Dragon Ball FighterZ

 PlayStation 4
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 676 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 515 out of 676
  2. Mixed: 89 out of 676
  3. Negative: 72 out of 676
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  1. Nmaa18
    Aug 9, 2023
    8
    My review is biased because i am a dragon ball fan. Nonetheless, what a treat this game is to dragon ball (and non-db) fans.

    The positives: With all three seasons of characters included, the character roster's number is great. They feel fairly similar an easy to switch between, but are not identical in gameplay - perfect. (if guilty gear has very idiosyncratic characters and bodukai    My review is biased because i am a dragon ball fan. Nonetheless, what a treat this game is to dragon ball (and non-db) fans.

    The positives: With all three seasons of characters included, the character roster's number is great. They feel fairly similar an easy to switch between, but are not identical in gameplay - perfect. (if guilty gear has very idiosyncratic characters and bodukai tenkaichi 3 very similar, this game would have to be placed in between). It is fast-paced and damage is appropriate. The visuals, stages, character intros, finishing poses, dramatic endings, and special attacks are simply divine, sufficient, and faithful to the source material.

    The Negatives: Unfortunately the story is lazily done, unpleasant to experience, and forgettable/generic. Secondly, only videl has a costume, whats up with that? and there are too many gokus, why not make them costumes (keep their moves of course, i mean the menu would look cleaner and less confusing without all these gokus). i would have liked more costumes and colors hobnestly - on this topic, one minor complaint: picking a character color for online matches is not easy, because it is not shown to you in the menu... Finally, It is difficult to get zeni. the shop is a grind.

    Conclusion: Once you spend extra money on anime soundtracks and more characters. The game is an absolute joy. i keep telling myself its almost a miracle i have a game this fun and enjoyable and about one of my favourite series ever. Arcsystem works have delivered on the visual and combat aspects. The lobby is nice and so are the stages and bgm. The style of the cover artwork is beautiful, and i approve of that choice (Im looking at you, boring kakarot game cover art). The intro song could have been better but it is fine. The horrible story mode and the little personalisation available to players in game means that as a fighting game package, I must give this game 85/100.    … Expand
  2. Eddie995863
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    The best fighting game I've ever played. It got five solid years out of me. The artist beautiful, The mechanics are sound, everything that they had wrong at the start has been corrected in my opinion, And now they just need to nerf Android 21 lab coat a little bit more.
  3. GhostZombie454
    May 31, 2023
    10
    I’m a pretty big fan of Dragon Ball and traditional fighting games and when this game came out, I immediately fell in love with it. The game is very cinematic and the environment is very interactive. For example, if you do a giant attack on your enemy, it’ll send them flying into a nearby mountain. Another example is if there is one enemy left and you do an ultimate attack, it’ll eitherI’m a pretty big fan of Dragon Ball and traditional fighting games and when this game came out, I immediately fell in love with it. The game is very cinematic and the environment is very interactive. For example, if you do a giant attack on your enemy, it’ll send them flying into a nearby mountain. Another example is if there is one enemy left and you do an ultimate attack, it’ll either show a giant ki explosion or show a ki blast that can be seen from space. This game is also very colorful and it makes it look alive. FighterZ is so cinematic with their special attacks to the point where it looks like it’s own anime show. The story, in my opinion, is alright, it’s not the best but it’s not the worst, but if you’re a diehard fan of Dragon Ball, I think you’ll love the story. Overall, I give this game a 10/10 because it’s one of the only games where I can play for hours on end and not get bored of it at all.… Expand
  4. Leo303
    Apr 4, 2023
    9
    Sin duda de mis juegos favoritos de dragón ball hay gran variedad de personajes y cada uno tiene su especialidad,animaciones espectaculares,efectos de sonido tremendos sin duda mi juego favorito de dragón ball
  5. The_saver1328
    Feb 16, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is fast pace and has awesome characters from the dragon ball franchise, and even adds a new character… Expand
  6. TrapGoose59
    Sep 15, 2022
    10
    This game is a literal perfect dragon ball fighting game that incorporates characters from Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, and Dragon Ball Super. The visuals are on par if not better than the actual show. The fighting revolves around extremely fast-paced combat with very long combos. Arcade style makes the game an absolute blast. My only complaint with the game is I wish there were moreThis game is a literal perfect dragon ball fighting game that incorporates characters from Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, and Dragon Ball Super. The visuals are on par if not better than the actual show. The fighting revolves around extremely fast-paced combat with very long combos. Arcade style makes the game an absolute blast. My only complaint with the game is I wish there were more offline modes or things to do in the game.… Expand
  7. DeanTheOne
    Sep 1, 2022
    10
    This game is damn awesome. The best thing about this game is the fun gameplay. The controls are far better than DBZ: Kakarot, DB Xenoverse and even Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, COMBINED! The greatest fighting game of all time, absolutely no questions.
  8. USSJ
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    Literally The Best Dragon Ball Game Right Now The Graphics Is So Clean Gameplay Is Fantastic Online Is Cool You will face people play in different strategies it may be an advantage or a disadvantage the story is OK the tutoriels get annoying The more you get to play in story mode and some characters are superior to other which sucks but you still can master a weak character and become aLiterally The Best Dragon Ball Game Right Now The Graphics Is So Clean Gameplay Is Fantastic Online Is Cool You will face people play in different strategies it may be an advantage or a disadvantage the story is OK the tutoriels get annoying The more you get to play in story mode and some characters are superior to other which sucks but you still can master a weak character and become a pro with it making it too powerful (like android 17 krillin...) i recommend buying the game and the dlcs when its on sale… Expand
  9. Teleman
    Feb 14, 2022
    10
    The most accessible fighting game available to casuals out there. Very simple and easy to use controls, characters that are most popular and art that can only be described as godlike (until I met ggst that is) for a fighting game.
  10. Charabargle
    Dec 29, 2021
    9
    I have played the game to death, and I can't stop playing, but the story does keep away to greatness. It is boring after 2 hours and why is goku's hands so BIG. The voices are great, it looks really good, and the gameplay is amazing.
  11. VikiSH
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    Previously, I only played Tekken games for the 2d fighting genre, after playing dragon ball fightterz I feel like I don't want to play Tekken anymore
  12. mixxd69
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    Great game but the problem is the damn controls confusing and crap seriously just add revamp controls just i can get rid of these annoying controls
  13. Ivo_Bustamante
    Jun 3, 2021
    9
    Me gusto bastante,es muy entretenido las peleas. hablando de la campaña se siente muy repetitivo en algún punto pero es un excelente juego
  14. QbaKK
    May 25, 2021
    9
    The best Dragon Ball game in a while, with great balance, beautiful animations, and of course all the best DB characters. The only bad thing I can say about the game is the fact there are too many characters hidden behind the paywall of DLCs
  15. AOCG24
    May 14, 2021
    9
    Gameplay: 10 Graphics: 10 Soundtrack: 9
    Matchmaking: 8
    Practice mode: 10
    Campaign: 6
    Other game modes: 7
    Overall: 8.6
  16. Dinerofresco
    May 5, 2021
    9
    Till this day this is my favorite fighting game and I love that its an anime games because we don't get a lot of good ones nowadays or really ever , love the roster and the fast pace gameplay , online could be a little better but it doesn't ruin the game by any means , story sucked but thats not really what I bought it for anyways
  17. illuvatar_1st
    Apr 20, 2021
    9
    An amazing Game that does justice to dragon ball fans and the fight games club. Its a fast pace fighting games that allows you to choose a team of three to fight others. It has a variate of characters to choose from and the developers keep adding more more. The story is mediocre BUT in a fighting game the story is the least of your concern. Stunning animation that looks like it came out ofAn amazing Game that does justice to dragon ball fans and the fight games club. Its a fast pace fighting games that allows you to choose a team of three to fight others. It has a variate of characters to choose from and the developers keep adding more more. The story is mediocre BUT in a fighting game the story is the least of your concern. Stunning animation that looks like it came out of the anime. There's so much into this game, from Easter eggs based on hero and map selection to classic Toriyama humor to everything.… Expand
  18. Ziverbey
    Apr 19, 2021
    10
    It is playable for anyone who loves and doesn't love anime and is definitely a great game for anime lovers
  19. Primebear
    Apr 12, 2021
    9
    This is a fighting game that fans of the original comic will love. However, solo play is very poor. Could it be that the story could only be done like this? I'm so sorry. The genre of fighting games also has poor accessibility. Nevertheless, perfect reproduction, great play.
  20. don_greypoupon
    Apr 4, 2021
    8
    Great fighting game, reminds me of Street Fighter in a way. All fighters seem very equal, so a Yamcha vs Buu fight could be interesting. If you’re like me though, fighting games like Street Fighter lose the excitement after about 3 hours of playing. But if you love those style of games, you’ll love this.
  21. OtakuFlame
    Mar 9, 2021
    8
    This is one of the most action pact fighting games that arc system works has ever worked on. I love the GG and BB series and as a fan DBFZ does not disappoint, with attention to detail to characters move-sets and call backs their is a true DBZ experience to be had. Dragon Ball Fighter Z is easily accessible to new players, with one button auto combos and a well put together tutorial andThis is one of the most action pact fighting games that arc system works has ever worked on. I love the GG and BB series and as a fan DBFZ does not disappoint, with attention to detail to characters move-sets and call backs their is a true DBZ experience to be had. Dragon Ball Fighter Z is easily accessible to new players, with one button auto combos and a well put together tutorial and training area. Aside from the fighting DBFZ has a story mode one that could be beating within a few hours of one sitting, and the only other single player aspect of the game is the Arcade mode. DBFZ is an amazing fighting game we don't have many hardcore Dragon Ball fighting games and I'm very excited we're getting one from ARC SYS they did a great job and made a masterpiece of a game.

    PROS:
    +Amazing Artwork
    +Fun Single Player Story
    +It's DBZ

    CONS:
    -Hercule is not in the game

    Verdict:
    8/10

    I eagerly await the reveal trailer for Hercule AKA Mr. Satan.    … Expand
  22. 7158
    Mar 2, 2021
    10
    This game doesn't have a bad storyline the combat style fighting animations etc.. its perfect asf and mastering the combos and switching up to characters in online mode to finish combos for you is also pretty hard to master so yeah im not that good with words lmao so all i have to say that this game is excellent
  23. Lo7ren
    Feb 16, 2021
    10
    I like this game she have good gameplay with hard combo for hardcore and good characters
  24. Ostarina
    Feb 6, 2021
    8
    Its the best dragon ball game i played but have a lot of dlc characters with abusive prices Sorry my bad english
  25. ThiccNicc
    Jan 25, 2021
    10
    DragonBall FighterZ simply put, perfects the 3D anime style that has been struggling to find its footing for so many years. It's stylish, it's fast, it's high octane, it stays loyal to the series it comes from, and above all, it has fun, exciting, fast paced, rewarding, addicting gameplay topped off with the best animation in a 2d fighter on the market right now.
  26. AkumaTheMaggot7
    Jan 20, 2021
    9
    Many people criticize the game for the few characters it brings even 3 years after it was released. I bought the Fighterz Edition for € 14.95 this week and I am overwhelmed by how many different moves each character has. The personality of each character in the anime / manga in the combat aspect is captured perfectly and the graphics are crazy. It's the best anime fighting game out thereMany people criticize the game for the few characters it brings even 3 years after it was released. I bought the Fighterz Edition for € 14.95 this week and I am overwhelmed by how many different moves each character has. The personality of each character in the anime / manga in the combat aspect is captured perfectly and the graphics are crazy. It's the best anime fighting game out there since the Budokai Tenkaichi saga (and one of my top 5 fighting games). I hope people reconsider their idea that it is a robbery, and even after 3 years they buy the game and enjoy it. as I do. I even bought Goku UI.… Expand
  27. BearBell
    Dec 21, 2020
    8
    El mejor juego de lucha 2D DBZ desde mi querido Budokai 3. Todo lo que debería tener un buen juego de lucha está aquí y claro como muchos han dicho, las imágenes son asombrosas y un increíble Gameplay. Fue muy inteligente permitir que una verdadera compañía de juegos de lucha hiciera este título, y realmente muestra cuán dedicados estaban al proyecto. Claro esta, hay algunos problemas deEl mejor juego de lucha 2D DBZ desde mi querido Budokai 3. Todo lo que debería tener un buen juego de lucha está aquí y claro como muchos han dicho, las imágenes son asombrosas y un increíble Gameplay. Fue muy inteligente permitir que una verdadera compañía de juegos de lucha hiciera este título, y realmente muestra cuán dedicados estaban al proyecto. Claro esta, hay algunos problemas de equilibrio que no deberían existir para un juego completo (ONLINE). Pero, esos se solucionarán pronto ya que esta teniendo mucho soporte.… Expand
  28. DemixJames
    Nov 25, 2020
    8
    Buen juego y todo pero tienen que mejorar la experiencia online para que sea al nivel de otros grandes títulos de lucha y no haya desperdicio.
  29. Lelneb
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
    Fighting Games were made to be hard and not beginner friendly, but this is an EXCEPTION.

    Dragon Ball FighterZ is a fantastic fighting game with simplified controls made for beginners to ditch out combos, but of course fighting games weren't made to be easy. In combat you can use one team consisting of three characters with a pretty decent roster to choose from. Regarding about its art    Fighting Games were made to be hard and not beginner friendly, but this is an EXCEPTION.

    Dragon Ball FighterZ is a fantastic fighting game with simplified controls made for beginners to ditch out combos, but of course fighting games weren't made to be easy. In combat you can use one team consisting of three characters with a pretty decent roster to choose from. Regarding about its art style it is FANTASTIC, even if you play the game on a toaster it will still look great. The story mode ain't half bad, the only problem i had was with the AI of story mode, they passively attack and are boring to play against, not to mention you need to clear all of them to make your team stronger. competitive wise it is ONE OF THE BEST FIGHTING GAMES IN YEARS. I am 500 Hours into the game and still not thinking of not playing it.

    BEST DRAGON BALL GAME IN YEARS    … Expand
  30. iKen
    Aug 24, 2020
    8
    Played on PS4 Pro.
    Gameplay: GREAT
    Graphic: GREAT
    Story: GOOD
    Music/Sound : GREAT
    Dialogue/Voice Acting: GREAT
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 74 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 73 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 74
  3. Negative: 0 out of 74
  1. CD-Action
    Apr 3, 2018
    90
    A Dragon Ball fighting game that we’ve been waiting for since forever loosing hope along the way. It was designed with obvious deep understanding of the source material, visually it’s almost undistinguishable from the anime and it embodies the 'easy to learn, hard to master' rule, which makes it both interesting for BlazBlue veterans and accessible to newbies lured by the Dragon Ball license. [03/2018, p.50]
  2. GameCritics
    Mar 13, 2018
    75
    The single player modes aren’t particularly engaging, and the broken online makes engaging in the multiplayer take way longer than it needs to. Those lucky enough to have a thriving local fighting scene are the real winners here until the servers are sorted out. FighterZ isn’t entirely my thing, but it’s easy to see that it’s as well-made, polished, and fanservicey as humanly possible.
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  3. IGN Japan
    Mar 5, 2018
    89
    Never before has a game felt and played like Dragon Ball to this extent. Both hardcore fighting-game fans and casual players are in for a treat.
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