The newcomers have joined the four nations which are the Eagle Union, Royal Navy, Ironblood, and Sakura Empire. Each of them is getting along and training every day. In this time, the four nations decided to collaborate and support the "Joint War Game." Each of the participants will raise their fighting spirits before the grand event in which a few selected members are only chosen to take part. …How did the Joint War Games come to be held so quickly? …Who is pulling the strings behind the scenes? With some mysteries, encounters, and greatly hidden ambitions, a new naval battle never before realized is about to unfold!
Platforms
Switch PC PS4Genres
Adventure Role-playing (RPG) ShooterThemes
Action Warfare
Languages: English and 3 more
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Media
Critic Reviews
Seafoam Gaming
By Connor NicholsRegardless, the gameplay is just too dull and boring for me to keep my interest, and when the other half of the game (the story sequences) are so agonizing that I found myself skipping through some and literally missing nothing when going back to check if I missed anyway, that’s not a good sign of a fun game at all, regardless of platform.
Cubed3
ByAt first glance, Azur Lane: Crosswave may look like a fan service-filled experience, and while there is a bit of truth to that in both character design and some conversations in the story, it is also a title filled with intrigue, rivalry, and cooperation. The depth of the story and character growth coupled with the easy to pick up, hard-to-master gameplay make it perfect for the portability of the Nintendo Switch. Post-game content is just as important as the main story, whereafter dozens of hours can be put into creating a dream team whose power is unstoppable against the Sirens.
Nintendo Blast
By Felipe LemosAzur Lane: Crosswave is adamant about staying close to the mobile experience and pleasing this dedicated niche. It is not a blockbuster game and it doesn’t even intend to be, but it proposes dozens of light and fun hours. It is recommended for ecchi, harem or all-are-girls fans.
Nintendo Life
By Ollie ReynoldsAzur Lane: Crosswave is a game that was best left on smartphones. The visual novel sequences are perfectly fine, and the story itself – while utterly bonkers – is interesting enough to keep you engaged, while the characters are both charming and unique. Sadly, the naval combat sequences bring down the entire experience. They're slow, repetitive, rarely require much strategic thought, and look incredibly bland all at once. This is a game for hardcore fans of the genre only; everyone else ought to look elsewhere for their naval combat needs.
NintendoWorldReport
By Zachary MillerOn the other hand, Crosswave already features Neptune from the Neptunia franchise--and I have to assume that the other Goddesses will move in eventually. That's probably not enough to keep me coming back, though. If you like anime-based visual novels, you might get something out of Azur Lane: Crosswave. For me, though? I like a little more "game" in my video games.
