There are those who love Dragonball Z games and those who despise them. It's generally the same group of people who enjoy or don't enjoy the anime. When you watch this video, though, you might get the feeling there's a pretty cool fighting game beneath the surface -- they've been steadily improving in quality over the years. Goku faces off against Krillin in this gameplay footage and for those who follow the show, the outcome of the battle should be obvious. We'll keep tabs on this game until it hits shelves later this year.
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Posted: Feb 18th 2008 5:27AM DVincent said
I'm a bit worried the gameplay doesn't look as good as the Budokai Tenkaichi series :( Though the graphics are certainly superior
Posted: Feb 18th 2008 8:57AM (Unverified) said
Ditto, the gameplay in the Tenkaichi series already looks superior. This looks like its gonna be exactly like the Budokai series all over again.
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Posted: Feb 18th 2008 9:55AM (Unverified) said
I actually liked the Budokai series better(well 2+3) because they felt like a good fighting game. The Tenkaichi series was good, but the (almost) over the shoulder made it feel like it was an action/adventure. I just personly like it better as a fighting so i'm looking forward to this.
Posted: Feb 18th 2008 10:35AM SoCoolCurt said
im with you on this one. i like the Tenkaichi games but regular Budokai 2+3 where better. i dont really like the over the shoulder thing that much either even though it does seem to be more accurate to the show. i also dont like having that many characters either since i never use them all anyway. i always stick to Teen Gohan, Vegeta (any of them), and occasionally Gotenks or Goten. this one looks to be right up my alley though.
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Posted: Feb 18th 2008 10:24AM (Unverified) said
Please tell me that you can turn off those stupid dub voices!!!
I'm an old DB/DBZ fan. (Since 1993, when first discovered it) I like my screaming asians thank you very much.
I'm an old DB/DBZ fan. (Since 1993, when first discovered it) I like my screaming asians thank you very much.
Posted: Feb 18th 2008 10:39AM (Unverified) said
I like how Krillin dies mid-air, and just lays down... floating.
Posted: Feb 18th 2008 11:18AM (Unverified) said
finally back to the budokai series gameplay. i hated tenkaichi games but i'm glad to see it go back to the budokai style
Posted: Feb 18th 2008 1:47PM (Unverified) said
Budokai 3 was the best DBZ game imo.... this one is a definate buyer for me from what I have seen so far.
Posted: Feb 18th 2008 2:12PM bluemanrule said
It appears that the game includes the better elements of the Budokai & Tenkaichi series. It looks a lot like the Budokai series but the Ki blast and instant transmission techniques derive themselves directly from Tenkaichi. I'm excited about this game.
Now, don't backtrack on a large list of characters. If this game, as anticipated only goes through the Cell Saga, I'd be rather disappointed. Budokai 3 included everything up through the Dragon Saga. I'd love to see that in this game.
Now, don't backtrack on a large list of characters. If this game, as anticipated only goes through the Cell Saga, I'd be rather disappointed. Budokai 3 included everything up through the Dragon Saga. I'd love to see that in this game.
Posted: Feb 18th 2008 4:50PM (Unverified) said
wow it looks exactly the same as the other ones. well to me atleast
Posted: Feb 18th 2008 7:12PM pABSO said
There was way too much fighting in that clip, they would have spent a whole minute staring at each other and having flashbacks, another 30 seconds powering up then Krillin would have been beaten down in 15 seconds leaving 15 seconds for Goku to cast pity upon his fallen foe.
Posted: Feb 18th 2008 10:52PM Kabapu said
... if it's not Tenkaichi, then I'm not buying it. I can't stand the Budokai series. Hopefully they'll come out with a next-gen Tenkaichi soon *fingers crossed*
Posted: Feb 19th 2008 6:35AM (Unverified) said
notice how u don’t need 2 charge ki
for more then a burst of a second , therefor the “burst limit”.
online mode is already revealed for this game.
look at the battle with nappa for new exciting special abilities as deflecting kamehameha waves !
seamless transition between air and ground battle!
I wish they will add the ability 2 walk and run when 2 are on ground!
for more then a burst of a second , therefor the “burst limit”.
online mode is already revealed for this game.
look at the battle with nappa for new exciting special abilities as deflecting kamehameha waves !
seamless transition between air and ground battle!
I wish they will add the ability 2 walk and run when 2 are on ground!
Posted: Feb 19th 2008 3:55PM (Unverified) said
DBZ is one of the only animes where i prefer the dub....except from the whole missing content but that's the writers/producers not the voice actors...
Anyways the graphics look good, it looks fast....and very buy-able :D as long as all my fave characters are there - Mystic Gohan ^^
Anyways the graphics look good, it looks fast....and very buy-able :D as long as all my fave characters are there - Mystic Gohan ^^
Posted: Feb 19th 2008 5:25PM Emophia said
Krills never gets a break...
Posted: Feb 19th 2008 10:39PM The Commenter Formerly Known as said
I'm was tried of all the Dragon Ball games (exceptionally after playing Sagas) but this looks really nice. Fresh look.
Posted: Feb 27th 2008 12:54PM bluemanrule said
@ Perverted,
It's confirmed that this game only includes the The Cell Saga. Mystic Gohan came along during Majin Buu. Sorry! If it's any consolation, my favorite, Majin Vegeta, will be excluded also.
It's confirmed that this game only includes the The Cell Saga. Mystic Gohan came along during Majin Buu. Sorry! If it's any consolation, my favorite, Majin Vegeta, will be excluded also.
Posted: Mar 3rd 2008 4:21PM (Unverified) said
HMM...
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Posted: Mar 22nd 2008 3:37PM (Unverified) said
oh god... English... dub... -.-" I'll be very sad if they don't actually put the original japanese dub on PS3 edition...
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