Dragon Ball FighterZ

 PlayStation 4
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 676 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. Black-Templar
    Jan 31, 2018
    10
    Android 21 - waifu of the year!
    That's all I have to say!
    Oh yeah, it's also a good fighting game, so that's a plus ... I guess!
  3. sabu_dav
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    The best Dragon Ball game until now.

    its a good fighting game, well balanced with the best anime graphics until now.
    The animations are just awesome.
    its full of fan service.
    Its a "Must Have" for every Dragon Ball fan :)
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Helker
    Jan 26, 2018
    10
    Years waiting for a game like that of Dragon Ball. Fast, frenetic and very addictive.
    The graphics hypnotize, the controls are easy and they become deeper.
    I can not say anything that has not already been said. Wonderful. The best game of Dragon Ball, without a doubt.
  8. t0mmyg
    Jan 26, 2018
    10
    A dream come true for fans of Dragon Ball and fighting games alike. Before I get into everything great about this game I will say if you are not a fan of Dragon Ball some of the loving nods to the show will be lost on you, but this is the kind of game that can make new fans with its excellent presentation. Right out the gate the art style and flashy visuals may be the best ever seen in aA dream come true for fans of Dragon Ball and fighting games alike. Before I get into everything great about this game I will say if you are not a fan of Dragon Ball some of the loving nods to the show will be lost on you, but this is the kind of game that can make new fans with its excellent presentation. Right out the gate the art style and flashy visuals may be the best ever seen in a fighting game and certainly the most accurate in a dragon ball game ever! The little touches show polish gleaming in every mode, menu option and character. The single player content is robust and satisfying. The AI can be a little all over the map and story mode can get a bit grindy but so does every fighting game ever. Unlockables are fun and cosmetic and easily earned through doing just about anything. Don't be put off by the fact that its a loot crate system, its implemented fairly and has no impact on the gameplay. The online and local play is where this game truly shines, the combat system is fun, fast and deep enough to reward practice. This isn't quite the depth level of a high profile Capcom fighter but still feels like a true competitive fighter at the end of the day. It's addicting, eye pooping gameplay with show accurate sounds, music and voices. They go the extra mile with features like robust replay lobbys, 3v3 team co-op matches and local play in-game tournament support. For someone like me both a big fan of Dragon Ball and the chaos of 3v3 brawlers, it doesn't get any better than this!… Expand
  9. 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
  10. 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?
  11. Overvolt
    Jan 27, 2018
    10
    DBFZ e um jogo sem igual, simplesmente fantástico, indispensável para qualquer um, desde os mais fans da serie ate os mais casuais. E como se você jogasse um episodio do anime, simplesmente incrível, a jogabilidade agrada os iniciantes mas pode ser extremamente desafiadora aos player mais hardcore. Os gráficos são lindos e você realmente parece estar assistindo ao anime. Tudo se desenrolaDBFZ e um jogo sem igual, simplesmente fantástico, indispensável para qualquer um, desde os mais fans da serie ate os mais casuais. E como se você jogasse um episodio do anime, simplesmente incrível, a jogabilidade agrada os iniciantes mas pode ser extremamente desafiadora aos player mais hardcore. Os gráficos são lindos e você realmente parece estar assistindo ao anime. Tudo se desenrola muito fácil no lobby principal, desde treinos, missões, modo historia, personalizações e o grande atrativo que são as partidas online contra outros jogadores. Em seus diversos modos atendem a todos.
    Pontos negativos não ha em evidencia.
    E no PC o numero de jogadores e imenso.    … Expand
  12. 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.
  13. Mrcool1989
    May 29, 2018
    10
    Come on it Dragon Ball Z wasn't to love. Hope they make Vegito dlc among many others.
  14. PULKEMONTHE
    Jan 27, 2018
    10
    One of the best fighting games of all time. Everything in the game play feels as smooth as it could be. The only problems I have right now is that at the time of this review the servers are a bit of a mess and the story mode is also a bit lacking on interesting content (granted you aren't playing this game for the single-player
  15. solid1983
    Jan 29, 2018
    10
    Un juego espectacular el mejor juego de luchas 2018 frenético adictivo cómpralo sin dudar y si aun no lo has comprado es por que te has perdido la mitad de tu vida!!!
  16. 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
  17. Bizalchemist
    Jan 26, 2018
    10
    Magnifico, mejoraron mucho la estabilidad de los servers en comparación a la beta, la calidad del juego es demasiado buena.
  18. Efirion
    Jan 27, 2018
    10
    This game is all of what i was expecting and more. What are you doing reading this???? GO NOW AN GET IT!!!!!!
  19. 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!.
  20. Ruam
    Jan 30, 2018
    10
    The best game of the universe of dragon ball already made, without words, a great combat system, impeccable graphics faithful to the anime, creative history, system of ranking that has to improve a little but this much fun for while, a perfect game for those who likes dragon ball!
  21. 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
  22. craigkeller
    Apr 19, 2018
    10
    This is the best fighting game in the last 10 years. Visually stunning, engaging story mode, excellent mechanics. The game is incredibly beginner friendly, yet has a great skill curve where the potential for high level play is nearly limitless. I honestly haven't had this much fun with a game in a decade. The attention to detail is profound.
  23. 20Gigabytes
    May 2, 2018
    10
    I cannot put into words how long I have dreamed about this game and it's finally real. I love this game so much thanks Arc System Works. Now make a JoJo game and I will be your biggest fan.
  24. therapidman
    May 3, 2018
    10
    The best Dragon Ball game I've ever played. Impressive graphics and detail, easy-to-learn controls, it's just a BLAST to play!!!
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. Spadarius92
    May 2, 2019
    10
    The game is spectacular, even more if you are a dragon ball fan, maybe the best fighting game currently
  28. Namel
    Jun 4, 2019
    10
    This is the best dragon Ball game until now.
    If your like me, that waked up in Saturday morning just to watch Goku and your adventures against frieza, cell, and maijin boo, you will love this game.
    Its like a normal fighting game, but with dragon ball mechanics, there are a lot of fighters, and also DLC fighters. The story is awesome, is divided in 3 parts, and you play one by one. The    This is the best dragon Ball game until now.
    If your like me, that waked up in Saturday morning just to watch Goku and your adventures against frieza, cell, and maijin boo, you will love this game.

    Its like a normal fighting game, but with dragon ball mechanics, there are a lot of fighters, and also DLC fighters. The story is awesome, is divided in 3 parts, and you play one by one. The online mode is great, the special moves are so nostalgic, and...theres a lot to say for FighterZ.

    WELL...I GIVE THIS GAME A...10 out of 10!

    This is my favorite Dragon Ball game until now, I think you should try it, even if your not a Dragon Ball Fan, welp...bye I guess

    OKEY    … Expand
  29. Alucardcastle13
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    I could put a huge list of great things about this game but I'm going to put it simple:

    I'm loving everything, every single thing about this game! Right when you get to see the graphics you get hooked, omg they are so astonishing. This db game has the best graphics ever. It beats all of all its successors even the db: kakarot game. The Fighting is so smoth and it feels great to play it.    I could put a huge list of great things about this game but I'm going to put it simple:

    I'm loving everything, every single thing about this game!

    Right when you get to see the graphics you get hooked, omg they are so astonishing. This db game has the best graphics ever. It beats all of all its successors even the db: kakarot game. The Fighting is so smoth and it feels great to play it. Specially no lag online.

    Definitely worth your time and money!    … Expand
  30. Will00020
    Jun 9, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece!! One of the best new fighting games in years, it looks awesome, and it shows the potential of 2D fighting games over the 3D ones...

    I really would love to see a Jump All Stars Fighhters like this.
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#13 Best PS4 Game of 2018
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#26 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018
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#20 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2018

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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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