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DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA is a single player and multiplayer casual real-time strategy game with fantasy, anime and science fiction themes. It was developed by GANBARION Co., Ltd. and was released on September 9, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

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60%Audience ScoreBased on 3,631 reviews
gameplay131 positive mentions
monetization40 negative mentions

  • The game captures the essence of Dragon Ball with great character designs and smooth animations.
  • Matches are fast-paced, typically lasting around 10 minutes, making it easy to play multiple games in a short time.
  • The gameplay is fun and engaging, with unique character abilities that reflect their personalities from the series.
  • The game features a pay-to-win model, with new characters locked behind a paywall, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete.
  • Matchmaking is often unbalanced, frequently pairing inexperienced players with seasoned veterans, leading to frustrating experiences.
  • Connection issues and frequent disconnections prevent players from enjoying the game fully, often locking them out for extended periods.
  • gameplay

    394 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The gameplay of "Dragon Ball Gekishin Squad" is characterized by its fast-paced, casual-friendly mechanics that appeal to both newcomers and fans of the franchise. While many players find the core gameplay loop enjoyable and addictive, criticisms arise regarding balance issues, pay-to-win mechanics, and a lack of depth in strategy, leading to repetitive experiences and unbalanced matches. Overall, the game shows potential but requires significant improvements in mechanics and monetization to enhance the player experience.

    • “The gameplay is fantastic, the matches are quick and fun, and the characters feel lore-accurate and flavorful.”
    • “The gameplay loop is addicting and the matches are short and sweet, about 5-10 minutes long.”
    • “Overall, this game is crazy fun—balanced gameplay, exciting transformations, and that classic 'just one more match' feeling.”
    • “Requiring you to skirt around the objective to fight, which is disadvantageous to melee characters, as well as just being a terrible mechanic all around, it barely works, and is ping dependent.”
    • “The divine draws and cards do a terrible job at changing up the gameplay due to a 'meta' card build and golden cell jr matches killing a lot of the natural progression to level up and the RNG factor of where the golden cell jr's spawn, while most of the starting divine draws do nothing to actually change the gameplay of matches.”
    • “The gameplay loop relies entirely on luck and players have no agency on the outcome if they are on an even playing field.”
  • monetization

    117 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    8% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 34% negative mentions

    The monetization model of the game has been widely criticized as predatory and heavily skewed towards pay-to-win mechanics, with many players feeling that it locks essential characters behind expensive paywalls and offers minimal rewards for free-to-play users. While some players acknowledge that cosmetic items can be earned through gameplay, the overall sentiment is that the aggressive microtransactions detract significantly from the gaming experience, leading many to label it a cash grab. Overall, the monetization practices are seen as a major flaw that could jeopardize the game's longevity and player satisfaction.

    • “The monetization isn't even predatory like some other MOBAs/gacha games out there; you can get capsules to do the summons completely freely, which is definitely a bonus in my eyes.”
    • “So far, the monetization has been very fair — characters and skins can also be unlocked simply by playing.”
    • “The microtransactions are also predatory; I understand that free games have to make money somehow, but this model isn't it.”
    • “Greedy free-to-play monetization model that barely rewards you with premium currency (10 gems a week when a single new character costs 250; I earned 165 gems total playing since launch including events).”
    • “The monetization strategy is unapologetically predatory.”
    • “Until proper matchmaking is implemented, solo queue toxicity is addressed, and the monetization model is rebalanced, I can’t recommend this game in good faith.”
  • story

    86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    5% positive mentions, 87% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions

    The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players expressing disappointment over the absence of a compelling narrative or meaningful missions. While the game features characters from the Dragon Ball universe, the storytelling is described as weak and uninspired, failing to provide a satisfying experience that complements the gameplay. Overall, players feel that the game needs a more robust story mode and better mission structure to enhance player retention and enjoyment.

    • “At the same time, the story follows the life of Goku's son, Gohan, as well as the development of his rivals, Piccolo and Vegeta.”
    • “The big bang attack on storytelling here is that these blocky buddies are 'gekishin' (smashing) their way through the DBZ multiverse to stop an evil cube that's turning everyone into polygons.”
    • “Fun gameplay mechanics and traits that are uniquely based on characters showcased in the story.”
    • “Overall, the DB games are as disappointing gameplay-wise as the original series is story-wise.”
    • “The missions are unintuitive and don't provide enough reason to keep playing.”
    • “If this story had a spirit bomb, it'd fizzle out before launch.”
  • graphics

    67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    48% positive mentions, 48% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the vibrant, cel-shaded art style and smooth animations that capture the essence of the Dragon Ball franchise. While some players highlight the polished character models and stunning visual effects, others criticize the overall aesthetic as feeling like a mobile game, with occasional issues like overlapping graphics during intense moments. Overall, the visuals are generally regarded as solid, especially for a free-to-play title, but there are calls for further enhancements and optimizations.

    • “The graphics are phenomenal, the effects of every move are stunning, really a fun game to play with your friends too and can come up with crazy combos with multiple characters.”
    • “Visuals & combat flow: the cel-shaded art pops, and the combat animations are pure anime spectacle.”
    • “It's a great game, and you can tell a lot of love was put into the art style and things the characters do at the lobby, like Vegeta looking at the player almost and throwing a big bang attack or Daima Goku practicing with the other characters.”
    • “Awful graphics, gameplay, and character selection.”
    • “Hot booty, not very fun gets old and very gacha... graphics look like a bad mobile port.”
    • “You have a lot of overlapping graphics and sometimes you can barely tell what is going on on the screen.”
  • grinding

    66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    2% positive mentions, 3% neutral mentions, 95% negative mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it excessively tedious and unbalanced, particularly in unlocking new characters and progressing through the star system. While some enjoy the fast-paced gameplay and fun mechanics, they feel that the rewards for grinding are insufficient, leading to a frustrating experience, especially for free-to-play users. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable but marred by a grind-heavy progression system that can feel punishing and demoralizing.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grind is just way too long and tedious; zeni is rewarded infrequently, and character memories are both random and minimal with diminishing returns on subsequent matches in a day.”
    • “If you don’t buy it, you’re stuck grinding endlessly.”
    • “The battle pass is underwhelming and returns far too few gems, while character progression is gated behind inflated gold costs that force excessive grinding.”
  • stability

    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    8% positive mentions, -5% neutral mentions, 97% negative mentions

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, network errors, and numerous bugs that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players describe the experience as frustratingly unstable, with issues like freezing, matchmaking glitches, and unresponsive controls making it difficult to enjoy the game long-term. While some improvements have been noted, the overall consensus is that the game remains a "buggy mess" that feels unfinished and unpolished.

    • “The game runs smoothly on my PC with an RTX 3080.”
    • “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs; the stability is impressive.”
    • “The performance is consistent, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
    • “The game has been full of bugs and glitches since early access that they only recently started addressing despite having over a year or so of heads up from the betas.”
    • “However, the game is currently a buggy mess with your matches being unable to be played 20% of the time because you'll get kicked out of the game randomly from 'network error: 0' or sometimes you'll be stuck waiting for the game to ready up because the timer where everyone readies up is stuck on the number 0.”
    • “This game is unfinished and buggy; wait for improvements before purchasing anything.”
  • humor

    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with players finding amusement in quirky character choices, such as Frieza as a summoner and the farmer who shot Raditz, which adds a layer of absurdity. Many reviews highlight the game's comedic elements, including funny interactions and meme-worthy moments, though some frustrations arise from server issues caused by players rage-quitting. Overall, while the game can be entertaining and funny, it also has a darker side that can lead to frustration.

    • “Things like making Frieza of all people into a summoner-style character (because he's in his first form) is honestly brilliant and a ton of fun, or weird stuff like having the farmer who shot Raditz be a support character is so out there and hilarious it's amazing.”
    • “It's hilarious in a 'laugh to keep from crying' way – like watching Yamcha get one-shotted, but for hours.”
    • “I was very entertained at the launch of the game, laughing a lot with friends and matchmaking had a good balance.”
  • optimization

    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    17% positive mentions, 44% neutral mentions, 39% negative mentions

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players citing significant issues such as poor server performance, frame drops, and stuttering, which detract from the overall experience. While some praise the graphics and character models, the network performance and matchmaking system have been criticized for being flawed and leading to frustrating gameplay. Overall, players express hope for improvements in future updates, but current optimization problems are a major concern.

    • “It's optimized really well, and the graphics and character models look great.”
    • “Optimization great, net code decent, graphics are good.”
    • “Performance: 10/10”
    • “This is purely due to poor optimization and bad servers.”
    • “Absolutely stay away from this game, it's a cell phone game that has been ported over to PC and it has zero optimization.”
    • “Frame drops, stuttering, and error codes that leave you locked out of the game for 15 minutes is just inexcusable for how heavy-handed the monetization for this 'free to play' game is.”
  • music

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    36% positive mentions, 43% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its ability to evoke nostalgia through remixes of classic Dragon Ball themes, while others find it grating or reminiscent of outdated soundtracks. Overall, the sound design and voice acting are noted as well-executed, but there are calls for more variety in background music and voice lines to enhance the experience. Despite some criticisms, many players appreciate the music's contribution to the game's energetic atmosphere.

    • “The animation, gameplay, and soundtrack are enough to bring any fan just to try it out.”
    • “The gameplay is fast, frantic, and fluent, the characters have a nice assortment of choices, and both the presentation and music do a very serviceable job.”
    • “Also, the music is sooo good!”
    • “One minor complaint: the number of voice lines and variety of background music needs to go up to not be annoying.”
    • “No complaints yet, except about the unimportant things, e.g. music sounding like it's from a 1990s slot machine and buffing the graphics for PC.”
    • “The soundtrack remixes classic DBZ themes with chiptune square-wave synths – think 'cha-la head-cha-la' played on a Casio keyboard tuned to 'annoy.' Voice acting is dubbed by interns who sound like they're reading off cue cards in a wind tunnel: Goku's 'kaio-ken!' comes out as 'square-o-ken!' and the SFX?”
  • emotional

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Players express a mix of frustration and emotional investment in the game, highlighting feelings of rage and heartbreak due to team dynamics and gameplay mechanics. Despite these negative emotions, there is a sense of addiction and a strong bond formed with the game, indicating a complex emotional relationship that keeps players engaged despite their grievances.

    • “Rage inducing, heart breaking, need therapy, still addicted.”
    • “This forges an unlikely emotional bond between the two.”
  • replayability

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    Overall, the game is considered highly replayable and enjoyable, with a diverse roster of playable characters that enhances the experience. However, some users feel that the multiplayer aspect lacks depth, which may affect long-term replayability.

    • “Super replayable and just fun.”
    • “All the champions/heroes are playable, which I did not expect coming from games with huge power gaps and clear characters of lesser abilities/usefulness that aren't actually viable.”
    • “Has more replayability than Sparkless Zero.”
    • “It also needs more playable characters, and the Dragon Ball franchise has plenty of them.”
    • “Multiplayer and replayability: as empty as an empty Senzu bean bag.”
    • “Replayability?”
  • character development

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game excels in character development through impressive designs, high-quality visuals, and engaging animations that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the solid voice acting in both Japanese and English, as well as the satisfying progression of characters as they grow stronger during matches. Overall, the combination of aesthetic appeal and gameplay mechanics contributes to a compelling character development experience.

    • “The game nails the vibe of the universe: great character designs, solid voice acting (JP + EN), and that classic 'getting stronger' feeling as your fighter powers up during a match.”
    • “Character designs are amazing, visuals are great, and the animations blow Sparking Zero out of the water.”
    • “The character design, models, gameplay, and map design are really well done in my opinion.”
  • atmosphere

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is characterized by a vibrant, cartoonish style that enhances the fun gameplay experience. Great animations and graphics contribute to an engaging environment, while the witty banter between heroes further enriches the overall ambiance.

    • “The cartoonish and fun atmosphere really enhances the overall experience.”
    • “The animations are great, the graphics are stunning, and the atmosphere is immersive.”
    • “Gameplay is fun, and the banter between the heroes adds a delightful layer to the atmosphere.”
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Play Times

12h Median play time
34h Average play time
8-40h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 21 analyzed playthroughs
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DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA is a casual real-time strategy game with fantasy, anime and science fiction themes. Common tags for DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA include free to play, 2d, moba, tower defense, stylized and others.

DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, Phone and others.

On average players spend around 34 hours playing DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA.

DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA was released on September 9, 2025.

DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA was developed by GANBARION Co., Ltd..

DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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