Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku II

 Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: Atari
  • Release Date: Jun 17, 2003
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. Cinescape
    91
    A vast improvement over the first game. The game is much sharper in the gameplay and in graphics, and is a much more enjoyable experience all around.
  2. Nintendojo
    85
    It is easily one of the best Action RPGs on the Game Boy Advance and one of the best licensed titles available for the handheld console.
  3. Gamers' Temple
    82
    A nice RPG for the GBA that even gamers who aren’t too familiar with the series will enjoy. If you’re already a fan, all the better.
  5. IGN
    80
    A far better game than last year's offering.
  6. NintendoWorldReport
    80
    The graphics are bright and colorful, the gameplay is simple but addictive, and the quest is long and full of things to do.
  7. G4 TV
    80
    A testament to just how thoroughly a game can be improved in its second coming.
  8. Cheat Code Central
    80
    Webfoot actually improved just about everything in this sequel. They probably didn't have to but fans will be glad they did.
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  9. Armchair Empire
    79
    The music may be the best feature of this game (And this is a pretty decent game.) The developers did a fantastic job of recreating the series compositions for the small speakers of the GBA.
  10. Game Chronicles
    78
    You can expect 20-25 hours of gameplay from Legacy of Goku II. It’s all standard adventure gaming stuff with a dash of RPG thrown in to spice things up.
  11. Inside Gamer Online
    78
    Better than the first in every category.
  12. GameSpot
    76
    The game's primary goal is to distill roughly 38 hours of TV episodes into 15 or 20 hours of hands-on gameplay, and it succeeds at doing so.
  13. GameZone
    75
    I like the characters though, and Webfoot Technologies has really done a good job of taking DBZ and turning it into a game.
  14. Game Informer
    75
    A slightly above-average game with unrealized potential. [July 2003, p.122]
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  15. Nintendophiles
    75
    Fans of the series will like this game. It controls well, follows the story of the show almost religiously, and has some replay if you like leveling up.
  16. Pocket Games
    75
    Though the action portions could still use some tweaking, Legacy of Goku II is a better effort all around that is bolstered by colorful graphics and catchy music taken straight from the TV show. DBZ fans can buy this with confidence. [Fall 2003, p.45]
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  17. Play Magazine
    75
    To date, the essential DBZ gme. Go Atari! [Aug 2003, p.76]
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  18. GameNow
    75
    While its gameplay is neither fantastic nor bad, overall, it's a solid action-RPG that does a great job of capturing the phenomenon on which it's based. [July 2003, p.50]
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Awards & Rankings

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#39 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
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#30 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2003
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#8 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2003

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 57 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 57
  3. Negative: 4 out of 57
  1. Barnes1987
    Mar 29, 2017
    10
    A step up from the original which in itself was a quality game, This is a must buy if you own the system and not just for fans of the TVA step up from the original which in itself was a quality game, This is a must buy if you own the system and not just for fans of the TV series. Highly recommended.… Full Review »
  2. Wolfie1987
    Mar 26, 2014
    8
    If you're looking for 2D open world action adventure games then The Legacy Of Goku 2 & 3 (Buu's Fury) are excellent choices. I would love aIf you're looking for 2D open world action adventure games then The Legacy Of Goku 2 & 3 (Buu's Fury) are excellent choices. I would love a console remake of this series, sort of like Sleeping Dogs meets Xenoblade Chronicles meets Mass Effect 2.… Full Review »
  3. bonnin40
    Mar 8, 2013
    9
    By far the best game in the Legacy of goku series, this is a fantastic action rpg, with a satisfying level up system, really goodBy far the best game in the Legacy of goku series, this is a fantastic action rpg, with a satisfying level up system, really good representiation of the story, good graphics and music, and the game has an overall great immersion to the Dragon Ball Z universe. great inclusion of multiple playable characters, and lots of unique techniques and moves, this top down action rpg is one of the best handheld dragon ball z games, and is a great way to play through the most intense story arch in all of dragon ball.… Full Review »
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