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Review of Dragon Ball FighterZ on PS4

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Jan 2018
Cover image of Dragon Ball FighterZ on PS4
Gamefings Score: 9
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 26 Jan 2018
Genre: Fighting
Developer: Arc System Works
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Introduction

Dragon Ball FighterZ isn't just another fighting game; it's a hyper-charged, Kamehameha-fueled showdown that feels like the best night of your life, even if you end up on the losing side. Picture this: you, sitting on your couch, snacks at the ready, controllers buzzing in anticipation, and Goku is about to kick butt alongside a team of misfits who define 'style over substance.' Who knew battling had such flair? Let's dive into this 2.5D universe and see if it lives up to its Saiyan heritage.

Gameplay

The gameplay is as addictive as trying to eat just one potato chip. You create your team of three characters from a dazzling roster that looks like it was plucked from the greatest Dragon Ball episode ever. Battles feel like you're recreating one of those epic showdowns you've watched hundreds of times, complete with supers, assists, and a ton of flashy combos that will leave your fingers questioning their existence. Characters are distinctly designed and have unique moves, which means no two fights will ever feel identical. Well, unless you keep spamming the same combo... then that's on you. The 'Vanish Attack' lets you teleport behind your opponent, making them question their life choices, while 'Dragon Rush' helps in breaking their defenses if they're getting a little too comfortable. The added feature of collecting the magical Dragon Balls throughout the fight to summon Shenron for some game-changing wishes is like an added level of strategy, making you feel like an absolute genius or a complete goober when it doesn't turn out well. And let's not talk about the online mode-better grab your favorite snack because you might be waiting a while.

Graphics

Visually, Dragon Ball FighterZ is simply breathtaking. The animations are so smooth and vibrant that you might just forget you're not watching your favorite anime. Each character feels like they've stepped straight out of the screen, and the special moves are accompanied by dramatic camera angles, packing that extra punch that makes your heart race. Picture Goku's Kamehameha wave leaving an explosive afterimage as your opponent crumbles to the ground-oh yes, it's that good. Each fight is less about winning and more about putting on a show that your friends will rave about for years to come.

Conclusion

In the end, Dragon Ball FighterZ isn't just a fighting game; it's a celebration of everything we love about the series, stacked with jaw-dropping visuals, a brilliant combat system, and a character roster that will make fans giddy. Sure, the online component might feel a little frail at times, but with friends by your side and the sound of animated punches going off, who cares? So grab your controller, muster your inner warrior, and get ready to fight like your life depends on it-because in the world of Dragon Ball, it just might!

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