![]() For others, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot may stick too close to the source material for comfort.About This Game BE THE HOPE OF THE UNIVERSE So, if you love DBZ and want to experience it again in video game form, this game is fantastic. If you’re looking for the what-if scenarios from the Xenoverse games, there’s none of that here. It’s a love letter to Dragon Ball Z, and it’s completely faithful in its attempt to replicate the experience you get from watching the anime, no more, no less. ![]() However, this lack of depth in the game’s myriad systems may be a turn off for those looking for a traditional action RPG experience.ĭragon Ball Z: Kakarot is very focused towards a particular group of people. The RPG systems come off more as an opt-in system than being an essential part of Kakarot, which is excellent for players who want to fight their way through the story. Still, they’re never vital to completing the game. You can also unlock new moves by using orbs and special items. There are also Community Boards where you can place collected character emblems to gain permanent buffs. Your characters level up, but the game gives you so much XP that there’s never a need to grind. The RPG part of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot isn’t very deep, but it doesn’t have to be. However, they’re often short and give you a decent reward. Most of these side quests require you to collect items or kill several enemies. You’ll take side quests involving original characters, some from Dragon Ball, some obscure ones from Dragon Ball Z and beyond. It’s exciting to fly around the world of DBZ, and there’s plenty of fan service hidden about for longtime fans to discover. At specific points in the game, you can fly around either Earth (or Namek during the Frieza Saga) and collect orbs used to unlock new moves, do side quests and collect items used to craft meals and whatnot. Still, some simply seem to exist to draw fights on longer.įortunately, the open-world segments offer some variety in gameplay. Some of these super attacks have interesting mechanics, like switching the camera angle and making you dodge multiple area effect blasts. There are also transformations, like Kaioken, which makes your strikes more powerful at the expense of continually draining your health, and Super Saiyan, which does the same thing except it drains your Ki instead.Ĭombat can be engaging, but most of the challenge comes from enemies spamming super attacks over and over as they approach death. To perform more advanced moves, you need to hold a shoulder button and select your Kamehameha, Spirit Bomb or what have you from a menu. You can either shoot energy blasts, ending with a strong one, or punch and kick for a few hits ending with a slam. Your standard combo isn’t anything too exciting. Mashing one button performs a physical combo, tapping another sends out Ki blasts, one guards, one dodges and one charges your Ki. ![]() This wouldn’t be such a big deal if combat didn’t feel so loose.įighting in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is enjoyable enough on the surface. However, even if you wreck your opponent, if it’s not time for them to go down in the story, then they’ll pop up in the next cutscene and tell you how much of a weakling you are. You’ll fight a lot of battles in this game, all of which require you to win. This adherence to DBZ lore also makes Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot fall into one of the oldest and most annoying video game tropes. That means there’s no Super Saiyan Blue or Super Saiyan 4 (if you’re a Dragon Ball GT fan) to look forward to, even in the post-game. So there’s no busting out Super Saiyan 3 Goku during the fight with Frieza on Namek, or any transformations past what we saw in the series. You’re also stuck with the same powers you saw in the series, and characters roughly acquire them at the same pace. ![]() If the game had started with Goku’s first adventure, this outing would have been a good introduction for those new to the universe or those who have never gone back and watched the original series. ![]() Let’s face it, a lot of people who love DBZ have never seen Dragon Ball. The better move for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot would have been to start the game with the story of the first series. Those who love DBZ might find themselves bored, and those who are unfamiliar with it may not have enough points of reference to enjoy the game thoroughly. This game’s appeal seems a bit mistargeted. Alternatively, if this is your first experience with the franchise, the fan service and references will be lost on you. For one, if you’re familiar with DBZ, you already know what’s going to happen. Unfortunately, Kakarot’s reluctance to deviate from the original source also dampens the title’s appeal. Gamescom: 'Alan Wake 2' Gets a Nightmarish Trailer ![]()
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