Lliam Ahearn at GameCloud Australia writes:
"Dragon Ball Xenoverse is a huge step for Dragon Ball games, but one that should have been taken years ago. Though leagues ahead of its recent predecessors, nothing here is as good as it could and should be. A jack of many trades and a master of none; DBX innovates dramatically within the series, while lacking quality in almost all regards. A great an interesting narrative concept is delivered only in a mediocre way, combat controls and mechanics are cleverly constructed but poorly fleshed out, and RPG systems fit, but fail to motivate or provide gradual development. I’m sure we’ll see a sequel soon, and I sincerely hope to see my concerns addressed. Xenoverse is full of exceptional ideas, but hollow in its execution.If you’re a fan of DBZ and you’re up for a grind, give it a shot. If not, I wouldn’t recommend it."
While a far cry from its successor, XENOVERSE 2, XENOVERSE 1 benefits from its simplicity and its barebones approach to what XENOVERSE 2 would ultimately become, allowing for a more streamlined experience that keeps it concise, tight, and surprisingly therapeutic for those that want a Dragon Ball experience that easy to jump in and out of.
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How do you live with yourself. Rating the best DBz game a 6? Begone out of my sight you tastless heathen