Dragon Ball: The Breakers Reviews

If you enjoy online games with a unique approach then DRAGON BALL: THE BREAKERS likely piqued your interest. But, is it any good?

My fear is rising, it’s overflowing! DRAGON BALL: The Breakers has invaded our fair planet with promises of terror and destruction, and we need you and your fellow players to fend off these invaders with the power of… wait, what do you mean you aren’t playing as Goku this time!?

Despite efforts to include a vast collection of Dragon Ball characters and references in The Breakers, going as far as to provide a somewhat logical explanation of why it is possible for dead villains and normal civilians being able to transform into your favorite heroes, the game is ultimately let down by its poor mechanics and systems. Instead of giving players a chance to sink their teeth into a new way to enjoy the storied franchise, Dragon Ball: The Breakers will only be consigned to the place of a bad memory, much like a poor filler episode of an anime.

Dragon Ball: The Breakers brings an incredibly unique spin on asymmetrical multiplayer, and while the foundations are strong, it still needs a bit of work to truly be something special.

Dragon Ball: The Breakers is broken. In their efforts to slap a Dragon Ball coat of paint onto the world of asymmetrical horror-multiplayer action, Bandai Namco has failed to put any care or consideration into the gameplay mechanics that make games like these so fun and enjoyable. Mixed with matchmaking issues and egregious paid gacha mechanics, this is a poor attempt at live-service multiplayer hidden behind the veil of 90s anime nostalgia.

There's plenty of more content on the way for Dragon Ball: The Breakers. In fact, it's already been teased that Great Ape Vegeta could be coming in the game's second season. Dragon Ball: The Breakers is the kind of game that's rough around the edges at launch but could be improved greatly with updates. A switch to a completely free-to-play monetization model would do wonders for the game, and it seems likely that it could head in that direction, so Dragon Ball fans may want to wait and see what happens.

Dragon Ball: The Breakers needs to work on its online infrastructure, but beyond that it's a fast, exciting romp best played with a party full of well-known friends, as opposed to silent strangers.

It's not great, and there are better games of this ilk for players to try out, but if you're enough of a fan of Dragon Ball, you might find just enough to enjoy here that makes it worth the cost of admission.

Dragon Ball has been a household name forever at this point. Parents and children alike know about the adventures of Goku and friends, or at the very least know the signature orange suit and spiked hair. Dragon Ball has also had a game on probably every console to ever come out since it originally debuted in the 80s. There have been plenty of styles of games surrounding the Dragon Ball series: top-down adventure games, fighting games, even card games, but never a survivor game like Dead By Da...

Dragon Ball: The Breakers' poor camera and controls limit what enjoyment can be had in this interesting take on asymmetrical multiplayer that is already hindered by other design choices.

Dragon Ball: The Breakers is certainly an interesting concept for a Dragon Ball game, if not a great one. The idea of being hunted down by these villains that can literally blow up the entire planet may seem silly, but it’s nothing new to fans who have watched the show. It should be a terrifying and thrilling experience, and it is when everything clicks together. However, it’s hard to ignore all the technical issues, clumsy controls, uncontrollable camera, and of course, the gacha system that is obviously built to draw people to spend money, with its pay-to-win rewards. If you’re a fan of the Dragon Ball franchise, it might be worth a visit at some point down the road, but as it stands, I can’t really recommend it in its current state. Maybe in a year’s time it’ll improve, but I just cannot see this winning over anyone who is a fan of the asymmetrical genre.

This take on the asymmetrical multiplayer genre makes sense and there’s some appreciable execution outside of it simply being a Dragon Ball game, but it’s hard to see The Breakers really grabbing players thanks to its dearth of content, multiple grinds, and matches that start to feel a bit too familiar once you get past the new player experience.

The Breakers wants to bring Dead By Daylight to Dragon Ball, without understanding what makes that game great.

There’s plenty of potential for The Breakers to become a bizarre but addictive asymmetrical multiplayer game beyond these flaws. When you get the hang of things, The Breakers can be incredibly fun. It’s just getting to that point that can be frustrati

Fleeing from Cell, Frieza, or Majin Buu's sadistic assaults has its moments of brilliance. But the often tedious exploration, subpar combat system, and intrusive gacha mechanics keep the game from being anything more than a curiosity.

Dragon Ball: The Breakers is a solid game loop that feels fun to play, especially if you are with friends. However the progression system and the cosmetics have much to be desired. Hopefully the longer this game stays in service, the better the options become.

While there is quite a bit about Dragon Ball: The Breakers that frustrated me, that doesn’t mean that the game is entirely disappointing. There were several moments when I was able to win as both the survivor and raider that felt really rewarding. Plus, getting to play around in the Dragon Ball sandbox is always entertaining as a fan of the franchise. It feels great to customize your own character and have them appear in a universe that feels distinctly Dragon Ball, which helps overcome some of the main gameplay issues I had. Most of the issues are also things that can be fixed going forward, which leaves me feeling optimistic about the future of Dragon Ball: The Breakers.

For diehard fans of Dragon Ball or asymmetrical multiplayer games, Dragon Ball: The Breakers is worth a try. The core gameplay loop can be genuinely enjoyable, especially if it's played with friends, but it is often bogged down by its clunky controls, slow camera, and lackluster combat. Playing as a raider is one of the most satisfying Dragon Ball game experiences in recent memory, but the queue system and lack of any formal raider tutorial can make it a pain to get into. Ultimately, though T...