Best Multiplayer Dragon Ball Games, Ranked

Dragon Ball Z is arguably one of the best anime ever created. Although it was first presented almost 4 decades ago, the franchise still has millions of fans worldwide, warranting new series, movies, and games to be released around its universe.

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By  Mark Ward

In a world where fighting games became very popular early on in the days of gaming, it makes sense that a franchise with such powerful characters would eventually have its turn. One of the best features of fighting games is being able to play against other people, whether it's friends or strangers, online. Here are the best multiplayer Dragon Ball games.

5 Dragon Ball: Xenoverse 2

Character Customization And Various Co-op Options

• Character customization options
• Co-op missions and battles

The great thing about Dragon Ball Z games is that even the one at the top of the list is still better than many other fighting games out there. Dragon Ball: Xenoverse 2 was released back in 2016 and many of the franchise's biggest fans loved the title from day 1. Released for the PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch, the game offers a ton of possibilities to players.

For starters, it's a welcome improvement on its predecessor, offering a better multiplayer experience, a character customization system, and very enjoyable co-op missions and battles. The game also keeps building on the ongoing improvement of combat mechanics, fluidity, and graphics that come with each installment of the franchise.

4 Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3

Great 3D Battle Arenas And A Large Roster

• One of the largest rosters in the franchise's games to date
• 3D arena battles that give an authentic experience

Praised as one of the best Dragon Ball Z games to ever come to players' hands, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 offers an all-around amazing experience that can make any player who picks up the game, feel like the ultimate Saiyan. Released in 2007 for the PS2 and the Wii, the game offers one of the most authentic Dragon Ball Z game modes.

One of the things that make the game so great, is that it has arguably the largest character roster to date, all while letting players test their skills with each character in 3D arenas that faithfully replicate what the series showed over the years. All in all, it's safe to say this title is one of the best multiplayer Dragon Ball games to have ever been developed.

3 Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

A Risky Take On Multiplayer Mode

• Multiplayer card game that changes the formula
• Different card combinations and strategies make the experience fun

While Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot was not initially meant to have a multiplayer mode, a most welcome DLC added it to the base game; however, it was probably not what players expected. While previous game installments of the franchise included multiplayer mode with co-op battles that could even go to 3v3, this game actually focuses on a card game.

Yes, that's right. Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot doesn't feature the classic franchise's multiplayer mode, but rather a more conservative approach to it. Now, this is not to say that the experience is bad, not at all. It's understandable how some players might have been caught by surprise at first, but considering that the franchise's multiplayer modes are often very similar, this feels like a refreshing change to an old formula.

2 Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3

Fast-paced Combat That Feels Faithful To The Series

• Faithful fight adaptations
• Fast-paced combat and 1v1 local multiplayer

Some players would argue that Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 is one of the best fighting games in the franchise's long history throughout the years. It offers fast-paced combat, a ton of different characters, and a faithful adaptation of what the animated series shows on screen. The game was released for the PS2 back in 2004, a year many veteran players consider to be the golden era of gaming.

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The game's multiplayer mode was partially limited by the technology of its time, so 3v3 battles weren't possible; however, it has a 1v1 local multiplayer mode that left nothing to be desired. Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 is arguably one of the best multiplayer Dragon Ball games, as it offered hours of fun with friends back in the day.

1 Dragon Ball FighterZ

Up To 3v3 Battle Modes For Competitive Players

• 1v1, 2v2, 3v3 battle modes
• Great visuals and friendly game mechanics

To finish the list, there couldn't be any other title than Dragon Ball FighterZ. This game is arguably the strongest one in the franchise so far, as it not only keeps many of the elements that make it great but also adds a few of its own that truly elevate the fighting experience in many areas.

Released in 2018 for the PS4, Xbox One, PC, and the Nintendo Switch, and with a Metascore of 87, this title features a similar appearance to other games in the franchise but also offers players the possibility to play in Co-op mode through 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3 battles. As opposed to other titles in the franchise, Dragon Ball FighterZ feels a bit more accessible for a wide range of players, not just hardcore fans of the Dragon Ball universe.

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