I'm mixed overall. I love the style this game has even if it isn't graphically impressive. It's unique and works well for the universe. It controls very well, I love flying around the map and the combat, even if it's simple. It's nice to finally have an open world DBZ game.

But it's extremely repetitive. Once you play for about 5 hours you've seen most of the game and are just playing for cutscenes and story. It tells the story fine, but I don't think it's as crazy as it was hyped up to be.

This is a really unpopular opinion, but I actually liked the Card Warrior side mode a lot. Maybe it's my gacha addiction speaking but it was like Hearthstone with DBZ skin. It was fun. A shame that they shut it down.

Anyways, the base game is decent fun for one run.but I don't feel a need to play it again, or try the DLC.

Revisiting this gem of a game recently and I still love it. Some minor issues out of the way: the tutorials early on are obnoxious and there's no way to get through them fast. There are some annoying enemy types. The one thing I also never liked is even if you go to the same area bowser is in as the bros, he is nowhere to be seen. I get WHY this happens, but it just felt off. Finally, I never liked using the mic. Mine broke years ago so I could never get past the first giant battle.

Ok so why is this game amazing? First of all, the way it utilized both screens to separate the playable characters is brilliant. It's practical and flavorful at the same time. There's a clear vision here presentation wise and it's a knockout. Having Bowser in the story is the real appeal and it adds a really fresh new spin on the franchise. Unintentionally working together with the antagonist is just such a fun premise and they run with it. The setting in his body gives way for many creative set pieces.

The combat is perfectly tuned. And switching to Bowser is done at just the right moments to avoid repetition. Theres tons of side content that's worth doing and it feels rewarding. The music is excellent. Tons of fun mini games. Good levels of customization and unlockables to power up the characters. And it's worth it to explore old areas with new powers.

So much to love and so much going on here. This is one of the best DS games ever and the best Mario RPG ever. A classic that I will come back to for many many years to come.

Now this is an awesome underrated gem. Presentation is excellent, with extremely crisp and smooth animations. The 3 party system fits perfectly into a Dragon Ball setting, and the turn based combat is engaging and rewards creativity and patience. Every character feels useful and has something unique to offer. The Sparking Meter lets you pull off really cool and clutch stuff.

Leveling up feels really good and doing side content feels rewarding.

My only real gripe is I wish it was longer. Stopping at Saiyan Saga is a real shame. Especially since this has no sequel. A game in this style running through Frieza Saga would have been amazing.

Still this is a must play if you love RPG's and Dragon Ball. One of the best out there.