Dragon Ball Z: Budokai

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[edit] List of playable characters:

1. Goku (Base, SSJ)
2. Kid Gohan (Base, Unlock potential)
3. Teen Gohan (Base, SSJ, SSJ2)
4. Vegeta (Base, SSJ, USSJ)
5. Trunks (Base, SSJ)
6. Krillen (Base, Unlock potential)
7. Tien
8. Yamcha
9. Hercule
10. Great Saiyaman
11. Radditz
12. Nappa
13. Captain Ginyu
14. Reccoome
15. Frieza (1st form, 2nd form, 3rd form, final form, 100% final form)
16. Cell (Imperfect, Semi-perfect, Perfect, Super Perfect)
    

[edit] Controls

Each character in Budokai comes with a vast variety of special skills, although these may look cool, they're not really needed seeing as mere punches and kicks will work just as well. The combat system isn't that great either, its a little slow and sluggish. Anyway, there are few things you should know before stepping in to battle, the controls being one of them.

[edit] Skills

Although Budokai may not be the best Dragon Ball game when rated by todays standards, it actually was a huge success when it originally was released. This was because it was the first game of the series to be released on the PS2 games console. The popularity of this game led gamers to Neoseeker, where they could discuss the game in the forum, this contributed to the very existence of this portal. Now, one of the reasons this game was so popular is due to vast amount of skills! This section will look in to the skills available for characters.

[edit] Modes

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai features 7 modes! This was a huge improvement since the last PlayStation game, Final Bout - released in 1998 on the PSX, which only included a Duel mode along with a Character Build-up mode. This increase shouldn't be surprising though, since PS2 is far more superior games console when compared to the PSX. These 7 modes apparently represent the 7 Dragonballs, but that doesn't matter, what matters is what these modes are. This sections looks in the 7 modes of Budokai.

[edit] Unlockables

In addition to the action packed battles of Budokai, the game also features many unlockables, these are a nice touch to the game as it adds that little extra feeling when you know that you are fighting for something, meaning you won't stop playing Budokai until you're satisfied that you have unlocked and completed it all! The aim of this section is to highlight all key unlockables to make it easier for you to complete the game.

[edit] Capsules

Capsules allow you to customize your characters' skill to as you see fit, you can choose to increase their attack or even defence, adding more than 1 capsule of the same type will often increase its effect, for example, you can choose to add various capsules which will increase your characters attack. In addition to support capsules, there are also those which give you the ability to add death moves to a character's skill list, you may also choose to add transformations for certain characters! This section lists all the capsules available in the game which you may buy from the Skill Shop.

How to get the capsule you want:

Basically, all you have to do is go into the Skill Shop. Near the bottom, you will see the recommended capsule. It will change as you enter and exit the shop, so if you do not want the one recommended, exit the shop and enter it again. Do this until you achieve the capsule of your choice.

At The Skill Shop:

Here is where you can purchase the capsules of your choice. Each capsule purchased contains one skill. Listed below are the 5 types:

Gamble Capsules:
These capsules have randomly selected skills, meaning you’ll never know what’s in them until you buy one! They sell at 3000 Zenie.
Physical Capsules:
The skills contained in these capsules are mainly offensive, thus the name physical. They sell at 2000 Zenie.
Recommended Capsules:
Mr. Popo will recommend capsules to you and sell at different prices. The word “New” will appear if you do not have the selected skill.
Special Capsules:
The skills contained in these capsules are transformation and death moves. They are mainly very powerful, hence the name special. They sell at 2000 Zenie.
Support Capsules:
The skills contained in these capsules are mainly defensive. They include medicinal and fighting aids, plus armor for protection. They sell at 2000 Zenie.

Capsule List:

- to come soon -

Major portions of this page were written by: Gun Bam