Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

 PlayStation 4
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 939 Ratings

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  1. Empyrea
    Aug 17, 2021
    0
    After two hours playing this I got stucked with the first real enemy. I tried to beat him 5 times (I almost beat him the third one) but because I got this game borrowed and I don't like difficult games or games that force you to do sidequests to keep advancing in the game I think this game really deserves a 0 because finding such troubles so early in a game is really weird. And I'm used toAfter two hours playing this I got stucked with the first real enemy. I tried to beat him 5 times (I almost beat him the third one) but because I got this game borrowed and I don't like difficult games or games that force you to do sidequests to keep advancing in the game I think this game really deserves a 0 because finding such troubles so early in a game is really weird. And I'm used to playing games and yes, I tried different techniques and all, so I'm not going to waste my time with this game. Really disappointed indeed... It's a pity they didn't think about offering different kinds of difficulty.… Expand
  2. principinoMTS95
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    Personalmente, già solo per la mediocrità di anime game che si trova in giro, merita almeno un 9 ...i difetti li ha ok, ma se lo rapportiamo a tutti gli altri anime game, gli altri possono solo accompagnare . Sono alla saga degli Androidi , e tale fedeltà non l'ho mai riscontrata in nessun anime game (tranne Storm e adesso pure PW4
  3. mitcher78
    Oct 19, 2021
    9
    This game is like revisit all the entire Dragon Ball Z series, from the arrival of the saiyans to the combat with Bu. In the meantime there are other thinks to do, including fly over a big open world, complete some secundary missions and learn/customize habilities, but it is true that all this is not so deep. In any case, living again all the anime with high fidelity and respect for theThis game is like revisit all the entire Dragon Ball Z series, from the arrival of the saiyans to the combat with Bu. In the meantime there are other thinks to do, including fly over a big open world, complete some secundary missions and learn/customize habilities, but it is true that all this is not so deep. In any case, living again all the anime with high fidelity and respect for the original work is more than enjoyable!… Expand
  4. TresVoltesRebel
    Nov 10, 2020
    8
    El juego ideal y definitivo para los amantes del manga/anime y de los RPG.
    Muy fiel a la serie, tanto en gráficos, como en historia/lore, como en las cinemáticas. Además tiene un apartado en el que puedes ver las relaciones entre todos los personajes, sus historias, etc. ideal para profundizar en la historia y el universo de Dragon Ball.
    También hay unas cartas coleccionables que me han    El juego ideal y definitivo para los amantes del manga/anime y de los RPG.
    Muy fiel a la serie, tanto en gráficos, como en historia/lore, como en las cinemáticas. Además tiene un apartado en el que puedes ver las relaciones entre todos los personajes, sus historias, etc. ideal para profundizar en la historia y el universo de Dragon Ball.
    También hay unas cartas coleccionables que me han devuelto a mi infancia, ya que yo hice alguna de esas colecciones en la vida real y aún conservo el álbum con todas las cartas que llegué a tener y verlas ahí digitalizadas me ha removido la patata.    … Expand
  5. AlvaroK95
    Sep 21, 2022
    5
    El peor juego de Dragon Ball que he jugado, le doy un 5 por la fidelidad y la música, y mucho es.
  6. knur
    Oct 9, 2022
    3
    Clunky gameplay filled with grind, boring content, unintuitive ui, pointless game mechanics and just overall lack of polish. I regret spending money on this game. I'm sure i'd have more fun just rewatching the anime. I fell for it because of the high review scores but now I know that they are just flooded with fanboys. The truth is that this game is much below average.
  7. wakkawakka18
    Jan 27, 2022
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal game. It's a breathe of fresh air after 20 years of fighting games to get a dbz game that's more rpg focused. One of the only bright spots in the last few years of duds
  8. Clantij365
    Dec 31, 2020
    10
    Is one of the best games what i played en ps4
    And I think about continuing to play several times because it is a wonderful game
  9. T-800_
    Sep 18, 2021
    9
    Un homenaje al Anime más amado de la historia Ojalá hagan más juegos así en el futuro.
  10. Crysouls
    Jul 28, 2021
    7
    Tive uma experiência muito estranha com esse jogo, comecei achando ele um puta jogo entendiante e enjoativo mas na saga Cell assim que controlei e joguei um pouco com o Trunks comecei a achar um puta jogo divertido, fui pro jogo já saturado da franquia Dragon Ball Z o que deve ter refletido na minha impressão inicial sobre o game mas no geral é um ótimo jogo principalmente pra quem é fã eTive uma experiência muito estranha com esse jogo, comecei achando ele um puta jogo entendiante e enjoativo mas na saga Cell assim que controlei e joguei um pouco com o Trunks comecei a achar um puta jogo divertido, fui pro jogo já saturado da franquia Dragon Ball Z o que deve ter refletido na minha impressão inicial sobre o game mas no geral é um ótimo jogo principalmente pra quem é fã e esperou a vida inteira por um jogo mais history/world build de Dragon Ball Z, apesar de não abordar a história do clássico, há incontáveis referências ao DB.

    Prós :
    - Respeito ao material original (ex: assim como no anime shenlong evolui seus desejos a partir dos eventos ocorridos na história, talvez o único jogo de dbz que eu tenha visto isso, achei bem bacana)
    - Jogabilidade fácil e responsiva
    - World build (áreas semi abertas)
    - Trilha sonora (conseguiram pegar licença de algumas trilhas do anime)
    - Diversidade de personagens ao decorrer das sagas
    - Mini games (voar pra que? se posso dirigir um **** carro futurista)
    - Cutscenes (CyberConnect2 nunca falha nesse quesito)

    Contras
    - Sistema Rpg bem raso
    - Side quests interessantes pra quem busca mais sobre o universo e tbm pode-se encontrar referências ao clássico mas nada mt "memorável"
    - As batalhas de boss que o jogo possui são um ponto forte dele porém são escassas com a mais interessante sendo pra mim a do Cell

    Ps: pra quem busca um Rpg esse jogo pode trazer uma grande decepção, na minha opinião o marketing desse jogo deveria ter sido declarado como Ação/Aventura e não Rpg.

    - 7/10 Com toda certeza um dos melhores jogos da franquia até o momento, apesar de certa decepção por não corresponder minhas expectativas no quesito Rpg, é absolutamente inegável sua maestria como Adventure game com elementos de Rpg.    … Expand
  11. GabFire
    Aug 9, 2020
    6
    Simplesmente mais um jogo chato e repetitivo da Bandai, nada de diferente de outros da franquia ''Dragon Ball'', e esse aí apresente vários problemas de design gráfico e de programação que atrapalham na jogabilidade, com que fez que eu não desfrutasse corretamente.
  12. Unraed87
    Jan 27, 2020
    9
    Every DBZ fan's wet dream. intense fights, and you get to level the Z fighters, through the entire saga. just finished Sayan saga at the moment of writing this. a bit rushed, skipping some character development, that might turn off the casuals or those that haven't read or seen any DB. But that doesn't change the fact that we've been asking for something like this for ages. Hope they makeEvery DBZ fan's wet dream. intense fights, and you get to level the Z fighters, through the entire saga. just finished Sayan saga at the moment of writing this. a bit rushed, skipping some character development, that might turn off the casuals or those that haven't read or seen any DB. But that doesn't change the fact that we've been asking for something like this for ages. Hope they make Super as DLC,… Expand
  13. ZFighter
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Such a great game....good looking grahps very good music and the combat is dynamic
    A lot of activities to do in the open world while their not necessary to do them making it free to go straight to the story
  14. marvsfontanilla
    Mar 31, 2021
    8
    Story: 8
    Graphics: 8
    Sound: 9
    Gameplay: 8
    Game Time: +60 Hours (Main Story + Extra)
  15. NguyenDien
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good game! It remind me of when i still reading this manga! My favorite is namek saga, when son goku become super saiyan i was really excited… Expand
  16. Ziverbey
    Apr 19, 2021
    10
    It is playable for anyone who loves and doesn't love anime and is definitely a great game for anime lovers
  17. office666
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    One of the best games in the series. Brings back a lot of memories. Would be cool to add dlc with super dragon ball arc.
  18. Rngf
    Feb 4, 2021
    6
    I have quite an essay to say about this game first this game can get REALLY SLOW at times makes me just want to skip every piece of talking and spoon fed tutorials take a game like hollow knight where you NEED to so the things the game asks or you either die or you can just choose not to do it But the fighting is where this game gets fun and the fight cutscenes imaginative battle andI have quite an essay to say about this game first this game can get REALLY SLOW at times makes me just want to skip every piece of talking and spoon fed tutorials take a game like hollow knight where you NEED to so the things the game asks or you either die or you can just choose not to do it But the fighting is where this game gets fun and the fight cutscenes imaginative battle and animation stellar fight ceography if cutscenes and dragon ball is what you like go right on ahead it’s pretty good at being a fighting game pretty decent at being a semi open world rpg I say semi open world because it’s not super vast and lacks more open world mechanics though let’s judge it for what it really is a fighting game this game kinda makes you feel like a dbz character some more changes could have achieved this better the dbz characters are spot on sometimes because 3D games be 3D some characters will kinds overlap over eachother which I thought we where past with modern games but apperently not I would definitley reccomend japenese voices more so with beggining segments Gohan a voice either sounds like a chain smoker that’s 80 years old or a balloon being strangled speaking words If you’ve never watched dragon all or you don’t like it don’t buy this game ok this game is for dbz fans and dbz fans can get past the negatives and bad stuff with this game… Expand
  19. DemonrexPro
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    Amo este Juego, tiene las mejores batallas,historia,y el mundo abierto me encanta.
  20. Samsteal12
    Aug 13, 2020
    9
    Great game good change up on other dragon ball z games the open world aspect is a great and it’s great to play your way through the story
  21. BigBroly
    Jul 27, 2020
    3
    Graphics are great but it falls flat with the combat, got real bored after a couple of missions. The RPG element of the game isnt there either too you cant really have connections with characters it's just side quest for the most part and even then still just doing the same moves with nothing new so that's just **** as well. All in all I just think something's greatly lacking
  22. Kk-
    May 4, 2022
    10
    I loved this game so much. It has every thing I dreamed for in Dragon Ball game.
  23. Gorgola34
    Jan 17, 2023
    8
    Muy buen juego de dragón ball, con toda la esencia de uno de los mejores mangaanime de la historia, historia con unas escenas súper bn hechas, que parece que estás viendo el anime, jugabilidad como los narutos y con mundos semiabiertos a explorar, lo recomiendo muchísimo, es un juegazo
  24. Yk2nite
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    If you love dragon ball z you will like the game it’s pretty simple but the atmosphere and nostalgia is great
  25. FullForce26
    Jul 23, 2020
    5
    Was really hyped for this game but was ultimately disappointed. The combat system is absolutely pathetic and resorts to cheap tactics like super armor to prolong fights making combat ultimately a bother. The soundtrack was ultimately badly placed and repetitive absolutely killing the hype and emotion in some of the best, most intense moments of dragon ball depicted and pales in comparisonWas really hyped for this game but was ultimately disappointed. The combat system is absolutely pathetic and resorts to cheap tactics like super armor to prolong fights making combat ultimately a bother. The soundtrack was ultimately badly placed and repetitive absolutely killing the hype and emotion in some of the best, most intense moments of dragon ball depicted and pales in comparison to previous DB Games such as Raging Blast 2. Sidequests were repetitive and gave minimal rewards which in the end left me not even wanting to do them.

    As a retelling of the epic of what is dragon ball z this game provides a solid experience and also adds a bit more with the small tidbits and cool side information and interactions, you can have with the main as well as side cast through your exploration of the world and through the many sidequests. The game features some cool features, side games, and mechanics such as the fishing a car racing modes, having chi chi cook meals, being able to train at capsule corp as well as having Bulma build things for you with raw materials found in the world are features that dragon ball fans are sure to appreciate. The community board is also a fun mechanic implemented which gives you a bit of customization based on how you want to play the game, The cell shading art style of this game is drop-dead gorgeous and really brings life to some of the most intense, high octane moments in the game. The open-world aspect of this game is solid at best but has room for improvement.

    All in all, if you are a dragon ball fan looking to experience dragon ball z this is a solid game at best for you. But unfortunately, even with myself being a die-hard Dragon ball fan for 14+ years I was left disappointed as this game had a lot more potential, This is ultimately a video game and the flaws it has as a game cannot just be ignored    … Expand
  26. ramsne
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    I`m the fan of Dragon Ball. And this game give me much nostalgy about Z series. I like it
  27. supermanco
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    dragon ball z kakatot es uno de los mejores juegos del anime que he vista avanzar en la historia y revivir aquellos momentos de nuestra infancia hará que la caiga a mas de uno la lagrima de la nostalgia una verdadera joya de juego que merece cada segundo de tu día si eres fan de este increíble anime que te hiso levantarte de la cama y encender el televisión a tiempo para ver ese capitulodragon ball z kakatot es uno de los mejores juegos del anime que he vista avanzar en la historia y revivir aquellos momentos de nuestra infancia hará que la caiga a mas de uno la lagrima de la nostalgia una verdadera joya de juego que merece cada segundo de tu día si eres fan de este increíble anime que te hiso levantarte de la cama y encender el televisión a tiempo para ver ese capitulo de dragon bal que tanto quieres ver… Expand
  28. l-vShadow
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    Arguably the best DBZ game i have ever played BY FAR despite the grindy gameplay.
  29. GreenGiant_6-9
    Aug 3, 2020
    7
    This game had me super hyped because of the trailers.... yea only the trailers. The hype went away after realizing that some moments in the anime were cut out from the game. I was baffled at how good the animations and cutscenes looked to only be disappointed in my favorite anime moments. Another thing is, if you’re expecting super mechanical fights, EXTENDED combos, and complex bossThis game had me super hyped because of the trailers.... yea only the trailers. The hype went away after realizing that some moments in the anime were cut out from the game. I was baffled at how good the animations and cutscenes looked to only be disappointed in my favorite anime moments. Another thing is, if you’re expecting super mechanical fights, EXTENDED combos, and complex boss fights... well I’m going to have to tell you to leave those expectations at the door. The combos are repetitive, fights are repetitive, the only part you’re hoping to see is the mid-fight cutscenes after doing a move. Either way, apart from all that the game is beautiful. It is the story of Dragon Ball Z all the way. Nice little interactions with fan favorite characters, amazing places to visit in such an open world. But that’s all the game has to offer in all honesty. There is going to be dlc for the game in later dates but seeing the pattern of the base game, it will be a hard pass for me. If you can live with everything I listed, and enjoy the manga based story. Then you’ll have a great time playing this game, guaranteed.… Expand
  30. martisniper
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Para todos los que critican el juego Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot; amigos, 1. Es un juego de peleas de un jugador, dónde al pelear se obtienen puntos de expericencia. 2. Intenta revivir lo mejo posible lo visto en Dragon Ball Z. 3. Dejen su critica, los que la tienen argumenada, pero no valen que es muy repetitivo, ES UN JUEGO DE LUCHAS DE UN JUGADOR, que demonios se esperaban; tampoco valen las que son "lo jugué por haberme gastado mi plata en ello, además, ya me vi la serie", bro, es para revivir lo que sentiste al ver el manga o el anime, y si no te gustó, lo puedes reembolsar. Recapasiten, por otro lado, a los que no les gustó, pero lo fundamentan con argumentos muy buenos y siendo críticas constructivas, los felicito, pueden lograr hacer que creen un juego aún mejor que este y los anteriores con sus comentarios con sus pensamientos al respecto… Expand
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73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 75 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 75
  3. Negative: 1 out of 75
  1. RPGamer
    Apr 30, 2020
    60
    Despite the numerous flaws, Kararot still offers a wonderful retelling of the main story, above-average graphics, and a great soundtrack, so it’s worth picking up for established and new fans of the series alike.
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  2. GameSkinny
    Apr 10, 2020
    70
    Even though DBZ: Kakarot retells the same story the franchise has been telling for decades, it manages to do so in creative new ways for hardcore anime fans.
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  3. PLAY! Zine
    Mar 16, 2020
    90
    A very few games can compare to Kakarot in terms of sheer love towards the original series and storytelling qualities. Not without its set of flaws that leave only regret not being even greater, Kakarot still manages to be a great game for fans. No, scratch that. It manages to be an amazing game! May they not stop here, and deliver more and more of love-letters like this. If it goes in the right direction, the next one could definitely be legendary.
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