What's so special about Sparking Zero? The little I played of it, it seemed exactly the same as Spaking and Tenkaichi Budokai 3. With better graphics, animations and effects, but nothing of real substance.
I've honestly been wanting to pick this up just for the fact it covers the 23rd world martial arts tournament. Not many dragon ball games that cover any of the dragon ball stuff
It sucks when you realize EVERY SINGLE FIGHT PLAYS THE SAME. It doesn't matter if it's a low level grunt or a high level boss. Each fight is the same. Press one button to attack, then dodge the unblockable attack and then use super move. It's the same bs
@@frog3702normal is just base game deluxe has the base game and first season pass content which is the two parts of the gods stuff and the future trunks stuff and legendary has the base game and first and second season pass and the second season pass has the bardock storyline, 23rd world tournament, and goku’s next journey
@@DeadlyFreshAKif you turn the difficulty up, you’ll see that you can’t just spam the same button and have to have precise timing. Difficulty options ruins games like these, it should just be on hard.
@jagaloon14 🤔 'intent' are ya thinking souls like or DMC character action? I feel Kakarot's simplistic loop would fit more with the fast-paced Shonen genre.
@@Ledluver souls games suck absolutely not. I just want it to be deeper than spam attack, tap dodge, special cancel, then dodge/block and repeat until the fights over
I bought it during a sale last month and ngl i like it. Its not amazing but seeing the spectacle of the series being even more robust is fun and thats what i want
And ngl im tired of every game needing to be hard to satisfy an itch I like that I can sit back and just play not having to sweat is key tbh of my enjoyment
We got a taste of that in the world tournament dlc you start off as kid goku and fight king piccolo but it's just the one fight and you grow after that
As someone who recently played through Kakarot and a few DLCs earlier this year, don’t be ashamed to change your controls, I changed mine the moment I beat Piccolo at the start, and had an amazing experience with the game without any weird controls to deal with. Fantastic games, some parts of the games felt a little too easy though, and left me wanting a tougher experience, and other parts felt slightly off due to shortened story content, but overall, was a great time, highly recommend.
@@MarcusWarner-wu6nzI know you’re not asking me but I changed my controls to be very similar to Xenoverse 2!! Makes it much more fun and I was able to easily adapt into it
Short answer: Yes Long Answer: If you want to feel closer to the Dragon Ball verse than any game before it in an rpg style, absolutely. Gameplay is great, graphics are great, cutscenes are great, voices are great in sub and dub. Down side is game is geared towards sub, so if you play dub, lips don't sync with what their saying in cutscenes. So, the average anime experience.
Kakarot is one of the good Dragon ball universe game in terms of cutscene that came with so much details as more as the Anime and manga . The way to experience the whole story was amazing , DLC that came after was just very nice ad to the actual game following the series . Quite a fun simple RPG exploring the cities while having ennemies and dragon ball to collect . I do not know what the fan base or community expect of the “perfect” dragon ball game , Kakarot covers most the whole Z era and a bit of the Super era
I hope you’re liking it man! As someone who’s around the same age as you, but has known DBZ my whole life, I wish I could experience it all over again for the 1st time.
I’ve spent significant hours playing Kakarot as well. Overall , I think it is a great game that does complete justice to the DBZ anime show. Going thru the story line and all the arcs of DBZ brings back nostalgia from our childhood and seeing each and every character from the series really brings back memories. Although the game is decent it does have opportunities in o be even better and after playing it I do have some serious recommendations on improvements Flying Mechanics: Realistic Flying with Boost Speeds: Multiple boost speeds ranging from casual (for exploration) to super-fast (faster than supersonic). This would let players feel the power and flexibility of characters like Goku while making flying more interactive and less monotonous. Tricks and Air Maneuvers: Adding aerial tricks like barrel rolls would make flying more engaging and fun, adding depth to the mechanics beyond just traveling from point A to B. Nimbus Upgrade: Applying the same improvements (boost speeds, tricks) to the Flying Nimbus makes it feel less like a static ride and more like an immersive experience. Aesthetics and Customization: Fixing Transformation Auras: Improved animation for transformations and Ki charging would elevate the visual spectacle, making transformations look more powerful and true to the anime. Free Roam Transformations: Letting players transform during free roam adds a sense of freedom and authenticity, making it feel more like living as these characters. Costume Change Flexibility: Allowing players to switch costumes at any time offers a sense of customization, something many players enjoy. Combat & Free Roam Integration: Seamless Combat Initiation: Removing the need for a specific battle start screen and allowing players to engage in combat mid-free roam, locking onto targets naturally (like action RPGs such as Spider-Man or Assassin’s Creed), would make the world feel more dynamic. Using Ki and Super Moves in Free Roam: Allowing players to fire Ki blasts and super moves during free roam (in 3rd person) adds a layer of freedom and fun, letting players test powers outside of structured battles. Traversal and Environment Interaction: Parkour and Running Animations: Adding parkour moves and improved jumping/running animations (with speed boosts) would make even ground movement more interesting and fluid, rather than just being a means of transport. Fishing & Hunting Mini-Games: Making fishing more complex (like in Red Dead Redemption 2) and adding hunting with challenging mechanics could make mini-games feel more rewarding and skill-based. Interacting with Objects in Free Roam: Allowing full interaction with objects would breathe life into the environment, making the world feel less static and more immersive, like in true open-world games. Free Roam World Improvements: Suggesting a bigger, more varied, and fully explorable Earth (with fast travel like Spider-Man 2) would make the world feel enormous and open-ended. Instant Transmission: Using Goku’s Instant Transmission as a fast travel method would add immersion and fit well with the lore. Sub-Stories and Tasks: The suggestion of more varied and less repetitive side quests would help keep the player engaged. Combat Depth: Liberating Areas: Having missions where players liberate areas from enemies (like RR robots) adds purpose to exploration and incentivizes combat beyond just story missions. Improving Random Enemy Spawns: Modifying how enemies spawn to make it less annoying and more dynamic would reduce frustration during exploration. Training Opportunities: Training with different characters in different settings (wilderness, hyperbolic time chamber, Capsule Corp, etc.) would add depth and variety to combat development. Expanded Interaction with DBZ Characters: Doing chores, tasks, and favors for characters like Chi Chi or Bulma adds personality and allows for deeper relationships and immersion. Challenging Tasks and Quests: Increasing the challenge level of certain tasks, like getting ingredients for Bulma, would make the game more rewarding and engaging. Additional Immersive Features: New Arcs and Storylines: Including arcs like Goku in Yardrat and Otherworld Martial Arts would expand the lore and variety of playable content. Rescuing Citizens: A feature where players can rescue civilians and earn rewards (like in Spider-Man) would give free roam a greater sense of heroism. Racing Challenges and Health Meter for Cities: Introducing racing challenges on the Nimbus and adding a health meter for cities under attack would increase stakes and create more objectives during free roam. Combat Enhancements: Slow Motion in Combat: A slow-motion feature during fights could create more cinematic, high-impact moments, especially for finishing moves or big attacks. Finishing Moves and Grabs: Adding finishing moves and the ability to grab and throw enemies during combat would make battles feel more dynamic and true to the anime’s intense action sequences. Bruce Faulconer Score: Having the Bruce Faulconer score (famous in the U.S. Dragon Ball Z dub) would tap into nostalgia and make the game’s soundtrack more exciting for long-time fans. Improved Voice Acting: Increasing voice acting during smaller cutscenes (instead of just subtitles) would elevate the overall presentation and immersion. Better use of adaptive triggers and the PS5 controller to make the experience more immersive Add weapons like Trunks Sword and Goku’s powerpole Add a meditation feature to mediate and allow time to go by which will recover HP and will increase a small amount of XP points. These are just some improvement recommendations that I have sent to Bandai. If DBZ Kakarot is enhanced with all these improvements and features I would definitely buy it again!. Would you ? What do you all think ? Also any other suggestions on gameplay improvements? 😃
It’s definitely worth it. Doesn’t matter if Sparking Zero is coming soon before someone responds with that. It’s a sick action RPG and Is one of the best ways to experience dragon ball in gaming format.
@@aydengardner48 yeh just bought it but I'm kind of hesitant whether I should refund the pc version and get console version instead... since ik console def have way more players but I would have to set it up and pay for the dam subscription again
One of those games that I wouldve loved as kid. I played it back in 2020 and didnt enjoy it as much as I thought. But now plus DLC it would be ideal as game where you can just relax and immerse yourself
To this day, even after Sparking Zero, this game is the best way to experience Dragon Ball Z, Imo. P.S.: My only gripe with the game is the lack of alternative outfits after you finish the game, since even the outfits you wear during the story aren't available, like the yadrat outfit or Goku's different gis, Vegeta's sleeveless training suit and etc.
37 year old here who hasnt watched DBZ since it aired on toonami back in the day. I lost interest in the show altogether around the Majin Buu saga... the 20hrs I currently have in this game are the most Ive ever put in any Dragonball game and I'm absolutely loving this. It seems like its average/mediocre to the diehards, but perfect for a casual fan like myself.
I genuinely love how this game tries its darnest to stick to Toriyama's aesthetic tbh, it feels like a thing that a lot of DB media has forgotten to recapture, I genuinely adore all of the facial expressions they manage to emulate and how stylized they can get.
Love the story line like always, but i wish they used the OG Legacy of Goku (1, 2 and Buu’s Fury)soundtracks throughout that would’ve made the game awesome
Really good, half way through cell arc, only complaint is anytime having to fight radditz and nappa at the same time for all vegeta traing ground moves.
Man I’ve played this game atleast 3 times , games to fun and looks really good, just a true dbz fan who can’t get enough of, and just patently waiting for sparking zero , so been playing it again , wish they had super added to the game to up to tournament of power
My only complaint is that on pc, the menu keeps reverting from keyboard controls to controller. That and the random encounters that are a pain in the ass to deal with
Played and beat the entire game on the PS4 in 2020, Then went to buy it again for the PS5 and this time Platinum the game and did all the DLC back in March of 2024 to pay tribute to Akira Toriyama. (This was a day after his passing) Of course it is worth playing in 2024, especially if paying respects to a legend who forever changed not only Anime/Manga but pop culture entirely. And great news, this game is getting DLC on Dragon Ball Daima!! (It got announced TODAY!)
It’s everything I wanted Budokai 1 to be although I also loved that. The DB games I play these days, kakarot and sparking zero back to back and nothing else!!!!!!
Some things I didn't like was that repetitive soundtrack during cutscenes, we can't fully interact with other people in the open world they just reply with hmm aaah etc stuff and the side quests are too boring. Having spent hundreds of hours playing Tenkaichi 3 and Infinite world, this game's combat mechanics were new and refreshing in a way thats simple to learn and a bit cool too if you progress well on the skill tree. Free roaming the map is visually beautiful but the RPG mechanics are bad. There are some moments that makes me feel the game is pretty cool and some in which I feel disappointed. I'm glad I bought the deluxe edition at 77% off so it's worth it I guess. Can't imagine myself paying the full price 😂😂
I just started replaying it. Its amazing honestly. It would be even more amazing if they kept making add ons for it and including the goku black saga, broly saga, and even the tournament of power.
With sparking zeros episode battle, looking lazy and unfinished (not like you should expect exactly kakarot quality per say, it still should be way better than what it looks to be) it seems like this might be the only way to go If you really wanna experience the story at its best because you’re not missing anything aside from super but as for Z this is it. Also, I’m not trying to just completely hate on sparking zero because it’s not out yet and I am excited even though I personally just feel like it’s pretty overrated especially for a game that’s not out yet.
@@MacJack-z4i I think Kakarot will remain the best way to experience the full story in a way that's almost as good as watching the show. Sparking Zero's gameplay will be vastly better though. Can't wait, less than a week to go!
I think the main issue for me was the EXP disparity. I did a lot of "grinding" before fighting Raditz for the first time. And it's like, every normal fight gives you very small amounts of exp, like 100. And then the Raditz fights gives you a crap-ton, like 100k. Those aren't the exact numbers, but that's what it felt like. It made doing the side stuff feel useless.
The worst thing about the game is the side quests. They rely way too much on really boring "go here and collect this many items or talk to this random NPC" objectives. Thankfully the rest of the game is good enough so the objectives aren't a huge problem.
My only gripe is that the cutscenes are sometimes very awkward, with long pauses between lines, and minimum movement for the characters. There is also way less unique music, and certain themes are used way too many times. But there are also cutscenes that are beautifully animated, and if you have the dlc there are more stories to explore. I give it an 8/10, it's pretty good.
same, or at least I wish there was more diversity in the tracks in the game. if they had different soundtracks in the game it would be an 8/10 instead of 7/10 for me
It kind of pisses me off that we're getting the new DB game and the new Bleach game so close together, I'm already trying to figure out how to make time for both lmao
CC2 did a fantastic job on the representation for DBZ Kakarot and overrall playability. From the art style, flashy moves and overrall great voice acting, which is a lot to say for an anime game. I wish in the future, JJBA, HxH, or even Full Metal Alchemist would get the same treatment some day.
Having played this on both Ps4 and PC i gotta say i love this game finally getting around to the DLC but i would say it is definitely worth it especially since they are still going to add more DLC also
@@Can0fpepsi This game includes the entire story of Z, plus some additional arcs via DLC. A TON is covered, I had just only played through the Namek arc when I made this vid.
@@jalen2024 the combat system in budokai or even the raging blast/xenoverse was way better. More intense and it felt good pulling combos off as well as finishing them off with a ki blast or whatever you preferred.. I found myself mostly pressing a single button or holding down triggers then press a button in dbz kakarot.. and the orb collecting was kinda annoying. this game is good if you don’t play video games often or if you’re barely getting into the dbz anime in my opinion
went to kakarot after playing sparking zero wanting to have more story driven game but coudlnt stand kakarot's gameplay after playing sparking zero for so long.
Got the ultimate edition on sale a few months ago. On sale id say it is worth it if your a dragon ball fan. Just don’t expect in depth fighting mechanics or RPG elements. Also the DLCs are good additions, the 23rd world tournament being a highlight
Has anyone also had problems with the game's platinum/achievements? I zeroed and simply didn't win a trophy or an achievement, I started a new game and when I beat Piccolo the trophy didn't pop, I did this several times, I deleted and downloaded the game and did it again and it's still the same, this is super annoying.
I really loved this game. I just think the boss fights were so good but I do think in the Namek Saga the bosses started copy/pasting what other bosses did already which means even when I finished the game my favorite fight was Nappa.
Just got the game myself and so far looks amazing. I haven't been able to play a dragon ball game since Budokai Tenckaichi3 so this looks absolutely amazing to me so far❤
When the game initially released the biggest complaint I heard was that you don't really need any of the RPG mechanics to play the game bcz apparently the story mode gives you so much exp that you don't need to train your characters at all, after that I think a hard difficulty was added to the game but I haven't heard if that was enough to fix this problem So I want to know from you and anybody else who has played this game if that problem still exists or not
Ironically just for the game a month ago on sale and was a super solid game for dragon ball fans. Seeing comments now about the fight system, overall I liked it but the super armor and blocking I can get behind as meh
Its definitely the best way to experience the story of dbz in gaming
Kakarot + Sparking Zero is the Ultimate DBZ pack you can get for story and pvp
I'm currently bouncing back and forth between the two and it has been an absolute dream.
@@rinaldus4512 same man, i love playing the story although the fighting is a bit simple and after that having absolutely brutal fights in Sparking
That's what i'm doing, the story mode in Kakarot is the best way to relive the Z saga while Sparking Zero has the best content, visuals and roster.
What I've been doing the past few weeks
What's so special about Sparking Zero? The little I played of it, it seemed exactly the same as Spaking and Tenkaichi Budokai 3. With better graphics, animations and effects, but nothing of real substance.
I've honestly been wanting to pick this up just for the fact it covers the 23rd world martial arts tournament. Not many dragon ball games that cover any of the dragon ball stuff
Just picked itup for 10 bucks for ps4.
Its on sale in PS Store 10/10 Game
Have you good till Budokai Tenkai 😇
@@NCSIMBA Surprisingly, im not hyped at all for Sparking Zero. Which baffles me as i love the Budokai Tenkai series
It’s literally $10 on sale for the deluxe edition rn on the store, probably the perfect time to pick it up
@@sideshowspook133 Im more of a physical guy for my games! But thanks for the heads up, its appricated!
Bought Legendary Edition for like 40 something bucks, played through Saiyan Arc and Bardock story so far. Game is definitely worth it so far.
It sucks when you realize EVERY SINGLE FIGHT PLAYS THE SAME. It doesn't matter if it's a low level grunt or a high level boss. Each fight is the same. Press one button to attack, then dodge the unblockable attack and then use super move. It's the same bs
I’m stuck on the bardock dlc
Whats th3 difference between each version like legendary deluxe and normal
@@frog3702normal is just base game deluxe has the base game and first season pass content which is the two parts of the gods stuff and the future trunks stuff and legendary has the base game and first and second season pass and the second season pass has the bardock storyline, 23rd world tournament, and goku’s next journey
@@DeadlyFreshAKif you turn the difficulty up, you’ll see that you can’t just spam the same button and have to have precise timing. Difficulty options ruins games like these, it should just be on hard.
The cutscenes are perfection 😢 The Vegito fight scene 👏😫 It would be awesome to get Yuyu or HxH in this game style... maybe even JJK
I would love a Bleach game like this espicially with anime ost
HxH? We don't need that heavy pedophilia in something good like DB
HxH in this style but maybe with a little more intent behind the combat and a wider range of characters to choose from would be a DREAM
@jagaloon14 🤔 'intent' are ya thinking souls like or DMC character action? I feel Kakarot's simplistic loop would fit more with the fast-paced Shonen genre.
@@Ledluver souls games suck absolutely not. I just want it to be deeper than spam attack, tap dodge, special cancel, then dodge/block and repeat until the fights over
I bought it during a sale last month and ngl i like it. Its not amazing but seeing the spectacle of the series being even more robust is fun and thats what i want
And ngl im tired of every game needing to be hard to satisfy an itch I like that I can sit back and just play not having to sweat is key tbh of my enjoyment
Do you have to play the story mode first or can you go straight to the 1v1 matches?
@@Steve-el1elstory no 1 v1
@@Steve-el1ellike it’s not a battle focused the combat is basic but complete in my opinion
@@Steve-el1ellike it’s not a battle focused the combat is basic but complete in my opinion
It would've been so cool if they made dbz kakarot with the beginning kid Goku to EOZ or maybe even super content with a canonized version of eoz
I have no clue why they didnt. It would have been the ultimate dragonball game if they did super and gt as dlc
They have up to golden freiza arc dlc and you can just mod it for the rest of the stuff
They will add dragon ball daima as a dlc it's is worth it for 2024
We got a taste of that in the world tournament dlc you start off as kid goku and fight king piccolo but it's just the one fight and you grow after that
@@Windwalker88 I guess Bandai is are a cheapass and haven't gave them a big budget.
As someone who recently played through Kakarot and a few DLCs earlier this year, don’t be ashamed to change your controls, I changed mine the moment I beat Piccolo at the start, and had an amazing experience with the game without any weird controls to deal with. Fantastic games, some parts of the games felt a little too easy though, and left me wanting a tougher experience, and other parts felt slightly off due to shortened story content, but overall, was a great time, highly recommend.
What did you change them to if I may ask?
@@MarcusWarner-wu6nzI know you’re not asking me but I changed my controls to be very similar to Xenoverse 2!! Makes it much more fun and I was able to easily adapt into it
Is this the only Free Roam Dragon Ball game available?
@@Satzuii will try it out, appreciate the help
@@jeremysalas2179 dbz kakarot is open world as well
Short answer: Yes
Long Answer: If you want to feel closer to the Dragon Ball verse than any game before it in an rpg style, absolutely. Gameplay is great, graphics are great, cutscenes are great, voices are great in sub and dub. Down side is game is geared towards sub, so if you play dub, lips don't sync with what their saying in cutscenes. So, the average anime experience.
Kakarot is one of the good Dragon ball universe game in terms of cutscene that came with so much details as more as the Anime and manga . The way to experience the whole story was amazing , DLC that came after was just very nice ad to the actual game following the series . Quite a fun simple RPG exploring the cities while having ennemies and dragon ball to collect . I do not know what the fan base or community expect of the “perfect” dragon ball game , Kakarot covers most the whole Z era and a bit of the Super era
I am now... 35, this is my first entry/ step to the Dragon Ball Franchise😊 (Nintendo Switch) wish me luck 😀
Hope your liking it man
Please start with OG DB first.
Enjoy it man! There are some slow down in parts, but by all means it’s a solid port of the game, always recommend it!! Golly hope you enjoy it man
Hey same here and I'm starting it today (PS)
Assuming your done or pretty deep into it what's your verdict
I hope you’re liking it man! As someone who’s around the same age as you, but has known DBZ my whole life, I wish I could experience it all over again for the 1st time.
As someone who recently bought it I say it is near perfection and I hate myself for not playing it sooner
I’ve spent significant hours playing Kakarot as well. Overall , I think it is a great game that does complete justice to the DBZ anime show. Going thru the story line and all the arcs of DBZ brings back nostalgia from our childhood and seeing each and every character from the series really brings back memories.
Although the game is decent it does have opportunities in o be even better and after playing it I do have some serious recommendations on improvements
Flying Mechanics:
Realistic Flying with Boost Speeds:
Multiple boost speeds ranging from casual (for exploration) to super-fast (faster than supersonic). This would let players feel the power and flexibility of characters like Goku while making flying more interactive and less monotonous.
Tricks and Air Maneuvers:
Adding aerial tricks like barrel rolls would make flying more engaging and fun, adding depth to the mechanics beyond just traveling from point A to B.
Nimbus Upgrade:
Applying the same improvements (boost speeds, tricks) to the Flying Nimbus makes it feel less like a static ride and more like an immersive experience. Aesthetics and Customization:
Fixing Transformation Auras:
Improved animation for transformations and Ki charging would elevate the visual spectacle, making transformations look more powerful and true to the anime.
Free Roam Transformations:
Letting players transform during free roam adds a sense of freedom and authenticity, making it feel more like living as these characters.
Costume Change Flexibility:
Allowing players to switch costumes at any time offers a sense of customization, something many players enjoy. Combat & Free Roam Integration:
Seamless Combat Initiation:
Removing the need for a specific battle start screen and allowing players to engage in combat mid-free roam, locking onto targets naturally (like action RPGs such as Spider-Man or Assassin’s Creed), would make the world feel more dynamic.
Using Ki and Super Moves in Free Roam:
Allowing players to fire Ki blasts and super moves during free roam (in 3rd person) adds a layer of freedom and fun, letting players test powers outside of structured battles.
Traversal and Environment Interaction:
Parkour and Running Animations:
Adding parkour moves and improved jumping/running animations (with speed boosts) would make even ground movement more interesting and fluid, rather than just being a means of transport.
Fishing & Hunting Mini-Games:
Making fishing more complex (like in Red Dead Redemption 2) and adding hunting with challenging mechanics could make mini-games feel more rewarding and skill-based.
Interacting with Objects in Free Roam: Allowing full interaction with objects would breathe life into the environment, making the world feel less static and more immersive, like in true open-world games.
Free Roam World Improvements: Suggesting a bigger, more varied, and fully explorable Earth (with fast travel like Spider-Man 2) would make the world feel enormous and open-ended.
Instant Transmission: Using Goku’s Instant Transmission as a fast travel method would add immersion and fit well with the lore.
Sub-Stories and Tasks: The suggestion of more varied and less repetitive side quests would help keep the player engaged. Combat Depth:
Liberating Areas: Having missions where players liberate areas from enemies (like RR robots) adds purpose to exploration and incentivizes combat beyond just story missions.
Improving Random Enemy Spawns: Modifying how enemies spawn to make it less annoying and more dynamic would reduce frustration during exploration.
Training Opportunities: Training with different characters in different settings (wilderness, hyperbolic time chamber, Capsule Corp, etc.) would add depth and variety to combat development.
Expanded Interaction with DBZ Characters: Doing chores, tasks, and favors for characters like Chi Chi or Bulma adds personality and allows for deeper relationships and immersion.
Challenging Tasks and Quests: Increasing the challenge level of certain tasks, like getting ingredients for Bulma, would make the game more rewarding and engaging.
Additional Immersive Features:
New Arcs and Storylines: Including arcs like Goku in Yardrat and Otherworld Martial Arts would expand the lore and variety of playable content.
Rescuing Citizens: A feature where players can rescue civilians and earn rewards (like in Spider-Man) would give free roam a greater sense of heroism.
Racing Challenges and Health Meter for Cities: Introducing racing challenges on the Nimbus and adding a health meter for cities under attack would increase stakes and create more objectives during free roam.
Combat Enhancements:
Slow Motion in Combat: A slow-motion feature during fights could create more cinematic, high-impact moments, especially for finishing moves or big attacks.
Finishing Moves and Grabs: Adding finishing moves and the ability to grab and throw enemies during combat would make battles feel more dynamic and true to the anime’s intense action sequences.
Bruce Faulconer Score: Having the Bruce Faulconer score (famous in the U.S. Dragon Ball Z dub) would tap into nostalgia and make the game’s soundtrack more exciting for long-time fans.
Improved Voice Acting: Increasing voice acting during smaller cutscenes (instead of just subtitles) would elevate the overall presentation and immersion.
Better use of adaptive triggers and the PS5 controller to make the experience more immersive
Add weapons like Trunks Sword and Goku’s powerpole
Add a meditation feature to mediate and allow time to go by which will recover HP and will increase a small amount of XP points.
These are just some improvement recommendations that I have sent to Bandai. If DBZ Kakarot is enhanced with all these improvements and features I would definitely buy it again!. Would you ? What do you all think ?
Also any other suggestions on gameplay improvements? 😃
It’s definitely worth it. Doesn’t matter if Sparking Zero is coming soon before someone responds with that.
It’s a sick action RPG and Is one of the best ways to experience dragon ball in gaming format.
Sparkling zero won't be on the switch so looks like I'm buying this game
Yeah, and sparking zeros story definitely doesn’t compete whatsoever because episode battle looks lazy not gonna lie
damn u were right...@@MacJack-z4i
@@tommyblade8093I mean it isn’t meant to be focused on the story lol it’s focused on combat
@@aydengardner48 yeh just bought it but I'm kind of hesitant whether I should refund the pc version and get console version instead... since ik console def have way more players but I would have to set it up and pay for the dam subscription again
One of those games that I wouldve loved as kid. I played it back in 2020 and didnt enjoy it as much as I thought. But now plus DLC it would be ideal as game where you can just relax and immerse yourself
The DLC stuff is so good, Trunks especially was really fun
This game was so fun, they did some things better than the anime did. Gokus “I am” speech in this game is one of my favorite cutscenes ever
YES definitely worth it! I held off for a long time & picked it up on sale a few weeks ago. Just go for it!
To this day, even after Sparking Zero, this game is the best way to experience Dragon Ball Z, Imo.
P.S.: My only gripe with the game is the lack of alternative outfits after you finish the game, since even the outfits you wear during the story aren't available, like the yadrat outfit or Goku's different gis, Vegeta's sleeveless training suit and etc.
They need to add more customization in the game. We been asking for years
37 year old here who hasnt watched DBZ since it aired on toonami back in the day. I lost interest in the show altogether around the Majin Buu saga... the 20hrs I currently have in this game are the most Ive ever put in any Dragonball game and I'm absolutely loving this. It seems like its average/mediocre to the diehards, but perfect for a casual fan like myself.
Thanks for this. This was the review I needed to read
Id love the same team to take on other anime, but id love a a Kakarot 2 with everything from Dragonball to GT/ super
I genuinely love how this game tries its darnest to stick to Toriyama's aesthetic tbh, it feels like a thing that a lot of DB media has forgotten to recapture, I genuinely adore all of the facial expressions they manage to emulate and how stylized they can get.
Man that last fight when the song starts was super nostalgic to me, I grew up watching this anime and this game really captures the essence of it.
Nice breakdown hitting all relevant topics without being long winded.
Love this game. I wish I could take the Sparking Zero combat system and combine it with the RPG elements of Kakarot
Sparking Zero combat sucks
This games engine looks way better than Sparking Zero, I get they’re different games but I wish Sparking Zero had elements from this game.
they are both made in Unreal Engine. kararot being unreal engine 4 and sparking zero being unreal engine 5
Sparking zero looks so much better lmao
This one goes for a more cartoony feel matching the anime whilst sparking zero goes for a semi realistic feel. Both standout
Lmao not even close to sparking zero
@@cmad2345 yeah not even close (because kakarot is better)
It’s 100% worth it. It is the definitive way to play through the story of DBZ and no game will take its place for a very long time.
Sparking zero would like a word
why?
@@Babysasuke3sparking zeros story does not come close to this
@@smd207is isn’t meant to lol it’s combat focused
@@aydengardner48 read his comment n the one he replied to
2:36 "I'll let you be the judge on that"
**Proceeds to give us one of the best animated and voice acted moments of the whole game.**
Love the story line like always, but i wish they used the OG Legacy of Goku (1, 2 and Buu’s Fury)soundtracks throughout that would’ve made the game awesome
I had a lot more fun playing Kakarot rather than Sparking Zero personally
The story and art style is so much better imo
I've been binging all your vids man! Love the gundam vids and loving the DBZ vids too!
@@GabLunatic305 Appreciate the feedback ❤️
Wish they made a tournament of power dlc would've been fire
I bought this in 2021 and I replay this game often it is well put together in my opinion. The DLCs are pretty dope as well
Really good, half way through cell arc, only complaint is anytime having to fight radditz and nappa at the same time for all vegeta traing ground moves.
As someone who played it this year, it was a very enjoyable experience
This was my first time experiencing the dbz story and I found that it was amazing
Man I’ve played this game atleast 3 times , games to fun and looks really good, just a true dbz fan who can’t get enough of, and just patently waiting for sparking zero , so been playing it again , wish they had super added to the game to up to tournament of power
They didn’t want to put everything out save sum content for sparking
My only complaint is that on pc, the menu keeps reverting from keyboard controls to controller.
That and the random encounters that are a pain in the ass to deal with
The controller thing doesn't happen for me, maybe check your steam controller settings
Definitely appreciate this vid! Thank you.
That spiritbomb scene was a perfect example of some cutscenes needing a music background and it just sounded ackward
Played and beat the entire game on the PS4 in 2020,
Then went to buy it again for the PS5 and this time Platinum the game and did all the DLC back in March of 2024 to pay tribute to Akira Toriyama. (This was a day after his passing)
Of course it is worth playing in 2024, especially if paying respects to a legend who forever changed not only Anime/Manga but pop culture entirely. And great news, this game is getting DLC on Dragon Ball Daima!! (It got announced TODAY!)
It’s everything I wanted Budokai 1 to be although I also loved that. The DB games I play these days, kakarot and sparking zero back to back and nothing else!!!!!!
Thanks Whis for explaining the game
Bought it and deleted it at first since I couldn't get into it. Then re-downloaded it and played it all the way thru and have bought multiple dlcs
Kakarot is my favorite DBZ game of all time
Kakarot was amazing, can't wait for Sparking Zero.
@@OptimusPerformante Less than 3 weeks. My body is ready.
I just bought it for the switch, the like $105 legendary edition with the new power awakens set for like $30 after tax on sale
Some things I didn't like was that repetitive soundtrack during cutscenes, we can't fully interact with other people in the open world they just reply with hmm aaah etc stuff and the side quests are too boring.
Having spent hundreds of hours playing Tenkaichi 3 and Infinite world, this game's combat mechanics were new and refreshing in a way thats simple to learn and a bit cool too if you progress well on the skill tree.
Free roaming the map is visually beautiful but the RPG mechanics are bad.
There are some moments that makes me feel the game is pretty cool and some in which I feel disappointed. I'm glad I bought the deluxe edition at 77% off so it's worth it I guess. Can't imagine myself paying the full price 😂😂
I'd still play this... Most definitely.
I just started replaying it. Its amazing honestly. It would be even more amazing if they kept making add ons for it and including the goku black saga, broly saga, and even the tournament of power.
They just added stuff from dragonball daima
It's the ultimate experience for DBZ story line.
Best dbz game ever for me!
I love the world of do Dragon Ball and is very cool cocking, explore, train fight etc...
The first thing I did was adjusting the controls.
underrated dragonball game
With sparking zeros episode battle, looking lazy and unfinished (not like you should expect exactly kakarot quality per say, it still should be way better than what it looks to be) it seems like this might be the only way to go If you really wanna experience the story at its best because you’re not missing anything aside from super but as for Z this is it. Also, I’m not trying to just completely hate on sparking zero because it’s not out yet and I am excited even though I personally just feel like it’s pretty overrated especially for a game that’s not out yet.
@@MacJack-z4i I think Kakarot will remain the best way to experience the full story in a way that's almost as good as watching the show. Sparking Zero's gameplay will be vastly better though.
Can't wait, less than a week to go!
DBZ Kakarot is a work of Art and Love ❤
I think the main issue for me was the EXP disparity. I did a lot of "grinding" before fighting Raditz for the first time. And it's like, every normal fight gives you very small amounts of exp, like 100. And then the Raditz fights gives you a crap-ton, like 100k. Those aren't the exact numbers, but that's what it felt like. It made doing the side stuff feel useless.
The worst thing about the game is the side quests. They rely way too much on really boring "go here and collect this many items or talk to this random NPC" objectives. Thankfully the rest of the game is good enough so the objectives aren't a huge problem.
Just got the delux edition with both seasons, and all packs for like $24 instead of $119. Pumped, downloading now
Its Worth every dollar you just saved 💪🏾
My only gripe is that the cutscenes are sometimes very awkward, with long pauses between lines, and minimum movement for the characters. There is also way less unique music, and certain themes are used way too many times.
But there are also cutscenes that are beautifully animated, and if you have the dlc there are more stories to explore. I give it an 8/10, it's pretty good.
The final cutscene of the main game when their all on the lookout looks very awkward.
Only - for me is you can’t turn off the damage numbers :(
You can change the controls. I set my controls for Kakarot to match that of Zenoverse 2. Its much more enoyable that way
Just got the legendary edition for £20 😎
I just discovered this game yesterday because of the ps portal ..the presentation got me interested lol
@@mrgemini82235 Fantastic game!
I just wish they had the Bruce Faulconer soundtrack
same, or at least I wish there was more diversity in the tracks in the game. if they had different soundtracks in the game it would be an 8/10 instead of 7/10 for me
Yes, especially now that we're getting Daima DLC
Best dbz game I've played the story took longer to complete than sparking zero and the open world is beautiful
It kind of pisses me off that we're getting the new DB game and the new Bleach game so close together, I'm already trying to figure out how to make time for both lmao
CC2 did a fantastic job on the representation for DBZ Kakarot and overrall playability. From the art style, flashy moves and overrall great voice acting, which is a lot to say for an anime game.
I wish in the future, JJBA, HxH, or even Full Metal Alchemist would get the same treatment some day.
Lately I been playing this on my ps5 the cut scenes makes this game so addictive
You gotta get this if you're a DBZ fan. It makes me happy just playing it.
I‘ve came back to this game for far too long and they need to make dlcs for the rest of super, broly, superhero even
(Am I asking for too much?)
Yes. Undoubtedly.
I always get emotional when Vegeta sacrifices his life in the buu saga and the game makes you feel it more with the graphics they used 😢
Will the legendary edition include the Dragon ball Daima dlc?
Looks like we may just have to pay for the daima dlc separately,it may just be a part of the 3rd season pass.
I got the legendary edition for 35 bucks recently. Best value on a game I've bought in forever
@@RaJr-oy8ky Yeah anything around that price range feels like a steal
i want sparking zero to have the animations and looks of kakarot itd be perfect 😭
Having played this on both Ps4 and PC i gotta say i love this game finally getting around to the DLC but i would say it is definitely worth it especially since they are still going to add more DLC also
played the story so many times and have all the dlcs it’s so worth it in my opinion
They need to add pvp because once you finish the story line it’s completely over
The game is so beautiful but does not have enough content. That's the problem.
Wtf i got this video after i bought this game
i haven't seen any enemies past frieza, is there a 2nd game? or another updated game that includes the entire story+open world?
@@Can0fpepsi This game includes the entire story of Z, plus some additional arcs via DLC.
A TON is covered, I had just only played through the Namek arc when I made this vid.
@@JarboeGaming tyvm
can I just say the forms look cooler in this than they do in the show
The controls are way too baby downed in my opinion
Nahh
Facts
@@s.o.l.o777 nah
how would you… adult them up?
@@jalen2024 the combat system in budokai or even the raging blast/xenoverse was way better. More intense and it felt good pulling combos off as well as finishing them off with a ki blast or whatever you preferred.. I found myself mostly pressing a single button or holding down triggers then press a button in dbz kakarot.. and the orb collecting was kinda annoying. this game is good if you don’t play video games often or if you’re barely getting into the dbz anime in my opinion
I already own it with all the DLC, just never got around to it, gonna go play it after watching this!
You guys have to tey the pc version on a 32:9 ultra ultrawide monitor ❤❤
One of the best RPGs imo highly recommend it
went to kakarot after playing sparking zero wanting to have more story driven game but coudlnt stand kakarot's gameplay after playing sparking zero for so long.
did you try changing the control scheme to sparking zero’s
@@iknowcharley5 gonna try so... thought it wouldnt be available due to being released after kakarot
I played a demo version of it and honestly loved it. If I can find it on a deal I’m gonna get it, just gotta wait 😂
Just put the anime OST on the game and it's perfection, i put the ost on 23rd tournament and it fits well.
Got the ultimate edition on sale a few months ago. On sale id say it is worth it if your a dragon ball fan. Just don’t expect in depth fighting mechanics or RPG elements. Also the DLCs are good additions, the 23rd world tournament being a highlight
It's currently on sale with a nice discount
Has anyone also had problems with the game's platinum/achievements? I zeroed and simply didn't win a trophy or an achievement, I started a new game and when I beat Piccolo the trophy didn't pop, I did this several times, I deleted and downloaded the game and did it again and it's still the same, this is super annoying.
I really loved this game. I just think the boss fights were so good but I do think in the Namek Saga the bosses started copy/pasting what other bosses did already which means even when I finished the game my favorite fight was Nappa.
Just got the game myself and so far looks amazing. I haven't been able to play a dragon ball game since Budokai Tenckaichi3 so this looks absolutely amazing to me so far❤
When the game initially released the biggest complaint I heard was that you don't really need any of the RPG mechanics to play the game bcz apparently the story mode gives you so much exp that you don't need to train your characters at all, after that I think a hard difficulty was added to the game but I haven't heard if that was enough to fix this problem
So I want to know from you and anybody else who has played this game if that problem still exists or not
Getting this game because I don’t got a ps5 for sparking😢
That’s ok this game is amazing trust me
short answer playing now as a new player, YES i’m excited for the new game tho too
Ironically just for the game a month ago on sale and was a super solid game for dragon ball fans.
Seeing comments now about the fight system, overall I liked it but the super armor and blocking I can get behind as meh
as a person who did 100% this game on release, I only remember half of this lol
KAKAROT BETTER THAN SPARKING ZERO 😔
That is an opinion to have, yes
Hell naah fam kakarot is just pressing i have both sparking zeno is really trchincal and
Yes