Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

January 16, 2020

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Relive the story of Goku and other Z Fighters in DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT! Beyond the epic battles, experience life in the DRAGON BALL Z world as you fight, fish, eat, and train with Goku, Gohan, Vegeta and others. Explore the new areas and adventures as you advance through the …

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Andrew Reiner Game Informer Jan 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Some of the content is hit or miss, but the story is told nicely throughout and ends up being an enjoyable way to relive this saga"

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Anthony Mann ZTGD Jan 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"My only gripe is that for how much this game wants to be seen like an RPG it never really does anything of interest with it."

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Antonio Sánchez-Migallón Hobby Consolas Jan 2020
79.0 /100

"Possibly, the best DLC of Dragon Ball Z Kakarot, simply by the incorporation of a new combat system of the most interesting, revitalizing the gaming experience. In addition, recovering a lost saga like that of the 23rd Tenkaichi Budokai is …"

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Asher Madan Windows Central Jan 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

60.0

"Overall, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is a good game, but it may not appeal to everyone. If you&s;ve seen the anime series, you know what to expect already. This can make the entire game seem a bit dull because there …"

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Chris Carter Destructoid Jan 2020
70.0 /100

"Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is not the anime game to end all anime games. It&s;s not going to convert any non-believers or onboard them into this decades-old classic universe. Even as someone who still re-watches DBZ, it can be grating …"

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Connor Makar Eurogamer Jan 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"While its fighting is fun, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot doesn&s;t do enough to carry the subpar side content."

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Cristian M. Villa Areajugones Jan 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is a huge step forward in the titles centered on the narrative of Akira Toriyama, and although there are moments that manage to live up to the original anime or even exceed it, the general feeling …"

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Daniel Quesada Hobby Consolas Jan 2020
85.0 /100

"A true gift to any Dragon Ball fan that works really well as an open world ARPG. It&s;s not without flaws, but its length and dynamics are a safe bet."

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Danilo Dellafrana The Games Machine Jan 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is a fairly good game that qualifies better than the sum of its parts. Some mechanics aren&s;t quite convincing, but overall the game is one of the most inspired representations of Akira Toriyama&s;s work."

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Dave Aubrey VGC Jan 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

64.0

"Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is a mixed bag. If you&s;re a Dragon Ball fan, this game will offer so many nice moments and make you occasionally beam from ear to ear. But then during exploration and combat, things quickly become …"

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70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"‎Dragon Ball Z embraces the Action-RPG genre for a satisfying work in which we will like its combats and character progression more than its sterile and forced exploration.‎"

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Dean James Multiplayer First Jan 2020
80.0 /100

"While the popular Xenoverse series utilized the RPG genre to try something different, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot offers a more traditional retelling of the series in a single player only experience that should at least get the hardcore fans of …"

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Dominic Preston Tech Advisor Jan 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

20.0

"Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is an easy game to recommend to fans of the series. No, it&s;s not a masterpiece, but there&s;s a lot to love and it&s;s absolutely packed with fan service."

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Erin Castillo COGconnected Jan 2020
77.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"All in all Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is an engaging and immersive experience that transports the fans back to the very beginning and for me, that came with a heavy serving of nostalgia."

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Eugene Sowah Daily Mirror Jan 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"Dragon ball Z: Kakarot is a game that has been crafted with a lot of care by Bandai Namco and CyberConnect2. It&s;s the gift that keeps giving, after playing 10-12 hours of the game and still hadn&s;t made it to …"

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Fran Soto Hardcore Gamer Jan 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

20.0

"I wanted to like Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot more."

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Heidi Kemps GameSpot Jan 2020
70.0 /100

"Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot&s;s emphasis on making the world and character interactions of Dragon Ball as important as the fights makes for a solid action-RPG experience."

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James Billcliffe VG247 Jan 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

70.0

"But whether you’ve grown up with Goku and friends, or you’re a first timer who’s never fancied sitting through 300 episodes without getting to play a part in the action, this is still a great way to experience the classic …"

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Jason Faulkner PlayStation LifeStyle Jan 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

90.0

"This game is aimed at a particular audience, and those who get a rush of nostalgia from seeing Goku and his friends duke it out with the universe’s biggest baddies will love it. Others may need a proper introduction with …"

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Joe Vargas The Angry Joe Show Jan 2020
60.0 /100

"Quote not yet available."

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Josh Hawkins Shacknews Jan 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

85.0

"Despite the roughness that comes with some of its systems, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is one of the best Dragon Ball Z games we’ve ever seen."

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Lyle Carr God is a Geek Jan 2020
85.0 /100

"An essential single player Dragon Ball game for new fans and series veterans alike. Although it&s;s a little slow paced and has some painful load times, no game has felt more "Dragon Ball" than Kakarot. Great combat, deep systems and …"

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Marco Esposto IGN Italy Jan 2020
78.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

73.0

"A two-part DLC that expands the endgame with many inspirations from the first movies of Dragon Ball Super. New trasformations, enemies and quests, for those who love Dragon Ball and its Kakarot iteration."

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Marshall Honorof Tom&s;s Guide Jan 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

20.0

"Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot delivers a well-crafted, satisfying action/RPG, provided you’re already invested in the DBZ mythos — and ready to hear the same old story over again. The open-world elements aren’t as well-developed as they could have been, but …"

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Michael Ruiz DualShockers Jan 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

70.0

"Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is a nostalgia-fueled retelling of the Z Fighters&s; adventures that is brimming with content... it&s;s just really boring."

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Miguel Moran TheSixthAxis Jan 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot displays unparalleled care and respect for the iconic story arcs it adapts. The original music is there, original Dragon Ball characters return, and pivotal moments are gorgeously animated. If these were stories being presented in video …"

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Mitchell Saltzman IGN Jan 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

90.0

"Poor RPG mechanics aside, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is a great way to relive the DBZ&s;s story, flaws and all."

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Paulmichael Contreras PlayStation LifeStyle Jan 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

76.0

Story

84.0

"Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is an easy buy for any level of fan of Dragon Ball Z. Re-living the show&s;s iconic moments by playing through them as key characters is a treat. Sure, some of these moments don&s;t come across …"

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Robert Ramsey Push Square Jan 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

85.0

"Having only a handful of enjoyable minigames means players will end up playing the ones they dislike more, and the horribly paced board game component makes the journey getting to those minigames feel like a slog and then to not …"

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Stephan Adamus COGconnected Jan 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

82.0

"Sadly, I cannot claim that Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot + A New Power Awakens Set is the complete experience. But for the same price as the base game on any other console, the Switch version is definitely the way to …"

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Timothy Nunes PlayStation Universe Jan 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot takes inspiration from prior games while taking the kind of stylized enhancements to make the final product stand out from other franchise games. Kakarot is not without its own issues, but what it executes well more …"

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Trent Cannon Nintendo Life Jan 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

68.0

"Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot might not do much more than retelling the story of Dragon Ball, but it does that well enough that existing fans will find joy in exploring the world and fighting iconic villains from the franchise. Despite …"

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