Dragon Ball Z: Harukanaru Densetsu

 DS
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 16
  3. Negative: 4 out of 16
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  1. Gamers' Temple
    78
    The card battling system never gives the player the feeling of being in control. Instead, most battles feel completely random and no amount of card handling skill can deal with a terrible hand when fighting some of the more powerful opponents.
  2. IGN
    75
    While Dragonball Z: Harukanaru Densetsu was obviously written for well-versed Dragonball fans, the action is so balanced, the dialogue so enjoyable and the presentation so impressive that this game should appeal to fans that have never even heard of the series.
  3. Worth Playing
    70
    DBZ: HD feels like the developers actually put some effort into its creation. It's fun, and — dare I say it — somewhat innovative.
  5. AceGamez
    70
    A surprisingly fun, easy to pick up and enjoyable to master card game that, while not as deep as most other card battlers, offers a good amount of strategy and a different approach to the genre.
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  6. Boomtown
    70
    If you’re a Dragonball Z fan this comes recommended, as knowing the characters and understanding the plot will only add to what’s already a decent game. For the rest of us, it’s a fun card-based game that’s only let down by its lack of difficulty and length. Worth looking at.
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  7. PALGN
    65
    As a change of pace, Dragon Ball Z: Harukanaru Densetsu works reasonably well, though still manages to stumble on some of the typical card-game pitfalls.
  8. Cheat Code Central
    60
    It's not bad, but it's not as innovative as I had originally hoped. Yes it is a DBZ game that takes a drastically different approach. But it uses the same old story that we've been hearing for the past ten years.
  9. G4 TV
    60
    It’s better than DBZ games used to be – back when nobody, fan or otherwise, could possibly stomach them – but Atari and Bandai still have a ways to go.
  10. GameSpot
    56
    Dragon Ball Z: Harukanaru Densetsu's attempt to do something different with card battling, while commendable, doesn't compensate for its shallow gameplay.
  11. GameZone
    53
    An interesting concept is simplified too much for its own good. For hardcore fans or beginners only.
  12. Gaming Nexus
    50
    The game play is far too simple, the stories are predictable, and the sum of all its parts never quite comes together to create a compelling portable game.
  13. Console Gameworld
    50
    Dragonball Z: Harukanaru Densetsu gets credit for trying to provide a more newbie-friendly card-battler, but it comes at the cost of the planning and complexity that makes the genre fun.
  14. Nintendo Power
    40
    If this game didn't follow the early-days Dragon Ball storyline, the dreadful simplicity of the card-battle gameplay mechanics (you could probably complete several battles with your eyes closed) would likely be even less tolerable. [July 2007, p.97]
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  15. GamesRadar+
    40
    If you love card games simply because cards are fun to you, well then you might get something out of it. To those who don't wear their hair in gigantic blonde spikes or drool at the thought of any type of card-battling, stay far, far away.
  16. GameSpy
    40
    Not only can you learn how to play it in ten minutes, you can pretty much master the strategy of it in the same amount of time as well.
  17. Thunderbolt
    40
    Maybe the fans will find something enjoyable about controlling their favorite heroes via a randomized deck of cards. For the rest of you, go play some Solitaire. You deserve it.

Awards & Rankings

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#88 Most Discussed DS Game of 2007
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#35 Most Shared DS Game of 2007

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User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 15
  3. Negative: 3 out of 15
  1. Yojimbo2015
    May 25, 2023
    5
    The card game transplanted into the DS. As a non-aficionado, I found the game completely lacking in skill and felt like nothing but aThe card game transplanted into the DS. As a non-aficionado, I found the game completely lacking in skill and felt like nothing but a spectator the vast majority of the time.… Full Review »
  2. hector_bcn98
    Nov 7, 2022
    8
    Del odio al amor en muchos años. Como juego de cartas se hace algo repetitivo pero adictivo si eres fan de Dragon Ball. Es cierto que dependesDel odio al amor en muchos años. Como juego de cartas se hace algo repetitivo pero adictivo si eres fan de Dragon Ball. Es cierto que dependes también de la fortuna y el azar para ir avanzando, pero se hace disfrutable si no te molesta repetir algunos niveles para farmear.… Full Review »
  3. Watermelon789
    Jul 7, 2011
    6
    It was great in the first few minutes, but all the cards felt powerful and, there was no strategy in it. Also there was not many stuff to do,It was great in the first few minutes, but all the cards felt powerful and, there was no strategy in it. Also there was not many stuff to do, just walking around waiting for some random battle momments.… Full Review »
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