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SUPER DRAGON BALL HEROES WORLD MISSION

There is more content to play with here than a thousand Dragon Balls could ever wish for. Simply put, Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission is a gigantic bounty of arcade and card-based fun and creation that keeps on giving.
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78%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
grinding, monetization
84% User Score Based on 877 reviews
Critic Score 68%Based on 14 reviews

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SUPER DRAGON BALL HEROES WORLD MISSION is a single player and multiplayer turn-based strategy game. It was developed by SAFARI GAMES Co., Ltd. and was released on April 4, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

- Deep card battle gameplay featuring over one-thousand cards & 350 characters from the Dragon Ball franchise. Includes Dragon Ball characters from different series, including Dragon Ball Super, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, and Dragon Ball FighterZ. - Embark on an epic journey as you interact with the Dragon Ball world and its characters through an arcade game. - Create your own missions. - Test yo…

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84%
Audience ScoreBased on 877 reviews
story55 positive mentions
grinding28 negative mentions

  • The game offers a massive roster of over 1,000 characters, providing extensive fan service for Dragon Ball enthusiasts.
  • The card customization and deck-building mechanics are engaging, allowing players to create unique strategies and combinations.
  • The game is free of microtransactions, making it accessible for players to earn cards and progress without spending additional money.
  • The graphics are dated and may not meet the expectations of players accustomed to modern gaming visuals.
  • The pacing can be slow due to excessive dialogue and unskippable animations, which can detract from the overall gameplay experience.
  • The online multiplayer mode is largely inactive, limiting competitive play and interaction with other players.
  • story
    258 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in *Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission* is characterized as a mix of fan service and light-hearted, over-the-top narratives, often featuring original characters and "what-if" scenarios that appeal to die-hard fans. While some players appreciate the creative mission-building aspects and the extensive character roster, many criticize the story for its lack of depth and repetitive pacing, viewing it as a secondary element to the gameplay. Overall, the narrative is seen as entertaining for fans but may not satisfy those seeking a more intricate or serious storyline.

    • “The story mode is unique to the home version and is your typical what-if stories where a super powerful character shows up earlier in a Dragon Ball story than expected, but this time the main focus is on a set of very fan fiction-style characters.”
    • “The story is very immersive; it seemingly lets you choose the path you want to make your character by leveling him and promoting him, depending on the level you get different outcomes.”
    • “The story has multiple non-canon adventures that branch off for you to do as well, offering a challenge.”
    • “The story pacing is slow, and the writing is thin.”
    • “The story is just damn weird.”
    • “The story mode is a bit of a joke, but the gameplay is where this game shines and will captivate you.”
  • gameplay
    139 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding it both engaging and frustrating. While the strategic card-battle mechanics and extensive customization options offer depth and replayability, the steep learning curve, repetitive combat animations, and unskippable action scenes detract from the overall experience. New players may struggle with the complex mechanics and tutorials, leading to a gameplay experience that can feel bloated and tedious at times, despite its potential for fun and nostalgia for Dragon Ball fans.

    • “The gameplay is fun; just a few adjustments here and there.”
    • “The most complete roster of any Dragon Ball title to date, as well as skill-based reaction gameplay mixed with deck building and management of 7 cards with up to 28 accessories.”
    • “I for one love how you have to strategically use the cards to win the game, coupled with the customization of your own character, the various non-canon story arcs, and arcade mode provides for plenty of gameplay.”
    • “These minigames and unskippable action scenes really drag each match down, and I found them completely irritating and more bothersome as the game started introducing more mechanics to me.”
    • “The real issue is that in 4 hours of gameplay, I have spent 3 hours and 40 minutes tapping 'OK' to agonizingly slog through endless worthless dialogue.”
    • “Even beyond it just stopping to function for no apparent reason, the gameplay loop is incredibly boring and even infuriating at times due to the game itself cheating and ignoring the rules that it makes the player follow as a lazy attempt to make some fights more difficult.”
  • graphics
    91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting that they are outdated and reminiscent of early 2000s titles like Budokai, often described as "dull" or "mediocre." While some appreciate the nostalgic charm and flashy animations, others feel the visuals fall short compared to modern standards set by games like Xenoverse 2 and FighterZ. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics may not impress, the game's content and gameplay can still provide an enjoyable experience for dedicated Dragon Ball fans.

    • “The game delivers visually stunning Dragon Ball animations and special moves, capturing the essence of the anime series.”
    • “The visuals are also stunning, with the graphics having the nostalgia of the Budokai 3 game.”
    • “Despite the older graphics, this game has tons of content to keep you entertained, making it nearly perfect.”
    • “The graphics are despicable and I don't like how I can't use English dub (because I really like the English voice acting), though it is an arcade game so it makes sense.”
    • “This game (or at least its port) was released on Steam yet it looks like it came out in the early 2000s with its dull and lifeless town setting, poor graphical design, and compressed sound files that make it sound like Goku has a microphone in his throat while he's charging the God Kamehameha.”
    • “The graphics are pretty dated, the translations could have gone through way more revisions, and some of the tutorials don't reflect the changes they made when they ported the game to the PC and Nintendo Switch.”
  • grinding
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game is a major point of contention among users, with many describing it as excessively tedious and repetitive, requiring significant time investment to unlock characters, items, and abilities. While some players find enjoyment in the grind and appreciate the lack of microtransactions, others express frustration over the lengthy and padded story mode that compounds the grind. Overall, the game appeals to fans of grinding and card-collecting mechanics, but those averse to such gameplay may want to reconsider.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Which isn't too grindy, mind you.”
    • “The worst part of it all is the grinding you have to do for literally everything, because if you don't grind, you won't get money, power, characters, items, or literally anything else in the game.”
    • “At that point, your only obstacle is getting bored out of your skull grinding up to reach content that is actually challenging.”
    • “With 1165 characters to collect, and 1900+ equippables, this game will have you grinding for a long time, and I find it to be a fairly enjoyable grind as you're always being challenged with what your opponent's decks throw at you.”
  • monetization
    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback regarding its monetization model, with users praising the absence of microtransactions. Players appreciate that they can access all content, including over 1,000 cards, through gameplay without the pressure of in-app purchases or pay-to-win mechanics. This approach is seen as a refreshing change from typical gacha games, making it a more enjoyable experience for fans.

    • “Hundreds of hours of content, over 1,000 cards, no microtransactions.”
    • “This game has no in-app purchases, so you won't have to waste your life savings on gacha tickets.”
    • “Based on the arcade TCG series in Japan, but without the microtransactions, so you can earn everything through gameplay.”
    • “This game has no in-app purchases, so that means you won't have to waste your life savings on gacha tickets.”
    • “No microtransaction cash grab, no stamina, no stone farming limit.”
    • “The UI is mostly a mess, not to mention how half the game itself has no subtitles (in battle) or no voice (outside of battle). The game is mostly a worse version of Dokkan Battle, which is filled with microtransactions, so it gets a bit boring in the long run for a 50 EUR game.”
  • music
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the wide range of tracks and the ability to customize the soundtrack with anime music packs, enhancing the overall experience. However, others find the original compositions to be generic and repetitive, with some tracks described as annoying. Overall, while the soundtrack has its highlights, it also has notable drawbacks that affect gameplay enjoyment.

    • “Love the music and wide range of characters you can get from this game.”
    • “The soundtrack for this game is pretty good in my opinion.”
    • “It just makes it so much more satisfying and exciting to play while listening to the stunning soundtrack of the game!”
    • “This is really generic though, every aspect right down to the music couldn't be more generic.”
    • “The game kinda sucks, pretty boring, music can get really damn annoying.”
    • “Most of it is terrible, and repetitive.”
  • replayability
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is notably high due to its extensive customization options, creative mission mode, and a large roster of characters, allowing players to experiment with different builds and gameplay styles. However, some players find the story mode tedious and repetitive, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the addictive nature of the core gameplay keeps many players engaged for extended periods.

    • “If you get into it, the replay value seems quite high too, though do read about character builds before you start as it seems like you can really put yourself in a bad position long term.”
    • “The game's mission mode adds a layer of creativity, allowing players to create their own missions, adding replayability and user-generated content.”
    • “It doesn't have the most complex gameplay mechanics, but there is plenty of replay value here depending on how into the game modes you get.”
    • “But the story mode wasn't all that interesting and it becomes a drag and more of a chore when all you do is have your character go through the Budokai 2 map phase with side quests on the side. I admit there are a lot of side quests that can give you more replay value, but overall the game just feels really tedious after a while when all the enemies start to have the same abilities, making it feel more stressful than satisfying when you win a match.”
    • “All in all, I love this game and how huge the roster is and all the silly changes you can impose on the cards. Even though the game is rather simple, I find myself very addicted to it. I wish they could have given it more post-launch support. I'm very sad that we're missing out on a lot of stuff regardless.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as hilariously charming, particularly appealing to fans of Dragon Ball, with numerous funny interactions and "what if" scenarios. While some may find the humor off-putting, many appreciate the randomness in battles and the ability to create amusing custom moves, contributing to a lighthearted and entertaining experience. Overall, the game is recognized more for its comedic elements than its gameplay quality.

    • “I personally find this hilariously charming, but I can see it being a major turnoff for many.”
    • “I loved that you can mix and match move sets for hilarious (and lore unfriendly) results.”
    • “It is hilarious, cool, and very Dragon Ball.”
  • stability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is mixed, with some players reporting frequent crashes and freezes, particularly during online play, while others note a lack of significant bugs and a well-designed experience. Overall, the stability issues seem to detract from the gameplay for many users.

    • “Not buggy; there is a lot to do at the start, but I will say online is where it's at because of the skill and random styles of players.”
    • “The game, as it is right now, is kind of buggy.”
    • “I get to play for 10 to 20 minutes, then it freezes or crashes... and it happens a lot.”
    • “Buggy game mechanics lead to lopsided battles due to effects (the charge impact meter is problematic).”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game is inconsistent; while some players report smooth performance without crashes, others experience frequent frame drops and stuttering that negatively impact gameplay, particularly in precision-based mechanics. Overall, the game's performance may vary significantly depending on the player's system.

    • “This game is a lot of fun; it runs smoothly and hasn't crashed at all.”
    • “Yet here I have constant frame drops and stuttering, which really screws up the timing for all of the mechanics involving precision.”
    • “If you don't mind the poor visuals and stuttering, it's worth giving it a shot if you can get it at a reasonable price.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game effectively evokes a nostalgic and vibrant atmosphere reminiscent of the Dragon Ball series, successfully immersing players in its rich universe.

    • “The game successfully captures the nostalgic and vibrant atmosphere of the Dragon Ball series, immersing players in its rich universe.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth, with players noting a boring story mode and low production values that detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the reliance on grinding and random elements may frustrate those seeking a more engaging emotional journey.

    • “But if you hate grinding, a boring story mode, reading, and RNG, then you should definitely think twice before buying.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is generally enjoyable, particularly for Dragon Ball fans who appreciate the character designs. However, some players feel that Sealas's growth is limited, becoming repetitive aside from a single flashback that provides some insight into his past as a time patroller.

    • “A fun game for fans of Dragon Ball, great for passing the time and showcasing the impressive character designs that have been created.”
    • “Sealas experiences some stagnation in his character development, except for one flashback to his time as a time patroller, where he logically works through his plan.”
    • “Sealas becomes kind of ranty and stagnant in his character development, save for one flashback to his time as a time patroller where he actually works through his plan logically.”
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SUPER DRAGON BALL HEROES WORLD MISSION is a turn-based strategy game.

SUPER DRAGON BALL HEROES WORLD MISSION is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 13 hours playing SUPER DRAGON BALL HEROES WORLD MISSION.

SUPER DRAGON BALL HEROES WORLD MISSION was released on April 4, 2019.

SUPER DRAGON BALL HEROES WORLD MISSION was developed by SAFARI GAMES Co., Ltd..

SUPER DRAGON BALL HEROES WORLD MISSION has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

SUPER DRAGON BALL HEROES WORLD MISSION is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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