DRAGON BALL FighterZ

not good for casuals, but great for in offline mode

the "2d" successor to a legendary fighter such as MVC series...ya know since they dropped that bag a few times. But these fighteres are just as legendary as Capcom's, Midway's, SNK's and etc... so a pick up and play yet, satisfying for enthusiast has potential, I really like this game, I just like games that allow you to unlock characters, instead of pay... but if that helps keep the game current, then lets see what happens

i'm quite upset that this games lifespan is over as it is extremely fun from the far and few games that i have played. hopefully fighterz 2 will happen as i've now gotten into the whole of dragon ball.

it's still a good buy though, as the game is great even in offline play.

rEALLY GOOD GAME. only thing i would change is to make it more keyboard user friendly and thats all the street fighter style surprised me but its still pretty good

this game is REALLY good when I win but when I lose it actually fucking sucks. Be better fighterZ.

Short review: Score 5/10. Boring story mode. You have to pay to buy a DLC if you want more characters, which is stupid since you technically earn ZENNINS after every fight, but you cannot use them to buy characters! So those ZENNIS ARE USELESS. The fights are funny, but you can get bored easily.

Detailed review:
* Story: 8/10.

* Game play: 8/10.

* Art / Design: 7/10.

* Characters: 5/10.

* Bugs: None.

---{ Graphics }---

☐ You forget what reality is
☑ Beautiful
☐ Good
☐ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Horrible

---{ Gameplay }---

☐ Very good
☑ Good
☐ It’s just gameplay
☐ Mehh
☐ Garbage

---{ Audio }---

☐ Eargasm
☐ Very good
☑ Good
☐ Not too bad
☐ Bad
☐ I'm now deaf

---{ Difficulty }---

☐ Easy
☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☐ Significant brain usage
☑ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls

---{ Grind }---

☑ Nothing to grind
☐ Isn't necessary to progress
☐ Average grind level
☐ Too much grind
☐ You'll need a second life for grinding

---{ Story }---

☐ No Story
☐ Some lore
☐ Average
☑ Good
☐ Lovely
☐ It'll replace your life

---{ Game Time }---

☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee (~30m of Playtime)
☐ Short (~2h of Playtime)
☑ Average (Story mode) (~10h of Playtime)
☐ Long (~50h of Playtime)
☐ Very long (~100h of Playtime.)
☑ To infinity and beyond (More than 100h of Playtime.)

---{ Price }---

☐ It's free!
☐ Worth the price
☑ If it's on sale
☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money

---{ Bugs }---

☑ Never heard of
☐ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☐ ARK: Survival Evolved
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs

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I just likey long combo and lots of damage.

best fighting game soundtrack, rewarding to learn even basic combos, better with friends

the game is honestly fun as hell is just my first match in casual i got fucking deleted from a guy with over 970 matches without remorse and im not even mad just more confused but awesome game non the less

as trunks onec sed
"your jsut slaves, to your own creator"
perfect sumerasion to this game

This game is fun wish that It was still living and meet some people that also plays this game was well

Yes, yes I am cautious in what I endorse each new dawn. Again we were clowning DRAGON BALL FighterZ Firms is really like the Best into the Big Tech names also Free Fire and CrowdStrike surged in anticipation of more cyberattacks from Rusia, I recommend it. Best groven!

incredible game to play with friends. Low skill entry, high skill ceiling. This game goes on sale somewhat frequently, if you've some friends to play with definitely pick this up.

everything jails into a fullscreen low that you cant block at all in the air and every person online knows a way to kill you in 1 combo off any touch even a super

I contrary to everyone else am enjoying the story.
and generally awesome game play

Dragon Ball FighterZ delivers fast-paced, high-energy battles with stunning anime-style visuals that perfectly capture the spirit of the series. With a deep yet accessible combat system, it's a game that both casual fans and hardcore fighting game enthusiasts can enjoy.

The 3v3 tag-team mechanics allow for flashy combos and strategic team-building, while the roster is packed with iconic Dragon Ball characters. Online battles are intense and rewarding, though connectivity issues can sometimes be frustrating.

Pros:
✅ Gorgeous anime-style visuals and faithful character designs
✅ Fast, fluid, and accessible combat system
✅ Huge roster with diverse playstyles

Cons:
❌ Online matchmaking can be inconsistent
❌ Some balancing issues between characters

Final Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Dragon Ball FighterZ is a must-play for both fighting game lovers and Dragon Ball fans. It’s a visually stunning, action-packed experience that brings the anime to life in the best way possible! 🎮⚔️

I've started to play fighting games more and more over the years and my favorites are, MKU3, MVC3U, demon slayer and of course DB FIGHTER Z. this game is very fun, although half the roster is DLC you can enjoy it with the free characters. it's so fun find new combos or just projectile spamming, if you enjoy fast, fun and colorful games I recommend this game

theres a brunette waifu who has two sides one being the best mommy material and the other absolute nightmare who wants to eat everyone but still hot regardless 10/10

I remember the days of Super Dragon Ball Z on the PS2. This takes that clunk of a game and turns it into a masterpiece.
Every playable character has so much love put into their moveset. its great. Story was ok but the gameplay is the real winner here.
Definitely a highly recommended 2D fighter to play among friends.

Probably one of the most fun and polished fighting games out there highly recommend!

well i was hopefull to enjoy my time and play this but aparently even when everything is installed correctly it can bug out and insta crash as soon as you load in. to fix aparently you gotta delete your save data in %appdata% and turn off cloude save ... like comeon i wanna just hop on for a few hours a day not spending that time trying to get it to not insta crash

A disgusting game balanced around the worst fighting game mechanics known to man, where mixups MUST be guessed, ToDs are extremely easy to do, characters are balanced on meme potential, universal mechanics are very broken, and GT goku is a thing. Absolutely the worst fighting game i've played, a kusoge among kusoges. I need more.

Jokes aside, though, this game is really fun, but you need to be able to suffer through the frankly incredibly difficult-to-understand unique mechanics; definitely not a game i'd recommend to new players of the FG genre. I definitely recommend you play this with your friends though, you'll have a lot of fun.

absolute best fighter game ive played in a while and not just on steam im talking nintendo xbox and playstation i mean this game is absolutely beautiful

Can't play without the stupid anticheat software which for some reason takes your computer hostage and doesn't let you enable certain security features. That makes sense right?

The online aspect of this game is pretty much dead, only than the people who have been playing for years at this point. Unless you want to grind against a brick wall, there isnt much there for you. And you often have to wait long periods in order to play with anyone as is.

The offline or singeplayer aspect is bare bones with a mediocre story, and the worst Arcade Mode AI for any fighting game I've ever seen. Input reads (not unusual for a fighter), but as you go up the ladder they also gain more defense, damage, and the ability to use supers much easier (which can take out most of your health), as well as having some reactions that are not normal for anyone to be able to deal with.

This leads to having to cheese the AI at higher difficulties. The only place that isnt affected as much by this is local battles, where you can pick who you fight, or make a single player tourney. Which there is not a ton of reward for unless you just want to play the fighting game with some friends.

Unless you have someone to play it with, or its massively on sale, skip this one. Its far past its prime.

Sweatiest players who use the same OP characters despite an entire option of characters, even casual games are all just 1.) Berus 2.) Gogeta 3.) Broly

Game's good, the monetisation on the other hand is ridiculous, standard Bandai Namco BS.

Btw, not compatible with the Steam Deck out of the box, you have to download a custom Proton for it to work, and then it's mostly single player, a shame really, this game is perfect to bring to a friend's house to play on the Deck, the devs should fix that (yeah, some people still have real friends, a foreign concept, I know)

game super fun, but do NOT select "anything goes" when it comes to selecting your opponent's color, you will meet all the ssj4 gogeta's and goku black's in the world

Game is pretty good, it has a simple to pick up hard to master approach to fighting games, really fast paced, and it's got a bunch of stuff to do besides fighting other people. I really like the game and have been playing since 2020 (most of my real stats are on xbox) but I wouldn't recommend it in the state it's in now unless you're playing with friends. One thing I hope they fix is raid bosses, spectating, and roll back as a whole. Yeah I could get mods to fix em but it's about the principal of the matter.

This game is peak lmao, wish they had a couple more characters (a sequel would be boss)

Dragon ball game and a fighting game, there is no doubt about it, absolutely loved it. Dbfz is a epic show case of Akira Toriyama's works.

Great game. The story mode is very diverse, the gameplay is amazing, and the character designs are just *Chef's kiss*

Busquense otro juego de peleas por equipo mejor, por que este esta totalmente hecho mierda:
-Personajes absurdamente desbalanceados, llegando a lo ridiculo
-Servers de mierda que funcionan cuando se les da la gana
-La mitad de los personajes son dlc
-Muy de pedo te encuentra partida, y cuando encuentra va totalmente lageado
-Si jugas con ciertos personajes estas en total desventaja

This game pushed me beyond auto combos and made me decide to keep my unborn son

Dragon Ball FighterZ is a dream come true for fans of the series and fighting games alike. Developed by Arc System Works, this game masterfully combines the fast-paced, over-the-top action of Dragon Ball with the depth and polish of a competitive fighting game.

Visually, the game is a masterpiece. It captures the look and feel of the anime with stunning cel-shaded graphics and fluid animations. Every punch, energy blast, and transformation feels ripped straight from the show, delivering the high-octane battles Dragon Ball is known for. The attention to detail in character moves and interactions is a love letter to fans of the franchise.

The gameplay strikes a perfect balance between accessibility and depth. Newcomers can jump in and pull off flashy combos with ease, while experienced players will find plenty of depth in advanced mechanics like assists, tagging, and sparking. The roster is packed with fan-favorite characters, each with unique playstyles that encourage experimentation and team-building.

The online mode is robust, offering ranked and casual matches, lobbies, and tournaments. While connection issues can occasionally arise, the overall experience is smooth and competitive. The game also features a single-player story mode with original content, arcade mode, and training options, providing plenty of ways to enjoy the game.

Whether you’re a Dragon Ball fan reliving iconic moments or a fighting game enthusiast seeking a polished and exciting title, Dragon Ball FighterZ delivers an electrifying experience that’s as fun to watch as it is to play.

Rating: 9/10 – Power levels through the roof!

without a doubt, possibly the greatest tag fighter ever made... but unless you live in the US or japan, i would recommend against getting it.
the netcode can be good, but compared to other fighting games fighting against other people in servers from different regions than yours will often result in unplayable matches. atleast if youre in south america you have the advantage of the argentinian servers still being decently well populated thanks to this being a dragonball game, but unless you can find matches within your regions server i just wouldnt bother sadly.

not helped by the shitty DLC policies. what the fuck, bamco?

---{ Graphics }---

☑ DRAGON BALL FighterZ
☐ You forget what reality is
☐ Beautiful
☐ Good
☐ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ MS-DOS

---{ Gameplay }---

☑ DRAGON BALL FighterZ
☐ Very good
☐ Good
☐ It's just gameplay
☐ Mehh
☐ Watch paint dry instead
☐ Just don't

---{ Audio }---

☑ DRAGON BALL FighterZ
☐ Eargasm
☐ Very good
☐ Good
☐ Not too bad
☐ Bad
☐ I'm now deaf

---{ Audience }---

☑ DRAGON BALL FighterZ
☑ Kids
☑ Teens
☑ Adults
☑ Grandma

---{ PC Requirements }---

☑ DRAGON BALL FighterZ
☐ Check if you can run paint
☐ Potato
☐ Decent
☐ Fast
☐ Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer

---{ Game Size }---

☑ DRAGON BALL FighterZ
☐ Floppy Disk
☐ Old Fashioned
☐ Workable
☐ Big
☐ Will eat 10% of your 1TB hard drive
☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it
☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data

---{ Difficulty }---

☑ DRAGON BALL FighterZ
☐ Just press 'W'
☐ Easy
☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☐ Significant brain usage
☐ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls

---{ Grind }---

☑ DRAGON BALL FighterZ
☐ Nothing to grind
☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks
☐ Isn't necessary to progress
☐ Average grind level
☐ Too much grind
☐ You'll need a second life for grinding

---{ Story }---

☑ DRAGON BALL FighterZ
☐ No Story
☐ Some lore
☐ Average
☐ Good
☐ Lovely
☐ It'll replace your life

---{ Game Time }---

☑ DRAGON BALL FighterZ
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☐ Short
☐ Average
☐ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond

---{ Price }---

☑ DRAGON BALL FighterZ
☐ It's free!
☐ Worth the price
☐ If it's on sale
☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money

---{ Bugs }---

☑ DRAGON BALL FighterZ
☐ Never heard of
☐ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☐ ARK: Survival Evolved
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs

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I unfortunately can't recommend this game, UNLESS you get in on sale for extremely cheap. (I got it for 85% off). It runs VERY slowly on my PC, which may be an issue with my hardware, I'm not sure, HOWEVER, this game is infamous for terrible netcode, and a majority of the Steam achievements require netcode play, SO, you basically get to experience offline mode, and are missing out on half the game.

A majority of my playtime has been spent dealing with lag, slowdown, input delay, and other issues online, and I just CAN'T recommend that to other players. This game has a TON of potential if you have the hardware for it, and you have good internet connection, unfortunately the game has been out for 7 years at this point, so the player base is going to be much less than when it was more popular. A MAJORITY of the players I fight in online mode have terrible connection, and you're going to be facing the same 4-5 characters more often than not.

This game has a lot of good things about it, but also a lot wrong with it, so I have to err on the side of caution with this one.

This game is the sole reason for me to get up brush my teeth and put on a suit just so my screen can look at me for 5 hours not half naked.

I recommended this game only when the full version is on sale (Legendary Edition at the time of reviewing). Since it's owned by Bandai, the monetization is pretty predatory, in this case, locking 2/3 of the roster behind a paywall.

If you can afford or manage to get past that, the game still ages extremely well with animation, faithful modeling, and a fighting system. You can easily feel the care and passion poured into every single character by Arc System Work, one of the highlights in the whole DBZ game franchise. Enjoy the hell out of it despite not being a part of online PVP.

one of the best fighting games ive ever set my little grubby sausage fingers on. 10/10 game. definitely worth the price.

Very good fighting game and DBZ game. Not as good as the older Tenkaichi games but still a very good one.

very fun. this is a fun replacement for sparking! zero until you have enough money

The gameplay is fun and it tried to imitate the old OG Budokai series games, however, the controls and combat don't feel the same way.

Pros:
- An all new villain
- Anime styled graphics makes it feel like the show
- A good cast of characters

Cons:
- Combat controls aren't as fluid
- Multiple different types of new original stories contradict each other so you don't know which one is canon

Fast-paced combats and easy-to-learn controls, great for playing with friends... but with a rather poor Story mode, an extremely competitive online multiplayer, and a third of the characters locked behind a paywall.

If you want a fighting game to play with your friends, I would recommend this one: you can learn the basic controls easily and start blasting each other with your ultimate techniques without having to memorice an extremely long chain of buttons like in other games.

However, the (online) multiplayer mode is extremely competitive... that's quite common in fighting games, but here may be more pronounced because there are few players left after the release of other, newer, Dragon Ball games (in fact you usually have to wait at least a couple of minutes to find an opponent, although that also depends on your region). That means that while the basic controls are easy, you'll need to hone your reactions and move chains and practice for dozens of hours if you want to win more than one fight every thirty...

Also, the Story mode is pretty poor, the plot is simplistic and rather weak, and they pad it out with dozens of generic fights to extend its duration up to the 10 hours mark... the only upside is that all the cutscenes are dubbed (at least in Japanese).

If you have the FighterZ pass (so you don't need to play the Story mode to unlock Android 21) and want to play a single player mode, I would recommend Arcade instead: you play 3, 5 or 7 fights in a row, where the outcome of each one affects the difficulty of the next and your final rating / reward, so it's pretty fun.

Compared to the more recent Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO, I would say FighterZ is strictly worse... but not by much, and right now this one is WAY cheaper if you buy it on special offer. Although it should be added that 19 characters (that is, approximately a third of the total) are locked behind the three different passes and are impossible to unlock by playing, so you would have to add the prices of those passes if you want all the characters for this game.

Pay to win game is one of the worst games, even the characters are worth that amount. I do not recommend buying it.

favorite fighting game rn because i cant afford sparking zero, but seriously every character is behind a paywall

I LOVE THIS GAME!! I like it because it's amazing for players that play side by side fighting games, and I would highly recommend this to people that play games like Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, or other games with that format. Especially if you are a Dragon Ball fan. This was very cheap to buy because of the 2024 winter sale. The second I bought it, I knew this was gonna be my favorite game. And it is now. Highly recommended!

Best dragon ball fighting game ever.
The gameplay is great and the graphics literally could not be any better.