Dragon Ball: The Breakers

 Switch
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
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  1. Starbit
    Apr 30, 2023
    70
    Dragon Ball: The Breakers is somewhat of a surprise in the sense that a survival game is an unexpected way to take on the Dragon Ball series but The Breakers does a good job at its heart and it gives players a fun and engaging way to explore the Dragon Ball universe, both as survivors and villains. The experience would be more enjoyable if it had more offline and single player options, especially on a format like the Nintendo Switch.
  2. Nintendo Life
    Oct 18, 2022
    70
    Dragon Ball: The Breakers isn’t likely to challenge titles like Dead by Daylight for the top spot in this growing asymmetrical multiplayer genre, but it is a fun game that stands out among the rest of the Dragon Ball franchise for daring to do something different. Despite some technical issues at launch and the need to do a lot of grinding if you want to get enough experience with the different Raiders, this is still a worthwhile multiplayer timesink for anime fans.
  3. DualShockers
    Oct 24, 2022
    68
    Dragon Ball: The Breakers needs to work on its online infrastructure, but beyond that it's a fast, exciting romp best played with a party full of well-known friends, as opposed to silent strangers.
  5. Atomix
    Nov 2, 2022
    65
    If you're a fan of the Dragon Ball franchise, it's obvious that you'll be interested in trying it, but as a game, I would frankly recommend trying something else within the same genre. If Bandai Namco doesn't want to see The Breakers fail, it should definitely get down to business with updates and content, as it has a lot of room for improvement.
  6. Pure Nintendo
    Oct 24, 2022
    45
    DRAGON BALL: THE BREAKERS incorporates a niche but successful formula into a similarly successful franchise, which should be a match made in heaven. However, due to graphical and technical issues paired with the unbalanced gameplay and unclear progression and menus, it results in a bit of a mess of a game. It was worth a shot, but I feel as though Dragon Ball should stick to what it knows best.

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1.8

Overwhelming dislike- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 4 out of 5
  1. Jrsmall
    Apr 28, 2023
    3
    Playability, if you have NSO is fun and there, and irritatingly addictive at times. But, it’s a cash grab only game, you can no longer play asPlayability, if you have NSO is fun and there, and irritatingly addictive at times. But, it’s a cash grab only game, you can no longer play as Raider with friends as Survivors. Which, this cripples your weekly challenges, and they don’t even give you cue advancements if you play with friends. It’s fine. If you have NSO and Best Buy etc puts it back on sale for $8.99, buy it. However, fan service and commitment, as well as care for the survivability for the game long term is likely to die.… Full Review »
  2. Hosep
    Mar 25, 2023
    0
    Unplayable as certain characters, untested, bad QA. Cannot believe it was released like this.
  3. ND-Bringer
    Mar 24, 2023
    0
    You need Nintendo Switch online, otherwise you can't even turn on the freaking game. No one appreciates forced pay to play services. You can'tYou need Nintendo Switch online, otherwise you can't even turn on the freaking game. No one appreciates forced pay to play services. You can't even start a tutorial for the multiplayer mode. It feels like a scam.… Full Review »
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