Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is a potent Genki Dama to the series’ longstanding issues, and a bigger, better game than the original by every stretch of the imagination. A true must-have for any Dragon Ball fan.

• 80 DarkStation Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is a love letter to the series’ biggest fans. Newcomers might not understand what’s happening, but fans will appreciate the high-octane supernatural martial arts. The attention to detail is astounding, from the lovingly made hub world to the cutscenes that recreate classic scenes from the anime. The story takes about 15-20 hours, but building up your custom character and completing quests easily quadruples that number.
• 70 DarkZero Dimps has created a sequel to Xenoverse that doesn’t quite feel like a massive advancement in the series, but there is no doubt that this is a larger and more improved experience. Dimps has decided to keep things similar and use the first game as the foundation to build this sequel on. What this means is that there is so much to do, even when one has finished up the 15 hour single player story quests.
• 80 Hooked Gamers Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 should be an instant buy for long time fans of the series, and warrants a deep look from everyone else. I’d love to see a bit longer of a gap between this and the (hopefully) inevitable Xenoverse 3 than the year between the first and second titles to really hammer out some of the game’s issues, but until then we’ve still been left with a fighting game that does enough well, and enough different from its competitors, to stand worthy as it is.

1. 75
   metacritic Based on 32 critics.
2. 7.5 User Score Based on 168 user reviews.
3. 75 GameSpace Overall, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 for Nintendo Switch is a fun game which works well when you get over the steep learning curve of fighting the game’s controls. Playing through the entirety of the DBZ story is a blast, and while some design flaws persisted to the port to the Switch, the game is still worth a play if you are a fan of the series.
4. 80 God is a Geek Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 on Nintendo Switch is a very interesting late port and one that is very good but definitely could have been a lot better.
5. 78 Hobby Consolas A more than OK port of the original game, capable of amuse you for hours, although it doesn't keep with the technical prowess of the other versions.
6. 80

   Nintendo Force Magazine I am confident in declaring Xenoverse 2 as the best Dragon Ball game in over a decade. [Issue

   30 – November/December 2017, p. 73]

1. 72
   metacritic Based on 57 critics.
2. 7.3 User Score Based on 278 user reviews.
3. 75 IGN Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is an ambitious , if rough-edged experience, with deceptively deep RPG and brawling elements.
4. 75 IGN Denmark A competent fighter with solid RPG elements. Also a great fighter for people looking for a twist that that genre.
5. 56 Impulsegamer Is this a title worth getting? I’d say yes most definitely if you are a fan. If you are not then you certainly will need to make sure that you are ready for a massive game where you will not have any idea who most of the characters are. Having said that the entire title is pretty well rounded off, and the character development is interesting enough to keep you playing, but not so hard it will put you off.
6. 70 With all of the side missions, skills to unlock, items to craft, hilarious side quests such as the milk delivery quests, Parallel Quests with co-op capability, offline and online matches, and not to mention the main missions, there is more than enough for players to sink their teeth into. It will feel padded to some, especially those who played the first game.

1. 73
   metacritic Based on 9 critics.
2. 6.9 User Score Based on 67 user reviews.
3. 60 Critical Hit Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 makes some massive strides towards improving on some of the deep flaws of the original game. It’s just a super-shame that it also forgets to actually add anything to that foundation to help it feel like a true sequel. I’m just Saiyan’ that is.
4. 65 ICXM Players of the original Xenoverse will be annoyed at the simple rinse and repeat of Xenoverse 2’s already repetitive gameplay. Fans of the Dragon Ball series who haven’t played the original will be pleasantly surprised at the amount of content on offer but constant grinding, repetition, and simplistic gameplay may turn players away from Bandai Namco’s second attempt.
5. 70 Official Xbox Magazine UK This is what happens when Dragon Ball Xenoverse goes Super Saiyan. [Christmas 2016, p.88]

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Vgames

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is a much better game than its predecessor. The game tackles most of the problems I had with the first game by bringing me a much vaster world than before. Even though the first few hours are quite boring, the game has a lot to offer series fans.

Is Xenoverse 2 worth playing?

If you’re a Dragon Ball fan, Xenoverse 2 is an awesome game. However, to anyone else Xenoverse 2 will be a difficult pill to swallow. Combat is fun if you know how Dragon Ball works, but newbies will struggle to get their bearings, as Xenoverse 2’s tuition system is, at best, hit-and-miss.

Does Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 have lag?

Lag can be a bit of an issue if you want to battle with or against online fighters, though it’s seen some improvement with a recent patch. Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is among the best games to emerge from this beloved franchise.

Does GameSpot get a commission from Xenoverse 2?

Your wish is granted. GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. I have to hand it to Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 for tapping into the latent dreams of people who spent their teenage years drawing Goku on their notebooks.

What makes Xenoverse unique?

The unique and ambitious concept of the Xenoverse series really sets it apart from the rank and file of licensed anime games.