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Dragon Ball FighterZ Review Thread

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BY2K

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GameSpot: 9/10
https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/dragon-ball-fighterz-review-in-progress/1900-6416837/

FighterZ is complex and distinct enough to be enjoyed by fighting game competitors, but there's no question that it's been designed to tap into the hearts of Dragon Ball's most dedicated fans, and no doubt those same qualities will win people over who've never given the series a chance. Where past games attempted to get there through huge character rosters and deliberately predictable trips down memory lane, FighterZ has bottled the essence of what makes the series' characters, animation, and sense of humor so beloved and reconfigured it into something new: a Dragon Ball fighting game that can go toe-to-toe with the best of the genre.

Editor's note: This will remain a review in progress until we've had ample opportunity to test multiplayer on retail servers after launch.
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IGN: 8.5
http://ca.ign.com/articles/2018/01/22/dragon-ball-fighterz-review

Between the accessible auto combos, homing attacks, and simplified command inputs, Dragon Ball FighterZ is an inviting gateway into the world of fighting games for newcomers — whether you're a Dragon Ball fan or not. Those easy controls can open the door to some spammy behavior, but just as often it's satisfying in a way that does right by the Dragon Ball name. Dragon Ball FighterZ has enough depth and complexity to glow as brilliantly as a Super Saiyan.
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Game Informer: No score yet, waiting for final netcode/servers.
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2018/01/22/wheres-our-dragon-ball-fighterz-review.aspx

Overall, I'm surprised at how well FighterZ manages to pull off most of its goals, and the way it melds accessible and deep without making either camp feel ostracized is truly impressive in a genre that usually makes onboarding an afterthought. We'll have a full review later this week, after the game launches.
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Push Square: In progress
http://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/dragon_ball_fighterz

Utterly stunning in motion and effortlessly capturing the essence of Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball FighterZ is a masterful video game adaptation. Its combat system is relentlessly entertaining, fusing anime sensibilities with traditional, competitive fighting game mechanics, and its accessible controls allow anyone to get in on the action. If the online portion of the release holds up, then we'd dare say that this is just about the best anime fighting game ever made.
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