Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden

 3DS
Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 32
  3. Negative: 2 out of 32
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  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Oct 26, 2015
    40
    To say that the final product is possibly one of the most disappointing games I’ve ever experienced is not an exaggeration, this is coming from a guy who has had to review some pretty disappointing ones over the years.
  2. Game Revolution
    Nov 9, 2015
    30
    As a fighting game fan, I’m disappointed by the simplicity and small-mindedness that seems to have gone into Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden. As a fan of the animé series for so many years, and having played many, many versions of this story over my years as a professional reviewer, this attempt at a cash-in just hurts my feelings.

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#40 Best 3DS Game of 2015
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#32 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2015
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#10 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2015

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 47 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 47
  3. Negative: 7 out of 47
  1. Szen
    Nov 2, 2015
    9
    "Extreme Butoden" has nothing new to add in the genre but it is a welcome return to form, for the Dragon Ball franchise and an extremely fun"Extreme Butoden" has nothing new to add in the genre but it is a welcome return to form, for the Dragon Ball franchise and an extremely fun ride for the fans of the manga.… Full Review »
  2. KingOfRock
    Nov 26, 2015
    7
    This game is easily, 100%, no doubt, completely..okay. That's it. Just, okay.

    The game play is fast and smooth, and the visuals are simply    This game is easily, 100%, no doubt, completely..okay. That's it. Just, okay.

    The game play is fast and smooth, and the visuals are simply gorgeous. The 3D affect doesn't add too much, but the presentation is still marvelous. The inclusion of Z Assist characters is a pretty cool addition as well, and it does add interesting game play mechanics. It's a fighting game that's simple to pick up for any player that is not used to fighting games, but is still challenging enough to make mastering it difficult.

    That being said, there are a lot of flaws that kind of ruin it. The online support isn't even there. It's a shame that Nintendo titles like this often neglect online play. Especially in today's age where you can play Mortal Kombat with a friend in Vietnam (a "Cable Guy" reference, for those that didn't get that one). It also is too easy. It doesn't really add anything seriously new to the Dragon Ball Z fighting game franchise, either, other than the Z Assists. The most glaring, and often mentioned, flaw with the game is the shallow roster. It's understandable that the 3DS couldn't handle every last DBZ character, and I think including everyone is overkill anyways, but there are a lot of missing fan favorites they easily could have put in but didn't.

    If Metacritic allowed it I would give this game a 6.5, but since that isn't an option, and you always round up in math, it gets a 7. It's not a spectacular game. You won't miss much if you skip this entry. It is still fun enough, though, and can provide some quick entertainment for anyone looking for it.    … Full Review »
  3. EoCoM
    May 14, 2023
    6
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