The 8 most important games in the Dragon Ball franchise

The popular anime has earned a famous position in the world of video games.

It all started in 1986, when the first anime game was released. Now, with more than 90 games presented by Bandai Namco and on practically all existing video game platforms, Dragon ball is proclaimed as a classic.

Next, we will give you a list of the 10 most iconic games in the franchise.

Dragon Ball Z: The Legend 

It is one of the best fighting anime games, also released in 1996 for Sega Saturn and PlayStation.

Dragon Ball Z: The Legend is characterized by offering a combat system that allows the player to control up to 3 characters at the same time.

Additionally, its story mode is completely faithful to the anime, particularly with Goku's first transformation into a Super Saiyan.

For its part, the graphics offer a satisfactory gaming experience as do its mechanics.  

Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission 

It is a card game released exclusively for Japan that produced great excitement among anime fans.

This is an exclusive animated series that allows users to immerse themselves even further in the Goku universe. 

Dragon Ball GT: Final Bout 

It was released in 1997 and was the only title in the series to reach the Sony console, PlayStation. Dragon ball GT was the first fighting game that was based on anime and had full 3D graphics.

In addition, it offers good Tekken-style battle dynamics and is characterized by having characters with a high level of combat power, including Vegeta SS4, Super Vegetto and Goku.

Until now, it is considered one of the most complex games in the franchise.

Dragon Ball: Advance Adventure  

Released in 2004 for Game Boy Advance and it is a special title, which escapes the theme of most anime games.

It is focused on the first saga of the anime, offering a very prominent adventure style, where the character can walk and fight his enemies as the story develops.

In addition, it has amazing graphics for anime fans and a story mode very faithful to Dragon Ball.

Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo 

Released in 2009, the Wii title is a retelling of the Advance Adventure title, but with much more action.

This is an improved version in both graphics and controls thanks to the new generation of video game consoles.

The Revenge of King Piccolo takes place in 3D and in the first saga of the anime, it also has two game modes: One for fighting and another for adventure.

Dragon Ball FighterZ

Released in 2018, it is positioned as the most talked about game in anime.

It has impressive graphics designed by the studio responsible for creating the anime, which is why it is considered by many fans to be a true work of art.

The game is available for PC and other next-gen platforms. In addition, it has 2D fighting, fast and dynamic gameplay, precise combos, a good multiplayer mode and an excellent story mode.

Dragonball Xenoverse 2

Released in 2016, the game is a perfect mix between RPG elements and fighting games for Xbox One, Switch, PS4 and PC.

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 offers realistic graphics thanks to the latest generations of consoles, complex movements and great attack combos.

A particular feature of this title is that it brings together a total of 70 playable characters and totally iconic elements in the story mode.

Dragon Ball Legends

It was the last game in the franchise, released in 2018 and could be defined as a mix of action and card game.

It was released exclusively for IOS and Android systems. In the title, it is possible to find RPG elements, a card game and a totally new story.

Also, the game features a new playable character designed by the anime's creator, Akira Toriyama.

Dragon Ball Legends is characterized by covering all the anime sagas and offering an online mode to play an adventure based on the latest anime film, Dragon Ball Super: Broly.

Dragon Ball Z: Hyper Dimensions 

It was released in 1996 and is the most played animated game on Super Nintendo.

A particular feature of this title is the absence of the typical anime story mode. Despite this, Dragon Ball Z: Hyper Dimension is one of the most acclaimed games by fans due to its 16-bit graphics of the time and its great playability.

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