The game is mainly noted for it's story mode, which follows the plot of the TV series using 3D cutscenes. A cel-shading effect is added to the graphics in the GameCube version. The story mode also includes a few 'what if' episodes to play, retelling iconic events in the Dragon Ball history with a few twists. Features included in the game are a story mode, a versus mode, a tournament mode, a practice mode, and an items shop which allows the player to purchase various customization abilities using Zeni gained through the various challenges in the story mode and tournament victories to customize and make the most powerful warriors. The game follows the Dragon Ball Z timeline starting with Goku and Piccolo's fight with Raditz up to Gohan's final battle with Cell, and has a total of 23 playable characters.

The game was released in Japan by Bandai on the PlayStation 2 on February 13, 2003, and on the Nintendo GameCube on November 28, 2003. It was the first Dragon Ball Z game to be released in all Europe and aside from specific releases in France, Spain and Portugal like it was with the earlier Butōden games. Although these mechanics have stuck with the series, other ideas such as the 'Hyper Mode' were later replaced in favor of other techniques.ĭragon Ball Z: Budokai, released as Dragon Ball Z in Japan, was published by Atari for the PlayStation 2 on Novemin Europe and on Decemin North America, and for the Nintendo GameCube on Octoin North America and on Novemin Europe. The special moves are mainly taken from the ability to teleport, fly freely, and have Beam Struggles between two character's beam attacks. As well as including the regular punch and kick buttons, there is the ability to shoot Ki Blasts, which can also be used in specific special moves.

The Budokai series plays like a typical 3D fighting game.

2.9 Dragon Ball Z: Budokai HD Collection.

2.5 Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai - Another Road.

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