Metascore
57 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 14
  2. Negative: 4 out of 14
  1. 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. 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. It definitely worked for me, so if you're into virtual card battles or traditional CCG/TCG models, then give this one a try.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 50
    Often ends up as a clunky, constantly-loading, low-detail, straight up boring experience.
  10. 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.
  11. Overall, Neverland is a little too dated at is in the tough market of strategy games on the PSP which hurt its overall appeal.
  12. Neverland Card Battles gets off to a poor start and goes downhill from there.
  13. Neverland Card Battles has more problems than solutions and entertainment value.
  14. 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.
User Score

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. RichardCrabb
    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 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. DanTheTimid
    9
    Definitely 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 »
  3. IndigoLarson
    9
    Very fun game, reminds me of Culdcept on the PS2 (not the 360 version). I like that opponent #3 and #6 are mroe of a challenge unless someone has at least 1-2 of each of the 250 cards to build a deck to beat them 1st round. Good value for the money! Full Review »