Dragon Ball Xenoverse
For any shonen fan, Dragon Ball Z has the makings of a timeless classic: epic battles and transformations, silly gags and humor, and the greatest heroes and villains. What else could you want? What about time travel? Well, technically, that has been touched upon before – but you can never have too much time travel. If you agree, then Dragon Ball Xenoverse is your birthday and Christmas rolled into one. It is basically the Dragon Ball Z anime WITH TIME COPS.
In the distant future, two malicious villains are manipulating the events of history to their own advantage. In search of assistance, Time Patrol Trunks uses the Dragon Balls to summon forth a hero (e.g. the player) to travel through time to fix the damaged timestream. Along the way, your character will interact and intervene in iconic events and battles, as well as having the opportunity to train under the greatest warriors.
Xenoverse’s decision to move away standard Dragon Ball Z canon provided an all new story, a robust custom character creation & equipment system, and heavy RPG elements to create a game full of surprises and high replay value. The character creation system allows you to be one of five playable races (e.g. Saiyans, Humans, Namekians, Majins, and Frieza’s race) with respective strengths and weaknesses. Furthermore, how the world and characters change and reacts to you makes your agency and discretion feel as they matter and have actual weight & impact. The game encourages you to take advantage of these liberties in any fashion you choose. No matter what happens the outcome is rendered in awe-inspiring visuals pulled straight from the anime.
For a more comprehensive review of the game, check out this article written by senior editor Ishmael, as well as our Dragon Ball Xenoverse wiki guide complete with walkthroughs, FAQ, tips, tricks, and more!
