Dragon Ball Z for Kinect

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  • Summary: Get ready to enter the Dragon Ball Z universe in an entirely new way. Featuring iconic characters, famous attacks and epic battles authentically created from the original manga series, Dragon Ball Z for Kinect lets you unleash your inner Super Saiyan - with no controller in the way! FansGet ready to enter the Dragon Ball Z universe in an entirely new way. Featuring iconic characters, famous attacks and epic battles authentically created from the original manga series, Dragon Ball Z for Kinect lets you unleash your inner Super Saiyan - with no controller in the way! Fans will also be treated to new anime footage debuting in US and Europe for the first time, over 50 playable characters and an entirely new character. Leveraging the Kinect sensor, Dragon Ball Z for Kinect supports QR code functionality, allowing you to hold up special QR codes to unlock content in the game.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 32
  3. Negative: 15 out of 32
  1. NZGamer
    Oct 17, 2012
    70
    Dragon Ball Z for Kinect proved to be surprisingly impressive. Graphically it really pulls off the anime to video game jump, and the gameplay matches well by allowing you to play through the original storyline.
  2. Gamereactor Denmark
    Oct 19, 2012
    60
    There's no doubt hat the intentions behind Dragon Ball Z for Kinect were good, but once again it feels as if the Kinect camera's lack of precision has been an obstacle for the developers.
  3. Official Xbox Magazine
    Oct 11, 2012
    55
    This Kinect offering works well enough, but Teen rating aside, it's best suited for younger fans looking to live out their anime daydreams.
  4. Eurogamer Italy
    Oct 3, 2012
    50
    Spike ChunSoft's effort to create an hardcore, Kinect based Dragon Ball experience is not that good. The basic gameplay mechanics are ok, but they have failed in being entertaining due to the lack of variety. The reaction time of the hardware is quite a problem too, slowing down the pace of the fights. Younger Dragon Ball fans will be ok with the game anyway, just cause it's too cool to throw a Kamehameha in real-life.
  5. GameSpot
    Oct 9, 2012
    45
    Fans will no doubt appreciate the exclusive episode of the Dragon Ball anime included with the game, which is nicely presented in HD. But that's hardly enough to make up for the sheer mind-numbing repetitiveness of the game.
  6. Planet Xbox 360
    Oct 23, 2012
    40
    The graphics look good, and the anime structure is loyal, but the gameplay just fails to keep up on any end. Drunken anime lunatics and kids are sure to love this, but everyone else should proceed with caution. You'll be going "Kamehame-HUH?!" in no time, assured.
  7. Console Monster
    Oct 26, 2012
    31
    Whether it's a good Kinect game, a good fighting game or a scratch for your Dragonball Z itch that you are looking for, none can be found here. Unfortunately a combination of unrealistic ideas and lazy game design have made Dragonball Z for Kinect a must miss title for both fans and newcomers alike.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 12 out of 16
  1. godzillabots
    Oct 30, 2012
    10
    I actually love this game, even though a lot of people don't like it. I gotta excited when i played a Super Saiyan Bardock. IT WASI actually love this game, even though a lot of people don't like it. I gotta excited when i played a Super Saiyan Bardock. IT WAS AWESOME!!"IMO, this is a really fun game to play.… Expand
  2. punkandglamour
    Nov 14, 2012
    5
    1) BAD Kinect gesturing. It's ridiculously hard to get your moves right and you just end up doing the same thing over and over again. There1) BAD Kinect gesturing. It's ridiculously hard to get your moves right and you just end up doing the same thing over and over again. There are great Kinect games but this is just not one of them. The main menu isn't the easiest to make work either. 2) However just like Dragonball Z it is HILARIOUSLY bad. I laugh hilariously when watching other people play it in my house. This is going to be a GREAT drunk night game.… Expand
  4. DrugsMeazureTim
    Dec 27, 2014
    3
    im sad that namco bandai come up with this idea to make this game on the **** microsoft's kinect.
    game have good things. like graphics and    im sad that namco bandai come up with this idea to make this game on the **** microsoft's kinect.
    game have good things. like graphics and voice acting. BUUUUUT the gameplay feels horrible. controls are not good. storyline is fine but also bad due to the awfulness of the lip syncing. the game is short like hell and it comes with a SINGLE MINI GAME !

    3/10. awful, thanks microsoft you ****    … Expand
  5. sapuramura
    May 30, 2014
    2
    Same as ultimate disappointment, but with everything on an even worser level, and with awful kinect controls.
    Yet another cancer giving and    Same as ultimate disappointment, but with everything on an even worser level, and with awful kinect controls.
    Yet another cancer giving and gaming industry kiling game.    … Expand
  6. chevx
    Oct 13, 2012
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Some games are at their best when they don't exist. The idea of a controller free dragon ball z game is way ahead of its time. We dont have the technology to 100% implement free movement.… Expand
  7. therealgiblet
    Oct 16, 2012
    0
    I bought a Kinect for this as my son is an avid Dragon Ball Z fan. We're not actaully going to be able to eat now for a week - but hell it'sI bought a Kinect for this as my son is an avid Dragon Ball Z fan. We're not actaully going to be able to eat now for a week - but hell it's worth it. If this isn't the future then I'm a hungry disillusioned idiot. Oh ****… Expand
  8. hollowfication
    Oct 12, 2012
    0
    saw demo of it on youtube i said this words wtf why kill dragon ball z franchise with something this stupid they going to fight with ur handsaw demo of it on youtube i said this words wtf why kill dragon ball z franchise with something this stupid they going to fight with ur hand normal people get tired from doing repetitive movement.

    This game just waste of money lucky i saw youtube demo i said wont buy it    … Expand

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#93 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2012