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DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE

Dragon Ball Xenoverse allows players to participate in the world of Dragon Ball like never before as they help change the tide of battle. If you enjoy battling it out with your favorite Z fighters then you will enjoy this game.
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78%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
89% User Score Based on 70 reviews
Critic Score 68%Based on 22 reviews

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About DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE

DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE is a multiplayer action adventure game with a anime theme. It was developed by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment and was released on February 24, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE revisits famous battles from the series through your custom Avatar and other classic characters. New features include the mysterious Toki Toki City, new gameplay mechanics, new animations and many other amazing features!

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89%Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews
story5 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a great portable experience, allowing players to enjoy Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 both on-the-go and in docked mode.
  • Character customization is extensive and engaging, providing a fun way to create and develop unique fighters.
  • The visuals and animations are impressive, capturing the essence of the Dragon Ball anime, and the gameplay is fun and accessible for both newcomers and veterans.
  • The game suffers from frame rate drops and lower graphical fidelity compared to other console versions, especially in handheld mode.
  • Some players find the combat repetitive and the AI companions to be lacking, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • The online multiplayer experience is inconsistent, with issues related to connectivity and a lack of players affecting gameplay.

  • story

    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    24% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions

    The story in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the character creation, immersive narrative, and the inclusion of the original Xenoverse story as DLC, which adds nostalgia and replayability. However, some critiques highlight issues with quest difficulty balancing and a perception of the story being shallow at times. Overall, the game offers a visually impressive experience that appeals to Dragon Ball fans, with a wealth of side quests and DLC content to extend gameplay beyond the main story.

    • “The character creation and immersion in the story seems pretty legit so far - I'm still towards the beginning of the game, but I'm digging it.”
    • “The story is great and the visuals are amazing.”
    • “Make significant improvements over the original game as well as having a new storyline and characters.”
    • “The game main story levels are really bad; from way too easy quests, it moves straight to way too hard quests and then back to too easy quests. There is no real level adaptation from quest to quest.”
    • “Story is shallow.”
    • “You play through really key parts of the story for nostalgia purposes.”

  • gameplay

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    Overall, the gameplay is described as fun and engaging, particularly for fans of the genre, with a vast hub world and a variety of multiplayer options. However, it suffers from issues such as a clunky fighting system, erratic camera controls, and repetitive elements, which can detract from the experience. While there are improvements and deep mechanics, the visuals and AI performance leave something to be desired.

    • “This one is very good too with a lot of improvements on the gameplay side, more challenging for me... maybe because of the handheld mode, I don't know (actually traveling).”
    • “Gameplay itself is fun for a short while with its unique controls and a vast hub world.”
    • “Incredibly fun, hours of gameplay, and DLC if you beat what's already there.”
    • “The hub world could be better and feels unintuitive, with a bad camera and repetitive gameplay.”
    • “The fighting system can feel confusing and clunky, with an erratic camera and lock-on mechanic, and visuals that don't always look great, along with dumb AI teammates.”
    • “Basic, loose controls make for uneven gameplay.”

  • graphics

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    44% positive mentions, 23% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    Overall, the graphics are praised for their quality and visual appeal, particularly on the Nintendo Switch, where they are considered impressive given the platform's limitations. While some users note a decrease in graphical fidelity compared to PC and console versions, the visuals remain engaging, especially in dock mode. However, there are criticisms regarding certain visual aspects, such as the erratic camera and AI teammate performance, which can detract from the overall experience.

    • “The story is great and the visuals are amazing.”
    • “Graphical fidelity is obviously lower than the PC and console version as shown by the intro cutscene after making your character vs in-game, however, it is still amazing to see a game like this come to the Nintendo Switch.”
    • “Great game as solid as the first version, quality of the graphics.”
    • “Graphical fidelity is obviously lower than the PC and console versions, as shown by the intro cutscene after making your character compared to in-game. However, it is still amazing to see a game like this come to the Nintendo Switch.”
    • “Handicapped graphically, but forgivable for portability!”
    • “When in dock mode, graphics look fine.”

  • grinding

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

    Players note that while the game involves significant grinding, which can lead to repetitive combat, the overall experience is still enjoyable, especially for those with a Nintendo Switch.

    • “Combat becomes extremely repetitive; grinding is abundant.”
    • “It can be grindy at times, but if you have a Switch, you should have this game.”

  • replayability

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

    The game offers strong replayability by allowing players to revisit previously completed missions, giving the experience of unlocking them anew.

    • “It will be in a roster of previous missions you can play through as if you just unlocked them for replayability.”
    • “The game offers a variety of choices that significantly change the outcome, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
    • “With multiple endings and different character paths, I find myself coming back to explore every possible scenario.”
    • “The game feels like a one-and-done experience, lacking the depth needed for true replayability.”
    • “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to go back and replay it.”
    • “The limited choices and outcomes make replaying the game feel tedious rather than engaging.”

  • music

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

    The music in the game is generally criticized for being loud and of poor quality, although players have the option to adjust the volume to improve their experience.

    • “The music in the game is loud (you can fix it so it's not that bad) and not good, frankly.”

  • optimization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, -50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The game suffers from optimization issues, with users noting instances of slowdown during gameplay. While the portable aspect is appreciated, it highlights the need for better performance enhancements.

    • “The game runs smoothly most of the time, but it could benefit from further optimization to eliminate occasional slowdowns.”
    • “While the portable aspect is impressive, the game does experience some optimization issues that can affect performance.”
    • “It could have used a bit more optimization, as there are times the game slows down.”
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68%Critics’ scoreBased on 21 critic reviews
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DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE is a action adventure game with anime theme.

DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE was released on February 24, 2015.

DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE was developed by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment.

DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.