Super Dragon Ball Z

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Atari
  • Release Date: Jul 18, 2006
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
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  1. GamePro
    90
    The gameplay is where Super DBZ truly shines. From the first time you load up and play Super DBZ, you'll notice the game religiously pays homage to the Akira Toriyama Dragon Ball universe.
  2. AceGamez
    90
    The only thing holding it back from a full 10 is the lack of online play.
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  3. eToychest
    87
    Super Dragon Ball Z takes the best elements of Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball universe and meshes them with solid fighting mechanics to deliver a one-two punch that all fighting game fans should enjoy.
  5. PSM Magazine
    85
    The game's developer has made fighting, not story, the main focus, so you're going to be spending most of your time beating up your opponents and not scrolling through boring plot descriptions. [Sep 2006, p.84]
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  6. Gaming Target
    85
    It’s a little more technical than Budokai, but nowhere near as technical as the hype would lead you to believe.
  7. Gaming Nexus
    85
    There's enough over-the-top action in Super Dragon Ball Z to make this an easy game to recommend for fans of the series, unfortunately fans of modern 3D fighting games may want to look elsewhere for their fix.
  8. PGNx Media
    81
    Probably the finest DBZ fighting title in terms of pure gameplay. The game takes obvious inspiration from new and classic fighters and successfully plugs it into the DBZ formula. However, with the increased focus on technical gameplay, some of the flash found in the Budokai titles is missing.
  9. Gamer 2.0
    80
    Get your arcade sticks out, kids, this one's for real.
  10. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    80
    A robust fighting experience. [Sept 2006, p.81]
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  11. GameZone
    77
    It’s repetitive, and a lot like the other Dragonball Z games out there. But if you love them, you’ll enjoy this – and if you haven’t played the series before, Super DBZ is an easy way to enter.
  12. Cheat Code Central
    76
    Overall Super Dragon Ball Z would be [better] described as "slightly different" than "new and improved."
  13. GamerNode
    76
    Super DragonBall Z makes the most out of a sometimes overworked genre and will provide some hours of good old-fashioned fighting action.
  14. Games Master UK
    75
    Another quality slice of DBZ action, but a bit short on options for super-completists. [Sept 2006, p.75]
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  15. PSM3 Magazine UK
    75
    As deep as a puddle, but a riot nonetheless. One for when the junior family members need a drubbing. [Sept 2006, p.74]
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  16. GameTrailers
    75
    A streamlined, fairly standard fighter that’s accessible, yet still very fun to play.

Awards & Rankings

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#66 Best PS2 Game of 2006
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#53 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2006

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User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 35
  3. Negative: 8 out of 35
  1. Kotone
    Sep 3, 2018
    10
    The cell shading looks fantastic given the PS2 graphics. The button combinations are very similar to Street fighter with a much appreciatedThe cell shading looks fantastic given the PS2 graphics. The button combinations are very similar to Street fighter with a much appreciated 8-directional movement mechanic. The inputs come out nice and crisp and the whole game flows very well. Its not to fast and none of the characters fell weaker or slower than the others. Its definitely a "new to fighting games" friendly game. One of the better old gen fighters I've played in a long time. Highly recommend.… Full Review »
  2. not_good
    Nov 4, 2010
    8
    This game get a lot of hate for no reason whatsoever. Yes you can't zoom around the landscape or spam teleports and massive fireballs. ThereThis game get a lot of hate for no reason whatsoever. Yes you can't zoom around the landscape or spam teleports and massive fireballs. There are plenty of other fighter games that allow you to do that.

    This is more of a technical fighting game for the universe. Noritaka Funamizu from Street Fighter 2 provided input, and you can really tell. It feels more like an SF2 EX fighting game, than a Budokai one.

    That isn't necessarily a bad thing, but certainly not for everyone.    … Full Review »
  3. MajinCCB
    Aug 9, 2021
    8
    Not many characters compared to other ps2 DragonBall fighting games, however this is made up with the fact that each character has more workNot many characters compared to other ps2 DragonBall fighting games, however this is made up with the fact that each character has more work put into them. Quality over quantity is the description that fits here… Full Review »
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