Dragon Ball FighterZ Reviews

Dragon Ball FighterZ is ranked in the 95th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9 / 10
Sep 30, 2018

It’s fantastic to see that Dragon Ball FighterZ transitions as well as it does to the most versatile games console on the planet. The game looks and plays great on the portable home console and stands as one of the best and most faithful anime licensed titles on the market.

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B
Oct 9, 2018

High quality fisticuffs on the go that will satisfy long-term fans of the franchise without scaring of newcomers. A wonderful addition to the fighting game pool

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8.2 / 10.0
Oct 3, 2018

Dragonball FighterZ is an amazing fighting game which you will play for many hours. The new way of fighting only helps getting the Dragon Ball games to new heights. The story is a bit shallow and the starting roster is small, but as a whole Dragonball FighterZ has great gameplay value and is definitely worth getting for your Switch.

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9 / 10.0
Jan 28, 2018

Every aspect of the game is incredible and whether you are playing solo or with a friend, there are hours of enjoyment to be had and it's well worth the time and money spent on such a solid fighting game.

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9 / 10.0
Feb 1, 2018

If you are a fan of Dragon Ball, get this game, simple as that

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9 / 10.0
Feb 1, 2018

FighterZ has a lot of shining moments, and while there are some minor issues, the gameplay and overall presentation easily make up for it.

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Jan 29, 2018

The best way to summarize DBFZ is that it is Dragon Ball in its purest form. The game is ridiculous and odd, but filled with decades of lore that fits right in with its faithful graphics. DBFZ's challenge and accessibility are only matched by its commitment to a proper adaptation that will appeal to both the oldest and newest of fans. The beginning hours of the story is where the game's biggest flaws can be found, which ultimately hurt the game's chances of keeping players hooked. DBFZ has so much beneath this thin surface though, so players who are turned off upon their first hour with the game should really give it another go. The story will always be an annoyance, but this is a small gripe in a game filled to the brim with exceptional content. DBFZ is a Super Saiyan experience and essential for anyone who has memories from the anime—present or past. Those who are not fans will still find a fantastic game, but a bit of research and patience may be needed to fully grasp what is, without a doubt, the greatest Dragon Ball game ever released.

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9 / 10
Jan 28, 2018

With "Dragon Ball FighterZ" Bandai Namco & Arc System Works deliver a fabulous Beat'em Up, which is in no way inferior to its predecessors and will surely rank high in its genre. In addition to a well-balanced mixture of fighting and narrative sequences, the sophisticated game mechanics and the corresponding visuals score particularly well. Thanks to accessible controls, newcomers also have the opportunity to fully enjoy the whole variety of combos and special attacks. Embedded in a nice basic story, "Dragon Ball FighterZ" proves to be an entertaining beating game, which gives soloists as well as gamblers many hours of fun.

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7 / 10
Feb 6, 2018
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Unscored
Feb 15, 2018

DBZ is an extremely polished fighter that is easy to recommend to any level of gamer, go pick yourself a copy up today!

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90%
Feb 12, 2018

Dragon Ball FighterZ offers exactly what the players were waiting for. Beautiful graphics, great animations, flashy combos and a nice story that will fully satisfy all fans of good fighting games.

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8.3 / 10.0
Jan 21, 2018

Dragonball Fighterz not only manages to follow in the footsteps of Budokai but surpass nearly every previous Dragon Ball Game. The new fighting system from Arc System Works fits perfectly into the series. It's still open if Bandai Namco will delivery enough content to keep players motivated after the launch of the game but besides a generic story Dragon Ball and Fighting Game Fans will get an amazing game here.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jan 22, 2018

Even as a relatively distant fan of Dragon ball, I was totally invested in Dragon Ball FighterZ. Dangerously so. Hours dropped off the clock as I perfected my team.

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91%
Jan 26, 2018

Visually striking, insanely fun and just downright fantastic. Arc System Works has created an outstanding game. Dragon Ball Fighter Z is a game that should be played and enjoyed by both fighting game veterans and newcomers

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5 / 5.0
Jan 26, 2018

Dragon Ball FighterZ is one of the best fighting games I have ever played. Everything about FighterZ, from the gameplay to the visuals, is an absolute blast that will please anyone who enjoys Dragon Ball and/or exciting but accessible fighting games.

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9 / 10.0
Jan 26, 2018

Taking a mix of their own Guilty Gear or BlazBlue series and combining it with a little of Marvel vs. Capcom and surrounding it with a Dragon Ball coat of paint was just the recipe for Arc System Works with Dragon Ball FighterZ that makes it the game fans of the franchise have truly been waiting for all these years.

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9.1 / 10.0
Jan 26, 2018

Dragon Ball Fighter Z is a great fighting game while paying homage to the original Akira Toriyama series lovers by fans. The combat system seems simple but do not get fooled. If you want to master the game, you might have to watch couple of top players videos as it really gets complicated once you must pull out different character synergies and combos. Couple of issues here and there such as the difficulty level being too easy in story mode, but this should not ruin the great work put together by Arc System Works.

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James Hernaez
9 / 10.0
Jan 25, 2018

In the end, Dragon Ball FighterZ has been a Blast or a Ki-Blast! It’s the Dragon Ball game we have all been waiting for as it truly grabs the essence of the anime.

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8 / 10
Jan 31, 2018

Overall, Dragon Ball FighterZ gets an 8/10, the main gameplay is superb, reaching near the top of my favourite list of fighting games. A good majority of the game feels balanced, with the aesthetic looking gorgeous, even with some minor annoyances with light and shadows being used in the cutscenes

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8 / 10.0
Feb 6, 2018

'Dragon Ball FighterZ' brings the tournament arc home in a 3-on-3 format. It's beautiful anime visuals and catchy soundtrack capture the heart and essence of its anime source material.

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