Dragon Ball: Evolution

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  • Summary: In Dragon Ball: Evolution for the PSP system, ultimate powers collide as players match up against their favorite characters from the film release and battle for control of the seven sacred Dragon Balls that have the power to grant any wish. Dragon Ball: Evolution employs an easy-to-learn yetIn Dragon Ball: Evolution for the PSP system, ultimate powers collide as players match up against their favorite characters from the film release and battle for control of the seven sacred Dragon Balls that have the power to grant any wish. Dragon Ball: Evolution employs an easy-to-learn yet difficult to master fighting system which provides everyone the power to pull off stylish and dynamic attacks. Ki (energy) management is essential to gain the upper hand and unleash a devastating attack on their unsuspecting opponents. Participating in intense battles, gamers are invited to follow the path of Goku to his predestined fight against the evil Lord Piccolo in Story mode. Players can also battle against a number of opponents in Arcade mode, accept challenges in Mission mode or hone their technique in Training mode. Dragon Ball: Evolution also lets players challenge friends to online feats of strength in Network Battle mode for infinite replay value. [Namco Bandai Games]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 14 out of 16
  1. Worth Playing
    60
    It's not a great game when compared to other fighting titles on the portable console, but it's decent and can provide a bit of fun.
  2. Everyeye.it
    45
    Bad graphic, bad gameplay, bad music; this game is the ordinary low-quality tie-in. Evolution is a totally poor bet 'em up. Just don't buy it.
  3. GamesRadar+
    30
    That feeling of cheap, lazy design resonates throughout Dragonball: Evolution, a game that ultimately seems more concerned with how often it displays the faces of the film's cast rather than creating legitimate use for them.
  4. Cheat Code Central
    30
    Dragon Ball: Evolution is probably a terrible movie, but I can say with all certainty that it is a terrible game. Poor graphics, a non-existent soundtrack, long loading times, and sparse play value make this title one that you should definitely skip.
  5. IGN
    20
    Dragonball Evolution is a disaster burned onto a UMD.
  6. Modojo
    20
    In all, Dragon Ball: Evolution offers zero redemption for its hefty $40 price tag. Stick with the anime and forget this thing even exists.
  7. Metro GameCentral
    10
    One of the worst movie tie-ins ever, which considering the competition is quite the achievement.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 9 out of 12
  1. TheGreatClown
    Mar 2, 2015
    10
    This game was great. It alone, has accomplished phenomenal feats. It stopped the holocaust and killed Hitler. It killed Stalin. It preventedThis game was great. It alone, has accomplished phenomenal feats. It stopped the holocaust and killed Hitler. It killed Stalin. It prevented World War 3. It almost stopped 9/11. It tore down the Berlin Wall. It put a man on the moon. It approved the Louisiana Purchase. It built the great pyramids. It killed Osama Bin Laden. It has preformed far more tasks that make graduating from Harvard look like getting accepted into pre school. This game takes games like, Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, The Last of Us, The original Mario Bros., Skyrim and basically the ENTIRE Nintendo franchise and takes a nice, hot and steamy dump all over them. 10/10 just enough water, would dragon ball: Evolution again. Buy this game… Expand
  2. ChrisS
    Dec 8, 2009
    8
    Not a terrible game by all means but it's no Dissidia its a decent fighter with decent graphics that conveys a different story than that Not a terrible game by all means but it's no Dissidia its a decent fighter with decent graphics that conveys a different story than that saiyan saga we've all seen a million times. Just try to tell me I'm wrong. But the Oozaru transformation isn't very coll at all in fact its a complete Blanka rip off (even the moves)… Expand
  4. hector_bcn98
    Oct 31, 2022
    5
    Quitando los loles de ser tan horrible gráficamente como la película, es un juego de lucha convencional. Te pasas el modo historias,Quitando los loles de ser tan horrible gráficamente como la película, es un juego de lucha convencional. Te pasas el modo historias, desbloqueas todos los personajes, completas el juego y a otra cosa mariposa. No es para echarse a llorar tampoco.… Expand
  5. FrontierGames
    Oct 10, 2014
    0
    THIS IS THE WORST DRAGON BALL GAME OF ALL TIME.THE MOVIE RUINED MY CHILDHOOD AND NOW THE GAME IS THE WORST FIGHTING GAME EVER.THE CONTROLS ARETHIS IS THE WORST DRAGON BALL GAME OF ALL TIME.THE MOVIE RUINED MY CHILDHOOD AND NOW THE GAME IS THE WORST FIGHTING GAME EVER.THE CONTROLS ARE STUPIDS AND SLOW,THE GRÁPHICS ARE POOR AND NO LIFE,AND THE WORST.THIS GAME HAVE A BIT OF CHARACTERS THAN OTHER DRAGON BALL GAMES.… Expand
  6. Naruto78909
    May 5, 2018
    0
    It is a disgrace to dragon ball z they ruined everything dbz standed for and took a big dump on it this **** game and the movie both deserve zeros
  7. GhostXZ
    Nov 20, 2020
    0
    Really bad game, it’s the worst dragon ball game, and also the worst fighting game. I’m really disappointed. This is the worst game of the PSPReally bad game, it’s the worst dragon ball game, and also the worst fighting game. I’m really disappointed. This is the worst game of the PSP in my opinion.… Expand
  8. yitus
    Sep 18, 2018
    0
    An aberration in the world of video games and an insult to the Dragon Ball saga. There should never have existed the movie and the video game,An aberration in the world of video games and an insult to the Dragon Ball saga. There should never have existed the movie and the video game, Ugly, bad music, horrible controls, poorly performed techniques, ugly graphics. Personally I consider this game to be one of the worst in history.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

68
#68 Best PSP Game of 2009
16
#16 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2009
45
#45 Most Shared PSP Game of 2009