"Dragon Ball Kai: Ultimate Butōden" Discussion

[AgitoZ]

I don't even think kids play these games.

I don't think kids now these days even like Dragon Ball/Z/GT. Kids seem to like Ben 10, Clone Wars, Yu-Gi-Oh GX, and all that new crap on CN. The fans are the only reason why these games still get made today.

Actually CN isn't even the most popular kid's network, it's been struggling. Which is why they've started some live action shows since the other networks, such as Nick and Disney Channel, have been doing pretty well because of them.

Also what are you talking about? There should be some kids finding out about the franchise from watching Kai on Nicktoons. If I recall correctly it's been doing pretty good on there.

The real problem why these games don't sell as well is due to the lack of advertisement.

[Hellspawn28]

Also what are you talking about? There should be some kids finding out about the franchise from watching Kai on Nicktoons. If I recall correctly it's been doing pretty good on there.
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Maybe its just me since I never see any kids under 13 or 14 talk about Dragon Ball, and no stores in my town sell Dragon Ball merchandise. I think Kai is doing well because all of the fans are watching it.

[SparkyPantsMcGee]

Also what are you talking about? There should be some kids finding out about the franchise from watching Kai on Nicktoons. If I recall correctly it's been doing pretty good on there.
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Maybe its just me since I never see any kids under 13 or 14 talk about Dragon Ball, and no stores in my town sell Dragon Ball merchandise. I think Kai is doing well because all of the fans are watching it.

In my area, I don't see a single kid anywhere talking about Dragonball. Most kids are focused on Bakugan and Clone Wars. My girlfriend works at the Electronic Section/Toy Section at Target, most younger kids ask for Bakugan and Pokemon and nothing else. Not to mention, I was the only person who asked for Dragonball Tag Team Vs...and I'm 20.

As for Kai, yes it's really popular on Nicktoons but like Hellspawn28 said, I think it's because of the fans. Not to mention, Kai is on a channel that not everyone has. How well is the show doing on Toonzai(the CW kids channel)?

I hope they mean this:

The "fighting for you" is some kind of handicap or difficult setting that you can set up as you want.
And that the shouting is for minigames or selectable options in matches.

I hope so too. With this game riding on the Butoden name, I'm expecting a lot of core combat and classic fighter gameplay. I really, really don't want an even more watered down/simplified fighting game.

[ACCloud]

Uh, guys? No where does it ever say that the game "fights for you" (at least, not in any of the links presented in this topic). All it says is that "the game will automatically deal with weak attacks for you even if you don't press any buttons." All that would probably mean is that it features some sort of auto-blocking feature for weak attacks, although what a "weak attack" exactly is, I dunno. Possibly, you'll have one button for strong attacks and one for weak attacks. Presuming that's the case, then the player character probably has some percentage chance of automatically blocking weak attacks - seems the logical thing to me anyhow. Whilst I'm not a fan of any 'auto' system in a fighting game, it would be by no means debilitating and shouldn't really affect the game - assuming the fighting system is solid.

[Izlude]

It could be possible that the blocking system might be similar to Super Sonic Warriors/Bukuu Tougeki on the GBA. When you and your opponent dish out and trade weak attacks, simply tapping attack buttons enables you to block attacks automatically (you could also hold them down), and since there were two strengths of basic attacks, you had two strengths of blocking as well. You could easily go back and fourth trading weak attacks, but carefully placing a strong attack or a dash attack would shatter a weak guard.

But who knows. I'm just hoping we'll see some classic Butoden-style special attacks, and of course the beam struggles.

[Great Saiyaman I]

Uh, guys? No where does it ever say that the game "fights for you" (at least, not in any of the links presented in this topic). All it says is that "the game will automatically deal with weak attacks for you even if you don't press any buttons." All that would probably mean is that it features some sort of auto-blocking feature for weak attacks, although what a "weak attack" exactly is, I dunno. Possibly, you'll have one button for strong attacks and one for weak attacks. Presuming that's the case, then the player character probably has some percentage chance of automatically blocking weak attacks - seems the logical thing to me anyhow. Whilst I'm not a fan of any 'auto' system in a fighting game, it would be by no means debilitating and shouldn't really affect the game - assuming the fighting system is solid.

http://shoryuken.com/content/dragon-bal ... tures-2507
http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/1 ... _ball_kai/
There's two for ya.

[SparkyPantsMcGee]

Uh, guys? No where does it ever say that the game "fights for you" (at least, not in any of the links presented in this topic). All it says is that "the game will automatically deal with weak attacks for you even if you don't press any buttons." All that would probably mean is that it features some sort of auto-blocking feature for weak attacks, although what a "weak attack" exactly is, I dunno. Possibly, you'll have one button for strong attacks and one for weak attacks. Presuming that's the case, then the player character probably has some percentage chance of automatically blocking weak attacks - seems the logical thing to me anyhow. Whilst I'm not a fan of any 'auto' system in a fighting game, it would be by no means debilitating and shouldn't really affect the game - assuming the fighting system is solid.

Um, what?

The article is saying the game will deal out weak attacks for you, which is essentially fighting for you. I really hope that this feature is something that can be selected and not standard.

[sangofe]

I am looking forward to shout "KamehamehameHA", "Garlic Gun", and "Final Flash", lol.

[linkdude20002001]

I'm confused be your post... Lol.

Does FUNi actually say "Garlic Gun" at one point? 'Cause I'm pretty sure they use "Gyallic Gun", or some similar spelling. And Final Flash is in the original...

[Piccolo Daimaoh]

I'm confused be your post... Lol.

Does FUNi actually say "Garlic Gun" at one point? 'Cause I'm pretty sure they use "Gyallic Gun", or some similar spelling.

They used "Galick Gun", which is an accurate translation.

[The Time Traveller]

I am looking forward to shout "KamehamehameHA", "Garlic Gun", and "Final Flash", lol.

I'm gonna be yelling them as deliberately as possible.... FAINERU FURAAAASHU, GYARRIKKU-HOOOOO, and even though it wouldn't be there, BANKOKKU BIKKURI-SHOOOOOO.



HOKUTO SHINKEN.



Hopefully there'll be a hard mode.

[The S]

Cover/potential roster reveal: http://www.saiyanisland.com/2010/11/dra ... -revealed/

The article is saying the game will deal out weak attacks for you,

With =/= out

[Piccolo Daimaoh]

Cover/potential roster reveal: http://www.saiyanisland.com/2010/11/dra ... -revealed/

Very cute cover, especially Goten's abnormally sized head

[Great Saiyaman I]

Pretty cool roster. I'm assuming there's going to be more characters such as Fat Boo, Adult Gohan, etc.

[Hellspawn28]

So it looks like we are not going to get no online play?

[songohan619]

Cover/potential roster reveal: http://www.saiyanisland.com/2010/11/dra ... -revealed/

Yay, They are still Chibified!

[Piccolo Daimao]

Awesome cover! Love #17 pushing down Dr. Gero's head!

[VegettoEX]

Let's play the "sourcing where we find things" game that sites don't seem to like to do!

http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B004DZO8HE

[The Tori-bot]

Ahh, a satisfying dearth of golden hair on the cover... nice change.

I like how Kuririn's more front-and-centre this time around, along with... Raditz?!?!?

[nathantheguitarist]

I like how Kuririn and Cyborg 18 are awkwardly staring at each other.