Platform: PSP

Developer: Idea Factory

Publisher: Yuke’s Company of America

Players: 1 (Ad Hoc: 1 – 2)

www.NeverlandCardBattles.com

Score: B

While Idea Factory may not yet be a household name among RPG fans in the US, the Japanese developer has been cranking out assorted games since1995’s Dark Chaser, a Photo CD adventure game for the 3DO, CD-I and other PCD player types. Chances are you probably missed out on Generation Chaos (PSP), Chaos Wars (PS2) or Spectral Force (Xbox 360), a few of IF’s Strategy/RPGs that came and went almost without notice at retail. Neverland Card Battles (based on the 2003 Japanese PS2 game Cardinal Arc: Konton no Fuusatsu), actually fares a bit better on the PSP thanks to the game’s unique mix of board game and card battle play. Mostly generic plot and characters aside, there’s a very challenging game here whether you tackle the campaign or take on a friend. Continue reading →