Marshall Honorof
Tom's GuideDragon Ball Z: Kakarot review | Tom's GuideTom's Guide
Published 2/1/2023
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Stadia / Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 1/16/2020
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
Relive the story of Goku in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot! Beyond the epic battles, experience life in the Dragon Ball Z world as you fight, fish, eat, and train with Goku. Explore the new areas and adventures as you advance through the story and form powerful bonds with other heroes from the Dragon Ball Z universe.
- Developer
- CyberConnect2
- Publisher
- Bandai Namco Entertainment, Bandai Namco Entertainment America, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe
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70
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The critic average is 70 across 15 scored reviews, with a 20-point spread. Critics mostly agree, but there is some useful variation in the individual reviews.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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Trent Cannon
Nintendo LifeReview: Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot + A New Power Awakens Set - An Iconic Story Retold Well
Published 9/30/2021
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Read originalBrad Ellis
Easy AlliesDragon Ball Z: Kakarot - Easy Allies Review
Published 1/30/2020
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Read originalJason Faulkner
Game RevolutionDragon Ball Z: Kakarot Review | This dragon still rocks
Published 1/24/2020
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Read originalMichael Ruiz
DualShockersDragon Ball Z: Kakarot Review — Not Too Super, Just Saiyan
Published 1/24/2020
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Read originalAndrew Reiner
Game InformerDragon Ball Z: Kakarot Review – Flawed But Still Enthralling
Published 1/24/2020
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Read originalHeidi Kemps
GameSpotDragon Ball Z: Kakarot Review - Mondo Cool
Published 1/24/2020
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Read originalJosh Hawkins
ShacknewsDragon Ball Z: Kakarot review: Tattered but not beaten
Published 1/24/2020
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Read originalJames Billcliffe
VG247Dragon Ball Z Kakarot review - a great way to experience the classic story
Published 1/24/2020
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Read originalConnor Makar
EurogamerDragon Ball Z: Kakarot review - a celebration of the anime dragged down by subpar side content
Published 1/23/2020
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