deck.
  2. RPG Fan
    77
    Since the in-game graphics are weak, and the music is bland, the only chance this game has to win fans is its gameplay.
  3. Gaming Age
    75
    It definitely worked for me, so if you're into virtual card battles or traditional CCG/TCG models, then give this one a try.
  5. GameZone
    73
    Visually the game won’t win any awards simply because of the battle graphics. Yet I found Neverland Card Battles to be an engaging game that sucked me in with its intriguing gameplay.
  6. Worth Playing
    68
    It's hard to recommend Neverland Card Battles when it mostly feels like work, but it's difficult to not love it a little after seeing it through to the end, despite its prickly exterior.
  7. GameCritics
    65
    The production values are pretty abysmal, and it's far too unforgiving for anyone new to the genre, but Neverland Card Battles occupies a unique space as far as digital card games go.
  8. Destructoid
    60
    This is a solid experience that 90% of people won't appreciate, but 10% of people will love. It lacks the charm and staying power of other titles in the genre, but it will definitely keep Japanese strat-fans satiated for a good deal of time.
  9. GameFocus
    58
    The game’s difficulty, weak graphics, annoying voice-work and sound does very little to attract either Trading Card or Strategy fans. If you’re looking for a card-based game for your PSP, I would suggest going back and playing the Metal Gear Acid games. Your other option is to go to your local comic or card shop, buying a starter deck of Magic or World of Warcraft Cards and making some new friends; you’ll have a lot more fun than playing this.
  10. IGN
    50
    Often ends up as a clunky, constantly-loading, low-detail, straight up boring experience.
  11. RPGamer
    50
    Neverland Card Battles is indeed unique and the first game to accurately combine a CCG with a TRPG; however, although it is not bad, the execution has just enough holes in it to keep the game from being fun.
  12. Extreme Gamer
    48
    Overall, Neverland is a little too dated at is in the tough market of strategy games on the PSP which hurt its overall appeal.
  13. GameSpot
    40
    Neverland Card Battles gets off to a poor start and goes downhill from there.
  14. My Gamer
    38
    Neverland Card Battles has more problems than solutions and entertainment value.
  15. GamePro
    30
    If this is where the series is going, Neverland Card Battles is going to be a tough sell in the future. I'd really like to find something nice to say about it, but the game is so boring, cliche (there's that word again) and badly designed I'd be lying through my teeth.

Awards & Rankings

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#41 Best PSP Game of 2008
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#11 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2008
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#20 Most Shared PSP Game of 2008

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. RichardCrabb
    Feb 13, 2009
    10
    Rated a 10 if you like collectible card games and enjoy the metagame of building decks to face different foes. Some cards are much moreRated a 10 if you like collectible card games and enjoy the metagame of building decks to face different foes. Some cards are much more powerful than others, but overall it's the on CCG style game on the PSP that really worked for me. I've played hundreds of battles and find myself still coming back to this game.… Full Review »
  2. Bush_Mango
    May 25, 2019
    10
    I enjoyed this game as a kid, its difficulty intrigued me and had me keep on trying and having powerful cards are fun too
  3. DanTheTimid
    Mar 12, 2009
    9
    Definitely not a game for everyone with its stiff difficulty and high level of strategy, but for those like myself tired of mindless grindDefinitely not a game for everyone with its stiff difficulty and high level of strategy, but for those like myself tired of mindless grind games this was an exhilirating and brillant mix of Collectible Card Game and Go/Chess like elements. Closest comparison is Culdcept, but I enjoyed this game MUCH more as luck plays MUCH less of a roll.… Full Review »
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