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Metacritic 6713+

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai

DIMPS|2002Fighting
PS2GameCube

LumiScore

66

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision

Up to120min/day

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

51/100

Good

Growth Value

Risk

7/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage children to appreciate the strategic depth and skill required in fighting games. Discuss the difference between cartoon violence and real-world consequences.

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Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Memory & Attention5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
72
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
0
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
75
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)51/100

What your child develops

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai offers intense fighting action, requiring strategic thinking, quick reflexes, and precise motor skills. Players will develop problem-solving abilities as they learn character matchups and adapt to increasingly difficult opponents. The game provides a challenging and engaging experience for fans of the anime and fighting games.

Base: UnknownReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai (武道会) is a series of fighting video games based on the anime series Dragon Ball Z. Dragon Ball Z Budokai was released on December 4, 2002.

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