Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
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  1. Hardcore Gamer
    90
    It's nice to play a game that manages to be fun for the hardcore and casual alike. [Summer 2008, p.48]
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  2. Cheat Code Central
    88
    From the amazing graphics to the incredibly deep combat system, everything about Burst Limit feels new, and I can't wait to see where this franchise is headed next.
  3. GamePro
    85
    Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit managed to really impress me. It's not perfect but it's a fast, over-the-top fighter that's an absolute blast. The single-player Z Chronicles mode is perfect for hardcore fans and the multiplayer options are good enough that you'll want to call your friends over for a few matches.
  5. GameZone
    80
    Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit isn’t an innovative or groundbreaking fighting game. But with a new, more realistic direction and gameplay you won’t want to put down, Burst Limit is an arcade-style fighter that’s well worth your time.
  6. Thunderbolt
    80
    While it comes off as a tad bare-bones, Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit is definitely worth getting if you're a fan, or if you just like fighting games without a great deal of depth, and the newly added online mode will keep the replay value high for quite some time.
  7. AceGamez
    80
    In spite of cries that the series has grown too large (and in all honesty, the franchise is at risk of making greedy plumber Mario jealous), Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit is a fine example of a fighter with exciting graphics, fantastic sound and enough innovation to keep things interesting.
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  8. Da Gameboyz
    80
    Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit is a pretty good game that manages to stay true to the anime series.
  9. IGN
    79
    Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit is a strong fighting game, with combat mechanics that are both simple and deep. There are some issues in terms of variety, however, with a limited number of stages and characters that are fairly similar to one another.
  10. PSX Extreme
    79
    Perhaps the best Dragon Ball Z videogame to date. Even though the online mode may be thin, there isn't much else beyond the single-player experience, there's still a solid foundation here for future games to come.
  11. Worth Playing
    78
    It's just too bad that in this case, a DBZ game was finally able to achieve such enjoyable gameplay but the surrounding design was not taken further. A proper campaign is nonexistent, the trials won't stay entertaining for long, and the online mode is incredibly bare-bones. The core fighting essence is an undeniable blast.
  12. DailyGame
    76
    The DBZ series' next-gen debut looks and sounds good, but its gameplay has some minor annoyances that are poorly timed, considering Soulcaliber IV isn't all that far off. You're better off waiting for that one instead.
  13. GameSpot
    75
    This 3D fighting game can be enjoyed by newcomers to the DBZ universe and Super Saiyan wannabes alike.
  14. Maxi Consolas (Portugal)
    75
    Just in case you’re starving for some more Dragon Ball, Burst Limit offers a great visual representation of the series with a solid combat system, but there’s not as much content as the last PS2 entry. With its online modes, Burst Limit is a positive debut for current gen console, but we crave for more. [July 2008]
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  15. PTGamers
    75
    Burst Limit is a good fighting game for fans, and fun overall. However, those familiar with previous games will frown at some limitations.

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#75 Best PS3 Game of 2008
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#52 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2008
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#54 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2008

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 80 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 80
  3. Negative: 12 out of 80
  1. bigboss1964
    Oct 21, 2014
    5
    Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit

    Game-play:It plays just like the Budokai games of the series but it is a big step back from the DBZBT3,the game    Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit

    Game-play:It plays just like the Budokai games of the series but it is a big step back from the DBZBT3,the game have some very good combos.

    Story:The story is the normal dragon ball z story but it ends in the android saga and have very little missions it took me only 2 and half to 3 hours to complete.

    Graphics:They are good very beautiful.

    Notes:The lack of characters is something that piss me off,you should probably rent this game.    … Full Review »
  2. sapuramura
    May 30, 2014
    7
    Good looking continuation on a budokai style of gameplay, good graphics, good combo/battle system.
    Pretty mutch everything fans love, BUT a    Good looking continuation on a budokai style of gameplay, good graphics, good combo/battle system.
    Pretty mutch everything fans love, BUT a very short story mode and serious luck of content and characters.
    If not huge love for chalanging battle it would be 5.9. but as it was fun it deserves what it gets.    … Full Review »
  3. mewkid1234
    Nov 7, 2013
    2
    In my opinion this game sucks. It's basically a Budokai 2 rip-off and really needs to brush up on it's skills. The music is half-bad and theIn my opinion this game sucks. It's basically a Budokai 2 rip-off and really needs to brush up on it's skills. The music is half-bad and the controls sucks. It's basically a Mario crossover with that 2D scrolling section with 3D turning and a 1D point of view. Sucks.… Full Review »
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