Dragon Ball Fusions
- September 8, 2016
- Ganbarion
Dragon Ball Fusions is a refreshing change in the franchise with some awesome customisation options!
RPG based on the famous manga Dragon Ball. In the game the player has the possibility to fuse together the characters (using a special bracelet), in order to obtain new heroes.
Reviews
- Dragon Ball Fusions offers a refreshing change in the franchise with extensive customization options and innovative gameplay.
- The combat system is fun and engaging, featuring a unique turn-based spin that appeals to both casual and hardcore fans.
- The game successfully combines fan service with an attractive presentation and humorous elements, making it enjoyable for Dragon Ball enthusiasts.
- The story is lacking depth and serves merely as a catalyst for battles, which may disappoint players seeking a rich narrative experience.
- The game features repetitive battle animations and fetch quests, leading to a sense of monotony during gameplay.
- The world feels empty and underdeveloped, with many areas lacking meaningful interaction despite the presence of NPCs.
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews; some players criticize it for being shallow and serving merely as a catalyst for combat, resulting in a repetitive and empty world. In contrast, "Dragon Ball Fusions" is praised for its engaging narrative and fan service, offering a fresh take on the franchise while maintaining an enjoyable battle system, despite some tedious elements in gameplay.
“Dragon Ball Fusions fuses fan service with an enjoyable story and battle system to create a fresh Dragon Ball video game experience, with the only blot being the sometimes tedious energy acquisition process.”
“Fun battle system, goes beyond normal Dragon Ball games to tell a familiar, but unique story, lots of fan service.”
“Ultimately, it’s difficult to ignore the lacking story and largely dead play areas.”
“The story is very repetitive; the world feels empty even with NPCs flying around. It serves just as a catalyst to get you to fight, with very little depth.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a charming adventure that centers around the unique mechanic of character fusion; however, many players feel that the overall experience falls short, likely due to the limitations imposed by the Nintendo 3DS hardware.
“Charm and gameplay fuse together to form a fun adventure.”
“The ability to fuse any character we want adds a unique twist to the gameplay experience.”
“The gameplay mechanics are engaging and provide a fresh take on the genre.”
“While it gives us the concept of being able to fuse any character we want, the rest of the game doesn’t live up to that one mechanic.”
“Personally, I blame the release of it on the Nintendo 3DS as it limited the other aspects of the game in order to pull off the main mechanic.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for being impressive and well-suited to the hardware, enhancing the engaging and fun combat experience. Additionally, the variety of fusions adds to the visual appeal.
“The visuals fit the hardware perfectly and are actually impressive.”
“Combat is fun and engaging, with so many fusions.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
While "Dragon Ball Fusions" offers a fresh experience with its engaging story and battle system, players find the energy acquisition process to be occasionally tedious, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
“Dragon Ball Fusions fuses fan service with an enjoyable story and battle system to create a fresh Dragon Ball video game experience, with the only blot being the sometimes tedious energy acquisition process.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted through its playful take on the Dragon Ball universe, complemented by an engaging turn-based combat system that adds a unique twist. The attractive presentation further enhances the comedic elements, making the overall experience enjoyable and entertaining.
“The game emphasizes the humorous side of Dragon Ball, making every encounter entertaining.”
“I love the interesting turn-based spin on Dragon Ball combat; it adds a fun twist to the gameplay.”
“The attractive presentation complements the humor perfectly, creating a delightful experience.”
Critic Reviews
Dragon Ball Fusions 3DS Review
Dragon Ball Fusions is a refreshing change in the franchise with some awesome customisation options!
80%Dragon Ball Fusions Review
Many Dragon Ball games from over the years have been criticized for playing it too safe, but Dragon Ball Fusions definitely tries something very new, even if it doesn’t all work to perfection.
70%Dragon Ball Fusions Review
Ultimately, it’s difficult to ignore the lacking story and largely dead play areas. If you’re a fan of Dragon Ball in general you’ll find smiles and some fun here, but if you’re looking for an amazing RPG experience, you may want to look elsewhere.
60%