Review · Fighting · PlayStation 2
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3
Reviewed: 28 May 2026
PlayStation 2
DIMPS · 2004
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
37
Risk (RIS)
6
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.46 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.10 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.55 | |
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 offers a fast-paced fighting experience that hones reaction time, hand-eye coordination, and strategic thinking. Players must adapt to different character styles and develop effective tactics to win battles.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.03 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.17 | |
The game features frequent cartoon violence, which is often played for laughs and without realistic consequences. Competitive play can lead to some toxicity, and there is a mild risk of social comparison due to leaderboards or character mastery.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.33 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.33 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.00 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.