ブルーロック BLAZE BATTLE for Android

Football game inspired by the hit anime

Blue Lock: Blaze Battle is a free-to-play sports game from BAEL Inc, bringing the hit soccer anime Blue Lock as a fast-paced 3D experience. Collect your players and form a team in 11 vs 11 soccer battles, with characters from the anime series. Aside from creating your dream lineup, you can also control them as they move through the field.

Retaining the anime sensibilities in a 3D environment already makes Blue Lock: Blaze Battle a top-tier mobile game. However, its focus on in-game lottery and poor balancing make it challenging for players, like CAPTAIN TSUBASA: ACE.

Lead your egoists to victory

Key players in the Blue Lock anime are known as egoists, with the final athletes being admitted to the Neo Egoist League. These same players are available for you to play in Blue Lock: Blaze Battle, creating hype regarding their different positions, character designs, and attitudes. This gives the player an incentive to collect them, even as they are sorted across different rarity levels.

As a soccer game, it also lets you play with teams of eleven members. It has a 3D isometric view that automatically zooms in and out depending on the play. For example, handling a ball zooms in and shows the characters in great detail, serving as a treat for fans of the series. The voice work is also exceptional, providing emotion to the story and adding intensity during the game.

However, its character-collecting aspect poses most of the issues. It relies on gacha, or in-game lottery, for unlocking characters. Unfortunately, some of the best options are very difficult to obtain. Additionally, by leveraging the manga, anime-only fans might be unfamiliar with some characters introduced in the game. Also, to align the values assigned to rare characters, the game easily leans toward players who have rare athletes on their roster.

A well-crafted soccer game in need of balancing

In conclusion, Blue Lock: Blaze Battle offers an enticing opportunity to lead your own team of egoists to victory in the Neo Egoist League. With immersive gameplay and exceptional visuals, it caters to both soccer enthusiasts and fans of the anime series. However, the reliance on gacha mechanics for character unlocking presents challenges, potentially alienating some players. Overall, it's a thrilling experience for those willing to embrace the competitive spirit of the game.