Cardfight Vanguard Dear Days 2-tenoke Review

Here’s a detailed review of Cardfight Vanguard Dear Days 2-TENOKE (the TENOKE release refers to the cracked PC version, but this review focuses on the game itself as of its 2024/2025 release).

Overview Cardfight Vanguard Dear Days 2 is the sequel to 2022’s Dear Days , a digital adaptation of Bushiroad’s long-running trading card game Cardfight Vanguard . Developed by FuRyu and published by Bushiroad, it aims to be the most comprehensive Vanguard simulator on PC (and Switch), covering multiple standard formats and featuring a story mode, online play, and AI battles. The -TENOKE label indicates a cracked Scene release, meaning this review treats the game as a single-player/offline experience without reliance on official servers (though online features exist in the legit version).

Graphics & Presentation

Visuals : Cel-shaded 3D models for units during battles. The animations are smoother than the first Dear Days but still feel slightly stiff compared to Master Duel or MTG Arena . The UI is functional but cluttered—card text can be small on PC if you’re not playing at 1080p or higher. Sound : Generic battle music and basic voice lines from a few main characters. Lacks the energy of the anime. Performance : Runs fine on mid-range PCs. The TENOKE version has no Denuvo, so load times are quick. No major crashes reported. Cardfight Vanguard Dear Days 2-TENOKE

Verdict : Serviceable but not premium. 6/10

Gameplay & Content Card Pool & Formats

Includes cards up to Divinez era (late 2024-early 2025 sets). Over 2,000 cards. Three main formats: Here’s a detailed review of Cardfight Vanguard Dear

Standard (overDress & DivineZ ride lines only) V-Premium (V series cards) Premium (all cards legal)

Single-Player Modes

Story Mode : A visual novel-style campaign with original characters. The writing is forgettable but serves as a tutorial. About 15-20 hours. CPU Battles : Adjustable difficulty. AI is better than the first game but still makes suboptimal guard/attack decisions. Free Battle & Deck Builder : Good deck-building UI with search filters (clan, grade, effect type). The TENOKE version unlocks all cards from the start (in legit version, cards are earned via packs or paid DLC). The -TENOKE label indicates a cracked Scene release,

Multiplayer (Legit version only)

Ranked, casual, and private lobbies. Cross-play between Steam and Switch. Netcode is decent but not rollback—minor delays.