What are the pros of DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE?

Engaging custom character creation and 'Time Patrol' story mode.. Strong nostalgic appeal for Dragon Ball fans.. Fun cooperative gameplay and chaotic multiplayer sessions with friends.. Unique apprentice system allowing players to train under iconic characters..

What are the cons of DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE?

Combat mechanics and AI are significantly worse than those in Xenoverse 2.. Excessive grinding required for progression and reaching level caps.. Technical issues including bugs and general gameplay jankiness.. Low active player population makes finding matches difficult..

DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE

DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE revisits famous battles from the series through your custom Avatar and other classic characters. New features include the mysterious Toki Toki City, new gameplay mechanics, new animations and many other amazing features!

90%

Very Positive

DeveloperDIMPS

PublisherBandai Namco Entertainment

Release DateFeb 26, 2015

$39.99

Peak Players22.8K

PlatformsWindows

Action

AI Review Summary

Dragon Ball Xenoverse offers a unique story-driven experience where players create custom characters to join the Time Patrol and fix distorted timelines. While it remains a nostalgic favorite for many fans, its mechanics and AI have been largely superseded by its sequel, which includes much of this game's content.

Pros

Engaging custom character creation and 'Time Patrol' story mode.95%
Strong nostalgic appeal for Dragon Ball fans.85%
Fun cooperative gameplay and chaotic multiplayer sessions with friends.75%
Unique apprentice system allowing players to train under iconic characters.70%

Cons

Combat mechanics and AI are significantly worse than those in Xenoverse 2.90%
Excessive grinding required for progression and reaching level caps.80%
Technical issues including bugs and general gameplay jankiness.70%
Low active player population makes finding matches difficult.60%

Notable Mentions

The entire story from this game is available as DLC in the sequel, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2.
The game shares DNA with the defunct Dragon Ball Online MMO.
Some players still prefer the original story presentation despite the mechanical flaws.

Confidence: 64%

Based on the 43 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 9, 2026

Game Vitals

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Player Activity

Current peak

Peak · last 90 days

337

All-time peak

22.8K

Price

Current price

$39.99

Lowest tracked

$3.99since Apr 17, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days

94%

All-time positive

90%

Review Statistics

Total Reviews22.3K

Positive: 20.1K (90%)Negative: 2.2K (10%)

Reviews from Steam Deck

Dev Response Rate

21h

Avg Playtime at Review

71%

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