Discussion of all things related to Dragon Ball video games (console and portable games, arcade versions, etc.) from the entire franchise's history.
-
dbboxkaifan
- Banned
- Posts: 8906
- Joined: Wed Nov 02, 2011 11:32 pm
Post
by dbboxkaifan » Thu Jul 05, 2012 9:45 am
MajinVegetaSSj6 wrote:Uhm...so they put Budokai 1 + Budokai 3...nice...but why they don't use INFINITE WORLD? I mean...in IW we got Super 17, Baby-Vegeta and GT Vegeta...and they are not in Budokai 3...
Infinite World was also a Budokai series game, but the title itself didn't feature "Budokai" anywhere.
Dimps Dragon Ball Games:
Dragon Ball: Advanced Adventure
Dragon Ball: Evolution
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 1
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3
Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World
Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai 1
Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai 2
Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit
Plus couple other titles I probably didn't list.
FUNimation 2015 Releases I want:
- Kai 2.0 on Blu-ray
-
sintzu
- Banned
- Posts: 13583
- Joined: Fri Sep 02, 2011 1:41 pm
Post
by sintzu » Thu Jul 05, 2012 9:47 am
Jaruka wrote:Dammit. I was really hoping for Tenkaichi 3 + Budokai 3 with a new pack of characters from Dragonball Heroes thrown in to Budokai 3, I know it's a lot to ask for but still...
get used to it
namco bandai screw up evrething they touch
July 9th 2018 will be remembered as the day Broly became canon.
-
Super Sayian Prime
- I Live Here
- Posts: 2297
- Joined: Wed Jan 16, 2008 2:26 pm
- Location: Hail
Post
by Super Sayian Prime » Thu Jul 05, 2012 9:48 am
"I like the money it brings in, but Dragon Ball Heroes is the worst. That's actually the real reason I decided to start working on new material. I was afraid Bandai would make something irredeemably stupid like Super Saiyan 4 Broly." - Akira Toriyama, made up interview, 2013.
-
Jaruka
- Regular
- Posts: 572
- Joined: Sat Aug 21, 2010 9:01 pm
-
Contact:
Post
by Jaruka » Thu Jul 05, 2012 9:49 am
sintzu wrote:Jaruka wrote:Dammit. I was really hoping for Tenkaichi 3 + Budokai 3 with a new pack of characters from Dragonball Heroes thrown in to Budokai 3, I know it's a lot to ask for but still...
get used to it
namco bandai screw up evrething they touch
How so? The only baffling thing here is the lack of Budokai 2, everything else I wanted was probably not possible. Saying that, can't wait till the inevitable 'Tenkaichi Collection' next year
mysticboy wrote:Raditz has the durability of 3 moons.
-
dbboxkaifan
- Banned
- Posts: 8906
- Joined: Wed Nov 02, 2011 11:32 pm
Post
by dbboxkaifan » Thu Jul 05, 2012 9:54 am
sintzu wrote:get used to it
namco bandai screw up evrething they touch
What did they screw up this time according to you?
The music? It was Yamamoto's so it was obviously going to get replaced, but it's easily fixed by playing off of a custom soundtrack list (USB/HDD).
Super Saiyan Prime wrote:
This reminds me so much of Gohan in Raging Blast 1.
FUNimation 2015 Releases I want:
- Kai 2.0 on Blu-ray
-
sintzu
- Banned
- Posts: 13583
- Joined: Fri Sep 02, 2011 1:41 pm
Post
by sintzu » Thu Jul 05, 2012 9:56 am
dbboxkaifan wrote:sintzu wrote:get used to it
namco bandai screw up evrething they touch
What did they screw up this time according to you?
The music? It was Yamamoto's so it was obviously going to get replaced, but it's easily fixed by playing off of a custom soundtrack list (USB/HDD).
Super Saiyan Prime wrote:
This reminds me so much of Gohan in Raging Blast 1.
putting in b1 insted of bt3
July 9th 2018 will be remembered as the day Broly became canon.
-
Jaruka
- Regular
- Posts: 572
- Joined: Sat Aug 21, 2010 9:01 pm
-
Contact:
Post
by Jaruka » Thu Jul 05, 2012 10:06 am
sintzu wrote:
putting in b1 insted of bt3
Fair enough to them. Here's how it works:
Budokai - Still hailed as the best story representation and has cutscenes that blow all other Dragonball games out of the water.
Budokai 2 - Best what-ifs and a pretty cool story, very fun and has a lot of replay value
Budokai 3 - Best gameplay and graphics
So the exclusion of Budokai 2 is odd but nothing else.
mysticboy wrote:Raditz has the durability of 3 moons.
-
DBZGTKOSDH
- Namekian Warrior
- Posts: 12401
- Joined: Sat Jul 02, 2011 7:45 pm
- Location: Greece
Post
by DBZGTKOSDH » Thu Jul 05, 2012 10:16 am
Jaruka wrote:Budokai - Still hailed as the best story representation and has cutscenes that blow all other Dragonball games out of the water.
Budokai 2 - Best what-ifs and a pretty cool story, very fun and has a lot of replay value
Budokai 3 - Best gameplay and graphics
The thing is, you can have the same experience of it in fucking YouTube.
James Teal (Animerica 1996) wrote:When you think about it, there are a number of similarities between the Chinese-inspired Son Goku and that most American of superhero icons, Superman. Both are aliens sent to Earth shortly after birth to escape the destruction of their homeworlds; both possess super-strength, flight, super-speed, heightened senses and the ability to cast energy blasts. But the crucial difference between them lies not only in how they view the world, but in how the world views them.
Superman is, and always has been, a symbol for truth, justice, and upstanding moral fortitude–a role model and leader as much as a fighter. The more down-to-earth Goku has no illusions about being responsible for maintaining social order, or for setting some kind of moral example for the entire world. Goku is simply a martial artist who’s devoted his life toward perfecting his fighting skills and other abilities. Though never shy about risking his life to save either one person or the entire world, he just doesn’t believe that the balance of the world rests in any way on his shoulders, and he has no need to shape any part of it in his image. Goku is an idealist, and believes that there is some good in everyone, but he is unconcerned with the big picture of the world…unless it has to do with some kind of fight. Politics, society, law and order don’t have much bearing on his life, but he’s a man who knows right from wrong.
-
Insertclevername
- I Live Here
- Posts: 3208
- Joined: Sun Mar 18, 2012 8:27 pm
- Location: Eastern Zone 439
Post
by Insertclevername » Thu Jul 05, 2012 10:16 am
Do you guys think this will have online play?
Cipher wrote:Also, you can seriously like whatever and still get laid. That's a revelation that'll hit you at some point.
-
DarkPrince_92
- I Live Here
- Posts: 3492
- Joined: Sun Jan 02, 2011 2:09 pm
- Location: Glendale, CA
-
Contact:
Post
by DarkPrince_92 » Thu Jul 05, 2012 10:28 am
Jaruka wrote:
Budokai - Still hailed as the best story representation and has cutscenes that blow all other Dragonball games out of the water.
Budokai 2 - Best what-ifs and a pretty cool story, very fun and has a lot of replay value
Budokai 3 - Best gameplay and graphics
So the exclusion of Budokai 2 is odd but nothing else.
Yeah, I won't really miss Budokai 2. This is win for me, this will be mine when it releases.
I am a freelance animator, check out my thangs.
ART!
Check my webcomic series
Off Guard now on webtoons!
PSN/Steam: MOSLittGaming
Gaming Channel/Socials: MOSLittGaming
-
Super Sayian Prime
- I Live Here
- Posts: 2297
- Joined: Wed Jan 16, 2008 2:26 pm
- Location: Hail
Post
by Super Sayian Prime » Thu Jul 05, 2012 10:35 am
"I like the money it brings in, but Dragon Ball Heroes is the worst. That's actually the real reason I decided to start working on new material. I was afraid Bandai would make something irredeemably stupid like Super Saiyan 4 Broly." - Akira Toriyama, made up interview, 2013.
-
MewtwoZX
- Not-So-Newbie
- Posts: 93
- Joined: Sun Aug 08, 2010 4:50 am
Post
by MewtwoZX » Thu Jul 05, 2012 10:39 am
Maybe Bulma and Hoverchair Freeza will be both unlockable in this version without mods? No?
-
Bluebolt
- Not-So-Newbie
- Posts: 84
- Joined: Thu Apr 12, 2012 10:57 am
- Location: New York (soon)
Post
by Bluebolt » Thu Jul 05, 2012 10:44 am
Judging from the menu, I guess there's no Online.
That's a mistake. But I'm thankful it isn't Spike. Do you think they can add in extra characters?
I don't mind the music (it's obvious... Kenji Yamamoto) but the music used for the trailer wasn't too bad.
Is it just me or did it sound pretty similar to the old opening (bar vocals)?
DORYA!
-
TheDevilsCorpse
- Moderator
- Posts: 11378
- Joined: Sun Jun 20, 2010 4:34 am
-
Contact:
Post
by TheDevilsCorpse » Thu Jul 05, 2012 10:45 am
It's nice to see the Heroes models in this clear of quality. I like that they have a smoother texture for the skins, it looks better than in B3. The outlines no longer appearing pixelated (are they anti-aliased now?) helps a great deal too.
Direct translations of the Korean DB Online timeline and guidebook.
My personal "canon" and BP list. (Coming Soon)
-
Hellspawn28
- Patreon Supporter
- Posts: 15721
- Joined: Mon Sep 07, 2009 9:50 pm
- Location: Maryland, USA
Post
by Hellspawn28 » Thu Jul 05, 2012 10:54 am
It sucks that Budokai 2 is in not in the collection since I wanted to play through the story mode again and play with the other forms of Super Buu again. I had a feeling that they would do this since it been 10 years since Budokai was released in 2002 and the game was a huge success. I think IW is not in the collection because not many people liked that game?
She/Her
PS5 username: Guyver_Spawn_27
LB Profile: https://letterboxd.com/Hellspawn28/
-
Super Sayian Prime
- I Live Here
- Posts: 2297
- Joined: Wed Jan 16, 2008 2:26 pm
- Location: Hail
Post
by Super Sayian Prime » Thu Jul 05, 2012 10:58 am
There's no online mode:
Dragon Ball Z Budokai 1 and Dragon Ball Z Budokai 3 make their triumphant debut on next generation consoles in Dragon Ball Z Budokai HD Collection. Remastered in high-definition with full trophy/achievement support, fans can relive these two great games or experience them for the first time in one special collection.
Features
BUDOKAI 1 FEATURES:
Face off with up to 23 mighty DBZ warriors!
60 moves per character including Kamehameha
Fierce fighting modes including Story, Duel & World Match
Follow the DBZ animated series from Saiyan Saga to Android saga!
Includes the authentic Japanese voiceover cast
BUDOKAI 3 FEATURES:
More than 40 characters from DBZ, DBZ movies & Dragon Ball GT
Customize your DBZ warrior & build the ultimate fighter
Saiyan Overdrive Fighting System brings the speed, cinematic attacks & combos, airborne acrobatics & intensity of the DBZ anime
Share character profile passwords for other players to use
Includes the authentic Japanese voiceover cast
(Notice the lack of "PlayStation Network" and "Xbox Live" logos on the top right corner)
PR:
DRAGON BALL Z BUDOKAI HD COLLECTION brings two classic fighting games to Playstation®3 and Xbox 360®
July 5, 2012
NAMCO BANDAI Games to release HD re-master of PlayStation®2 titles DRAGON BALL Z BUDOKAI and DRAGON BALL Z BUDOKAI 3 for PlayStation®3 and Xbox 360® this Winter
NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe today announced the return of two of the finest Dragon Ball Z games in the history of the franchise. PlayStation®2 titles Dragon Ball Z Budokai and Dragon Ball Z Budokai 3 are being enhanced and re-mastered in HD, and will be released together as Dragon Ball Z Budokai HD Collection for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in Europe this winter.
Originally released in 2002 and 2004 respectively, both games deliver highly charged, unforgettable gameplay experiences, making Dragon Ball Z Budokai HD Collection an essential purchase for new Dragon Ball Z fans as well as those who want to relive the furious battles from the original games. With its intense gameplay and thrilling fight action, Dragon Ball Z Budokai 3 went on to become the highest rated Dragon Ball Z title on Metacritic, a position it retains to this day.
With enhanced and re-mastered HD visuals, alongside full Trophy and Achievements support, Dragon Ball Z Budokai HD Collection brings two legendary anime fighting titles to the PlayStation®3 and Xbox 360® for the first time in one great package. No fan of the series can afford to miss it.
Dragon Ball Z Budokai HD Collection will be powering its way into Europe this coming winter.
For more information on Dragon Ball video games from NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe please visit
http://www.facebook.com/DBZ.videogames.
(Notice the lack of any mention of online play)
"I like the money it brings in, but Dragon Ball Heroes is the worst. That's actually the real reason I decided to start working on new material. I was afraid Bandai would make something irredeemably stupid like Super Saiyan 4 Broly." - Akira Toriyama, made up interview, 2013.
-
VegettoEX
- Kanzenshuu Co-Owner & Administrator
- Posts: 17801
- Joined: Sat Jan 10, 2004 3:10 pm
- Location: New Jersey
-
Contact:
Post
by VegettoEX » Thu Jul 05, 2012 11:05 am
Where did you grab the press release, so I have a place to source it? (I'm not on the European distro list, but I guess I should probably reach out to them since they're the ones that do all the hard work!)
:: [| Mike "VegettoEX" LaBrie |] ::
:: [|
Kanzenshuu - Co-Founder/Administrator, Podcast Host, News Manager
(note: our "job" titles are arbitrary and meaningless) |] ::
:: [| Website: January 1998 |] :: [| Podcast: November 2005 |] :: [| Fusion: April 2012 |] :: [| Wiki: 20XX |] ::
-
Super Sayian Prime
- I Live Here
- Posts: 2297
- Joined: Wed Jan 16, 2008 2:26 pm
- Location: Hail
Post
by Super Sayian Prime » Thu Jul 05, 2012 11:07 am
VegettoEX wrote:Where did you grab the press release, so I have a place to source it? (I'm not on the European distro list, but I guess I should probably reach out to them since they're the ones that do all the hard work!)
Here you go. Click the box art to the upper right to find the screenshots, and description.
"I like the money it brings in, but Dragon Ball Heroes is the worst. That's actually the real reason I decided to start working on new material. I was afraid Bandai would make something irredeemably stupid like Super Saiyan 4 Broly." - Akira Toriyama, made up interview, 2013.
-
ssgOverlord
- Patreon Supporter
- Posts: 148
- Joined: Sat Feb 10, 2007 3:55 pm
Post
by ssgOverlord » Thu Jul 05, 2012 11:23 am
I actually expected the Gamecube graphics for Budokai 1 for some reason. That's cool that it's using the original style.
I think I'll be buying assorted Dragon Ball things for the rest of my life.
