Redfinger | Beginner's Guide of Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team

Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team has been released for some time now. While this game may not be as realistic, it does involve a lot of football-related actions, which can be confusing for players who are unfamiliar with football rules. Fortunately, with this guide, you can now grasp the basic knowledge of this game.

Dribbling

Dribbling: Each player can showcase their unique dribbling actions by pressing the dribble action button (these actions are available in the player's information). By utilizing sprint dribbles or specific dribble actions, you have the opportunity to bypass opponents by making contact with them.

Dribble Actions: The intensity of certain dribble actions varies greatly based on the player's abilities. You can refer to the action description to determine which abilities influence these actions. The impact is categorized into 5 stages: S, A, B, C, and D. Activating the dribble action button enables you to elude opponents and even evade their sprint tackles.

Sprint: Holding down the sprint button enhances your dribbling speed. When faced with an opponent's tackle, you can deplete your spirit to dodge the tackle. If your spirit is completely drained, the opponent will successfully take possession of the ball. If both players sprint simultaneously, the ball will be seized by the opponent.

Defense

Tackling is executed by pressing the tackle button during defense, enabling you to engage in a tackling action. By diminishing the opponent's spirit, you can effectively secure the ball through a successful tackle. The effectiveness of tackling maneuvers also varies in strength based on the player's ability values.

Blocking actions come into play when a player encounters an opponent attempting a shot. By utilizing regular spirit, you can execute a blocking action, diminishing the power of the shot. If the shot's power reaches zero, you gain possession of the ball.

Goalkeeping involves the expenditure of spirit by goalkeepers during save attempts. If their spirit depletes completely, they become more susceptible to conceding a goal. The halftime period provides an opportunity for the recovery of spirit.

To intercept a short pass, you can press the sprint button and swiftly move towards the passing lane. This allows you to disrupt the pass and gain control of the ball.

Shooting

To take a shot, simply press the shoot button without needing to aim. Holding down the button for a longer duration will result in a stronger shot. When the shot power reaches its maximum, a shooting action will be activated. Every player possesses a distinct shooting action, which significantly diminishes the goalkeeper's spirit. 

To execute a super shot, you must accumulate additional shot gauge and expend more spirit.

If the shooting technique is preceded by a star symbol, you can perform a hidden shot by pressing the sprint button while shooting.

Skills

Every player has the ability to equip skills that offer specific effects based on certain conditions.

When a player assumes the role of the team captain, they gain the privilege to activate the Captain Skill during V ZONE activation, which influences the entire team.

V ZONE

The V ZONE gauge gets a boost by winning tackles, dribbling, and duels. When the gauge reaches maximum capacity, the V ZONE can be activated, enhancing the abilities of the entire team. While in the V ZONE state, the speed of spirit recovery and shot gauge accumulation is heightened. Moreover, if the player possesses captain attributes, extra effects are added to the mix.

A well-executed tackle on an opponent during their shot gauge accumulation significantly amplifies the V ZONE gauge, showcasing a perfect defense.

Duel

When both teams encounter an uncontrolled ball at the same time or when the defending player with the highest shot gauge initiates a steal command, a 1-on-1 duel mode is triggered. The screen will provide instructions to follow, and the objective is to suppress the opponent's gauge. The outcome of the duel depends on the abilities of both players, which directly affect the gauge. Emerging victorious in the duel significantly boosts the V ZONE gauge, and the ball progresses in the direction of the winner.

Passing

One-Two Pass: To execute a one-two pass, simply press the player switch button followed by a short pass to distribute the ball. Then, press the through pass button to receive the ball back, successfully completing the one-two pass maneuver.

Long Pass Action: By fully charging the long pass gauge, you unlock the ability to perform rapid and precise long passes with the assistance of the long pass action. This feature enables you to execute long passes swiftly and accurately.

Combination Pass Action: When your teammate is in close proximity to the player in possession of the ball, you can initiate a combination pass action by pressing the short pass button. Additionally, by continuously pressing the short pass button after receiving the ball, you can maintain a seamless passing rhythm, allowing for breakthroughs against the opposing team's defensive line.

Tiki-Taka: Also referred to as Birdcage, this playing style emphasizes possession of the ball. To enhance your passing control, you can engage in training sessions specifically designed to improve your passing skills.

Shooting

Aerial Shot: To execute an aerial shot, simply press the shoot button while the ball is airborne.

Combination Shot: If a teammate is close to the player controlling the ball, you can perform a combination shot by holding down the shoot button.

Defense

Pressure is an essential aspect of gameplay, achieved by utilizing different buttons on the controller. Pressing the short pass button allows you to apply pressure directly, while pressing the shoot button instructs a teammate to apply pressure on your behalf. To maximize the effectiveness of pressure, it is advisable to take control of your player and position them strategically to block passing lanes, allowing your teammate to approach the opponent. Once you have successfully controlled the speed of the opponent's attack, swiftly switch to the appropriate player and execute a tackle, which is considered the most effective defensive tactic.

Another defensive strategy to consider is the employment of Super Defense. When the V ZONE gauge is completely filled during the opponent's shooting action, you have the ability to activate the super defense feature. Once activated, your player will undeniably block the shot, providing an exceptional defensive maneuver to counter the opponent's offensive efforts.

Conclusion

In Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team, some rules are based on reality, so football enthusiasts have certain advantages. If you haven't deeply understood football rules but still want to quickly immerse yourself in this game, you can use the Redfinger Android emulator to achieve that.