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Dragon Ball Z: Budokai HD Collection

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The Budokai series delivered a distinctly arcade-like take on Dragon Ball Z combat, prioritizing flashy special moves and accessible combo strings over complex systems. Its main draw was the faithful recreation of iconic battles, allowing fans to relive the anime's most memorable moments with a simple button press. The "Z-Counter" mechanic, which let you interrupt an enemy's assault with a well-timed button press, added a layer of strategic depth to the otherwise straightforward brawling.

About Dragon Ball Z: Budokai HD Collection

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The game is an HD collection that features both Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 1 and Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 enhanced and re-mastered in HD, alongside full Trophy and Achievements support. The graphics of Budokai 3 HD are similar to those of Dragon Ball Z: W Bakuretsu Impact. Since Kenji Yamamoto's original soundtracks have been accused of plagiarism, both included games have entirely new soundtracks mixed from the soundtracks of Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3, Dragon Ball: Raging Blast, Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team, and Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi, plus entirely new music and the American Dragon Ball Z theme song from the original game and show. Both games also support the optional original Japanese language track (but in Europe, only Japanese is available for Budokai 1, much like the original release).

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Recommendation strength
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Tekken 5

2004 · Fighting

If the high-octane, combo-driven combat of Budokai's arena brawling appealed, Tekken 5 offers a similar depth of martial arts mastery, focusing on intricate character movesets and precise execution to dominate opponents.

Why recommended

  • Features a diverse roster of characters with unique martial arts styles, requiring players to learn specific move sets and combos, much like the varied fighting styles in Budokai.
  • Criteria — Challenging Difficulty is inherent in its competitive nature, demanding precise timing, spacing, and knowledge of frame data to succeed against skilled opponents.
  • Criteria — Multiplayer is a core component, offering robust versus modes for head-to-head competition, mirroring the competitive spirit of Budokai's multiplayer.
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Recommendation strength
78%

For fans of Budokai's anime-inspired, super-powered combat, My Hero One's Justice delivers similar explosive arena battles with characters wielding unique 'Quirks' and engaging in dynamic, over-the-top exchanges.

Why recommended

  • Translates a popular anime franchise into a 3D arena fighting game, featuring special moves and character abilities directly inspired by the source material, akin to Budokai's Dragon Ball Z adaptation.
  • Criteria — Action gameplay centers on fast-paced, often aerial, combat with flashy special attacks and environmental interactions, providing a similar spectacle to Budokai's fights.
  • Criteria — Multiplayer modes allow players to pit their favorite heroes and villains against each other in competitive battles, fulfilling the desire for direct player-vs-player action.
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Recommendation strength
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While a different anime aesthetic, Guilty Gear Strive offers the same kind of deep, combo-heavy fighting game experience as Budokai, demanding high skill and precision to master its intricate systems and diverse character roster.

Why recommended

  • Features a highly stylized anime art style and over-the-top special moves, providing the visual flair and impact that fans of Budokai's presentation appreciate.
  • Criteria — Challenging Difficulty is a hallmark of the series, with complex mechanics, tight timing windows for combos, and a high skill ceiling for competitive play.
  • Criteria — Multiplayer is robust, with excellent online netcode and various modes designed for competitive player-versus-player action, offering endless replayability.

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