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  1. Mar 2, 2015
    8
    This is a great game for any fan of Dragon Ball Z, the story is interesting even if you've already seen all the arcs because of the 'What if?' scenarios. The game play is addicting, it's very fast paced and fun to play. However the game is not with out it's faults, the camera can be hard to work sometimes and there are noticeable frame drops during some of thee bigger attacks. It's overallThis is a great game for any fan of Dragon Ball Z, the story is interesting even if you've already seen all the arcs because of the 'What if?' scenarios. The game play is addicting, it's very fast paced and fun to play. However the game is not with out it's faults, the camera can be hard to work sometimes and there are noticeable frame drops during some of thee bigger attacks. It's overall a very enjoyable game, however if you don't enjoy Dragon Ball Z you will likely become bored with it easily. Expand
  2. Mar 2, 2015
    8
    This is the game that many DBZ fans have waited for. Is it perfect? Of course not, what game is? However, they made a new game series from scratch and made some much needed changes to the DB formula. Visually the game is the best it's ever looked. As a big DBZ fan I can say that the games haven't always looked the best, but this one looks the most like the series. The animations areThis is the game that many DBZ fans have waited for. Is it perfect? Of course not, what game is? However, they made a new game series from scratch and made some much needed changes to the DB formula. Visually the game is the best it's ever looked. As a big DBZ fan I can say that the games haven't always looked the best, but this one looks the most like the series. The animations are awesome as well. Normally the games have had a creepy puppet mouth thing going with every word being mouthed with a "Ma ma ma." motion. They actually animated the vowels out this time which is welcome.

    The story, while pretty much the same, has been spiced up as well. Now you get to have your story be told as the new recruit to the Time Patrol who Trunk s brings in to right changes in the DBZ timeline. You meet new characters and villains who's stories you're curious to find out more about (especially since they don't go too far into them). The combat is fun and hectic at times. It takes some getting used to, especially if your muscle memory wants you to pull off some Budakai Tenkaichi moves. The game would benefit from a practice option which, unfortunately, isn't there. You have to learn as you go in this one. You will get plenty of practice though. With the main story missions, Parallel Missions, multiple Mentor missions, and online play you will get better at the make-your-own combo system in no time.

    Speaking of Online...it sucks. The servers are in some serious need of TLC. I was able to get online for about 2-3 hours this past weekend and then was booted and never able to get back on. It even gave me trouble when I wanted to play offline. I had to turn off my PS4 internet connection to continue playing offline. Something some may find to be an issue is the roster. Key characters and scenes in the story are missing. (Minor spoiler ahead) Towa happens to be Demon King Daburas sister but he isn't even in the game. They have the Majin Buu saga but no Majin Vegeta to be found...you know...the only other time Goku and Vegeta fight. The main cause for the release of Majin Buu and how Vegeta dies. Kinda important that fight. So yes, some may find those characters absence to be an issue. I haven't really been effected by it outside of missing cool fights in the story because I only play my created character. Which is awesome!

    They did a pretty good job with making a decent character customization for this game (much better than Ultimate Tenkaichi). With a little imagination you can make a wide range of characters. Also the races given have different stats that make you think how you want your character to play. One thing I don't like is the fact that your clothes give both stat buffs and defects to your character. You will be forced to either have a cool looking character that may not have the stats you want or an all powerful character that looks like an idiot....or you just wear the Goku gi like so many online. All in all though, I would say this is definitely a step forward in the DBZ game saga. After the last three games it was looking rough. Is this the best most complete DBZ games to ever exist. Probably not, but it is one of the most fun. This is a definite buy for any DBZ fan!
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  3. Mar 2, 2015
    10
    This game is not the best DBZ game to come out since Tenkaichi 3... but is better than it as well. IT is simply put as everything I wanted from DBZ game and for once, I am actually involved. 10/10
  4. Mar 2, 2015
    9
    Dimps knows how to do DBZ. Point blank. For those of you who are looking for Buodokai 4...this isn't it. For those of you who remember the PS1 days of Dragonball Legends, this is the game you have been waiting for! I have played nearly every DB game in existence including the horrible UB22, and I will tell you that Xenoverse is the 1st time since Legends I felt like I was playing theDimps knows how to do DBZ. Point blank. For those of you who are looking for Buodokai 4...this isn't it. For those of you who remember the PS1 days of Dragonball Legends, this is the game you have been waiting for! I have played nearly every DB game in existence including the horrible UB22, and I will tell you that Xenoverse is the 1st time since Legends I felt like I was playing the beloved anime. The traditional "Tenkichi" gameplay has been revamped, and modernized to allow for ease of movement and simplicity in control. The game is more about good teamwork (yes teamwork in a DBZ game) than it is just solely overpowering your opponents.

    This holds true especially later on when fights get increasingly more difficult and require a serious combination of reflexes and teamwork. Tokitoki City while very basic is a nice hub for all of the games activities. Making your own DBZ character is actually surprisingly more indepth than I thought. Having my bald and bearded Saiyan power up to SS and have his facial hair turn yellow was a hoot :D

    I will spare the details and tell you that if you really want a good DBZ experience then this is the game for you. To be frank this is game is not perfect as a video game, but this is a game for fans of Dragonball, simple as that.
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  5. Mar 2, 2015
    10
    The game does not have Master Roshi and servers can be bad. Nice graphics, audio, gameplay, and controls are easy to learn. Add everything else and giving it 10s across the board.
  6. Mar 2, 2015
    8
    As a DBZ fan, I'd be the first to wreck on this game if it was poor, as it would be a disservice to the licence. So this is no fan boy review - and I'm delighted to say DB:X is a fantastic, fantastic game, the one all Dragon Ball fans have been waiting for.

    Everything is effectively perfect, from the deep, satisfying combat system, the detailed character creation suite, solid voice
    As a DBZ fan, I'd be the first to wreck on this game if it was poor, as it would be a disservice to the licence. So this is no fan boy review - and I'm delighted to say DB:X is a fantastic, fantastic game, the one all Dragon Ball fans have been waiting for.

    Everything is effectively perfect, from the deep, satisfying combat system, the detailed character creation suite, solid voice acting and it oozes character throughout. Strangely enough, the only negative I can really give it is the graphics - obviously it's cel-shaded and it should be, but it looks a bit rough round the edges at times and can glitch out a bit on rare occasions, but it still gets the job done.

    The best Dragon Ball game since... no, actually, it's simply the best Dragon Ball game. Pick it up if you're a fan of the series, but to be completely honest I'd recommend picking it up if you're a fan of fighting games generally.
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  7. Mar 1, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Update: The game turns out to be very unbanlaced and unfair in the story mode and some PQ. If you don't choose the saiyan race, you'll be having a lot of trouble to beat the game at some parts. Especially in a battle against Beerus and whis and another one that is 95% impossible that you have to babysit Bardock in its saga. The game is clearly still on alpha.
    That's all I wanted to say. Now have fun raging through this frustrating game.
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  8. Feb 28, 2015
    8
    This game is awesome,aside from the **** camera and the RNG system,this game is great it has really improved after one of my favorite dbz game ultimate tenkaichi,you now have a parallel questing system and the battle system too and you can now battle in an open area,man this game is awesome
  9. Feb 28, 2015
    10
    I have played every DBZ game to date and to be honest, I haven't had so much fun since DBZ budokai 3. The graphics are very good. The story brings new characters to the table that are changing the whole story the way we are accustomed to, not to mention your character is the main protagonist in the whole story. The fighting is very fun although it takes a little time to get used to. IfI have played every DBZ game to date and to be honest, I haven't had so much fun since DBZ budokai 3. The graphics are very good. The story brings new characters to the table that are changing the whole story the way we are accustomed to, not to mention your character is the main protagonist in the whole story. The fighting is very fun although it takes a little time to get used to. If you are a DBZ fan, this is a must buy. Expand
  10. Feb 28, 2015
    4
    Do you know the feeling of receiving a toy you wanted as a kid, only to find out it was a cheap replica? That feeling of both betrayal and disappointment? Xenoverse is that for me.

    Graphics: poor, even for cell shaded. There are fighting games which do the drawn style of 3D infinitely better. Plot: The great setup of "joining" the dragon ball plot as an external character is wasted.
    Do you know the feeling of receiving a toy you wanted as a kid, only to find out it was a cheap replica? That feeling of both betrayal and disappointment? Xenoverse is that for me.

    Graphics: poor, even for cell shaded. There are fighting games which do the drawn style of 3D infinitely better.

    Plot: The great setup of "joining" the dragon ball plot as an external character is wasted. You continuously fight pointless quests and battles, with a pathetic scriptwriting and direction for the main story battles and events. How can you feel involved in a story when you constantly go off to fight quests for money, in which you join random DB characters (good and evil)?

    Gameplay: I find it better than the Budokai Tenkaichi games, but it oscillates between extremely easy and frustratingly hard for apparently no reason. Too much depends on camera controls, locking on and dodging finishers. I feel even the PS1 fighting games had better mechanics for that.

    Conclusion: Mediocre and unpolished. Clearly yet another cash grab on the backs of fans and nostalgia. Any of the old Budokai Tenkaichi games is worth your money more than this.
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  11. Feb 27, 2015
    10
    If you play every released Dragon Ball game in the hope it will not suck then your wait is over.

    It`s not perfect and could be better, but what game is perfect and could not improve?

    If you look at the leap of evolution from the last game to this one you will be astonished at how better this one is.
  12. Feb 27, 2015
    10
    Best Dragon Ball game ever made. Period. Go ahead and play it with no regrets if you are a fan. This game was made by fans and for fans. Loved it and it deserves a 10! Akira Toriyama created a masterpiece, I miss the anime.
  13. Feb 27, 2015
    9
    Easily the best DBZ game since Budokai 3 for PS2. Dimps has done a great job making a easy to learn yet in depth fighting system, while incorporating RPG elements into a core fighting game. The character creator is well done, the story is a nice twist on DBZ (how nice to fight along the bad guys and smash Goku's face in) and the co op is a lot of fun and runs very smooth. Overall It's notEasily the best DBZ game since Budokai 3 for PS2. Dimps has done a great job making a easy to learn yet in depth fighting system, while incorporating RPG elements into a core fighting game. The character creator is well done, the story is a nice twist on DBZ (how nice to fight along the bad guys and smash Goku's face in) and the co op is a lot of fun and runs very smooth. Overall It's not perfect it has some fine tuning as far as connection with the servers and some minor bugs, but if your a fan of the show this is a must own game. Expand
  14. Feb 27, 2015
    8
    The game is a ton of fun, fighting is great, but it's definitely more of a Dragon Ball RPG than a fighting game.

    Main negatives are: - Camera sometimes sucks - Enemy is cheap and will sometimes just spam supers - The hub world is pretty bad, you are forced to walk-job around which feels sluggish after flying in a fight - The story is pretty bad, and the cutscenes are silly. But,
    The game is a ton of fun, fighting is great, but it's definitely more of a Dragon Ball RPG than a fighting game.

    Main negatives are:
    - Camera sometimes sucks
    - Enemy is cheap and will sometimes just spam supers
    - The hub world is pretty bad, you are forced to walk-job around which feels sluggish after flying in a fight
    - The story is pretty bad, and the cutscenes are silly.

    But, the game is still super fun and makes up for all these things.
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  15. Feb 27, 2015
    9
    Dragon Ball: Xenoverse has the voice of Nappa from Dragon Ball: Abridged as a voice for custom characters.

    Absolutely perfect game. Ten out of ten. Best game.
  16. Feb 26, 2015
    10
    This is the perfect game for dbz fans that are not really into fighting games.

    -Combat that is easy to learn but kinda hard to master -Tons of references to the series -new take on the series story-wise -its an RPG! -nice equipment and skill system -awesome japanese voice acting -loads of stuff to do If you like fighting games, but are not that into DBZ, this is not the game
    This is the perfect game for dbz fans that are not really into fighting games.

    -Combat that is easy to learn but kinda hard to master
    -Tons of references to the series
    -new take on the series story-wise
    -its an RPG!
    -nice equipment and skill system
    -awesome japanese voice acting
    -loads of stuff to do

    If you like fighting games, but are not that into DBZ, this is not the game for you. Fighting mechanics are perfect for DBZ, but you'll prefer a "real" fighting game.
    If you like DBZ, well... this is the best DBZ game in years!
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  17. Feb 26, 2015
    6
    I would rate this game much higher if not for some of the shenanigans the game will pull in order to "increase difficulty".

    The enemy AI is not held to the same rules as you. You need to be facing your opponent for your block to work. They do not. If you are being hit there isn't anything you can do except use your vanish if you have enough stamina or use your ultimate evasive move. If
    I would rate this game much higher if not for some of the shenanigans the game will pull in order to "increase difficulty".

    The enemy AI is not held to the same rules as you. You need to be facing your opponent for your block to work. They do not. If you are being hit there isn't anything you can do except use your vanish if you have enough stamina or use your ultimate evasive move. If you have enough ki and if it will even let you (often times it will not despite telling you in the tutorial that you can use them while being hit since that's the entire point of them). The enemy AI, on the other hand, can not only start attacking you in the middle of your combo but they'll also be blocking your combo then start hitting you back while you're still in the middle of hitting them. You cannot do this.

    The worst part is that when an enemy is lying down none of your attacks will affect them. That's right. What could have been an epic moment of blasting Vegeta into the ground with a kamehameha suddenly turns into a giant waste of ki as they lie on the ground with your blast hitting them dead on but not taking any damage due to being invincible.

    Because of this above reason your Ultimates are pretty much a waste. The only time to use them would be while your opponent is immobile correct? Especially since the wind up for them is so long and telegraphed that 9 times out of 10 the AI will just side step your attack. Too bad they're invincible while knocked down. Who thought making knocked down enemies invincible in the AI battles was a good idea clearly didn't have their head on straight. In VS it makes sense. Not so much in story.

    The upsides to the game are that you can create your own character. There's some comedy with this though. Even though you can make a human, Saiyan, Namekian, or Buu the back of the game's box says "CREATE YOUR OWN SAIYAN AND RESTORE DRAGON BALL HISTORY". It's like the people doing the box art had no idea you could create a non-Saiyan. Or the game was originally only supposed to allow you to create a Saiyan.

    The story is decent. You're pretty much reliving the events of the Dragon Ball Z series but you get to be a part of them. Oh and some extra story involving the people responsible for changing the history you're trying to set right.

    The music is classic DBZ as in corny as all hell but if you're a fan of DBZ you know what you're getting into.

    Two days after US release and the servers are still unstable. Even though there's offline play if the servers are down you'll be kicked from your single player lobby and back to the title screen after every mission.

    You can customize the colour of your gear. Your starting gear. I have yet to see another piece of gear you could customize the colour of as all of it is iconic DBZ character gear and will come in specific colours. Makes me wonder why there's a colour customization option to begin with.

    Misc. side note. If you create a Saiyan you don't have a tail. Unless you equip gear that has a tail, for example Vegeta's battle suit you can get early in the game. There is absolutely zero explanation for this. Not taking off points for this but it does taking me out of the experience a little.

    To sum up, if you like DBZ and are looking for a decent fighting game/RPG hybrid based on DBZ you should give this a try. But only if you're willing to play a game that will cheat in order to increase difficulty because the developers couldn't seem to figure out a way to make it happen any other way.
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  18. Feb 26, 2015
    6
    For DBZ fans: a great game that will be overrated because of your fandom
    for nonDBZ fans: a phenominal 3 dimensional fighting game that is underrated because it's DBZ
    The pros to this game is the fighting. This game captures what DBZ has shown in a way that is easily understandable. Evenly matched combatants will be an adrenaline pumping fight that will end in what can only be
    For DBZ fans: a great game that will be overrated because of your fandom
    for nonDBZ fans: a phenominal 3 dimensional fighting game that is underrated because it's DBZ

    The pros to this game is the fighting. This game captures what DBZ has shown in a way that is easily understandable. Evenly matched combatants will be an adrenaline pumping fight that will end in what can only be described as clutch moments. Those who are more powerful than the rest can be in 1v5 matches with little to no problems. While this may sound like a turnoff i assure you it is anything but. This game captures the feelings of your abilities very well. How strong your character is can be felt throughout the game, and even fights you have no hope of winning allow any person to go down swinging. The customization of the Created character is in between weak and strong. The character creation itself is rather lacking, however the creation of playstyle is where the customization shines.

    The cons include the story, which is not that bad, though is the weakest point of the game. The story of the game is rather simple; the timeline of DBZ has been distorted and is causing the universe to change. People win fights when they shouldnt have and fights are altered from the historical path. In response it is your created player's job to join the DBZ cast in order to correct these mistakes and set the timeline back in order. While the idea is strong, and the fights are amazing, the story is the weakest point of this strongest game.

    Coop is fairly limited as well. You can do parrallel missions, which are basic challenges with twists in each one, and battles, either 1v1 or 3v3, thats it.
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  19. Feb 26, 2015
    10
    Very awesome game The combat is Very fun At first it wil look dull and clunky but after some time of getting used to it you wil see that the game is very epic and the roster my suck but hii you can create your own freaking saiyan namekian or frieza race and buu!! cant find for xeno verse 2
    he game is set in full 3D destructible environments. Fighters can traverse the levels free-roaming
    Very awesome game The combat is Very fun At first it wil look dull and clunky but after some time of getting used to it you wil see that the game is very epic and the roster my suck but hii you can create your own freaking saiyan namekian or frieza race and buu!! cant find for xeno verse 2
    he game is set in full 3D destructible environments. Fighters can traverse the levels free-roaming in very large spaces and can be fighting on a platform, go in the air, and fight underwater. They run when on the ground, and swim while underwater. XenoVerse has dialogue while fights go on, and fighters show facial expressions when they strike an opponent or take damage. The players have some freedom to explore the planet Earth as it exists in the Dragon Ball universe along with a handful of other locations, including a mysterious new city, now revealed as Toki-Toki City, which is the point of origin for the game's new character. XenoVerse is also the third Dragon Ball game to feature character creation, the first being Dragon Ball Online and the second being Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi.
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  20. Feb 26, 2015
    9
    Best Dragon Ball game eveeeer, finally !!!!

    +RPG
    +Story
    +Character creator
    +Gameplay
    +Graphics

    - Some bugs
    - Servers Problems

    Overall a great DB game.
  21. Feb 26, 2015
    9
    Better DB game i ve seen since Budokai Tenkaichi 3, and even better.

    Pros: -The turn around of the history, finally they "Changed" it. -The Paralell quest are even greater than the history. -The combat system is the great aspect of this game. Is much simpler than other DB games (which makes the game playable not only to DB fans), and at the same time is the more complex and
    Better DB game i ve seen since Budokai Tenkaichi 3, and even better.

    Pros:
    -The turn around of the history, finally they "Changed" it.
    -The Paralell quest are even greater than the history.
    -The combat system is the great aspect of this game. Is much simpler than other DB games (which makes the game playable not only to DB fans), and at the same time is the more complex and customizable of all. I really enjoy taking my time planning ahead for every battle.
    -Creating your own character and getting him into the DB World is a great sensation, i must say that all the things you have to do, take your character one step further into this world.
    -The PvP/Coop (which is all the game, except for the story) is great, and i expected no less, since this game is made for that.iando movimientos: Cuadrado golpes blandos y Triangulo golpes fuertes, Circulo **** comunes. Esos son los ataques basicos de cualquier PJ, bastante simple y muy accesible para todos ya sean nuevos o viejos en la saga DB.

    Cons:
    -The camera in closed maps (freeza ship for example) is annoying.
    -Not much graphic improvement (but i really don't expected too much).
    -Allie IA is kinda stupid sometimes (that's why i play only coop with other people).

    On a last note:

    The game is pretty nice and complete (and will be further complete with DLCs), you have plenty of staff to do, alone or in coop. Having the ability to create your own custom character and put it in the DB world with such immersive mechanics (mentors, looking for DB balls, unlock different cloths, pretty much everything) is what makes this game so aweseome, The new villans and twist in the history is welcomed.

    So if you are a DB Fan, or if you are new to this world, i would not recommend another DB game beside this one.
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  22. Feb 26, 2015
    10
    Finally, a Dragon Ball game we've all been waiting for, its everything a fan of the series could want. Original story for the series and all the flashy things about dbz we love with a solid modified street fighter engine keep this game running smooth for the most part with minor hicups here and there. If your into dbz and was upset with battle of Z then fear no more, they have gave us whatFinally, a Dragon Ball game we've all been waiting for, its everything a fan of the series could want. Original story for the series and all the flashy things about dbz we love with a solid modified street fighter engine keep this game running smooth for the most part with minor hicups here and there. If your into dbz and was upset with battle of Z then fear no more, they have gave us what we as fans have wanted. Try it I doubt youll be upset. Expand
  23. Feb 26, 2015
    10
    100 % dragon ball . Si te gusta la serie este es tu juego , muy buena progresion , espectacular y sobre todo muy muy fiel
    El juego tiene muchisimos tintes de mmo y realmente tienes la sensacion de que te vas haciendo mas poderoso
    tiene una enorme cantidad de escenarios , los cuales son gigantescos en su mayoria y salvo la destruccion de los mismos lucen a un muy buen nivel los
    100 % dragon ball . Si te gusta la serie este es tu juego , muy buena progresion , espectacular y sobre todo muy muy fiel
    El juego tiene muchisimos tintes de mmo y realmente tienes la sensacion de que te vas haciendo mas poderoso
    tiene una enorme cantidad de escenarios , los cuales son gigantescos en su mayoria y salvo la destruccion de los mismos lucen a un muy buen nivel

    los personajes tienen un diseño explendido y el juego va super fluido , es una delicia ver que estais repartiendo golpes entre 6 personas y no pegue un misero tiron

    en definitiva si te gusta dragon ball este es tu juego
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  24. Feb 25, 2015
    8
    An amazing game for fans of the show. Finally a DBZ game i enjoy since Budokai 3! A lot of content, fun and easy to learn fighting mechanics and great modes to play including the story.
  25. Feb 25, 2015
    10
    This game is a must buy! It's a full DBZ experience Indeed the fighting mechanics are mind-blowing! The story is great and entertaining there's a good number of characters, Multiplayer is awesome and it makes you feel like if you were part of the game and you can also meet new people! There are tournament events too. Best dragonball game so far
  26. Feb 25, 2015
    9
    Finally, a well done DBZ game! Amazing fighting,creativity,story and maps! The only things are the audio issues that should be fixed soon, no destructive environment. This game actually requires skill, not like some past dbz games that were just button mashing.
  27. Feb 25, 2015
    9
    If you've ever been a fan of the series, do yourself a favour and pick up this game. One of the best DBZ video games to come out in years, and an overall fantastic fighting game.

    Character creation and online capabilities are great. The customization of both your appearance and your skill set is vast and allows for everyone to create a totally unique character of their liking. The
    If you've ever been a fan of the series, do yourself a favour and pick up this game. One of the best DBZ video games to come out in years, and an overall fantastic fighting game.

    Character creation and online capabilities are great. The customization of both your appearance and your skill set is vast and allows for everyone to create a totally unique character of their liking. The story is completely original, but also involves key moments in the Dragon Ball series. Putting yourself into the series' most iconic moments is absolutely entertaining, and a childhood dream of mine 10 year old me is going crazy.

    The mechanics stay true to the well-received Tenkaichi series, while borrowing from predecessors that have come in the last generation iterations of the game. Combos and supers can be chained to do satisfying and deadly attacks.

    The cons I have for the game would probably be that the game doesn't allow for local multiplayer on multiple stages, and rather just the tournament stage (I could be wrong and just haven't unlocked the capability yet). The stages also could use a few more destructible landmarks, which would add to the immersion.

    Other than that, as a longtime DBZ fan, I am absolutely thrilled with this game. If you're a fan of the Dragon Ball series, and you've skipped out on the gaming adaptations of DBZ since the Tenkaichi series on PS2 like I did, I highly recommend jumping back in with this game. It's the freshest and most improved adaptation of the series, and I cannot recommend it more, for fans and fighting game enthusiasts alike.

    Rock the dragon.
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  28. Feb 25, 2015
    10
    Best Dragon Ball game since the last five years a must buy for every fan. the story is interesting the graphics are great and the game play is awesome.
  29. Feb 25, 2015
    10
    One word Fantastic! I can't stop playing this game.. easily 10/10.

    Good Job Bandai Namco

    Best dragon ball game till now! Plus Dragon Ball Xenoverse is perfect for a Dragon Ball z fan.
  30. Feb 25, 2015
    10
    Dimps has done it again, give credit where credit is due. This truly is a fantastic game and I love everything about it.

    Feels like it's been forever since I've played a good dragonballz game, but I guess all bad things come to an end (yes I just made that saying up). There is even GT content in this game, and I loved GT, so I'm glad we have the likes of Super Saiyan 4 Goku, Super
    Dimps has done it again, give credit where credit is due. This truly is a fantastic game and I love everything about it.

    Feels like it's been forever since I've played a good dragonballz game, but I guess all bad things come to an end (yes I just made that saying up).

    There is even GT content in this game, and I loved GT, so I'm glad we have the likes of Super Saiyan 4 Goku, Super Saiyan 4 Vegeta, Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta, Omega Shenron, Super Android 17 etc. Even the Battle of Gods movie is in this game, how great is that XD
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  31. Feb 25, 2015
    10
    The game DragonballZ fans have been been waiting for. After the atrocities of Ultimate Tenkaichi, Battle of Z and DragonballZ Kinect, this is a breath of fresh air. The game is extremely enjoyable and fun, I'm so glad the story isn't the same typical dragonballz story that we've played dozens of times already. It essentially is the same story, yet with a huge twist to it, making itThe game DragonballZ fans have been been waiting for. After the atrocities of Ultimate Tenkaichi, Battle of Z and DragonballZ Kinect, this is a breath of fresh air. The game is extremely enjoyable and fun, I'm so glad the story isn't the same typical dragonballz story that we've played dozens of times already. It essentially is the same story, yet with a huge twist to it, making it completely different and unique.

    With the new character creator aspect of the game and rich customisation, I'd say this game is in the top 5 Dragonball games of all time. It looks great, sound great, plays great and is great. I'm having so much fun with it.
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  32. Feb 25, 2015
    10
    Dragon Ball Xenoverse Is Perfect for a Dragon Ball fan.The Graphics are great and and the fighting mechanics are good.Dragon Ball XenoVerse is fun probably the funnest from the DragonBall games that i have played not too long ago. The Gameplay is Different from previous DBZ games with the in depthRPG aspect and not that far off from last years Battle of Z.I really hope there is a sequelDragon Ball Xenoverse Is Perfect for a Dragon Ball fan.The Graphics are great and and the fighting mechanics are good.Dragon Ball XenoVerse is fun probably the funnest from the DragonBall games that i have played not too long ago. The Gameplay is Different from previous DBZ games with the in depthRPG aspect and not that far off from last years Battle of Z.I really hope there is a sequel to this game as there were some things that were and were not needed.This game is in my opinion the best Dragonball game after Budokai 3 and Tenkaichi Budokai 3. Expand
  33. Feb 25, 2015
    10
    Best Dragonball game in a long time. Visuals look superb, the gameplay/fighting mechnics are awesome once you master and understand it completely, and we can create our own character. Absolutely amazing game. Best next gen game Of 2015 so far, keep in mind that next gen (PS4) has been a bitter disappointment so far. So it's no surprise that my favourite childhood show of all time, is myBest Dragonball game in a long time. Visuals look superb, the gameplay/fighting mechnics are awesome once you master and understand it completely, and we can create our own character. Absolutely amazing game. Best next gen game Of 2015 so far, keep in mind that next gen (PS4) has been a bitter disappointment so far. So it's no surprise that my favourite childhood show of all time, is my most enjoyable game this year. Expand
  34. Feb 25, 2015
    9
    This is simply the best DBZ game is years. Fighting mechanics are solid, with a fun story that isnt just a rehash of DBZ history, and lots of side stuff to do. Items, skills, and RPG mechanics are also a fun addition. I recommend it!
  35. Feb 25, 2015
    10
    Fantastic! This game is as close to feeling "in" the anime as you're going to get. The combat is simple, yet deep. The Create-A-Character system is incredible and a lot of fun, and the side quests are engaging and keep you coming back for more.

    Dragon Ball: Xenoverse is an absolute must buy for anyone who is fan of the anime, manga or just a fan of fun, engaging games in general.
  36. Feb 25, 2015
    9
    After playing this game for a good two days I can say that the dragon ball franchise is in the right direction. The Game is fantastic with a really good story. The player customization is great and the online features are good as well.
  37. Feb 25, 2015
    10
    I could spend hours talking about how great this game is, but many awesome People here have already done it - so I will just sum it up really quick. Dragon Ball Xenoverse is to me a perfect Dragon Ball z game. I feel like i have been waiting for this my whole life - and here it is. It has so much content. This is a title you definitely should pck up - DBZ fan or not! Wow!
  38. Feb 24, 2015
    8
    This is the best dragon ball z game since Tenkaichi 3 on the Playstation 2. The combat is great, there are countless arenas/areas to fight in. The RPG elements are mediocre to say the least. But I did not come to play the game for the RPG elements. I came for the combat, and the combat is great. The graphics are better then ever. It would have been nice to see some fully destructibleThis is the best dragon ball z game since Tenkaichi 3 on the Playstation 2. The combat is great, there are countless arenas/areas to fight in. The RPG elements are mediocre to say the least. But I did not come to play the game for the RPG elements. I came for the combat, and the combat is great. The graphics are better then ever. It would have been nice to see some fully destructible environments. The character list is pretty damn small to. But the character creation somewhat makes up for it. I gave this game an 8/10 because of some of the things the game lacked. Hopefully a sequel will be released with the improvements need from this game. As said before this is the best game since tenkaichi 3 on the ps2. So if you are a dragon ball z fan, go pick it up. Expand
  39. Feb 24, 2015
    10
    Do not be deceived by the analysis disparaging the Dragon ball xenoverse, is undoubtedly the best game of dragon ball ever made since the days of Playstation 2.
    The game is not perfect, has a flaw here and there, but that does not make it less addictive and rewarding play, character creation is excellent, the graphics in my opinion are beautiful and honor the anime, as the story is
    Do not be deceived by the analysis disparaging the Dragon ball xenoverse, is undoubtedly the best game of dragon ball ever made since the days of Playstation 2.
    The game is not perfect, has a flaw here and there, but that does not make it less addictive and rewarding play, character creation is excellent, the graphics in my opinion are beautiful and honor the anime, as the story is excellent , sintomo us really involved.
    As for the combat and the controls may initially seem a bit confusing but with 3 or 4 we are already fighting to dominate, it is gratifying the fight 1 on 1, in fighting involving more characters confusion installed a little, but nothing that is not in accustom with time as was my case, and it's nice the feeling of space and "open world" during combat, and combat in improbable places like the corridors of spacecraft Freeza.
    The game is magnificent, the system type rpg, character of evolção this very well implemented, and if not evolve our character also can not advance the story at the same time we save and advance to the main and secondary missions history we also unlocking new content from capsules, clothing, accessories, special moves and more.
    Congratulations to Nanco Bandai finally present us with a great game of dragon ball, is not perfect, but it is a great launching pad in the new generation of consoles, the future is bright for son-goku and his friends. Thank U
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  40. Feb 24, 2015
    10
    This game is amazing in every way the rich graphics and OUTSTANDING customablity and the new storyline to really freshen the storyline up for max long lasting appel SO MANY RACES to choose over 400+ clothes dont let someme tell you THIS game is bad without trying it for yourself
  41. Feb 24, 2015
    10
    I highly suggest that every Dragon Ball fan reading buys XenoVerse, XV for short. Don't concern yourself about the "yellow" score, because this game is fantastic in every aspect.

    It includes: -The Best Story Mode since BT3 -Amazing Customization and Co-Op -Parallel Quests, Just as entertaining as Story Mode -Great Combat, Though needs more combos -Many of the original voice actors
    I highly suggest that every Dragon Ball fan reading buys XenoVerse, XV for short. Don't concern yourself about the "yellow" score, because this game is fantastic in every aspect.

    It includes:
    -The Best Story Mode since BT3
    -Amazing Customization and Co-Op
    -Parallel Quests, Just as entertaining as Story Mode
    -Great Combat, Though needs more combos
    -Many of the original voice actors

    Raging Blast was okay, Ultimate Tenkaichi was a huge disappointment, and Battle of Z is a contender for worst DBZ game of all time. I have played XenoVerse for about 4 hours, and I truly believe it's a phenomenal game, with great graphics, game modes, and combat.

    To put this in comparison with the other Dragon Ball Z games, I'd say XenoVerse is definitely top 3. It rivals Budokai 3 and Budokai Tenkaichi 3 for the top spot.

    Dragon Ball XenoVerse is up there with my favourite games of all time, such as Skyrim, Budokai 3, Budokai Tenkaichi 3, and GTA V just to name a few.

    If you are not a Dragon Ball fan, I highly suggest that you get this game.
    If you are a Dragon Ball fan, how will you live without it?

    -SSJ
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  42. Feb 24, 2015
    10
    Are you a fan of DBZ? If you answered yes, go buy this game. It is hands down the best console adaptation to date. Just read the other reviews if you're not convinced yet, as it is money well spent.
  43. Feb 24, 2015
    10
    Story is interesting, combat is simple but fun, collecting gear and moves is addictive. Character creation was done well. This is the dbz game I've dreamed of ever since ps1. I don't think I'l be able to put this game down for a long time. Definitely recommend playing it with two of your friends. This review applies to DBZ fans. If you aren't a fan of DBZ, you probably won't really "get"Story is interesting, combat is simple but fun, collecting gear and moves is addictive. Character creation was done well. This is the dbz game I've dreamed of ever since ps1. I don't think I'l be able to put this game down for a long time. Definitely recommend playing it with two of your friends. This review applies to DBZ fans. If you aren't a fan of DBZ, you probably won't really "get" this game. Expand
  44. Feb 24, 2015
    9
    Do not let the critic score sway your decision on this game! Dragon ball Xenoverse is progressively becoming gamers favourite dragon ball game since Budokai 3 and Tenkaichi 3. That's saying something.. Dimps have offered the community a diverse narrative for the first time in dragon ball gaming history. Critics claiming that the narrative has nothing different or special to offer areDo not let the critic score sway your decision on this game! Dragon ball Xenoverse is progressively becoming gamers favourite dragon ball game since Budokai 3 and Tenkaichi 3. That's saying something.. Dimps have offered the community a diverse narrative for the first time in dragon ball gaming history. Critics claiming that the narrative has nothing different or special to offer are clearly ignorant. In addition, the chance to create your own character amongst various dragon ball races now offers a degree of limitless creative potential when it comes to our imagination.

    The fighting system has blended the best of the budokai franchise, and tossed some Tenkaichi influence in there as well. The result is a fantastic fast paced, BALLANCED hybrid of two dragon ball gaming giants put into one game. It is morally unjustified to rate this game any lower than 8/10. Considering Budokai 3 recied similar scores we can all tell the critics have suffered some sort of brain damage because this is, the best dragon ball game I have ever played. And I have played them all.
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  45. Feb 24, 2015
    10
    If you are a dragon ball z fan, this is a must own. Its the best dragon ball game since the ps2 days. great fighting mechanics and an awesome new spin on the series story
  46. Feb 24, 2015
    10
    Dragon Ball Xenoverse has a new fight mechanic that feels new but it also feel's like Budokai, or budokai tenkaichi series. also there is 2100+ items and clothing options raning from new awsome looking armor or classic DBZ characters. The story is bran new just for this game and at times i had to stop and fight other online players to level up to get strong enough to fight the next boss.Dragon Ball Xenoverse has a new fight mechanic that feels new but it also feel's like Budokai, or budokai tenkaichi series. also there is 2100+ items and clothing options raning from new awsome looking armor or classic DBZ characters. The story is bran new just for this game and at times i had to stop and fight other online players to level up to get strong enough to fight the next boss. this game has everything a DBZ game should have with new mixs to the story that it feels fresh Dragon ball Xenoverse get a 10/10 on PS4 Expand
  47. Feb 24, 2015
    9
    A great dragon ball game! The character customization is great, the story and gameplay are great, and its an all around good game. Best one to come out in YEARS. There are a few flaws like some characters missing like Buuhan, Buutenks, Majin Vegeta, and long haired Trunks. There is also a very limted local play, but it is still better than nothing and works well. The game is good, andA great dragon ball game! The character customization is great, the story and gameplay are great, and its an all around good game. Best one to come out in YEARS. There are a few flaws like some characters missing like Buuhan, Buutenks, Majin Vegeta, and long haired Trunks. There is also a very limted local play, but it is still better than nothing and works well. The game is good, and deserves to be supported for a sequel, as this series has the potential to be the best Dragon Ball experience ever! Expand
  48. Feb 24, 2015
    10
    Incredible. The best DBZ fighting game I've ever played. Better than Tenkaichi 3 or Budokai 3.

    If you're looking for a casual fighting game that doesn't take itself too seriously, and want to see alternate storylines of DBZ, this game is for you.
  49. Feb 24, 2015
    10
    This game is the best DBZ game in years. Graphics and innovation are great, customization and gameplay are simply fantastic. Thumbs up awesome gameplay.
  50. Feb 24, 2015
    10
    This game blew my mind. I'm not sure exactly what happened, but once I put in the game and started it up, tears came down my eyes. It was the most incredible experience I have ever gone through. I suddenly had a revelation mid cry, this is what I was born to do. I finally realized after years of depression, my true calling was to become an eagle and fly into the heavens. I then unpluggedThis game blew my mind. I'm not sure exactly what happened, but once I put in the game and started it up, tears came down my eyes. It was the most incredible experience I have ever gone through. I suddenly had a revelation mid cry, this is what I was born to do. I finally realized after years of depression, my true calling was to become an eagle and fly into the heavens. I then unplugged my PS4 and flapped my wings until I reached the clouds. I saw the smiling face of Vegeta in the sky and I knew I had made the right decision in buying this game. Overall: 10/10 Expand
  51. Feb 24, 2015
    10
    You try to remove my reviews but I will not be silenced. This game is a masterpiece with one of the best character rosters in a fighting game. Not only do you have nearly all of the beloved characters from the Dragon Ball universe but also your very own customizable character. You can make a female Buu which is waifu of the year easy. Featuring voice acting from Kaori Matsumoto. GameplayYou try to remove my reviews but I will not be silenced. This game is a masterpiece with one of the best character rosters in a fighting game. Not only do you have nearly all of the beloved characters from the Dragon Ball universe but also your very own customizable character. You can make a female Buu which is waifu of the year easy. Featuring voice acting from Kaori Matsumoto. Gameplay mechanics, graphics and sound are incredible. Not to mention the hub world is superior to Destiny's. My previous review was a 9/10 but it got removed, so now I give 10/10. Take that. Expand
  52. Feb 24, 2015
    7
    Dragon Ball Xenoverse is the best DBZ game in 5 years, graphics are phenomenal, gameplay is decent, story is not that different although its unique at the same time, I think this is a step in the right direction for Namco Bandai and Dimps, I hope if there is a sequel coming, gameplay should be perfected just like it did in BT2 and BT3 but with a better camera angle. 7/10
  53. Feb 24, 2015
    9
    Being a Dragon Ball fan, I always wanted that special Dragon Ball game that made me feel like I am a part of its beautiful universe. Thankfully Dragon Ball XenoVerse succeeds in doing so.

    The game starts off with creating your character and you can choose between 5 different races, the Majin, Saiyans, Earthlings, Namekian and the Freeza clan, each with their own strengths and weakness.
    Being a Dragon Ball fan, I always wanted that special Dragon Ball game that made me feel like I am a part of its beautiful universe. Thankfully Dragon Ball XenoVerse succeeds in doing so.

    The game starts off with creating your character and you can choose between 5 different races, the Majin, Saiyans, Earthlings, Namekian and the Freeza clan, each with their own strengths and weakness. I chose the Saiyans who are low in health but have high attack powers. Working carefully on your created characters appearance is important because it does affect your performance in battle. For example, if you increase the height, then your attack power will increase but your speed movement will be slower. I found this attention to detail in Dragon Ball Xenoverse interesting as it makes you want to create other characters as well.

    Once done, you will have to choose the fighting style that you find most suitable.

    The story will begin after you complete your character. You are chosen by Shenron to join the time patrol, a group of warriors led by Trunks to defend history. Trunks will introduce you to TokiToki city which is where you will spend most of your time in. Your mission is to find out who has been distorting the history of the Dragon Ball universe and changing its events. So you will go back in time through different parts of the Dragon Ball events and return history to its original course.

    I found the overall story to be pretty cool as it is a change from previous Dragon Ball games which is good to see. Watching Raditz dodge Piccolos deadly beam instead of the original scene where Goku sacrifices himself was fun to watch.

    Mastering Dragon Ball Xenoverse’s fighting mechanics will take some time but the tutorials does a good job in giving you all the necessary information you will need during battle. The more fights I participated in the better I got. The fighting mechanics are very good and executing special combos and powers is fun. The controls are straight forward with the normal attacks, heavy attacks, flying and locking on to your opponent.

    When you hold R2, it will bring a small menu to the right that gives you a list of special moves to quickly perform and when you hold both L2 and R2, the ultimate attack list will appear. The battles themselves are deep and you will need to use different strategies depending on which character you choose.

    The most important things to keep an eye out for are the two bars on the left of the screen; the top bar is your Ki bar which is used for Ultimate attacks and the bottom bar is the bar that governs how many teleports you can do and shows you how long you can block an ultimate attack.

    Exploring TokiToki is fun; however, the city is small and I felt that more details could have been added to make the city livelier. Knowing what accessories, clothing or items to buy is key. For example if you leave your character shirtless, you will take more damage and if you buy the correct clothing you will incur less damage.

    I Enjoyed the RPG elements and the progression system. You can talk to all the characters in TokiToki and even have the chance to recruit some to join your team. There will also be many decisions to take such as Raditz asking you to join him to attack Goku and choosing your mentor who will teach you valuable skills.

    The progression system is done well and makes time invested into your character worth it. The more fights you participate it whether it is during the story line or side quests, offline or online the more experience points you gain to level up and spend on the characters attributes like health, defense and attacks. Parallel quests are like side quests that you can take part into level up. Playing if offline or online is a blast especially the 3 VS 3. Having a buddy with you and playing online is very fun.

    Using the scouter during parallel quests will help you in finding hidden items and also to see the strength of your opponent.

    The graphics are very good; characters are just like the Anime and small details such as the blast feels brighter than before. Exploring the world and flying around never felt better; however, I expected more environmental destruction during fights.

    The story took me around 13 hours to complete and there is tons of replay value in the online multiplayer and upgrading your character. Dragon Ball XenoVerse is a smart challenging game and in my opinion one of the best Dragon Ball games to date. It has the perfect combination of RPG and fighting. With over the top characters and exciting battles, Dragon Ball Xenoverse is a game that will entertain you.
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  54. Feb 24, 2015
    9
    great game way more than i expected i do not want to spoil anything but if you are a DBZ fan must buy!

    my only complaint is i feel the graphics could be better this is like Dragonball RPG meets Destiny lol in a good way Character building and creation upgradeable skills and combos as well as ultimate skills leveling up a little bit of free roam at certain points side quest and a
    great game way more than i expected i do not want to spoil anything but if you are a DBZ fan must buy!

    my only complaint is i feel the graphics could be better

    this is like Dragonball RPG meets Destiny lol in a good way

    Character building and creation upgradeable skills and combos as well as ultimate skills leveling up
    a little bit of free roam at certain points side quest and a 10 hour campaign
    dont forget the co-op missions with friends or with people you can meet online more MP stuff coming soon
    and what i love are the side missions are actually fun and things you care about and want to play things that actually happen in DBZ without getting into detail JUST BUY IT !

    oh and for other reviewers this is the PS4 page why are you here reviewing the PS3 version or any other version of the game !?
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  55. Feb 24, 2015
    10
    There is a bit Lag on the Ps3 Version .also It misses some characters from the rooster ,but still one of the best games so far :) ,great mechanics,story and gameplay.
  56. Feb 24, 2015
    10
    Best dragonball game so far, the character creation system is fantastic.

    If you are a dragonball fan it's a must have, either way this is the best fighting game of this gen so far.
  57. Feb 24, 2015
    8
    The Ultimate DBZ Game? Not, im really expecting for my real 2d dragon ball fighting game. But this game is awesome, i just hope Namco Bandai doesnt ruin it with a pay to win. Not the best fighting mechanichs but they do their job, and the most important thing: extremely fun to play. Dragon Ball is knocking back in the front door, give him a chance.
  58. Feb 24, 2015
    10
    -The combat system is simple and deep at the same time.
    -The story is not completely different, its more like a what if scenario which is perfect!
    -Each character have their own unique fighting style.
    -You can do tons more interactive in the hub than "Destiny" could ever wish.
  59. Feb 24, 2015
    10
    Se probo la beta y esperando ansioso su llegada, pronto lo tendré y podre editar con mi opinión. La verdad que me llamo la atención en su día, y con las notas que están actualizando la verdad cada día merece mas la pena.
  60. Feb 24, 2015
    10
    Honestly one of the best DBZ games I've ever played and I've been playing since BEFORE Budokai 1. I love the amount of customization there is. Literally hundreds of moves and combinations. Glad this can wash away the bad taste of Battle of Z
  61. Feb 24, 2015
    9
    This game was **** great, I loved the incredible and different gameplay from the other games.

    It was quite amazing what they have done, the graphics and gameplay has changed SO much!
  62. Feb 24, 2015
    10
    Dimps has done it again and we finally have been delivered an amazing DBZ game. The one we've been waiting for. I was lucky enough to get my copy early and I've put a good eight or nine hours into it so far. I've loved every second of it. The gameplay is amazing and actually requires skill. It's not just a button masher or a game of chance. You're actually in control and if you're a DBZDimps has done it again and we finally have been delivered an amazing DBZ game. The one we've been waiting for. I was lucky enough to get my copy early and I've put a good eight or nine hours into it so far. I've loved every second of it. The gameplay is amazing and actually requires skill. It's not just a button masher or a game of chance. You're actually in control and if you're a DBZ fan, this is exactly what you've been waiting for. The story? Something new and exciting. I won't say any more than that due to not wanting to spoil anything, but it's new. Not to mention, it isn't something you're going to beat in a single sitting. As stated previous, I've put eight or nine hours into the game so far... I'm barely into the Freiza Saga. Perhaps with there being so much to do I'm a little distracted, but rushing the story honestly isn't possible. It requires actual 'training' in a sense and I love that about it.

    Everything about this game is just... wow. The custom characters, the skills/clothing, the combos, the story, the side quest... Just all of it. If you've been waiting for a good DBZ since the PS2 era... this is it. I highly recommend giving this game a chance if you're on edge due to the DBZ games we've been getting for the last couple of years. In just eight hours, this one has taken the top of my list as the best DBZ to date.

    Side note, online runs great and smoothly! I was honestly expecting a fairly bad online experience... I was proven wrong though. It runs great and playing with friends and even strangers regularly adds for tons of fun on its own. Haven't experienced so much a single 'skip'.

    Anyways, I hope this was helpful for anyone who may of been on the fence.
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  63. Feb 24, 2015
    9
    Fantastic game! I can't tell you how long I've waited for a good DB game to come out. Not since the days of PS2 have I enjoyed a DBZ game this much. The graphics are spot on and decent for a next gen console. The fighting is fun and the combo system is awesome. I simply love the character create aswell. If you're sitting on the fence about this game I encourage you to pick it up.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 50 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 50
  2. Negative: 0 out of 50
  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    May 26, 2015
    65
    I'd say for “fans of the genre” but this game simply isn't good for anyone. [May 2015, p75]
  2. May 26, 2015
    70
    While it’s not really much of a looker, and non-fans won’t find much here besides a series of fights, there’s a ton in here for fans of the series to dig into and enjoy.
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Apr 22, 2015
    50
    A lot of fussy distraction from the one-note combat. [Apr 2015, p.94]