Dragon Ball Z Budokai HD Collection

 PlayStation 3
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 63 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 63
  3. Negative: 9 out of 63
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  1. julioanai
    Jan 20, 2013
    5
    american ost is ****
  2. FreedomFighters
    Mar 4, 2018
    5
    *DISCLAIMER: This review concerns only the HD collection as a whole, and is not an analysis of the quality of either game included in the collection. I have reviewed both games individually, however this review will not necessarily be about the pros and cons of the games on their own.*
    One of the strangest of the many HD collections to hit seventh-generation consoles, "Dragon Ball Z    *DISCLAIMER: This review concerns only the HD collection as a whole, and is not an analysis of the quality of either game included in the collection. I have reviewed both games individually, however this review will not necessarily be about the pros and cons of the games on their own.*
    One of the strangest of the many HD collections to hit seventh-generation consoles, "Dragon Ball Z Budokai HD Collection" comes with the first and third games in the series, but not the second. Huh, wonder why. Either way, this collection may have come as a bit of a surprise to a number of fans, but...it's here, in case you wanted to take a trip down memory lane! Is it a worthwhile trip? Ehh.
    "Dragon Ball Z Budokai HD Collection" restores the games in all their glory, and admittedly, the nostalgia is still there. These are two games that definitely feel faithful to the original series, and "Budokai 3" specifically has aged quite well, to the point where it's still fun to play. The HD facelift does also bring out the colorful visuals in both games.
    However, the HD collections comes with that wonderful border that compresses the resolution (you know what I'm talking about), which I'm never a fan of in any HD collection and, on top of that, the collection is only really worthwhile to play "Budokai 3" again because, as neither game is really changed all that much, the original "Budokai" shows its age and then some in this collection. It kind of makes me wish that they just gave "Budokai 3" the HD facelift on its own without the first game. If they were so willing to exclude the second game, why did they include the first in all of its age?
    All in all, this is definitely a "for nostalgic/hardcore fans only" kind of collection. If you're not a hardcore "Dragon Ball Z" fan, or you're not interested in taking a nostalgia trip, don't bother with this collection. Had it been just "Budokai 3," this faithful remaster would come highly recommended, but since half of the collection is utterly pointless, aged, and not that great, I have to admit that it isn't worth spending your money on this collection. Just dust off the old PS2 and play the original games. You'll be perfectly happy, and your wallet will thank you later.
    Final rating: 5 out of 10 "Hmm..."    … Expand
  3. KoolBeans21
    Oct 25, 2014
    7
    Solid game, I have no complains. The controls are somewhat hard to manage but I understand that it can be difficult to make the original game to Ps3. Overall it's a good game.
  4. hector_bcn98
    Nov 10, 2022
    7
    Buena reedición de dos clásicos de los 128 bits, con las limitaciones que los mismos juegos, de otra época, obliga tener. Por qué faltaba el 2?
  5. VegeST
    Jan 8, 2022
    5
    It's better to play this games (Dragon Ball Z Budokai 1 & 3) on emulators or original ps2. At this collection we have only updated to HD graphics and that's all.

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#90 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2012
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#57 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2012

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Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Push Square
    Jan 4, 2013
    70
    The first half of Dragon Ball Z Budokai HD Collection is near pointless, but fans of the franchise will be delighted with Budokai 3. It's still the most balanced and detailed Dragon Ball fighting game available, and is a testament to how good licensed games can be when given the opportunity to evolve. It's just a shame that we never got a fourth instalment.
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  2. Worth Playing
    Dec 20, 2012
    75
    Like all of the HD remakes that have come out in the past few years, Dragon Ball Z Budokai HD Collection is meant to capitalize on the nostalgia from older players who want their favorites on a current system, with the appropriate care taken during the transition. In a way, it works.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Nov 28, 2012
    50
    The bargain basement price should entice fans into reliving their glory days but offers very little else. [Christmas 2012, p.80]
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