DRAGON BALL FighterZ

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America

PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo SwitchPremium

Health Score

MIXED

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About This Game

DRAGON BALL FighterZ is a 2.5D tag-team fighting game where players select a team of three characters and battle in fast-paced, visually spectacular matches. It features online ranked and casual modes, a 6-player Party Match, and an exclusive story mode with a new scenario. Players can customize their lobby avatar, colors, stamps, and profile messages.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

2/5

Creativity

2/5

Pro-Social

1/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

3/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

3/5

Social Risk

2/5

Content Intensity

3/5

Negatives

•Z capsules are loot-box-style random cosmetic rewards, though purchased only with in-game currency
•season passes sell additional characters separately.
•Time-limited events and crossover login bonuses create some pressure to play during specific windows.
•Online multiplayer matches you with strangers and features an interactive lobby, though no voice or text chat is documented.
•ESRB Teen content includes cartoon violence, mild language, and mild suggestive themes.

Positives

•High-end anime graphics and accessible but deep 3v3 combat encourage skill mastery and strategic team-building.
•Exclusive story mode includes positive messages about working together and believing in yourself.
•Character and lobby avatar customization allow some personal expression.
•Variety of online modes, including ranked, casual, and 6-player Party Match, offer social play.