Dragon Ball Z: Budokai

 GameCube
Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
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  1. GameSpy
    75
    A game with simplistic fighting and a tedious unlocking system, but it's a polished and faithful presentation of Dragon Ball Z with a fair amount of content.
  2. GameCube Europe
    75
    Easily the best game of their franchise, though mechanical engine flaws prevents this game to compete against the top brawlers such as the mighty "Soul Calibur."

Awards & Rankings

74
#74 Best GameCube Game of 2003
45
#45 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 26
  3. Negative: 4 out of 26
  1. godzillabots
    Dec 20, 2011
    10
    This first game i ever played of DBZ was Budokai 2 but Budokai 1 is one game that i have to remember to be.... ONE OF THE BEST DBZ GAMEThis first game i ever played of DBZ was Budokai 2 but Budokai 1 is one game that i have to remember to be.... ONE OF THE BEST DBZ GAME EVER!!!! Go get it right now if your a DBZ fan.… Full Review »
  2. TyeBuster
    Apr 6, 2023
    5
    An OK fighting game with nothing special. Gameplay is retarded, graphics sucks and music is simething that's really memorable from this boredum.
  3. Baximi
    May 3, 2020
    8
    Es hat für einen ersten Teil schon vieles richtig gemacht. Die Nachfolger haben das Gameplay zwar verbessert, weshalb ich diese eher empfehlenEs hat für einen ersten Teil schon vieles richtig gemacht. Die Nachfolger haben das Gameplay zwar verbessert, weshalb ich diese eher empfehlen würde. Dennoch ist es sehr spaßig und etwas für jeden Fan des Anime, auch wenn die Story schon nach der Cell Saga endet.… Full Review »
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