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The legendary Dragon Ball series has been adapted into multiple mediums, including games. Here are the five best Dragon Ball games.
Long before anime and manga media were mainstream, Dragon Ball was already making waves with its release in Japan. A legendary and one of the best-selling series to ever exist, its anime adaptation aired in the US in the 90s.
With such recognition and critical acclaim, video game adaptations were inevitable. The majority consider them as timeless classics and have garnered a cult-like following. From the huge catalog, this list will jot down the best games you can play.
1) Dragon Ball: Budokai Tenkaichi 3
Budokai Tenkaichi 3 is one of those PS2 games that hold a huge nostalgic value for Dragon Ball fans. Faithfully adapting the anime’s fast-paced combat aesthetic, the variety this game provides in the series is unmatched.
Consisting of a legendary roster of over 160 characters from the entire series, it allows the players to execute their dream matchups in multiple modes and maps. The destructible environment adds a realistic-anime nature that makes every battle immersive.
Arguably considered the best Dragon Ball game by its fans, as it provides a definitive and unfiltered experience, Budokai Tenkaichi 3 successfully captures the series’ charm like no other game.
2) Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World
Titled as a spiritual successor to BT3 by the fans, Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World reintroduces the players to the fanatical and improved combat mechanics. Its story mode takes the players on a wild journey inspired by the anime with well-curated cutscenes and surprisingly intense battles.
The improved combat adds randomness to the battle along with adventure-style challenges, including numerous quick-time events. With the pacing shift in battles, it’s more skill-based compared to its predecessor.
It is one of those games that didn’t receive the spotlight it deserved. Still, it’s a hidden PS2 gem that lives up to the hype in its niche player circle.
3) Dragon Ball FighterZ
The Dragon Ball game that burst into the esports scene, FighterZ, is a 2D competitive fighter game inspired by the likes of Street Fighter. Hailed as one of the best fighting games among fans, the game provides casual-friendly combat mechanics. The developers behind the Guilty Gear series helmed the production of FighterZ and delivered with quality that dares to surpass the animation quality of Dragon Ball Super.
Including a roster of returning fan-favorite characters along with newcomers, all of them have unique move sets and abilities for more flexibility.
Featuring high-octane battles with the execution of amusing combos, continuous quality-of-life updates to keep everything consistent, and a unique story mode, FighterZ has established itself as the best live-service Dragon Ball game.
4) Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is an epic revisit to Goku’s classic adventures from the anime. Criticized for the poor RPG elements, its open-world design is something to boast about. With a quest system to progress the story, the game emphasizes side quests and daily life activities like fishing and training.
While the retelling of Goku’s adventure is unoriginal as it’s a custom for the series games, Kakarot uses its surprisingly fun and unique elements to keep it consistently interesting.
Despite its flawed RPG mechanics and poor navigation system, Kakarot is a pure fanservice and enjoyable game for the hardcore fans of the series.
5) Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
The latest entry in the Budokai Tenkaichi series after 15 years of waiting, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero shook the world with its announcement. A constant series of quality and quantity, it managed yet again to encapsulate the love of the die-hard fans.
The initial announcement divided the fans into thinking it might be a hit or miss. With the original split-screen support and beautifully reimagined maps from the previous games, Sparking! Zero feels like a dream come true.
A refreshing combat system featuring a massive roster and non-balanced, pure fun gameplay makes Sparking! Zero a great game in its own right. What makes the game outshine the masses is the alternative ‘What If’ scenarios of the story.
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