Every television show that has been a hit within the industry is almost always sure to get its video games, too.Dragon Ball Zis one of the most fan-loved anime series and is no less. The super-hit television show got its very own video game—Dragon Ball: DragonDaihikyō in 1986. From there, the franchise only saw an uphill path.
ThoughDragon Ballgameswere released on several generations of consoles, a few didn’t manage to reach their peak potential. Some of them did an excellent job creating an action-based RPG where the developers beautifully captured the series’ storyline and the characters’ essence. Here is a look at some of thebestDragon BallRPGs.
One of the earliest games released in the context ofDragon Ballgames was the first installation ofDragon Ball’s Legacy Of Gokuseries. The game puts theSaiyan Sagaseries into anaction-based RPG. The players start by assuming the role of Goku, whose son Gohan has been abducted.
The entire storyline revolves around this, and the gameplay includes a series of quests that’ll eventually land the player rescuing Gohan. Though one encounters all the villains like Vegeta, Piccolo, King Kai, Frieza, and Krillin in the game, it has its flaws. These were mainly attributed to the lack of character interaction, challenge, item trading, side quests, and overall imagination from the developers’ end.
Fusionsattempted to fill the gap that 3DS users faced because ofXenoverse’s unavailability on the console. This time, they were packaged with a product with all the good fromXenoverseand the thrill of a role-playing genre.
The storyline begins with players choosing their custom character, choosing its origin, and jumping onto their first mission. As each mission progresses through side-quests and main objectives,players meet newDragon Ballcharacterswhom they can also recruit in their team and attempt to claim victory in the ultimate martial arts tournament.
One ofthe most popularDragon Balltitleson DS—Attack of the Saiyansis based on the Vegeta Saga from the original series. With simple combat controls, interesting combinations of attacks, and active guards, the game provides a more-than-decent experience for the fan base.
However, where the game becomes lackluster is how the storyline has been presented. Unlike previous installments of DragonBall, theAttack of Saiyans’ storyline and character deployment are bound to leave any person who hasn’t watched the original series confused.
brought a new way of looking at theDragon Ballseries. With the same story repeating itself all over again in successive installments,Xenoversestood out and brought the series back in the driving seat through its wide range of customization options.
Players can build personal characters, style them from head to toe, and step into theDragon Balluniverse. However, the fighting part where the franchise should shine turned out to beXenoverse’s biggest flaw. The repetitive combat and one-sided battle were their biggest nemesis here.
In simple terms,DragonBall Z: Legacy Of Goku 2took every flaw of the first installment, like slow movement, one playable character, and frustrating combat, and turned it into a win for itself.
The storyline begins with two Androids, namely Android 17 and Android 18, having eliminated most of mankind. And unlike the last installment,players start the storyline here with Gohan. However, they can switch between six characters and enjoy a 20-hour quest runtime.
For aDragon Ballfan who wants to try something new and is okay with repeating the same story,this game’s a must-have. TheDragon Ball Z: Kakarotis one of the first games in the franchise’s history that offered its players a semi-open world and action-based RPG experience.
Hence, there’s a lot to expect in terms of new elements. The most noteworthy aspect here is the introduction to an open-world experience, where fans can explore the entirety of theDragon Balluniverse. Furthermore, theside quests and the freedom of customizationare bound to make a trueDragon Ballfan fall in love with the series, all over again.
