Source: Arc System Works Asia

Arc System Works Asia released the Korean version of the soccer simulator game 'Fantasista Asuka' by Qureate as a digital download for the Nintendo Switch on the 25th.

'Fantasista Asuka' first launched via Qureate this past February. It is a real-time soccer simulator where players take on the role of a manager for an underdog women's soccer team. Matches are played using a command-selection system, and players can recruit over 20 characters to their team through methods such as scouting after matches. Building bonds with players through training unlocks special stories, and character-specific illustrations—drawn by Waon Inui—appear when ultimate skills are activated.

The game involves giving instructions to players on the field to progress through matches, with actions like shooting, tackling, and intercepting passes consuming a resource called 'Vibes.' If you rely on the same players too much, their Vibes will deplete, restricting their movement; therefore, you must manage the team's overall Vibes through substitutions and role distribution. Winning matches against rival teams allows you to recruit their players, and characters can be strengthened through training between matches.

Players can use ultimate skills that are more powerful than standard techniques, though these consume a large amount of Vibes. There are also cooperative skills that can be triggered by specific combinations of players. Meanwhile, a bundle pack titled 'Fantasista Asuka Crystal Combi Collection,' which includes the Korean version of this game and 'Magical Crystal #1 Ikuno' (released as a Korean digital version last December), is scheduled for release on the Nintendo Switch on July 31. Pre-orders will be available from the 25th to July 29, and those who pre-order will receive a limited-quantity 'Fantasista Asuka Cheering Towel'.