Each Character Feels Unique
5 Takeaways From The Dragon Ball FighterZ Beta
The roster in Dragon Ball FighterZ is much smaller than some previous Dragon Ball fighters, but this is a worthy trade-off. In the Budokai games, the massive rosters were good for fan service, but not for varied gameplay. The series’ most popular characters had their famous moves, sure, but most of the other combat made the cast feel like palette swaps to some degree. In Dragon Ball FighterZ, each playable character is a faithful depiction of their anime counterpart. While all of them are viable in combat, Dragon Ball FighterZ makes an effort to have characters’ in-universe power represented. Obviously, this adjustment is not entirely parallel with the anime; watching Beerus breath on Yamcha and send him to another dimension would be no fun, after all. But here’s an actual example: Krillin, while statistically weaker than most of the cast, has a Senzu Bean move that heals his team. This type of character gimmick is great, as it allows Krillin to represent his in-universe deficiencies while still serving a viable role in combat for those who love his character.
Of course, insanely talented players will soon start carving out the meta and tiers will inevitably form. From a starting place, though, the viability of each character is awesome. Not everyone’s favorite will make it in, unfortunately. However, DLC may answer some prayers as time goes on, especially if the game maintains a solid player base.
