A multiplayer title from the famed Dragon Ball universe is offering players an unconventional experience, tasking them with escaping iconic villains as powerless civilians rather than engaging in traditional combat. Released in 2022, “Dragon Ball: THE BREAKERS” shifts the franchise’s typical power fantasy into an asymmetric online survival game.
The game pits seven ordinary human survivors, who lack any superpowers, against a single powerful antagonist from the Dragon Ball series, such as Frieza, Cell, or Majin Buu. This villain player continuously evolves and gains strength throughout the match, relentlessly pursuing the survivors.
Caught in a temporal rift, the objective for the group of survivors is to cooperate and activate a time machine to flee. The design emphasizes vulnerability, stealth, and improvised strategies as players attempt to evade the formidable Raider.
Conversely, the villain embodies the raw destructive power synonymous with Dragon Ball, providing moments of overwhelming strength. While maintaining the franchise’s colorful visuals and iconic characters, the core gameplay deviates from traditional one-on-one arena fights.
Instead, the experience centers on team-based survival and a “cat and mouse” dynamic. This approach aims to appeal to fans of survival genres and those seeking a different multiplayer experience within the popular anime universe, potentially surprising players expecting a conventional fighting game.
The PC title is available on Steam for approximately $17.50. Its moderate system requirements aim to broaden accessibility for players. Minimum specifications include a Windows 10 (64-bit) operating system, an Intel Core i5-7600 or AMD Ryzen 3 3100 processor, 8 GB of RAM, and an NVIDIA GTX 770 or AMD RX 470 graphics card. A constant internet connection and 10 GB of storage are also required.