DRAGON BALL FighterZ

Dragon Ball FighterZ, is an outstanding achievement and might just be one of the best fighting games ever made.

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The FighterZ Edition includes the game and the FighterZ Pass, which adds 8 new mighty characters to the roster.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Reviews

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 20,594 reviews

story470 positive mentions

grinding68 negative mentions

story
1,748 mentions
27 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The story mode in Dragon Ball FighterZ has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and lacking depth. While some appreciate the original narrative featuring Android 21 and the character interactions, others criticize the simplistic AI and the grindy nature of the gameplay, which often involves fighting clones. Overall, the story is seen as a secondary aspect of the game, primarily serving as a means to unlock characters rather than providing a compelling experience.
- “The story is great and original and isn't just a rehash of the Saiyan through Cell sagas.”
- “The story mode feels like a good episode of Dragon Ball Z.”
- “The story mode is surprisingly weighty, being a mix of fighting game and visual novel.”
- “The story mode is a chore and the arcade tower cheats, offline content basically comes down to training mode which means you're endlessly training for fights you will never have unless you go online.”
- “The story mode is surprisingly weighty, being a mix of fighting game and visual novel, but it quickly becomes tedious with repetitive fights against clones.”
- “The story mode is long and tedious, filled with mind-numbing clone fights that offer no challenge, making it feel more like a grind than an engaging narrative.”
gameplay
1,536 mentions
45 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Dragon Ball FighterZ is widely praised for its accessibility and depth, making it enjoyable for both newcomers and seasoned players. Many reviewers highlight the game's fast-paced, fluid mechanics, which allow for easy combo execution while still offering a high skill ceiling for those looking to master advanced techniques. However, some criticisms include repetitive gameplay and issues with certain mechanics, such as the super dash, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is fun and challenging enough to be interesting.”
- “The gameplay is smooth and visceral.”
- “The mechanics of the game allow new players to have fun and learn the game, while veteran players can still find new and complicated combos.”
- “In conclusion, while Dragon Ball FighterZ may appeal to die-hard fans of the franchise, the lackluster gameplay and problematic online experience make it difficult to recommend to others.”
- “The gameplay is very dull and you will always make the same thing, rush and spam light punches.”
- “The gameplay can get a little dry but far better alternative to FighterZ.”
graphics
1,170 mentions
67 % positive mentions
32 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Dragon Ball FighterZ" are widely praised for their stunning visual fidelity and faithful representation of the anime's art style, often described as the best in any fighting game to date. Players appreciate the vibrant colors, smooth animations, and attention to detail that make the game feel like an interactive episode of the series. Despite some minor performance issues on lower-end systems, the game runs well and maintains high-quality visuals, making it a standout title for both casual and competitive players.
- “The graphics are absolutely amazing, looks as close as you can get to the anime style in 3D.”
- “The visuals are stunning and feel like the anime, this game also has huge fan service in terms of fighter dialogue, DLC, and being true to the source material.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the story mode is funny and interesting, although the battles are a bit too easy; the system is dynamic and it's harder than it looks to be good at it.”
- “When it comes to graphics, the game isn't as beautiful as Dragon Ball Kakarot, for example, and more work can and needs to be done on it.”
- “The only redeeming quality of this game is the graphics and the solo/local gameplay.”
- “The fights are ultimately very boring (I didn't find it very challenging as a casual player) and the graphics can't be set higher than 1280x720p on my 4k monitor, ...are you kidding me?”
music
278 mentions
48 % positive mentions
49 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received a mixed reception, with many praising its energetic and fitting soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, particularly during intense battles. While some players appreciate the variety and quality of the compositions, others find certain tracks forgettable or wish for more iconic themes from the Dragon Ball series. Overall, the soundtrack is generally regarded as a strong aspect of the game, contributing to its appeal among fans.
- “A great fighting game with a blood-pumping soundtrack, addicting gameplay, and stylized graphics that make this game a must-have for all platforms!”
- “The music is absolutely gorgeous (trademark and courtesy of Arc System Works), the sound effects are top tier and the voices are great too.”
- “The soundtrack is this game is absolutely amazing.”
- “I personally think that the music and character designs are below par for an Arc System Works game, but that is to the fault of the source material rather than the development.”
- “The music is incredibly repetitive and annoying.”
- “The annoying design choices, lame lobby system, uninspired soundtrack, and the problematic netcode are all unfortunate detractors of the experience.”
humor
162 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying the comedic interactions between characters, funny animations, and absurd situations that arise during battles. Many reviews highlight the amusing dialogue and character roasts, particularly referencing iconic characters like Goku and Vegeta, which contribute to a lighthearted and entertaining experience. Overall, the game's humor resonates well with fans of the Dragon Ball franchise, making it a fun and engaging title.
- “The character interactions and cutscenes are often hilarious insights into the individual characters and how they feel about each other.”
- “There's a lot of characters you can try (Z Warriors, Androids, 'bad guys'), dialogues are hilarious (roasting Yamcha and Krillin is so much fun but Majin Buu and Gotenks chitchat are even better :D) and the story has this Dragon Ball feeling.”
- “The dialogue in story mode had me laughing loud enough a few times to where I woke my girlfriend up, and the game itself is easy enough to play where anyone should be able to pick it up and just play.”
optimization
92 mentions
50 % positive mentions
35 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is a mixed bag, with many users praising its ability to run smoothly on a variety of systems, including lower-end PCs, while others report significant performance issues, particularly on PC with stuttering and lag. While some players enjoy a seamless experience with high settings, others struggle to achieve playable frame rates even on low settings, indicating that optimization may vary widely depending on hardware and online conditions. Overall, the game shows potential for great performance but requires further improvements, especially for online play and older systems.
- “This game is insanely well optimized and can run on basically anything.”
- “Greatly optimized game with legendary animations and almost no bugs at all.”
- “The game is super well optimized, seeing as my quite mediocre PC is capable of running stable 60fps at high settings.”
- “Very bad game, the optimization is so poor that I have to set everything to low settings regardless of my system, and even then I don't even get 60fps. The combat is okay, but unless you invest thousands of hours into this game, it's too late now because all the remaining players are just so good they can destroy you in one combo, removing any sort of learning process from fights.”
- “Horrible PC optimization and garbage netcode, plus no crossplay.”
- “Ridiculously poor optimization; it runs like crap on my AMD rig.”
grinding
77 mentions
0 % positive mentions
12 % neutral mentions
88 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and time-consuming, particularly in the story mode, which many players find repetitive and lacking in challenge. While some enjoy the depth and mastery involved in grinding for combos and ranks, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game requires excessive grinding to unlock characters and progress, often leading to frustration rather than enjoyment. Overall, players suggest that the grind can detract from the overall experience, making it feel more like a chore than a rewarding endeavor.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The single player content is a bit lackluster, the story mode is tedious, and the tutorials aren't altogether conducive to helping new players grow more accustomed to mid-high level play.”
- “The story mode can be kind of tedious and easy if you're at all accustomed to fighting games.”
stability
45 mentions
33 % positive mentions
2 % neutral mentions
64 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many players reporting significant bugs and connection issues, particularly in online play. While it runs well on high-end systems and consoles, users have experienced crashes, controller recognition problems, and various gameplay glitches. Overall, while the game is praised for its quality, potential buyers should be cautious, especially on PC, due to its ongoing stability issues.
- “The game runs great on my PC and is much the same as it is on console.”
- “If you are wondering about the Switch port, it is fantastic, it runs great, and features a unique resolution mechanic to help the Switch handle the game.”
- “Game looks great, runs great, and is very enjoyable to play.”
- “The game sometimes crashes or freezes when playing online.”
- “The game is buggy and it's been out for over a year, so it should at least work by now. Don't buy this if you want to remain sane.”
- “I wouldn't recommend this on PC due to the amount of buggy elements for online play, but go ahead and buy the console because it's a lot more stable.”
replayability
37 mentions
38 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, particularly in multiplayer modes, with many players enjoying the variety of characters and combat mechanics. While some users note issues with online play, such as cheating and connection problems, the game's engaging arcade mode and character diversity contribute to its lasting appeal. However, a few reviews mention a lack of replay value in the story mode and suggest that more playable characters could enhance the experience.
- “Well made and fun, great character design and mechanics, tons of replayability.”
- “Very fun, lots to learn, tons of replayability, absolutely amazing art that makes me nostalgic.”
- “Easy to pick up but in-depth enough to have high replay value.”
- “No replay value.”
- “As for replay value, we may find the biggest flaw of DBFZ in the story mode.”
- “It has low replayability and no Steam achievements for it.”
emotional
27 mentions
70 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
Players express a mix of emotions while engaging with the game, ranging from joy and nostalgia due to its connections to the Dragon Ball franchise to frustration over its lackluster story mode and competitive challenges. Many find the multiplayer experience both entertaining and emotionally charged, with moments that evoke laughter and tears, particularly when facing skilled opponents or dealing with technical issues. Overall, the game fosters a sense of community and personal growth, despite its narrative shortcomings.
- “This game hit my life like an unexpected 6m; it really hooked me into competitive fighting games after years of not touching the genre. The subtle and not-so-subtle references to one of my childhood favorite shows may have also helped.”
- “Fighterz is absolutely overflowing with references, heartwarming interactions between old friends, and if you take the time to really crack open story mode, humorous and fascinating opinions the characters have on certain outlooks.”
- “I laughed, I cried, I gained 15 lbs.”
- “The story is comedy gold in terms of interactions, but it's so easy it's a joke, and so long it's exhausting.”
- “The story mode is abysmally boring; nonexistent writing and poor AI.”
- “Despite cool looks and fun characters, the story mode is boring and lacks depth.”
monetization
26 mentions
12 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing it as a cash grab due to the presence of multiple DLCs and season passes. However, several users appreciate the absence of aggressive microtransactions, noting that in-game currency can be used for cosmetic items rather than gameplay advantages. Overall, while some players feel the monetization practices detract from the experience, others find the DLC characters reasonably priced and the lack of microtransactions a positive aspect.
- “There are no microtransactions in the game for currency, which is a huge plus, and the DLC characters are very much worth their price.”
- “No aggressive microtransactions, smooth gameplay, active player base, and an amazing roster of characters.”
- “This is the first fighting game I have personally played in a long time that has completely swept me off my feet. The loot box system is cool, with no microtransactions yet, and the loot is strictly cosmetic: lobby avatars, titles, headers, and stamps—nothing to boost you in battle.”
- “Loved playing this at launch but quickly stopped when I noticed what they were doing with their cash grab DLCs.”
- “It's just a cash grab because it's a 'real' fighting game made by Arc System Works despite the fact that the company has only focused on simplifying even their most complex games so drastically, they're not complex anymore.”
- “It would also be nice if the PS4 controller was fully supported in terms of button prompts, and the monetization strategy of multiple season passes is abhorrent; if I wasn't so invested in the game, I wouldn't even participate in it.”
character development
9 mentions
56 % positive mentions
22 % neutral mentions
22 % negative mentions
Overall, character development in the game is praised for its impressive design and mechanics, particularly highlighting the new character Android 21. However, while the visuals and character aesthetics are well-received, the story and character arcs are often considered lackluster, leaving some players wanting more depth in narrative engagement.
- “Well made and fun, great character design and mechanics, tons of replayability.”
- “Including the new character Android 21, she is amazing in terms of character design and characteristics.”
- “The story mode itself is a largely fun experience, providing the player with an original story centered around a brand new character designed by the manga's original creator, Akira Toriyama.”
- “Side note: it doesn't matter if he's trolling or not; he's on some weird stuff. I recommend this game for the gameplay, graphics, and character designs and animations, but not the story, which is lackluster to a point.”
- “On the other hand, as a Dragon Ball fan, I find that other than the graphics, character design, and animations, the experience falls very short.”
atmosphere
8 mentions
50 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of DBFZ is highly praised for its energetic and immersive qualities, effectively capturing the essence of the Dragon Ball franchise while incorporating elements reminiscent of Marvel vs. Capcom. Reviewers highlight the game's dynamic battle mechanics and dramatic finishes, which enhance the overall epic feel and contribute to a unique gaming experience.
- “This makes DBFZ one of the most unique games with great battle mechanics and a high-energy atmosphere while staying true to the high-octane combat roots of the Dragon Ball franchise.”
- “It's heavily inspired by Marvel vs. Capcom (which was also golden) and captures the overall Dragon Ball atmosphere perfectly. Arc System Works did an amazing job with this.”
- “The atmosphere and the stories are really amazing.”
- “Some auto combos even end with an anti-air attack, making it difficult to punish a masher for attacking the atmosphere.”