Summary
Dragon Ball Zis arguably one of the best anime ever created. Although it was first presented almost 4 decades ago, the franchise still has millions of fans worldwide, warranting new series, movies, and games to be released around its universe.
In a world where fighting games became very popular early on in the days of gaming, it makes sense that a franchise with such powerful characters would eventually have its turn. One ofthe best features of fighting gamesis being able to play against other people, whether it’s friends or strangers, online. Here arethe best multiplayer Dragon Ball games.
The great thing aboutDragon Ball Zgames is that even the one at the top of the list is still better than many other fighting games out there.Dragon Ball: Xenoverse 2was released back in 2016 and many of the franchise’s biggest fans loved the title from day 1. Released for the PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch, the game offers a ton of possibilities to players.
For starters, it’s a welcome improvement on its predecessor, offering a better multiplayer experience, a character customization system, and very enjoyable co-op missions and battles. The game also keeps building on the ongoing improvement of combat mechanics, fluidity, and graphics that come with each installment of the franchise.
Praised as one of the bestDragon Ball Zgames to ever come to players' hands,Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3offers an all-around amazing experience that can make any player who picks up the game, feel like the ultimate Saiyan. Released in 2007 for the PS2 and the Wii, the game offers one of the most authenticDragon Ball Zgame modes.
One of the things that make the game so great, is that it has arguably the largest character roster to date, all while letting players test their skills with each character in 3D arenas that faithfully replicate what the series showed over the years. All in all, it’s safe to say this title is one of the best multiplayerDragon Ballgames to have ever been developed.
WhileDragon Ball Z: Kakarotwas not initially meant to have a multiplayer mode, a most welcome DLC added it to the base game; however, it was probably not what players expected. While previous game installments of the franchise included multiplayer mode with co-op battles that could even go to 3v3, this game actually focuses on a card game.
Yes, that’s right.Dragon Ball Z: Kakarotdoesn’t feature the classic franchise’s multiplayer mode, but rather a more conservative approach to it. Now, this is not to say that the experience is bad, not at all. It’s understandable how some players might have been caught by surprise at first, but considering that the franchise’s multiplayer modes are often very similar, this feels like a refreshing change to an old formula.
Some players would argue thatDragon Ball Z: Budokai 3is one of the best fighting games in the franchise’s long history throughout the years. It offers fast-paced combat, a ton of different characters, and a faithful adaptation of what the animated series shows on screen. The game was released for the PS2 back in 2004, a year many veteran players consider to be the golden era of gaming.
The game’s multiplayer mode was partially limited by the technology of its time, so 3v3 battles weren’t possible; however, it has a 1v1 local multiplayer mode that left nothing to be desired.Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3is arguably one of the best multiplayerDragon Ballgames, as it offered hours of fun with friends back in the day.
To finish the list, there couldn’t be any other title thanDragon Ball FighterZ. This game is arguably the strongest one in the franchise so far, as it not only keeps many of the elements that make it great but also adds a few of its own that truly elevate the fighting experience in many areas.
Released in 2018 for the PS4, Xbox One, PC, and the Nintendo Switch, and with a Metascore of 87, this title features a similar appearance toother games in the franchisebut also offers players the possibility to play in Co-op mode through 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3 battles. As opposed to other titles in the franchise,Dragon Ball FighterZfeels a bit more accessible for a wide range of players, not just hardcore fans of theDragon Balluniverse.
