Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z

Platforms

• PlayStation 3

  Jan 28, 2014

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  6.4

  playscore

  5.3

  19 Critics

  8.0

  3.33K Players
• Xbox 360

  Jan 28, 2014

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  7.0

  playscore

  5.3

  12 Critics

  9.4

  26.1K Players
• PS Vita

  Jan 28, 2014

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  7.4

  playscore

  6.2

  7 Critics

  9.0

  5.10K Players

32 critic reviews · 1 community reviews across all platforms

Critic Reviews

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  The Vita Lounge

  9.0

  Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z is one of those games that I think is a must-play on the PlayStation Vita. Even if you don’t like the Dragon Ball Z anime/manga this game plays and feels amazing, brand aside – this an excellent action title which stands on its own and would be fun even without the Dragon Ball “skin”.

  Reviewed on Vita

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  Destructoid

  5.0

  Prior games have been all style and no substance and unfortunately the latest is more of the same, possibly even less thanks to its bare-bones presentation. If you’re a huge fan of the iconic anime looking for even more fighting action -- and you have friends who are willing to fork out the cash to join you online -- there is some enjoyment to be had. For everyone else, aside from the increased multiplayer, you've already played this before.

  Reviewed on X360

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  GameSpot

  4.0

  There are some other complaints to be levied here--such as every transformation being a separate character variant rather than a state you can enter mid-battle. But what ultimately sinks Battle of Z isn't the little fan nitpicks, it's just ill-conceived design as a whole. It's certainly not the worst DBZ game ever released, but if there's ever been a statement that's damning with faint praise, that would be it.

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  Game Revolution

  7.0

  Will this appeal to the casual fan? I think more so than previous titles in the past. The playing curve is lower, the mastering curve is a bit lower, but the fully-voiced characters and straight-forward “hit everything is sight” will do the trick. Thankfully, Battle of Z doesn’t just Yamcha the whole game up.

  Reviewed on PS3

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  Shacknews

  3.0

  Ultimately, Battle of Z offers Dragon Ball Z fans more of the same: another chance at seeing their favorite characters pummel each other. However, without a real fighting engine to support the game, hardcore fans haven't just played this before, they've probably already played something better.

  Reviewed on Vita

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  ZTGD

  6.8

  It’s a simple game, with simple mechanics, but I still had a fun time with it. I highly suggest playing it online over playing it single player due to the dull AI, but even single player has it’s moments of fun. Battle of Z may not be revolutionary, but it does offer something a little different and rather fun for the DBZ fans out there.

  Reviewed on PS3

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  COGconnected

  5.5

  Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z is going to be divisive. Hardcore DBZ fans are going to love it regardless while casual fans and gamers are going to give it a big pass. Personally, while I did have some fun, the lack of offline play, the long wait times for online play, the dated graphics and repetitive game play have put me squarely in the latter. If you just want to have a good old fashioned Super Sayian throw down, pick this one up. If that sentence doesn’t immediately excite you or you don’t know what that means, I’d recommend you pick up something else.

  Reviewed on PS3

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  IGN

  6.6

  Battle of Z’s faithful models, beautiful settings, and chaotic action are an excellent fit for those seeking another tribute to the legendary anime and manga series. Fighting on both sides of every major encounter from the show is a treat, and overcoming the challenge of downing particularly difficult enemies is extremely satisfying, especially with a couple friends at your back.

  Reviewed on PS3, X360, Vita

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  Hardcore Gamer

  3.0

  Dragon Ball Z is at its best when it’s a one-on-one showdown, good vs. evil, rival vs. rival. It shows that intensity of squaring off against a long-time adversary, not some crowd of spiky haired goofballs sniping at each other with energy blasts from the air. Not even the inclusion of Super Saiyan God Form Goku from the newest DBZ movie makes any difference. Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z could’ve been a decent DBZ game, but that shoehorned team mechanic instead makes it one of the worst. Avoid this game like you would a Galick Gun to the face.

  Reviewed on PS3

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  Games Radar+

  3.0

  Repetitive missions and a lifeless fighting engine are sure to disappoint both newcomers and fans expecting to relive some of the action the series is known for.

  Reviewed on PS3, X360, Vita

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