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Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2 is a fighting game developed by Dimps for the GameCube.

Gameplay[]

Budokai 2 is a fighting game with cel-shaded graphics to mirror the look and feel of the combat in the TV series. The basic fighting encompasses a Health bar and a Ki bar as a part of the visible HUD. Ki is required to perform special moves and Ki Blasts. Combos are performed by entering a series of P (punch), K (kick) and E (energy) buttons, as well as the directional buttons. Characters also have the ability to dodge and guard against attacks with the G (guard) button.

Also included are special attacks and ultimate attacks. These attacks are usually signature techniques of characters seen in the series, such as Goku's special, the Kamehameha wave, and his ultimate, the Spirit Bomb. While special attacks can be formed simply using the E and directional buttons, Ultimate attacks are more complicated and require a combination of the P, K, and E buttons.

In addition to this are the varying mechanics for ultimate attacks. Some will automatically work upon their execution, while others require time-sensitive button inputs, rotating the control stick to build power, or struggles which require both players to rotate the control sticks and outperform the other. This is the first fighting game in the series to add button sequence when doing certain attacks (such as ultimate moves, continuous ki blasts, etc.).

Roster[]

  • Android 16
  • Android 17
  • Android 18
  • Android 20
  • Captain Ginyu
  • Cell
  • Dabura
  • Frieza
  • Gohan
  • Goku
  • Gokule
  • Goten
  • Gotenks
  • Great Saiyaman
  • Hercule
  • Kid Buu
  • Kid Trunks
  • Krillin
  • Majin Buu
  • Nappa
  • Piccolo
  • Raditz
  • Recoome
  • Super Buu
  • Supreme Kai
  • Teen Gohan
  • Tien
  • Tiencha
  • Trunks
  • Vegeta
  • Vegito
  • Videl
  • Yamcha

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