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| eng_title = Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2 | | eng_title = Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2 | ||
| dates = 14 November 2003 (EU)<br>04 December 2003 (NA)<br>05 February 2004 (JP) | | dates = '''Sony PlayStation 2'''<br>14 November 2003 (EU)<br>04 December 2003 (NA)<br>05 February 2004 (JP)<br>'''Nintendo GameCube'''<br>05 December 2004 (NA)<br>18 March 2005 (EU) | ||
| genre = Fighting | | genre = Fighting | ||
| price = 7, | | price = 7,140 円 (JP)<br>$49.99 (NA) | ||
| developer = [[Dimps]] | | developer = [[Dimps]] | ||
| publisher = [[Bandai]] | | publisher = [[Bandai]] | ||
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| music = | | music = | ||
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| rating = CERO A (JP)<br>ESRB T (NA)<br>PEGI 12+ (EU) | |||
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''Dragon Ball Z 2'' was released '''05 February 2004''' for the Sony PlayStation 2 in Japan, almost three months after its release in Europe and North America. Unlike North America and Europe, the game did not receive a Nintendo GameCube release in Japan. The game was later re-released under Sony's BEST line for a reduced price on '''16 September 2004''' | ''Dragon Ball Z 2'' was released '''05 February 2004''' for the Sony PlayStation 2 in Japan, almost three months after its release in Europe and North America. Unlike North America and Europe, the game did not receive a Nintendo GameCube release in Japan. The game was later re-released under Sony's BEST line for a reduced price on '''16 September 2004''' | ||
The Japanese version of the game featured content that was cut from the original North American version of the game, including a [[Neko Majin Z]] exclusive stage in Dragon World and a [[Kuriza]] costume for Freeza. | |||
===Dragon Ball Z 2V=== | ===Dragon Ball Z 2V=== | ||
In 2004, a special version of the game was released as a full stand-alone disc to 1000 contest winners sent out to V-Jump Magazine readers under the title '''Dragon Ball Z 2V''', the V standing for V-Jump (Shueisha’s Japanese video game magazine under the “Jump” brand). The game starts with everything unlocked and completed, though characters are given preset capsules and the game cannot be saved. Coola's regular and metal forms are available exclusively in this version as alternate costumes for Freeza, along with an exclusive V-Jump Magazine version of the Tenka-ichi Budōkai stage. | |||
===International Releases=== | ===International Releases=== | ||
The game was released in Europe for the Sony PlayStation 2 on '''14 November 2003'''. | The game was released in Europe for the Sony PlayStation 2 on '''14 November 2003''', under the title '''Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2'''. The game was later released in North America for the PlayStation 2 on '''04 December 2003''',, also under the '''Budokai 2''' name. | ||
The game was later released on the Nintendo GameCube in North America on '''05 December 2004''' and '''18 March 2005''' in Europe. The GameCube version of the game added a few costumes that were cut from the PlayStation 2 version of the game, along with new difficulty options for the game's Tournament mode. | |||
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| Release Date |
Sony PlayStation 2 14 November 2003 (EU) 04 December 2003 (NA) 05 February 2004 (JP) Nintendo GameCube 05 December 2004 (NA) 18 March 2005 (EU) | ||
| Genre | Fighting | ||
| Price |
7,140 円 (JP) $49.99 (NA) | ||
| Developer | Dimps | ||
| Publisher | Bandai | ||
| Rating |
CERO A (JP) ESRB T (NA) PEGI 12+ (EU) | ||
Dragon Ball Z 2, released internationally as Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2 is a fighting game developed by Dimps and published by Bandai for the Sony PlayStation 2 on 14 November 2003 in Europe, 04 December 2003 in North America, and 05 February 2004 in Japan. The game is the second in a trilogy of three fighting games developed by Dimps, with Dragon Ball Z being released the previous year and its sequel Dragon Ball Z 3 releasing in 2004.
Gameplay
TBD
Game Modes
- Dragon World:
- Dueling: Fight against computer or human controlled opponents, or watch a computer vs. computer match.
- World Tournament: Fight through a tournament against computer controlled opponents and local players.
- Training:
- Practice Mode: Practice moves against customization computer opponents.
- Training Mode: Learn the controls and techniques from the game across several training missions.
- Edit Skills: Add skills capsules to characters to increase their abilities or give them transformations.
Playable Characters
There are a total of 28 unique character slots in the game, with some characters (such as Majin Boo) occupying multiple slots for different forms/incarnations. All fighters from the previous game return, along with some additional characters. Characters can also power up and transform through the use of equippable capsules that can be triggered during battle.
| Portrait | Name | Form | Status |
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Son Goku | Normal | Immediately selectable |
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Son Gohan (Cell Arc) |
Normal | TBD |
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Son Gohan (Boo Arc) |
Normal | TBD |
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Great Saiyaman | Normal | TBD |
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Videl | Normal | TBD |
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Kuririn | Normal | Immediately selectable |
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Yamcha | Normal | TBD |
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Tenshinhan | Normal | Immediately selectable |
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Mr. Satan | Normal | TBD |
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Shin | Normal | TBD |
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Dabura | Normal | TBD |
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Majin Boo (Good) | Normal | TBD |
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Majin Boo (Evil) | Normal | TBD |
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Majin Boo (Pure) | Normal | TBD |
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Dr. Gero | Normal | TBD |
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Cell | Normal | TBD |
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No. 16 | Normal | TBD |
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No. 17 | Normal | TBD |
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No. 18 | Normal | TBD |
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Freeza | Normal | TBD |
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Captain Ginyu | Normal | TBD |
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Reacoom | Normal | TBD |
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Raditz | Normal | TBD |
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Nappa | Normal | TBD |
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Vegeta | Normal | TBD |
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Future Trunks | Normal | TBD |
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Trunks | Normal | TBD |
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Son Goten | Normal | TBD |
Fusion Characters
These characters don't have a dedicated slot in the fight selection menu, but can be activated during battle through the use of equipped capsules.
| Name | Form | Activation |
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| Gotenks | Base Super Saiyan Super Saiyan 3 Failed Dance (Fat) |
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| Vegetto | Super Saiyan | - |
| Yamuhan | Regular Failed Dance (Skinny) |
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| Gotan | - | - |
| Kibitoshin | - | - |
Costume Characters
These are characters that exist as alternate costumes for other playable characters in the game. These are just costumes, and so they share the same voice/moveset as their base character.
| Name | Base Character | Note |
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| Nail | Piccolo | - |
| Kuriza | Freeza | Only available in the Japanese version of the game. |
| Coola | Freeza | Regular and Metal versions. Only available in the Dragon Ball Z 2V version of the game. |
Stages
TBD
Codes & Secrets
TBD
Merchandise
TBD
Guide Book
On 05 February 2004 an official guide book for Dragon Ball Z 2 published by Shueisha was released in Japan for a retail price of ¥1,000.[1]
Releases
Dragon Ball Z 2 was released 05 February 2004 for the Sony PlayStation 2 in Japan, almost three months after its release in Europe and North America. Unlike North America and Europe, the game did not receive a Nintendo GameCube release in Japan. The game was later re-released under Sony's BEST line for a reduced price on 16 September 2004
The Japanese version of the game featured content that was cut from the original North American version of the game, including a Neko Majin Z exclusive stage in Dragon World and a Kuriza costume for Freeza.
Dragon Ball Z 2V
In 2004, a special version of the game was released as a full stand-alone disc to 1000 contest winners sent out to V-Jump Magazine readers under the title Dragon Ball Z 2V, the V standing for V-Jump (Shueisha’s Japanese video game magazine under the “Jump” brand). The game starts with everything unlocked and completed, though characters are given preset capsules and the game cannot be saved. Coola's regular and metal forms are available exclusively in this version as alternate costumes for Freeza, along with an exclusive V-Jump Magazine version of the Tenka-ichi Budōkai stage.
International Releases
The game was released in Europe for the Sony PlayStation 2 on 14 November 2003, under the title Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2. The game was later released in North America for the PlayStation 2 on 04 December 2003,, also under the Budokai 2 name.
The game was later released on the Nintendo GameCube in North America on 05 December 2004 and 18 March 2005 in Europe. The GameCube version of the game added a few costumes that were cut from the PlayStation 2 version of the game, along with new difficulty options for the game's Tournament mode.
Domestic Media Coverage
TBD
Commercials & Trailers
Dragon Ball Z 2 Promotional PV
Dragon Ball Z 2 TV Commercial 1
Dragon Ball Z 2 TV Commercial 2
Dragon Ball Z 2 TV Commercial 3
International Media Coverage
TBD
Legacy
TBD
Additional Notes
TBD
Game Credits
TBD
References
- ↑ "Dragon Ball Z 2". Dragon Ball Z 2. Japan: Shueisha, 05 February 2004. ISBN 4-08-779276-5.
External Links
Dragon Ball Z 2 - Official Bandai Games Webpage Mirror
Dragon Ball Z 2 - Official Dimps Webpage Mirror
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