Dragon Ball FighterZ

 PlayStation 4
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 676 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 72 out of 676
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  1. vgmkyle
    Jan 26, 2018
    10
    Quite possibly the best 2D fighter ever made. This is why we play games in the first place. There have been decent DB games before this, but nothing close to FighterZ. The animation, combined with artistic graphics really set it apart from other games and it also beautifully complements the gameplay. It's so brisk, and is one of the greatest technical achievements in the genre and can't be avoided
  2. Skitzofreniq
    Feb 5, 2018
    9
    Brilliant fighting game.

    At first (because I usually don't play fighting games) I thought it was a simple game with auto-combo's, but when you watch videos of people on YouTube you'll quickly learn there is more to it than just hitting square-square-square or triangle a bunch of times. You really have to put in work to master the game and that's where the longevity comes into play.    Brilliant fighting game.

    At first (because I usually don't play fighting games) I thought it was a simple game with auto-combo's, but when you watch videos of people on YouTube you'll quickly learn there is more to it than just hitting square-square-square or triangle a bunch of times. You really have to put in work to master the game and that's where the longevity comes into play. Because it's a 3v3 fighter you'll have to main at least 3 fighters which is a challenge on it's own. (for me at least)

    The reason it doesn't get a 10 from me is because of the whole lobby thing. Too much loading this and that just to start up a game. Loading lobby... Oh wait this lobby is full. Pick another one. Loading again. And then there is the whole people not starting a match so you just sit there staring at your screen for 60 seconds just because some guy isn't accepting the matchmaking session. I know that you can put it on automatic accept, which is what I did so I can put my controller down while it's searching and when I hear "HERE COMES A NEW CHALLENGER" I pick up my controller again.

    But overall this is the best Dragon Ball game in a long time.    … Expand
  3. iliasapos
    Feb 6, 2018
    10
    The best dragonball game of all time is one of the best fighting game this generation
    Excellent graphics and great gameplay and of course fan service
  4. DanBenevenuto
    Aug 16, 2018
    8
    Dragon Ball FighterZ brings a new 2D fighting style for Dragon Ball games. As a fan of Dragon Ball I love this game. This game has few characters than other Dragon Ball games, but both new style and new fight mechanic are pretty good. If you are a Dragon Ball fan you should play this game.
  5. RidleayRomero
    Feb 17, 2018
    10
    When I heard there was going to be a new Dragon Ball Z game, at first my reaction was "aww geez, not another one". But when I heard that it was a fighting game made by Arc System Works, my reaction to the trailer was "Holy s***, this looks awesome!". I don't usually do good with fighting games, but thanks to ArcSys; anyone can play it. I haven't had this much fun with online play since,When I heard there was going to be a new Dragon Ball Z game, at first my reaction was "aww geez, not another one". But when I heard that it was a fighting game made by Arc System Works, my reaction to the trailer was "Holy s***, this looks awesome!". I don't usually do good with fighting games, but thanks to ArcSys; anyone can play it. I haven't had this much fun with online play since, well ever. Controls feel smooth, the art style looks so much like the show you'd almost believe it was a new season, and the entire V/O cast is there-both English and Japanese! TENouttaTEN!… Expand
  6. LuisSnow
    Feb 1, 2018
    9
    Prepare to join the fight with Goku and friends in this fantastic fighting game. Arc Systems Works have truly done a magnificent job bringing the anime and manga essence of Dragon Ball to a fighting game. The 3v3 combats are super fast paced and there's no chance to even blink. Every move and reaction counts in order to be the ultimate Z warriors. If you are a Dragon Ball fan, youPrepare to join the fight with Goku and friends in this fantastic fighting game. Arc Systems Works have truly done a magnificent job bringing the anime and manga essence of Dragon Ball to a fighting game. The 3v3 combats are super fast paced and there's no chance to even blink. Every move and reaction counts in order to be the ultimate Z warriors. If you are a Dragon Ball fan, you definitely need to pick this one up. If not, also give it a chance and introduce yourself to the dragon ball universe… Expand
  7. Fhone
    Feb 19, 2018
    10
    Xenoverse is decent, but I haven't enjoyed a Dragon Ball fighting game this much since Tenkaichi 3. You can watch some people play on YouTube and it'll look like it's simple and easy, but there's a lot of depth to fighting and the game has brilliant mechanics. It makes sense for the game to not have a 1v1 mode because the fights would end quickly. Overall this is a great game that IXenoverse is decent, but I haven't enjoyed a Dragon Ball fighting game this much since Tenkaichi 3. You can watch some people play on YouTube and it'll look like it's simple and easy, but there's a lot of depth to fighting and the game has brilliant mechanics. It makes sense for the game to not have a 1v1 mode because the fights would end quickly. Overall this is a great game that I reccomend to Dragon Ball fans.… Expand
  8. RepentantSky
    Feb 25, 2018
    8
    Best 2D DBZ fighting game since Budokai 3, and the best original story any DBZ game has ever had. Everything that a fighting game should have is here, and like many have said, the visuals are astounding. It was incredibly smart to allow a true fighting game company make this title, and it really shows how dedicated they were to the project. That said, there are some things missing, likeBest 2D DBZ fighting game since Budokai 3, and the best original story any DBZ game has ever had. Everything that a fighting game should have is here, and like many have said, the visuals are astounding. It was incredibly smart to allow a true fighting game company make this title, and it really shows how dedicated they were to the project. That said, there are some things missing, like push guards, which would make some moves a lot less OP and allow for better counters. There's also some balancing issues that should not be there for a completed game. Hopefully those will get fixed soon.… Expand
  9. AverageBlubber
    Jan 31, 2018
    9
    Dragon Ball FighterZ is an amazing game. It's accessible enough that anyone can pick up and play but still manages to have tons of depth due to the 3v3 format allowing you to mess with team synergy and special properties to make a characters game plan more complicated than you may initially find. It has a sizable story mode but lots of it is fighting low difficulty AI with the entirety ofDragon Ball FighterZ is an amazing game. It's accessible enough that anyone can pick up and play but still manages to have tons of depth due to the 3v3 format allowing you to mess with team synergy and special properties to make a characters game plan more complicated than you may initially find. It has a sizable story mode but lots of it is fighting low difficulty AI with the entirety of the first arc being a tutorial. It picks back up in the villain arc before feeling more repetitive until you start nearing the end of the 3rd arc. The online play is great when it works. There are a few hitches with things like Ring Matches require you to reboot the game if it tells you there's no rooms, but even the 6 player party match runs smoothly at an average of 4-5 frames of lag. Even with 6 different connections, it only slows down when you're perhaps playing with someone over seas in the party.… Expand
  10. abdulqadir
    Feb 2, 2018
    9
    It an amazing game and it also allows players to train and master more than one fighter will is cool.It got a high-end anime graphics. Everything in the game play feels as smooth as it could be.Android 16 look like a bad ass in the game.,
  11. FrostedEdut
    Feb 15, 2018
    9
    This game fills the hole that the anime fighting game community has been missing! Smooth game play mechanics, the auto combo system is great for beginners and will slowly teach players to learn actual real combos. A lot of people compare this to Budokai Tenkaichi 3, which is a much older unbalanced game.

    There are some problems that will need to be fixed, like matchmaking, and    This game fills the hole that the anime fighting game community has been missing! Smooth game play mechanics, the auto combo system is great for beginners and will slowly teach players to learn actual real combos. A lot of people compare this to Budokai Tenkaichi 3, which is a much older unbalanced game.

    There are some problems that will need to be fixed, like matchmaking, and attempting to play with friends ONLINE. Arcade mode is a HUGE plus, the story mode was alright but can be annoying at times.

    Overall enjoyed this game and glad i picked it up.    … Expand
  12. Gokugamer
    Feb 20, 2018
    10
    This game is phenomenal it’s amazing the fighting system is simple enough for anyone to play and with training get good it’s amazing the art style is amazing game of the year 2018 it’s phenomenal
  13. Gero_XZ
    Aug 1, 2018
    8
    Objectively speaking, this is one of the best Dragon Ball video games to date, with its animations, use of Arc System Work's incredible 3D cell-shaded models, unique set of characters, and fast learning curve all working together to give you one of the most memorable fighting games in a long time. Of course, this game is not perfect. One of the main problems for this game is in its storyObjectively speaking, this is one of the best Dragon Ball video games to date, with its animations, use of Arc System Work's incredible 3D cell-shaded models, unique set of characters, and fast learning curve all working together to give you one of the most memorable fighting games in a long time. Of course, this game is not perfect. One of the main problems for this game is in its story mode. While the plot is what you would expect out of Dragon Ball Z, the main means of progressing though it is incredibly tedious. Fighting through multiple hordes of CPU opponents can feel like a chore here. Though, I will give it credit for including these special cutscenes and rewards in its attempt to circumvent that feeling of tediousness. The second, and arguably the most irritating, problem here is in the match making. While the developers are remedying this, match making can be really difficult online, often making you wait up to 5 to 15 minutes for any stable matches. The only good thing to make out of this is how you would spend your time waiting for these matches to start, whether your sharpening your moves in Practice Mode, customizing your avatar in the lobby, or just interacting with players in general. Overall, it is a great experience for the members of the Fighting Game Community and the Dragon Ball Community.… Expand
  14. BlitZeR_95
    Jan 14, 2019
    9
    Dragon Ball FighterZ is the dream Dragon Ball game everyone wanted! Probably the best and most beautiful 2D fighter that's ever been made. The game is very fast-paced battle, which is expected from a Dragon Ball game. The only problem I have with it is the story which made this game not reach its full potential at getting a 10/10, also there isn't much characters to choose from though eachDragon Ball FighterZ is the dream Dragon Ball game everyone wanted! Probably the best and most beautiful 2D fighter that's ever been made. The game is very fast-paced battle, which is expected from a Dragon Ball game. The only problem I have with it is the story which made this game not reach its full potential at getting a 10/10, also there isn't much characters to choose from though each character is very unique from another.
    Besides the story and character roster, everything else is perfect.    … Expand
  15. joaopontesvaz
    Dec 25, 2018
    8
    Graphics: 9.2 Sound: 8.8 Gameplay: 9.2 Fun/Story: 8.5

    A great fighter game. Just lacks some story issues like going out fighter zone. But if you just want a beat ´em up and like Dragon Ball world this is a nice game.
  16. Ilham2704
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    I love this dbz fighertz game so much the gameplay is so fast and fluid. Would recommend it to any dbz fan.
  17. Nandokan
    Jan 23, 2019
    8
    Un gran juego, seguramente el fighting definitivo de Dragon Ball,va a ser muy difícil superar lo que han hecho aquí.
    Grandes gráficos que simulan el anime de manera perfecta.
    No le doy mas puntos por que no deja de ser un fighting que tira mucho del online,el modo historia es repetitivo y aburrido,el modo arcade no se actualiza con los nuevos personajes ni siquiera teniendo el seasson    Un gran juego, seguramente el fighting definitivo de Dragon Ball,va a ser muy difícil superar lo que han hecho aquí.
    Grandes gráficos que simulan el anime de manera perfecta.
    No le doy mas puntos por que no deja de ser un fighting que tira mucho del online,el modo historia es repetitivo y aburrido,el modo arcade no se actualiza con los nuevos personajes ni siquiera teniendo el seasson pass(esto es algo que si hace Dissidia NT),lo que viene siendo el modo offline debería de mejorarse mucho,esperemos que en un futuro lo hagan.    … Expand
  18. Son_Goku59
    Mar 10, 2019
    10
    is the best dragon ball game from the budokai tenkaichi saga, although the main function of the game is online due to its low offline content and a very repetitive story mode and it becomes boring, but if we review its online mode it is one of the best of its category, includes the competitive feature of pure fighting games with aids for beginners and tools for hardcore players added tois the best dragon ball game from the budokai tenkaichi saga, although the main function of the game is online due to its low offline content and a very repetitive story mode and it becomes boring, but if we review its online mode it is one of the best of its category, includes the competitive feature of pure fighting games with aids for beginners and tools for hardcore players added to the popularity of dragon ball makes it a very good game touching the perfection… Expand
  19. Spadarius92
    May 2, 2019
    10
    The game is spectacular, even more if you are a dragon ball fan, maybe the best fighting game currently
  20. Elite_Soldier
    Nov 21, 2020
    7
    Dragon Ball FighterZ had a lacklustre and disappointing story, thankfully the combat itself is very refined.
  21. WellanSmysse
    Jan 29, 2018
    9
    Dragon ball FighterZ is a real surprise for me. I'm not a great player in videogames but, i like this game for the dynamic, the universe and choices in Game Design !

    A futur game for E-Sport? ;)
  22. Kenmei
    Feb 1, 2018
    9
    My lack of skill aside, this is probably one of the best fighting games in a long time and I can definitely see why taken the fighting game community by storm. This is probably the epitome of "anime fighters" out there right now. It can be difficult for those of us (*coughmecough*) to try and make up the time that alot of the people who were able to play the beta but it's been fun so far.My lack of skill aside, this is probably one of the best fighting games in a long time and I can definitely see why taken the fighting game community by storm. This is probably the epitome of "anime fighters" out there right now. It can be difficult for those of us (*coughmecough*) to try and make up the time that alot of the people who were able to play the beta but it's been fun so far. For fans of the show or fans of fighting games in general, you'll love this game.… Expand
  23. FreedomFighters
    Mar 5, 2018
    10
    I've had my share of thoughts on "Dragon Ball" games before, and I've said my piece on the series as a whole, but those that have followed my game reviews know good and well that I'm an outsider to the "Dragon Ball" series as a show. I grew up on more of the "Yu-Gi-Oh!," "Digimon," and "Pokémon" crowd, and never really thought much of the "Dragon Ball" series. However, after seeing thisI've had my share of thoughts on "Dragon Ball" games before, and I've said my piece on the series as a whole, but those that have followed my game reviews know good and well that I'm an outsider to the "Dragon Ball" series as a show. I grew up on more of the "Yu-Gi-Oh!," "Digimon," and "Pokémon" crowd, and never really thought much of the "Dragon Ball" series. However, after seeing this game in action at E3 2017, I was actually kind of blown away by how fantastic it really looked. This didn't look like an ordinary fighting game, it looked like it was gonna be something really special, and with Arc System Works (the developers of highly-successful 2D fighters like "Guilty Gear" and "BlazBlue") at the helm, I had all the faith in the world that they would create a truly magnificent fighting game, and I must give them a shoutout for not only meeting my expectations, but surpassing them: this may well be one of the best 2D fighting games I've ever played.
    "Dragon Ball FighterZ" takes the idea of being faithful to the source material and ups it to eleven: with such a visually-stunning artstyle, a story and characterization that feels like "Dragon Ball" should feel, and even the awesome option to play the dialogue in either English or Japanese, it really feels like there's something here for any and all fans of the series. And if you're like me and don't know a thing about the franchise, fear not, because all we're left with is a fighting game with kinetic and lively visuals, a huge cast of characters, and incredibly fast-paced gameplay, topped off by a deep combat system that's accessible for newcomers, and technical enough to make into a competitive fighter. You wanna know how energetic and fun the game is? A lot of the story mode can feel like padding, since you're essentially doing the same thing over and over, but with interesting difficulty curves and such frantic, fun, fast-paced gameplay (and of course, the great story cutscenes), this is a rare example where even the padding sections feel exciting and don't get repetitive!
    This is it, this is the kind of game that I feel could very well be used as a benchmark on how to make a great 2D fighter. I feel like, when we look back on the eighth generation of gaming (and gaming in general, for that matter), this will be a video game that'll be a reminder of how you can make a great fighting game for almost any audience: fans of the source material, outsiders of the source material, casual fighting game fans, competitive fighting gamers, you name it, this is a game that has appeal to pretty much any group. And it just so happens to be a fantastically enjoyable video game, as well. I can't recommend it highly enough, go and play this game. Arc System Works, way to go. This is something special.
    Final rating: 10 out of 10 "Fantastic"    … Expand
  24. KrisTrajkovski
    Apr 10, 2018
    9
    This is how you make a fighting game. Loads of Characters, 20+ to be specific, beautiful stages, engaging story with a few plot twists and consistent online play. Dragon Ball FighterZ is one of the best experiences in 2018. It is easy to learn but hard to master, every character does not feel like they are useless and the visuals that this game has is true to the anime style of the series.This is how you make a fighting game. Loads of Characters, 20+ to be specific, beautiful stages, engaging story with a few plot twists and consistent online play. Dragon Ball FighterZ is one of the best experiences in 2018. It is easy to learn but hard to master, every character does not feel like they are useless and the visuals that this game has is true to the anime style of the series. I would highly recommend this game for any fan of the series. By the way this is the way that Marvel vs Capcom Infinite should be released in the first place… Expand
  25. kaveyshreds
    Jan 28, 2018
    10
    Best DBZ game bar none. On the surface it may seem super casual but once you put the time and lab work into the game you will notice there's more than meets the eye. Fighting game of the decade perhaps?
  26. Zurce
    Jan 26, 2018
    10
    Excelente juego de lucha que maravillara a los fans de la franquicia y no dejara indiferente al resto de amantes del genero.
  27. Zumpano
    Jan 26, 2018
    9
    A game that fits well with both Dragon Ball fans and Fighting game fans. It's not perfect. But with how much time I was soaking into this game, it's a blast (no pun intended) to play.
  28. kingbh2
    Jan 28, 2018
    10
    The deepest Dragon ball z game yet and the best looking one.

    This games is a dream come true for me as a fighting games fan!.
  29. SlasHcrafter
    Mar 26, 2018
    9
    The game is very good and i love the graphics but as a player i think that th controls are a bit hard in the ps4 it's not really easy to use the super special attacks.
  30. Winko
    Mar 2, 2018
    8
    Good:
    - Fights are fast, fluid, and fun
    - Low barrier of entry for fighting game newbies and very high skill cap for veterans - Dramatic and destructive finishes are great for making the game even more exciting and explosive - The story mode is filled with fun characters interactions that vary based on who you bring into the fight and the link events are usually worth unlocking - The    Good:
    - Fights are fast, fluid, and fun
    - Low barrier of entry for fighting game newbies and very high skill cap for veterans
    - Dramatic and destructive finishes are great for making the game even more exciting and explosive
    - The story mode is filled with fun characters interactions that vary based on who you bring into the fight and the link events are usually worth unlocking
    - The gradual nature of story mode makes it the perfect place for newcomers to get familiar with the controls and try out the characters
    - Solid soundtrack throughout
    - All the shade thrown at Yamcha at Nappa throughout the story

    Mixed:
    - The story mode is actually pretty solid but far from great
    - Includes a loot box system but it really isn't that annoying and the option to buy them with real money doesn't exist

    Bad:
    - Dealing with lobbies is a huge chore, especially if you’re just in it for the single player content
    - Setting up matches with friends online is tedious and only works about half the time
    - The story mode doesn’t let you play as every character on the roster
    - All the collectibles are randomized so getting titles, color variations, and avatars that you actually want is rare    … Expand
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Metascore
87

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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