Dragon Ball FighterZ Reviews

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9 / 10.0
Jan 22, 2018

Utterly stunning in motion and effortlessly capturing the essence of Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball FighterZ is a masterful video game adaptation. Its combat system is relentlessly entertaining, fusing anime sensibilities with traditional, competitive fighting game mechanics, and its accessible controls allow anyone to get in on the action. If the online portion of the release holds up, then we'd dare say that this is just about the best anime fighting game ever made.

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Dave Aubrey
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Jan 22, 2018

Dragon Ball FighterZ is possibly the greatest Dragon Ball game of all time, and already one of the best fighting games of the year, if not the best. Great fighting and amazing visuals collide in this excellent anime fighter.

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73 / 100
Oct 19, 2018
9 / 10.0
Feb 9, 2018

Dragon Ball FighterZ is a stellar fighting game that not only gets the job done but does it really well. With its faithfully impressive visuals and easy to pick up yet still surprisingly deep fighting mechanics, Dragon Ball FighterZ is is no mere cash grab that layers on the fanservice and then calls it a day. This is the Dragon Ball game longtime series fans have been waiting decades for and, boy, am I glad to be around to finally see it.

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Feb 6, 2018

Arc System Works' loving tribute to one of the most popular animated shows of all time is not only an early contender for fighter of the year, but overall game of the year, too.

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8 / 10.0
Feb 7, 2018

An accessible yet thoroughly entertaining competitive fighter, Dragon Ball FighterZ is a game for low-levels and super-elites alike.

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Feb 6, 2018

Successfully bridging the gap between the casual and hardcore crowds, Dragon Ball FighterZ is an excellent, gorgeous fighter that can draw you in, whether you're a fan of the franchise or not.

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Generación Xbox
Joan Vidal
Top Critic
9.3 / 10.0
Jan 26, 2018

It's a great fighting game, it's a great Dragon Ball game, it will entertain the amateurs and the most professional too. At last we can say without discussion that is the best game of Dragon Ball franchise. Essential.

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Jan 26, 2018

This is a gleaming example of how to craft a fighting game that feels like it has its arms open for everyone to enjoy.

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9 / 10.0
Jan 26, 2018

Dragon Ball FighterZ is fun on so many levels. I had fun with it as a competitive hardcore fighting game. I had fun with it as a hopeless screaming otaku. I even had fun grinding up Zeni to unlock characters and dress my lobby avatar up. I haven't had this much fun with a fighting game in a very long time. DBFZ is one title that casuals and pros alike won't want to miss.

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Atomix
Top Critic
86 / 100
Jan 22, 2018

Dragon Ball FighterZ its a great fighting game with a friendly approach that makes it easy to play by any type of player, It can be enjoyed by both, casual and hardcore players, but true fans of the original series are the ones who will appreciate it the most. Whatever your case is, you can be sure that this game will make you pass a really chaotic but fantastic time.

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9 / 10.0
Jan 23, 2018

The definitive Dragon Ball fighting game, bar none. Arc System Works have created a game which walks across many a fine line, blending style with substance and accessibility with reverence for the source material. It's wild, it rocks my dragon and it sets a benchmark for the series that proudly enters the domain of fight game gods.

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ACG
Top Critic
Buy
Jan 22, 2018
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87 / 100
Jan 22, 2018

Sublime anime-punch-up with scalable, very dynamic combat system that should inspire beginners and professionals alike.

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Jan 22, 2018

For Arc System Works, Dragon Ball FighterZ is a chance at real mainstream success. The Guilty Gear games are universally excellent, and have a dedicated fanbase, but their hardcore nature meant they always lost to the Street Fighters and Tekkens of the world when it came to sales. The Dragon Ball license could be what gets the masses interested in the studio's particular brand of air-dashing, spectacular combat.

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Evan Slead
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Jan 22, 2018

While there have been many fighting games based on the Dragon Ball franchise, Dragon Ball FighterZ marks a modern approach through the means of fast-paced action. From its breathtaking visuals to ease of gameplay mastery, the new fighter is a good stepping stone to expand the fan base of the genre. However, it may not satisfy players who are looking for complexity.

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8 / 10
Jan 22, 2018

Dragon Ball FighterZ is undoubtedly the best Dragon Ball Z fighting game ever released. As the old clich' goes, it is easy to pick up and play and hard to master even if the all the characters share the same input. And it must also be pointed out that it's the prettiest anime video game ever made. Dragon Ball fans would do themselves a disservice by missing this game.

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Sep 30, 2018

Dragon Ball FighterZ has come to Nintendo Switch and it's a still a very strong fighting game.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jan 22, 2018

Dragon Ball FighterZ is no mere licensed game or anime fighter. Sporting a fan-friendly story mode, a robust online experience and a host of other ways for you and your friends to trade ki blasts, it's clear that Arc have delivered a 2D fighter that's worthy of respect.

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Jan 29, 2018

Dragon Ball FighterZ looks pretty as hell, almost as good as the anime these days. However the game has a serious balancing issue, the company has a serious greed issue. Overall the more you play the game, the less you're going to like it unless you enjoy grinding against people who will combo lock you into hell. Single player gets boring quickly, leaving a terrible online experience. Expect this game to disappear into the next dimension when the next flashy anime style fighting game arrives.

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