Dragon Ball: Dragon Daihikyō was the first game Dragon Ball game ever to release. It released for a video game console named the "Super Cassette Vision" in 1986, and its gameplay was limited to riding the Nimbus Cloud while dodging obstacles. Later Dragon Ball releases introduced fighting that didn't become spectacular until recent years. Video game developers are continually finding new ways to invent Dragon Ball games that do not have tiresome gameplay like the series' early days. It's not easy to make a Dragon Ball game to work, but when it does, the result is truly sensational.
10 Dragon Ball FighterZ (Worked)
Unquestionably, Dragon Ball FighterZ was a success that sold over 3.5 million copies since its release in January 2018. A blend of 2D and 3D makes Dragon Ball FighterZ recognized as a 2.5D game.
Surreal hyper clashes between some of Dragon Ball's most recognizable characters are why Dragon Ball FighterZ is a joy to play. The button combos seem to work well in this game. With three players on each side, matches are lengthy but not over-burdensome. For competitive matches, Dragon Ball Fighter Z is the best choice available.
9 Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku (Didn't Work)
Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku is an action role-playing game developed by Webfoot Technologies. It released as an exclusive for the Game Boy Advance and is part of a series for the platform. The sequel to Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku, Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku II, was a significant improvement over this title.
The first of the series seemed like a half-baked game that needed a more exciting plot and improved gameplay mechanics. One of the most significant flaws of Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku was its level designs. Walking through cramped spaces becomes repetitive. Its graphics were cutting-edge for a Gameboy Advance game, but because of its flaws, Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku misses the mark.
8 Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 (Worked)
One of the strongest entries in the Dragon Ball series of video games has to be Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3. Its gameplay was a significant improvement over its predecessors, and it stood out in a line of terrible Dragon Ball video games.
The game was very fast-paced like it should be. It had flaws such as some repetitiveness to battles due to lack of technique variety, but this problem wasn't resolved until years later, which is why this is considered one of the most excellent examples of a Dragon Ball game.
7 Dragon Ball Xenoverse (Didn't Work)
Dragon Ball Xenoverse had a failed launch when it released back in February 2015. The game seemed to have its fair share of issues considering the online lobby wasn't active until weeks after release. It didn't take very many chances as it stuck to the Dragon Ball Z's anime story, failing to invent a sizeable one. The competitive versus mode had very little replayability. The best aspect of Dragon Ball Xenoverse had to be its online co-op. Without online co-op, Dragon Ball Xenoverse doesn't have much left to stand on.
6 Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 (Worked)
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 was a considerable improvement over its predecessor. The new hub area where players can see other players, sign up for quests, and purchase outfits, among other things, was seven times larger than the one in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2. Gameplay received refinements, and the graphics improved. Without a doubt, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 told a more intriguing story and is for many reasons, the successful game that Dragon Ball Xenoverse should have been. Even though the game is more than two years old, it is still an enjoyable game worth playing.
5 Dragon Ball Raging Blast (Didn't Work)
Dragon Ball Raging Blast is a game for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 that is rotten and not worth playing. Much like the Super Saiyan 3 form, Dragon Ball Raging Blast has its flaws. Surely a game that allows you to influence the outcomes of the game through a series of decisions is something most people want to play. Poor storytelling and the fact it was inferior to other Dragon Ball games of its time, such as Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit and Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans, is why Dragon Ball Raging Blast fails.
4 Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 (Worked)
2007's Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi is fast-paced fighting action that becomes more interesting as you continue to play. The unique moveset of each character (except Cell), among other reasons, is why Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 excels as a fighting game. Adding character switches in the middle of the story mode keeps the plot exciting and is a smart way to maintain a cohesive story. It's safe to say that Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 worked.
3 Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2 (Didn't Work)
Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2 is cluttered with issues such as poor gameplay and story. Numerous cutscenes in the middle of battles detract from the experience of Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2. Die-hard fans of the series will find some enjoyment in this game, but for the most part, the game is shallow and irrelevant. One positive of the game is that it has a sizeable character roster. Its potential is squandered, however, as Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2 lacks meaningful depth.
2 Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans (Worked)
Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans is one of the few handheld Dragon Ball games that worked. It proves that a Dragon Ball role-playing game can be successful. The upcoming working title Dragon Ball RPG by developer CyberConnect2 should learn a few things from Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans. This game had admirable sales and deserves its place among the Dragon Ball games that worked. Its battle system and storytelling are why Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans is deserving of a playthrough.
1 Super Dragon Ball Z (Didn't Work)
There was nothing super about Super Dragon Ball Z. On the contrary, Super Dragon Ball Z found itself insignificant in a saturated fighting game market with fierce competition from games such as Tekken 5, Soulcalibur III, Dead or Alive 4, and Fight Night Round 2.
For missing characters such as Broly and Yamcha, but including Chi-Chi as a playable character, Super Dragon Ball Z had poor execution when it could have been so much better. As a Dragon Ball Z game, it's not bad. As a fighting game, Super Dragon Ball Z doesn't work.