Dragon Ball Raging Blast 2 Game Review

I loved Dragon Ball Z/GT as a child and still do today, so when a new game is announced i am always extremely interested to find out if they have finally managed to give the fans what we have been waiting for. Namco Bandi have released a string of games dedicated to the franchise but none have ever felt like the perfect Dragon Ball game, i always come away expecting more and wondering why certain characters, story missions, or items have been left out. This year we have the second in the Raging Blast series, Dragon Ball Raging Blast 2, and sadly it is just another disappointment.

Dragon Ball Raging Blast 2 is fairly similar to most other fighting games with a few twists that fit in with the Dragon Ball universe. You manoeuvre some of you're favourite characters from the TV show and battle on huge environments pulling off signature moves from the series. Characters scream and groan when powering up creating the authentic Dragon Ball feel, sound, and look in each battle. The transformations make this feel like every battle has been just ripped out of the the Anime and it will please fans.

Dragon Ball: Origins 2 Game Review

I'm sure everyone will know about DragonBall Z but before DBZ came Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball: Origins 2 follows from it's predecessor taking on the next chapter in the story and for fans of the first game or Dragon Ball in general, this is a great thing.

Origins 2 picks up where the first game left off and continues through the next few sagas staying true to the TV show. Goku travels to the frozen north and fights the Red Ribbon Army before returning to meet up with Krillin, Yamcha, and Bulma. This game is created with the fans in mind and really if you have never watched the Dragon Ball series or read the Manga you might feel a bit lost, however this shouldn't put you off experiencing what is essentially a great and fun game.

Like i said before, this game is made with the fans in mind and keeps very true to the TV series basing each level loosely around an episode from the show, all the important plot elements are told through cut scenes. You play as Goku fighting through Humans, Animals, and even Dinosaurs before attempting a boss battle. The combat revolves mainly around Goku using either his fists or Power Pole, it is fluent and fast passed rewarding players who complete stages within certain time limits.