A list of all the dragonball z games

The cosmos would just feel off if there isn't a Saiyan-themed adventure on the horizon, and is well on its way to pleasing the anime gods with the announcement of Dragon Ball: The Breakers for the PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

The upcoming survival title will mark a significant departure for the franchise, but how will Breakers compare with the best Dragon Ball games? In fact, it is one of the franchise's lowest-rated modern games, with criticism being leveled at its by-the-numbers storyline and overly simplistic combat. Along with the game looking great and running quite smoothly, Battle of Z differentiates itself from other Dragon Ball games by emphasizing team-building and co-op play.

Even in the lengthy single-player mode, the focus is more on crafting a balanced team rather than the combat. Nintendo's handheld systems seem to inspire Dragon Ball to try something slightly different, at least for the franchise. As the campaign does not simply jump from one fight to the next, it only covers a fraction of Dragon Ball Z 's storyline, concluding with the Saiyan Saga. Attack Of The Saiyans does very little to separate itself from other turn-based RPGs , but it is a serviceable one that should please fans of the franchise and the genre.

While derivative in the grand scheme of things, this Nintendo DS title is relatively unique in the Dragon Ball world. Like with any popular anime property , Dragon Ball has spawned more than a few mobile games. Trepidation towards mobile titles is to be expected, particularly free-to-play ones, but these two titles are better than average. Out of the two, Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle gets the nod as it has a slightly more unique twist on the gameplay. The anime game incorporates puzzle elements, forcing players to think their way through battles.

Dokkan Battle cannot compare to the franchise's best Dragon Ball Z games on consoles, however, in the world of mobile gaming, it is a respectable entry. Unlike Dragon Ball Z , Dragon Ball focuses more on adventure and comedy, particularly during its earliest chapters. Consequently, Origins is less driven by combat, although there are still plenty of enemies to defeat and attacks to learn. Split into episodes and featuring solid 3D visuals for the DS, Origins plays quite well and comes packed with plenty of endearing nods to Akira Toriyama's property.

The sequel is also decent, making the Origins series a worthwhile pick for anyone looking for Dragon Ball adventure games. Long before Arc System Works got its hands on Akira Toriyama's series, Super Dragon Ball Z took a stab at adapting this iconic license into a legitimate fighting game rather than an arena brawler.

With a curated roster of 18 characters and a combat system revolving around close-quarters combos, Super Dragon Ball Z is a traditional fighter that prioritizes skill over style. In terms of combat, Super Dragon Ball Z is deeper than most of the franchise's other offerings, but it does fall short when it comes to single-player content and unlockables. Although it was the first DBZ title for the Xbox generation and received a ton of hype at the time, Burst Limit isn't looked back upon too fondly nowadays.

While there is a reason for that with its minuscule roster and the story mode ending on Cell , that doesn't mean Burst Limit is without merit. The game still looks beautiful, with its in-engine cutscenes being especially impressive for While the fighting is stripped down mechanically speaking from the Budokai series, it still plays well and is faster than its predecessors. While the Raging Blast series always felt like lesser versions of the beloved Budokai Tenkaichi, this doesn't necessarily mean that they were bad games.

In fact, Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2 is one of the more underrated fighters in the franchise. It even plays like a much more simplified version of Budokai Tenkaichi 3 which for some is welcome as BT3 is quite complicated for newcomers. Unlike many fighters with massive rosters, this game actually introduces at least one unique technique per character which makes them stand out much more.

Instead of retelling the story of the anime, the game has "Galactic Missions" which are isolated fights that focus on a path for characters from Goku to Tarble. It may be a lesser version of later games on the list, but it's still a solid time. Most people assume that the Budokai line of Dragon Ball games ended with Budokai 3 , but that's not actually correct. Despite being on the weaker PSP, the gameplay is perfectly comparable to the PS2 classic and even makes some improvements to the formula.

The Dragon Rush system from Budokai 3 is removed and the Ultimates come out much fast so the fighting isn't hampered by the need to appear cinematic. Its cult status and mass fan appeal helped Dragon Ball Z popularize a genre in America like no other franchise before it. Its central themes of heroism, redemption, and friendship colored the vast fictional universe that protagonist Goku and his band of friends and family inhabited.

Much like M. As a dull, muddled mess, Dragonball: Evolution is a 2D fight game with some embarrassingly poor production values. Essentially a stripped-down, simplistic version of the Tekken franchise , with none of the fun and even less action. The end product feels incredibly unpolished, with every facet of the game suggesting that no real effort or care went into its creation.

The worst part of the game is how its presentation appears antiquated, with the 3D sprites being rather stiff and choppy in their animations. Overall, this is a generic fighting game that feels very unsatisfying. While the game does have its failings, Budokai manages to embody the essence of Dragon Ball Z , making this a very fulfilling experience.

While Budokai appeared to tap into a successful formula that has satisfied fans of the series and gamers alike, Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z seems to have missed its mark in almost all aspects. Also, despite having an interesting cooperative game mechanic-- you play with three AI or human controlled friends-- the AI is unresponsive and oblivious to the importance of teamwork.

Going online to play with friends means dealing with the constant issue of lag, and online matchmaking has no significant algorithm, lumping players together despite their skill level. Attempting to mix the successful formulas of the Budokai and Shin-Budokai games, Infinite World aims to be the best of both worlds, but fails to live up to the standard set by these series. The combat mechanics feature relentless AI that are exceedingly difficult on even the easiest of difficulty settings, and the fight arenas are bland and lame.

The main quest is a mere five hours long, and gameplay lacks any form of challenge for veterans of the genre. While the game can be praised for its ability to capture the look and feel of Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball: Raging Blast is all spectacle and no substance.

Sure, playing online adds a complexity to the gameplay as you pit your skills against human-controlled fighters, and the varied gameplay modes adds great content to the gameplay, but for a fight game, combat mechanics are everything. From its unresponsive combat to the predictability of button-mashing, the gameplay feels rather shallow and disengaging. Attempting to do something different from the generic fighter or RPG-style gameplays, Dragon Ball Z: Harukanaru Densetsu is the first card battle entry in our list.

The simplification of the game also extends to its graphics. The game has large, well-illustrated portraits, but in-game animations are lacking, making the gameplay feel rather static and not at all engaging. While Harukanaru Densets u should be praised for trying something different, the lack of tactical challenge you would find in most card battle games makes this game an inevitable miss. Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi is a faithful rendition of this vision, a gorgeous offering of his signature manga art style emulated into a three dimensional interactive art form.

Having said that, Ultimate Tenkaichi is a beautifully flawed game. Marking the last appearance of the Dragon Ball Z franchise on the PlayStation 2, Infinite World builds upon the formula used in Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 by revamping the game engine, adding a new story mode, and updating the roster including more Dragon Ball GT characters. A spiritual successor to the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai series of fighting games, Burst Limit marks the first appearance of the Dragon Ball series on seventh-generation consoles.

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