Dragon Ball: The Breakers

About Dragon Ball: The Breakers

Dragon Ball: The Breakers drops you into an asymmetrical action brawl developed by Dimps and published by Bandai Namco. It launched on October 14, 2022, for PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Seven ordinary humans face off against a single Raider from the Dragon Ball universe like Frieza or Cell. The Survivors must repair generators to escape in a time machine while the Raider hunts them down and grows stronger over time. This is not a traditional fighting game where two characters duel in an arena. It is a cat-and-mouse chase that pits raw power against teamwork and cunning strategy in a twisted version of Earth's timeline.

Gameplay

A typical session feels like a high-stakes horror survival game disguised as anime combat. As a Survivor, you run around maps fixing machines while avoiding detection by the Raider who can sense your location. You use stealth items and environmental traps to slow down the hunter or escape their attacks. The Raider plays differently with flight capabilities, energy blasts, and transformation abilities that change how they approach the map. Rounds last about ten minutes before the timer ends or everyone gets caught. Controls feel tight for movement but require precise timing when blocking or countering special moves. You never know if you will fix the final generator in time or get obliterated by a Final Flash.

What Players Think

PlayPile members have logged an average playtime of 6 hours across 42 total achievements, with most unlocking them at a steady pace. Only 38.2 percent of players cracked the rarest achievement, "DRAGON BALL: THE BREAKERS," which demands perfect teamwork or luck. IGDB lists the score at 64.4 out of 100 based on ten ratings, suggesting mixed feelings about the experience. Community moods swing between frustration and excitement depending on whether you are the Hunter or the prey. Many users praise the chaotic fun but note that matchmaking can feel unbalanced when a skilled Raider faces novices. The price has dropped to $3.41 at Green Man Gaming, making it an accessible test for fans who want to try the asymmetrical formula without paying full retail.

PlayPile's Take

This title works best if you enjoy chaotic multiplayer chaos over polished single-player campaigns. The price point makes it a no-brainer for casual Dragon Ball fans who just want to play as Frieza or dodge his attacks with friends. Players seeking a competitive fighting game should look elsewhere since the asymmetrical mechanics create uneven power dynamics that can feel unfair. You will spend most of your time either hiding or chasing, which might get old after a few dozen matches. The achievement system offers long-term goals but requires consistent group play to unlock everything. If you have $3.41 and a squad ready to try something different, this is worth a shot.

Storyline

Caught in an unexpected temporal phenomenon, seven ordinary citizens find themselves stranded in a Temporal Seam: they share their imprisonment with the Raider, a menacing enemy from another timeline with an overwhelming power. Their only hope for survival is to break out from the Temporal Seam with the Super Time Machine, but the Raider is on their tracks and becomes stronger by the minute. In a race against time the cunning of Survivors clashes with the power of the Raider, to break free or be broken.