Dragon Ball: Xenoverse

About Dragon Ball: Xenoverse

Dimps brought Dragon Ball: Xenoverse to us in February 2015 on PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One and PC. It is an RPG fighting hybrid that lets you build a custom hero and jump into the DB universe timeline. You fight villains like Towa and Mira while Trunks sends you back to fix history. The game shifts from standard arena brawls to open zones where you can fly around or swim underwater. It features voiced lines during combat and facial animations when you get hit. This title stands out as the first fighting entry in the Xenoverse line with full 3D movement instead of static stages.

Gameplay

You spend most minutes selecting a form, charging ki, and dodging incoming blasts while moving freely through large arenas. Battles happen on the ground, in the air or beneath water without switching screens. You can explore parts of Earth to complete quests or just fight random enemies that spawn. The game offers single player story modes plus co-op and multiplayer matches where you team up against bots or other players. Controls feel responsive for aerial combos and quick escapes. You unlock new skills and gear as you progress through the timeline restoration missions. Sessions last anywhere from ten minutes to an hour depending on your goals.

What Players Think

The PlayPile community rates Dragon Ball: Xenoverse at 70.7 out of 100 based on 161 IGDB reviews. Players complete the main story in about 25 hours on average but only unlock 24.2% of the 50 achievements. The rarest trophy is "If You Show Me Your Courage" with a mere 1.20% unlock rate. Many users note the multiplayer queue times are short and the co-op missions provide good replay value. Critic scores hover near the community average but some feel the story lacks depth compared to other fighting titles. The game holds up well for fans who want to test builds against AI or friends without needing a subscription service.

PlayPile's Take

This title works best for Dragon Ball super fans who want to customize their fighter and fly around maps. You can pick it up for as low as $3.52 historically so the current $35.19 price tag feels steep unless you find a deal. The achievement hunting is brutal since only 1 in 80 players get the hardest task. Skip this if you hate open world elements in fighting games or need tight competitive mechanics. Play it to see how your custom character stacks up against classic villains but do not expect a perfect experience.

Storyline

Xenoverse features an entirely original story starring the player's custom character. The story itself borrows elements from the Dragon Ball Online MMO, which sees returning villains Towa and Mira manipulating the history of the Dragon Ball universe. Time Patrol Trunks asks Shenron to send him a hero who would help him restore the timeline.