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The Dragon Ball RPG of your dreams! For the first time, you can play the rest of the story. Step into the universe of Dragon Ball Z in all its iconic glory and become the hero you were always meant to be!
DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT is a action, rpg and anime game
developed by CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd.
and published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc..
Released on January 16th 2020 is available only on Windows
in 15 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese and Thai.
It has received 54,680 reviews of which 50,976 were positive and 3,704 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. 😍
The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 10.60€ on Gamivo.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 or AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 750 Ti or Radeon HD 7950
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 36 GB available space
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I’ve played almost every Dragon Ball game since the PlayStation 2 days—some great, some forgettable—but Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot did something most of them never really tried: it gave me time to slow down and actually live inside the DBZ universe. This isn’t just another fighting game. It’s part RPG, part love letter, part interactive anime—and honestly? It kind of rules. Yes, Kakarot retells the entire Dragon Ball Z saga—from Raditz’s arrival to Majin Buu’s final meltdown. You’ve seen this story a hundred times. But playing through it here hits different. You don’t just drop into fights—you live through the moments between them: fishing with Gohan, flying over lush landscapes on your Nimbus, visiting Capsule Corp for upgrades, and even hunting dinosaurs like it’s no big deal. There’s a surprising amount of quiet time, and that’s what makes Kakarot shine. It’s not just about punching Cell into orbit. It’s about being a dad, a farmer, a fighter—and sometimes, a bad husband (sorry, Chi-Chi). Combat is similar to arena-style brawlers like Xenoverse, but simplified. You’ve got ki blasts, melee combos, dodges, transformations, and flashy super attacks—plus dramatic finishers for boss fights that feel straight out of the anime. It’s accessible, but not without challenge. Boss fights, especially in later arcs or DLC, come with phase shifts, scripted moments, and cinematic clashes that sell the DBZ power fantasy hard. It’s not the deepest combat system—but it feels good, and when you’re blasting a Kamehameha into Perfect Cell’s smug face, that’s all that matters. Beyond fighting, you level up characters, unlock new abilities through training, collect ingredients to cook stat-boosting meals, and equip “Community Boards” that add passive buffs based on character synergy. It's not super complex, but it adds variety. Exploration is charming—zones are colorful, and flying around the open-ish world collecting Z-Orbs or finding side quests is just relaxing. Some filler missions are goofy (deliver milk, chase dinosaurs, etc.), but they ground the experience in that quirky Dragon Ball world. Also: Yes, you can spar with Yamcha. Yes, he will still lose. The cel-shaded visuals are vibrant, faithful, and expressive—easily among the best in any Dragon Ball game. Character animations are full of energy, and the cinematic cutscenes (especially for big story beats) are jaw-dropping at times. Voice acting is available in both English and Japanese, and both casts bring their A-game. Pair that with a soundtrack that channels the anime’s spirit (and even includes some original Japanese themes in the Deluxe editions), and it’s pure nostalgia. Since launch, Kakarot has added tons of DLC, including: -A New Power Awakens (Beerus, Super Saiyan God forms) -Trunks: The Warrior of Hope (a darker alternate timeline) -Bardock: Alone Against Fate -23rd World Tournament Arc (Goku vs. Piccolo Jr.) -Goku’s Next Journey (End of Z arc) These expand beyond Z and give you a peek into the Dragon Ball Super and even pre-Z lore, making the game feel like a full Dragon Ball experience, not just a Z rehash. Strengths -Fully playable, emotional retelling of DBZ’s entire story -Unique blend of fighting and RPG mechanics -Beautiful visuals and dramatic cutscenes -Tons of fan service and character moments -Strong DLC support keeps the experience fresh Weaknesses -Side quests can be repetitive or bland -Combat may feel shallow for hardcore fighting fans -World isn’t truly “open”—more segmented - Enemy AI is a bit too easy outside major boss fights Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot doesn’t just let you relive the anime—it lets you be the anime. It focuses less on competitive mechanics and more on narrative, atmosphere, and immersion. And honestly? That’s exactly what I wanted. Whether you’re soaring through the sky, cooking fish with Gohan, or going toe-to-toe with Kid Buu in a thunderstorm of ki blasts, this game never lets you forget what made Dragon Ball Z magical in the first place. A faithful, heartfelt tribute to Dragon Ball Z, packed with style, spirit, and just enough meathead charm. It’s not the strongest fighter. But it might be the most soulful DBZ game we’ve ever had. Rating: 8/10
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I've only ever watched the DBZ show once all the way through and I wanted to experience the story again, but didn't really have 117 hours to spend doing so, and even though I haven't finished it, this game has definitely scratched that itch. It's a great retelling of the story with optional side content, if you want to go deeper into it all. It's got great fighting mechanics and the open world segments are really fun. It can feel pretty repetitive at times, but so can the anime, in all honesty. Definitely worth a go if you're a DBZ fan. Not sure why you're here if you're not a DBZ fan.
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Dreamed of this game since I was 9, trying to get a DBZ RPG running on a palm pilot. Its so incredibly well done, if you are a fan of DBZ this one is a must play.
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Play this if you do not want to re-watch the entire DBZ series. The gameplay gets repetitive, lacks dynamic mechanics but overall is worthwhile for the steam achievements and a story recap. Buy when on sale. Kind Regards
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At the beginning it appeared to be a phenomenal game, but as the hours went by, I started noticing it's only a mid title wrapped up in amazing visuals. [*]Single player JRPG with semi open world regions a'la Dragon Age Inquisition. I'm surprised this isn't another Budokai Tenkaichi clone. They actually wanted to create something different and I applaud them, even though the end result is full of open world tropes, e.g. endless collectibles, or meaningless side quests. [*]Looks really frigging good. It's really hard to create convincing 2D anime characters in a 3D engine. Sometimes it makes them look really weird. Look at Xenoverse 2. In Kakarot they somehow made it work, though in bad lighting they still appear derpy. Not only that, but they added incredible details, e.g. Goku's Gi and hair have actual physics. Pre-rendered cutscenes are absolutely phenomenal. [*]Combat appears to be similar to Budokai Tenkaichi, but it plays very differently against bosses. It plays more strategically. They have attacks you need to avoid, phases activated at specific health levels, including stuns, AoE with visible affected area indicators, and super powerful beams. [*]Some quests flesh out the story better, e.g. Gohan's relationship with Android 16 which gives some insight on why he was so influential in his SSJ2 transformation. You also unlock a fair number of side quests post-game. [*]Great attention to detail, e.g. the character icons are updating as the story progresses. I love the references and collectibles from the original Dragon Ball series. [*]Community Boards are an interesting concept, though only two of those are worth the effort. [*]QoL where, after getting all items needed for a side quest, you're automatically teleported to the quest giver. Manual saves. Unfortunately... [*]In reality it's Dragon Ball Z: Son Gohan. Goku, aka Kakarot, is a side character in his own game. Yes, DBZ is more Gohan centric, but both in anime and manga Goku is present much more frequently than in this game. I guess Kakarot is more marketable, but this is bordering on false advertising. [*]Bosses force you to think strategically, but combat mechanics themselves are fairly shallow and spammy; Xenoverse has more depth. I hope you enjoy all enemies having super armor on command 80% of the time. Solo battles against multiple opponents (i.e., all skill fights) are incredibly annoying as you're being tossed around like a ragdoll, trying to get your bearings, being forced to spam specific moves, preferably AoE ones. Particle effects of some blasts can literally obscure the entire screen making you blind to everything that is happening around you. [*]Namek is disappointing, as it's just a single map in which you're being more or less railroaded with invisible walls. [*]Almost shocking number of cutscenes, but it's to be expected as it follows the storyline very closely. All of them can be fast forwarded, thankfully. At the same time, some key moments are straight up missing, e.g. traversing Snake Way, training with Kaio, Vegeta's Final Flash against Perfect Cell, Goku giving Cell a Senzu Bean, or Gohan playing with Cell too much which was one of the major causes of Cell being able to blow himself up. [*]All minigames are throwaway: racing (in a DB game?), fishing, baseball. All of these are here because someone, at some point in the series, performed those activities. You'll do them once, get the achievements, and then never touch them again. [*]It's a JRPG with random encounters... but they're pointless. Grinding XP is not worth the effort, since all playable characters in the main story receive enough XP to catch up to the required level when their time comes. Farming orbs that are dropped by them is only worth it for the absurdly expensive DLC abilities of Goku and Vegeta. [*]Loot is meaningless. All ore and car parts are for racing minigames nobody cares about. All food: apples, meat, apples, fish, apples, carrots, apples, rice. Have I mentioned apples yet?... You'll never eat food; at best you need it to complete side quests. There is no need for the buffs it provides with the exception of Beerus boss fights. Zeni? You'll use Zeni to upgrade the Gravity Room and maybe buy healing items, though those quickly become plentiful. That's it. D Medals and Z Orbs are the only noteworthy ones. [*]DLC 1: A New Power Awakens Part 1 is just Goku and Vegeta being randomly teleported to Beerus' planet and trained. No story. There's only 2 side quests, the rest is essentially XP grind with new attacks and Super Saiyan God transformation. [*]DLC 2: A New Power Awakens Part 2 has a short story, in addition to an even higher level cap, Super Saiyan Blue, a horde mode, and even more XP grinding. Level 300 Beerus fight is the true final boss fight of the game. [*]DLC 3: Trunks - The Warrior of Hope is the first DLC worth a damn with a story 4-6 hours long. It not only covers the future version of Android/Cell Sagas, but also Majin Buu Saga, which was only briefly mentioned in Dragon Ball Super. It's sad, it's satisfying, it's epic. No wonder it's everyone's favorite DLC... because it's the best one. [*]DLC 4: Bardock - Alone Against Fate. You can explore a small portion of planet Vegeta which, correct me if I'm wrong, is a first in DB video games. 4-5 hours long and doesn't go above and beyond like the previous DLC, with the exception of a short section with Kid Vegeta. Bardock's portrayal is that of the Bardock - Father of Goku TV special, instead of Dragon Ball Minus, or DBS Broly. It's a bit of a missed opportunity: no Great Ape combat, no King Vegeta, Gine, Raditz, Paragus, Broly. Nothing transfers to the main game. The negative reviews are not because the DLC is bad, but because it's only good, when it could have been amazing. [*]DLC 5: 23rd World Tournament - started it, didn't finish, I was too tired of the game. [*]DLC 6: Goku's Next Journey - starts with fight against Kid Buu, the same as in the base game. Then after the introduction, first thing you have to do is catch 3 fish. I quit. One and done. No replay value whatsoever. Feels like a prequel to a much better game. Enjoyable, but buy on sale.
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DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.
DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.99€ on Steam.
DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT received 50,976 positive votes out of a total of 54,680 achieving an impressive rating of 9.16.
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DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT was developed by CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd. and published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc..
DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT is playable and fully supported on Windows.
DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT is not playable on MacOS.
DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT is not playable on Linux.
DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT is a single-player game.
There are 12 DLCs available for DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT. Explore additional content available for DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT on Steam.
DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT supports Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet and Remote Play on TV. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.
DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Developer
CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd.
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BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.
Release
16 Jan 2020
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