Dragon Ball: Xenoverse 2

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 170 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 122 out of 170
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 170
  3. Negative: 24 out of 170
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  1. Mitchph
    Feb 8, 2018
    5
    The dlc mission 113 is excessively difficult and many mechanics in this game make it EXTREMELY frustrating. In all honesty dragon ball has been one of the laziest franchises when it comes to core requirements to anything they produce ever since the end of dragon ball Z.
  2. AllySky
    Jun 24, 2019
    6
    First off, I am not the biggest Dragon ball fan, although I've seen my fair share of episodes, I lack a lot of knowledge when it comes to the accuracy from the series, that said, here's my review.

    The character creation, and making your own DB character is great, I absolutely love that aspect, and I love character creation in general, however, I feel like there are still plenty of races    First off, I am not the biggest Dragon ball fan, although I've seen my fair share of episodes, I lack a lot of knowledge when it comes to the accuracy from the series, that said, here's my review.

    The character creation, and making your own DB character is great, I absolutely love that aspect, and I love character creation in general, however, I feel like there are still plenty of races they could have added into t he game, as well as more diverse builds for characters, like a Super Buu look, or a Kid Gohan look for character build choices.

    The game feels part street fighter, when it comes to game play and part monster hunter when it comes to questing, teaming up with other people to complete quests as a team. However, I find that the combat feels a little bare. Now, I know that combos are possible I've seen where people can chain attacks well, and theirs multiple ways of engaging, I just feel that the basic structure of the fighting, like auto attacks wears you down quickly, the game could have introduced different fighting styles for the game to spice that up for example.

    When it comes to the campaign, I noticed the ol' Raditz arc, that I've seen in several Dragon ball games before, and the campaign was doing a good job at telling the story so far, about the animated series, doing a good job at not leaving you behind, until a few arcs in, it starts to do a lot of skipping and lacking the cutscenes or dialogue to fill you in. This I feel started around the Cell arc or Buu arc and only got worse.

    In the end the game is iffy and wavering non stop as you play, it's a nice game at its core, but the polish feels lack luster at best.    … Expand
  3. Crafter
    May 17, 2018
    7
    Xenoverse 2 does a lot of things correctly to feel like what a true dragon ball experience should feel like in a game. However it does a lot to decrease the actual fun you will be having by using cheap grinding tactics, and the balancing of a lot of things is frustrating, yet overall is a fun experience to be had. Xenoverse 2 narrative is nice to see however is confusing, and isXenoverse 2 does a lot of things correctly to feel like what a true dragon ball experience should feel like in a game. However it does a lot to decrease the actual fun you will be having by using cheap grinding tactics, and the balancing of a lot of things is frustrating, yet overall is a fun experience to be had. Xenoverse 2 narrative is nice to see however is confusing, and is inconsistent with its own canon that half of the time you will be questioning a lot and by the end of the campaign is a anti-climatic finish. The graphics are nice, however the modeling can look ugly and personally took time to get used too, however the environments are vibrant and nice and are suiting to the dragon ball universe. The game play itself is quite fun but can get repetitive as mostly you will be using the same 4 combos. The real fun comes in the skills and this you can spend hours experimenting with, however it doesn't help that the strength of supers and ultimate moves are incredibly unbalance to where you won't even want to try a different move because it is not worth using. The OC creator is nice, and I was able to find tons of enjoyment in creating characters and seeing them interact with the characters of dragon ball. The biggest issue with xenoverse is its inconsistency with difficulty, more often then not it is a breeze, however sometimes becomes insanely difficult without preparation which is both bothersome and just tedious. Over all despite the many issues there is plenty of value and fun to be had with xenoverse 2.… Expand
  4. Loo_oo
    May 4, 2018
    5
    I don't like this game... i did not have fun. It looks like dragonball but it's not dragonball... it looks like a fighting game but it's not a fighting game. Graphics are honest but the sets are empty. The quests are not clear, NPCs are useless, maneuverability is a disaster... so i don't like this game (lol)
    Bandai please to make us a real Dragon Ball RPG or DBZ Fighters Z ;-)
  5. VideofulJoe
    Dec 17, 2019
    7
    Si bien puede resultar algo repetitivo, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 es una buena alternativa para revivir la historia clásica de Dragon Ball con un giro de tuerca. En estos días es posible conseguirlo usado a un buen precio.

    Lo Bueno: - Gran variedad de personajes. - Cientos de misiones secundarias. - Muchísimas opciones de personalización. Lo Malo: - No es posible subir los    Si bien puede resultar algo repetitivo, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 es una buena alternativa para revivir la historia clásica de Dragon Ball con un giro de tuerca. En estos días es posible conseguirlo usado a un buen precio.

    Lo Bueno:

    - Gran variedad de personajes.
    - Cientos de misiones secundarias.
    - Muchísimas opciones de personalización.

    Lo Malo:

    - No es posible subir los niveles de otros personajes originales además del principal en una misma campaña.
    - El gameplay se puede hacer algo repetitivo.    … Expand

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#79 Best Switch Game of 2017
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#49 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
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#48 Most Shared Switch Game of 2017

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Worth Playing
    Dec 20, 2017
    69
    Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is a massive experience for fans that is fun to play and packed with content. On the flip side, the combat can quickly get repetitive, and the need for grinding doesn't help, either. Add a few technical hiccups, and the Nintendo Switch version is the least desirable one of all. It's still playable and enjoyable on the hybrid device, but it's not as good of an experience as on the other systems. Some may prefer the mobility of the Switch system over the downsides, but if you have the choice and don't care for mobility, I'd highly recommend picking up the PC, PS4 or Xbox One version of Xenoverse 2.
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  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Oct 31, 2017
    90
    Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 looks, sounds and feels like Dragon Ball Z. Voices are spot-on, cinematic are true to the original and the battles are epic. A few characters are way too wordy, but so is the source material, so I’ll give it a pass. This is a love letter to Dragon Ball Z, and anyone who ever enjoyed the show will find something fun here. Just make sure to bring some friends.
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  3. GamingTrend
    Oct 31, 2017
    80
    Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is a competent port on the Nintendo Switch. While it has obvious stutter in the online lobby and the framerate doesn’t match that of its rivaling consoles, being able to play in handheld mode with little difference in quality is a plus and will help you tackle the game’s expansive list of content from anywhere.
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