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Dragon Ball: Evolution

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2.0 User Score:

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Game Info

Publisher: Namco Bandai Games

Developer: Namco Bandai Games

Genre(s): Fighting

Players: 2

ESRB Rating: T (Teen)

Release Date: April 8, 2009

Summary

In Dragon Ball: Evolution for the PSP system, ultimate powers collide as players match up against their favorite characters from the film release and battle for control of the seven sacred Dragon Balls that have the power to grant any wish. Dragon Ball: Evolution employs an easy-to-learn yet difficult to master fighting system which provides everyone the power to pull off stylish and dynamic attacks. Ki (energy) management is essential to gain the upper hand and unleash a devastating attack on their unsuspecting opponents. Participating in intense battles, gamers are invited to follow the path of Goku to his predestined fight against the evil Lord Piccolo in Story mode. Players can also battle against a number of opponents in Arcade mode, accept challenges in Mission mode or hone their technique in Training mode. Dragon Ball: Evolution also lets players challenge friends to online feats of strength in Network Battle mode for infinite replay value. [Namco Bandai Games]

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What The Critics Said

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Worth Playing

It's not a great game when compared to other fighting titles on the portable console, but it's decent and can provide a bit of fun.

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GamePro

If you're a Dragon Ball enthusiast or a fighting fan in general, Evolution is at least worth a rental. [Apr 2009, p.81]

Everyeye.it

Bad graphic, bad gameplay, bad music; this game is the ordinary low-quality tie-in. Evolution is a totally poor bet 'em up. Just don't buy it.

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GameSpot

This PSP fighter's limited roster, flat presentation, and dim-witted AI result in a wholly uninteresting combat experience.

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Pocket Gamer UK

Devolving the long-running series in stunning fashion, Dragon Ball Evolution provides neither satisfying fighting nor appealing visuals.

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Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)

Utterly unneeded. [May 2009, p.85]

Games Radar (in-house)

That feeling of cheap, lazy design resonates throughout Dragonball: Evolution, a game that ultimately seems more concerned with how often it displays the faces of the film's cast rather than creating legitimate use for them.

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Cheat Code Central

Dragon Ball: Evolution is probably a terrible movie, but I can say with all certainty that it is a terrible game. Poor graphics, a non-existent soundtrack, long loading times, and sparse play value make this title one that you should definitely skip.

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Gamers' Temple

If you are a huge DBZ fan, wait for this one's price to drop before getting it; if you aren't stay far, far away from this one.

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GameZone

A very short, mindless fighter with boring multiplayer and not even a minute of replay value.

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Modojo

In all, Dragon Ball: Evolution offers zero redemption for its hefty $40 price tag. Stick with the anime and forget this thing even exists.

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IGN

Dragonball Evolution is a disaster burned onto a UMD.

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TotalPlayStation

Hold this up as one of the worst examples of rushed, pointless licensed efforts out there. Just don't play it.

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Game Revolution

If there ever was a game to be pointed to and laughed at, it would be this one.

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Meristation

Dragonball Evolution is the antichrist of the latest era of videogames. An incredibly bad fighting game that use the name of the cult classic anime/manga from Akira Toriyama in the worst way we've seen in a long time.

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Teletext GameCentral

One of the worst movie tie-ins ever, which considering the competition is quite the achievement.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 2.0 (out of 10) based on 10 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Chris S gave it an8:
Not a terrible game by all means but it's no Dissidia its a decent fighter with decent graphics that conveys a different story than that saiyan saga we've all seen a million times. Just try to tell me I'm wrong. But the Oozaru transformation isn't very coll at all in fact its a complete Blanka rip off (even the moves)

Stewart M gave it a1:
As a DB fan I was disgusted with the efforts made in this game. I have seen the film, which left me colder than the arctic, but I thought maybe the game will be good. How wrong i was, lacks any substance at all and focuses more on the fact that they are telling a story that never existed in the original Manga or Anime. And I like the touch at the beginning saying "Based on the original Manga" rly? where?

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