Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z

 Xbox 360
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5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 56 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 16 out of 56
  3. Negative: 21 out of 56
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  1. crazayman123
    Mar 14, 2014
    5
    As much as I hate to say it, Dragon Ball Z: Battle Of Z is mediocre to say the least. in Battle Of Z you can fight in very nicely designed arenas. The same thing applies in the story mode only in the story mode you fight agenst bots. UNFORTUNATELY the combat is very dull. It is your standard 3 button combat with a special move. graphics are dull on the xbox 360 with terrible textures butAs much as I hate to say it, Dragon Ball Z: Battle Of Z is mediocre to say the least. in Battle Of Z you can fight in very nicely designed arenas. The same thing applies in the story mode only in the story mode you fight agenst bots. UNFORTUNATELY the combat is very dull. It is your standard 3 button combat with a special move. graphics are dull on the xbox 360 with terrible textures but surprisingly decent lighting. the multiplayer is unballanced. and the AI in the single player is terrible. even though it does have some fun times playing with friends and addictive leveling up system DBZ:BOZ is alright in my oppinion. NOT GREAT but good. if you want it, pick it up in a sale, it is not worth the $60 price tag.… Expand
  2. Leonrageknight
    May 22, 2014
    5
    Seriously? A card game of DBZ, still waiting for budokai tenkaichi 3 HD remake, it's not terrible, i'm disappointed, Let's be fair, 5/10, because it's a good game, but not for DBZ.
  3. AngryGamer1
    Feb 11, 2014
    0
    Worst dragon ball z game I have ever played can't do a super kamehameha or just a normal one no matter how many times I read the control worst one so far how you don't make another one like this coz it is shocking how it was made very disappointed
  4. DBZfan89
    Feb 27, 2014
    0
    WORST DRAGON BALL Z GAME EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! how can this game blow this much.........the controls suck and are horrible, the game sucks the only thing that they got right is the story. I mean did they build designed over a drunken weekend. this game is not just the worst dragon ball z game I have ever played but it has to be the worst game I HAVE EVER PLAYED. hands down. I don'tWORST DRAGON BALL Z GAME EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! how can this game blow this much.........the controls suck and are horrible, the game sucks the only thing that they got right is the story. I mean did they build designed over a drunken weekend. this game is not just the worst dragon ball z game I have ever played but it has to be the worst game I HAVE EVER PLAYED. hands down. I don't write this because I am one of they people that do this all the time but I just want this never to happened… Expand
  5. DareRelaqz
    Mar 7, 2014
    2
    This game hurts. A lot. This has so much potential and when I saw the combat, I was extremely disappointed. The only reason this game gets a 2 and not a 1 is because of the potential of the open combat world, taking aspects from games like Budokai Tenkaichi and Raging Blast but making them more open and free. The big boss characters, again, have potential but when the combat is not funThis game hurts. A lot. This has so much potential and when I saw the combat, I was extremely disappointed. The only reason this game gets a 2 and not a 1 is because of the potential of the open combat world, taking aspects from games like Budokai Tenkaichi and Raging Blast but making them more open and free. The big boss characters, again, have potential but when the combat is not fun (coming from someone who played previous DBZ games) the experience doesn't stick. Sometimes, the A.I. is just braindead, and when I knock an enemy away to start a chase combo they don't react. The voice acting is good, but the writing isn't my taste, not like the show. And no LOCAL MULTIPLAYER? Why? What's the point of having big boss battles if I can't play with 4 other friends locally? I know there's a new developer working on this game (and as mentioned before, the promise of this game is undeniable), and unlike others, i'm hoping for a sequel. I'm hoping that the studio can take the potential and all the mistakes from this debut game and make a really really epic game, that will stand true to what we see in the anime. This is Dragon Ball Z, damnit. We deserve better games.… Expand
  6. xchimpyx
    Jan 31, 2014
    8
    This game is challenging has a frustration factor if people like that. Great selection of character with DLC coming soon. If your a Dragon Ball Z fan you will surely be satisfied with this purchase. This maybe best step Bandai Namco has done making a Dragon Ball Z game close enough to Budokai game series but keeping a unique fighting system.

    Pros: - Endless Co-Op fun through story mode    This game is challenging has a frustration factor if people like that. Great selection of character with DLC coming soon. If your a Dragon Ball Z fan you will surely be satisfied with this purchase. This maybe best step Bandai Namco has done making a Dragon Ball Z game close enough to Budokai game series but keeping a unique fighting system.

    Pros:
    - Endless Co-Op fun through story mode
    - Multi Team battle
    - Story mode difficulty is challenging
    - Good selection of characters
    - Graphics are good
    - Online play is fantastic rarely to see any lag.

    Cons:
    - Camera is stiff
    - No Local/Offline Co-op *Hope Bandai Namco patches that*
    - Revival System needs to be patched time needs to increase

    Other than that those are my only main Pros and Cons I can think of. If you are a DBZ fan its a must pick up. If Budokai Ultimate Tenkaichi make you have Bandai Namco you will have some renewed faith in Bandai Namco once again. Hopefully Bandai Namco goes down this path and make this battle system better.    … Expand
  7. Aozz101x
    Feb 3, 2014
    5
    Dragon Ball Z: Battle Of Z is one of the best games that i have played
    the game has an 8 vs 8 match with this it makes more fun of this game
    the online impress me as well but i wish a local co op of the game if they planned this in future soon
  8. BatFat09
    Feb 3, 2014
    8
    meh, not the best dbz game I have ever played, but the 8 person battles really are great! This game harbors so much potential, I can only think of how next gen dbz games will be now...
  9. lousalx
    Jan 30, 2014
    10
    love the game for the first time 8 characters can be on the same screen and it feel more like the actual show . the boss battle in the game are amazing and they really capture the feel of the anime series. Also they brought cool customization options like being able to change you characters color, and even tho this is a small thing it feels pretty awesome. I also like to add thatlove the game for the first time 8 characters can be on the same screen and it feel more like the actual show . the boss battle in the game are amazing and they really capture the feel of the anime series. Also they brought cool customization options like being able to change you characters color, and even tho this is a small thing it feels pretty awesome. I also like to add that co-op works fantastic. If you a fan of the dragon ball series give this game a try… Expand
  10. Judgementfan
    Jan 28, 2014
    7
    Although battle of z is flawed it is a fun game. The story has much replay value and takes a decent amount of time to complete the mechanics are basic but interesting enough. The main flaw of the story is oddly enough the terrible story it passes for a story to bridge the gaps between different types of battles but otherwise disappoints. The graphics are sub-par at best but never anAlthough battle of z is flawed it is a fun game. The story has much replay value and takes a decent amount of time to complete the mechanics are basic but interesting enough. The main flaw of the story is oddly enough the terrible story it passes for a story to bridge the gaps between different types of battles but otherwise disappoints. The graphics are sub-par at best but never an eyesore the sound quality on the other hand is top notch making the game feel almost like the anime series. With 67 decently diverse characters to choose from battle of z stands as one of the better dragon ball games. The main flaws of the game are the lack of offline multiplayer and somewhat limited choices for ways to play (only two main game modes). Overall battle of z is a worthwhile buy for fans but for general fighting game fans you should wait till the price drops. Final score 7.5.… Expand
  11. faintpresence
    Feb 28, 2014
    9
    I really enjoy playing the game. I just wish that it had more levels and characters. Raging Blast 2 had a way better character selection. A costume change ability would have been nice too. Over all I still play it, but some characters that I would like to use more are really limited in their power levels.
  12. DocVonGlock
    Jan 29, 2014
    9
    Finally, a DBZ game thats in tune with the series! When you first watched DBZ the expectations for a video game came along with it. You would wonder how would they incorporate that action within the video game world. Well this is it. For a DBZ game, its great! Do not compare it to fighters or any other genre but its own franchise. Granted, the controls are simple enough and the depth ofFinally, a DBZ game thats in tune with the series! When you first watched DBZ the expectations for a video game came along with it. You would wonder how would they incorporate that action within the video game world. Well this is it. For a DBZ game, its great! Do not compare it to fighters or any other genre but its own franchise. Granted, the controls are simple enough and the depth of the story mode isn't too vast, but the gameplay as a DBZ game is amazing. The RPG element compliments the attributes of the anime characters which is a plus because it takes THINKING. The two things real gamers want is great gameplay, decent graphics, and a challenge. You will get a challenge trying to Soul Revive an entire team against a Ape Gohan. Give it a shot with the mindstate that its a DBZ title you can control and not compare it to Titanfall, Phantom Pain, and The Division.… Expand
  13. saiyanjedi66
    Mar 19, 2014
    8
    This game is truly awesome! The only complaints i have is that I wish i could charge my energy and transform. That's it! I wasn't expecting a good story line since i knew the main focus would be maintaining 8 people fighting simultaneously. Guess what! I was half right. The story could've been better but it stayed with the storyline.

    Tl;Dr: it's amazing mmmkay
  14. flametail23
    Mar 15, 2015
    5
    Well, it could have been a lot worse, atleast the game can be fun when you play with others. The fighting in this game lacks impact and is just plain boring.
    5/10
  15. Chris1
    Jun 22, 2015
    3
    I was so hyped for this game but then when it came out oh lord why?. The graphics and the characters look weird. the Soundtrack is awful and the controls feel wrong. Also they have way less Characters then in other Dbz Games.
  16. Gayfish
    Feb 11, 2014
    0
    This game is utter crap. You can't transform into SSJ. Worst combat controls in any game I've ever played. Special moves are bare bones and the character roster is a joke. Give us a good DBZ game Bandai!!!
  17. KevinJohnson321
    Nov 10, 2014
    6
    This game is alright. But what can you expect from a DBZ game lately? This is just another of those games that take too long to make yet turn out to be just like the last game. This game was't as bad as Ultimate Tenkaichi, and that piece of crap they call a game of DBZ Kinect. The fighting is great, and the animation is much better, but the games get repetitive since all the DBZ games haveThis game is alright. But what can you expect from a DBZ game lately? This is just another of those games that take too long to make yet turn out to be just like the last game. This game was't as bad as Ultimate Tenkaichi, and that piece of crap they call a game of DBZ Kinect. The fighting is great, and the animation is much better, but the games get repetitive since all the DBZ games have the same missions every freaking time. The missions are either too short or too long, it skips alot of fights, and jumps straight to the boss battles or final battles like Freeza. The fights get boring and repetitive after a couple missions since the fights are all the same except for the characters. 70+ Characters were announced, yet we only got around 40 and they counted their other forms as separate characters. We did get Bills, Whis, and Naruto sage costume for goku. No custom character creation at all, and the multiplayer was alright. Again this game is not the best DBZ game, yet not the worst. A great game for casual gamers that play for fun, or just wanted to play with the new characters from the movie Battle of Gods.… Expand
  18. verbastint
    Dec 15, 2014
    8
    Picked this up recently on sale and as a fan of the series I found the game thoroughly enjoyable. Story mode captures the feel of the series brilliantly. Combat felt a little simplistic at first but I've found it grew on me to the point that it is now my favorite dbz game. The AI of team mates could be better, but with a little effort spent leveling up their partner level I've not had tooPicked this up recently on sale and as a fan of the series I found the game thoroughly enjoyable. Story mode captures the feel of the series brilliantly. Combat felt a little simplistic at first but I've found it grew on me to the point that it is now my favorite dbz game. The AI of team mates could be better, but with a little effort spent leveling up their partner level I've not had too much trouble. The lack of couch co-op or versus is definitely a drawback and my score would have been higher had this been implemented.… Expand
  19. Ayrean
    Apr 15, 2017
    8
    Just got this yesterday seeing it was the final DBZ game i needed to complete my 360 collection. After reading a ton of reviews.. i didnt expect anything from it. BUT.. its actually not bad at all. Just dont expect a buttonmasher as you used to from any dbz games. The controls arent hard and most bit just depends on how your timing and tactic skills are. Use your head and browse throughJust got this yesterday seeing it was the final DBZ game i needed to complete my 360 collection. After reading a ton of reviews.. i didnt expect anything from it. BUT.. its actually not bad at all. Just dont expect a buttonmasher as you used to from any dbz games. The controls arent hard and most bit just depends on how your timing and tactic skills are. Use your head and browse through some online guides. Because the tutorial is seriously lacking.
    I went in with the mindset of playing a smallscale mmo with sloppy ai....and that made it great. My favorite after Xenoverse.    … Expand
  20. Taichi766
    Jan 1, 2020
    4
    É um jogo + -, a história é a mesma do anime, gráficos ok , jogabilidade ruim. Eu gostei do sistema de cartas, mas é muito limitado e mal utilizado. Parece que o jogo foi feito de mal jeito e que aproveitaram o sucesso de Batalha dos Deuses.

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 17
  3. Negative: 4 out of 17
  1. MondoXbox
    Apr 17, 2014
    59
    A forgettable title in Dragon Ball series, with some good ideas poorly executed. Here's hoping that the next chapters in the series will bring a needed revamp in quality.
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  2. GameOver.gr
    Mar 31, 2014
    60
    It's probably the most bland and repetitive DBZ game of this generation, with its only saving grace being the immense roster of characters.
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  3. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Mar 26, 2014
    50
    Still feels as shallow and monotonous as ever. [Apr 2014, p.89]
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