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+ | Development team [[Spike (Video game developer company)|Spike Co. Ltd.]] in Japan have taken a new approach with the aim of creating a new landmark in the ''Dragon Ball'' video game series. The game was announced by Weekly Shônen Jump under the code name '''''Dragon Ball: Game Project: Age 2011.''''' Internauts could vote for the name of the game, having the choice between: ''Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Z'', ''Dragon Ball Z: Saiyan Rising'', ''Dragon Ball Z: Awakening Saiyans'', ''Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi'', and ''Dragon Ball Z: Saiyan Warriors'' in Europe and North America. The title ''Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi'' was eventually chosen and officially revealed on June 30th, 2011. |
The first trailer for this video game, still under the name ''Game Project: Age 2011'', was released on May 10th, 2011. The European trailer was released on June 30th, 2011, at Japan Expo 2011. The name ''Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi'' was officially revealed primarily and the trailer showcased certain characters of the [[Saiyan Saga]] and their attacks, as well as confirmed a release date of October 28th. The demo at the Japan Expo convention included [[Goku]] (Base and [[Super Saiyan]]), [[Android 18]], [[Future Trunks]] ([[Future Trunks' sword|Sword]]), [[Frieza]], [[Vegeta]] (Base), [[Cell]] (Perfect Form), [[Broly]] ([[Legendary Super Saiyan]]), and [[Saibaman]]. A second trailer was released on June 30th, confirming a release date of October 25th for North America, and displayed several [[Namek Saga]] scenes, along with [[Super Saiyan 3]] Goku, and [[Janemba]] (First Form). The development team of ''Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi'' confimed in an interview that some ''[[Dragon Ball GT]]'' characters are appearing in this new game.<ref>[http://www.saiyanisland.com/2011/07/dragon-ball-z-ultimate-tenkaichi-developer-interview/ ''Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi'' developer interview]</ref> |
The first trailer for this video game, still under the name ''Game Project: Age 2011'', was released on May 10th, 2011. The European trailer was released on June 30th, 2011, at Japan Expo 2011. The name ''Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi'' was officially revealed primarily and the trailer showcased certain characters of the [[Saiyan Saga]] and their attacks, as well as confirmed a release date of October 28th. The demo at the Japan Expo convention included [[Goku]] (Base and [[Super Saiyan]]), [[Android 18]], [[Future Trunks]] ([[Future Trunks' sword|Sword]]), [[Frieza]], [[Vegeta]] (Base), [[Cell]] (Perfect Form), [[Broly]] ([[Legendary Super Saiyan]]), and [[Saibaman]]. A second trailer was released on June 30th, confirming a release date of October 25th for North America, and displayed several [[Namek Saga]] scenes, along with [[Super Saiyan 3]] Goku, and [[Janemba]] (First Form). The development team of ''Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi'' confimed in an interview that some ''[[Dragon Ball GT]]'' characters are appearing in this new game.<ref>[http://www.saiyanisland.com/2011/07/dragon-ball-z-ultimate-tenkaichi-developer-interview/ ''Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi'' developer interview]</ref> |
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Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi, known as Dragon Ball: Ultimate Blast (ドラゴンボール アルティメットのブラスト) in Japan, is a fighting video game based on the Dragon Ball franchise. The game will be released by Namco Bandai on 25th October 2011, for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles. Namco Bandai has announced the game for release in North America on October 25th, 2011,[1] in European countries on October 28th, 2011, and in Japan on December 8th, 2011.[2]
Overview
Development
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Goku and Vegeta sparring
Development team Spike Co. Ltd. in Japan have taken a new approach with the aim of creating a new landmark in the Dragon Ball video game series. The game was announced by Weekly Shônen Jump under the code name Dragon Ball: Game Project: Age 2011. Internauts could vote for the name of the game, having the choice between: Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Z, Dragon Ball Z: Saiyan Rising, Dragon Ball Z: Awakening Saiyans, Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi, and Dragon Ball Z: Saiyan Warriors in Europe and North America. The title Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi was eventually chosen and officially revealed on June 30th, 2011.
The first trailer for this video game, still under the name Game Project: Age 2011, was released on May 10th, 2011. The European trailer was released on June 30th, 2011, at Japan Expo 2011. The name Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi was officially revealed primarily and the trailer showcased certain characters of the Saiyan Saga and their attacks, as well as confirmed a release date of October 28th. The demo at the Japan Expo convention included Goku (Base and Super Saiyan), Android 18, Future Trunks (Sword), Frieza, Vegeta (Base), Cell (Perfect Form), Broly (Legendary Super Saiyan), and Saibaman. A second trailer was released on June 30th, confirming a release date of October 25th for North America, and displayed several Namek Saga scenes, along with Super Saiyan 3 Goku, and Janemba (First Form). The development team of Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi confimed in an interview that some Dragon Ball GT characters are appearing in this new game.[3]
Gameplay
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Gameplay
Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi dives into the Dragon Ball universe with brand new content and gameplay, and a comprehensive character line up. It has faithful manga-style graphics, totally destructible battle fields, and refined controls designed to bring the experience closer to the highly acclaimed Budokai Tenkaichi series.
The character and environment graphics are upgraded since the previous series; characters are drawn straight from the original series and to match the anime and makes it a true Dragon Ball experience. The game features the original Japanese voices and music.
Environment destruction
“Impact Break” system allows large scale environment destruction. This includes realistic craters and Kamehameha tracers cutting across the sky, delivering a heightened sensation of realism and dynamic immediacy.
The controls are designed to bring the experience closer to the previous Budokai Tenkaichi series, making the play accessible to all, but retaining all the tactical depth in battle. Improved mechanics allow for faster long-to-short range fights. The gameplay also includes elements from the Budokai series, such as Quick Time Events during certain combos. There is also an added health recovery system and a vast collection of more cinematic camera angles.
Modes
Hero Mode
A custom character
Ultimate Tenkaichi includes a special mode, called "Hero Mode", which allows the player to experience the brand new age of Dragon Ball Z. A "Complete Character Creation & Customization"[4] feature was confirmed on July 2011 by Namco Bandai Games. Appearance and attributes can be customized such as model body, face, hair, attire, and fighting style. Additionally fighting style and special moves can be selected. The created characters can roam the world, battle various enemies from the series and share their characters online. So far, only male Humanoid characters have been confirmed.
Story Mode
Custom Character fighting Baby
The enhanced Story Mode immerses players in the Dragon Ball universe, and included bonus levels from the Dragon Ball Z movies and from the Dragon Ball GT series. It includes a free-roam type of gameplay similar to the Story Mode of Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 and Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2. Fifteen animated scenes with bosses are included. Great Apes and other giant characters, such as Janemba (First Form), up to 15x the size of playable characters are featured in boss fights and/or cinematics. The story mode also features scenes from the anime, making it more true to the Dragon Ball universe.
The custom characters created in the Hero Mode can be used in the Story Mode.
Characters
Confirmed Playable characters
- Goku (Base, Super Saiyan, Super Saiyan 3)
- Vegeta (Base, Super Saiyan)
- Majin Vegeta
- Kid Gohan
- Teen Gohan (Super Saiyan, Super Saiyan 2)
- Piccolo
- Krillin
- Yamcha
- Tien Shinhan
- Saibamen
- Nappa
- Vegeta (Scouter)
- Recoome
- Jeice
- Burter
- Captain Ginyu
- Zarbon (Base, transformed)
- Frieza (1st Form, 2nd Form, Final Form, 100% Power)
- Future Trunks (Base, Sword) (Base, Super Saiyan)
- Dr. Gero
- Android 19
- Android 18
- Android 17
- Android 16
- Cell (Imperfect Form, Semi-Perfect Form, Perfect Form, Super Perfect Form)
- Cell Jr.
- Broly (Legendary Super Saiyan)
- Bardock
Confirmed Bosses
- Great Ape Vegeta
- Janemba (First Form)
- Golden Great Ape Baby Vegeta
Confirmed Stages
- Break Wasteland
- Rocky Area
- Planet Namek
- Ruined Planet Namek
- Ruined City
- Islands
- Glacier
- Cell Games Arena
- Hell
- Supreme Kai's World
- Cave
- Space
- World Martial Arts Tournament
Gallery
Promotional material
Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi PS3 cover Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi Xbox 360 cover  Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi logo  Game Project: Age 2011 logo  Images from the official website of Game Project: Age 2011 .png "ProjectAge2011(JumpScan1).png (5.21 MB)") Images of Game Project: Age 2011 in a European Scan  Images of Game Project: Age 2011 in V-Jump  A magazine article featuring multiple pictures of Bardock fighting Frieza   Images of Ultimate Tenkaichi in a European Scan  Android 17 vs. Future Trunks |
Screenshots
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Characters
 Goku  Super Saiyan Goku  Kid Gohan  Super Saiyan 2 Gohan  Piccolo  Krillin  Vegeta  Super Saiyan Vegeta  Future Trunks  Super Saiyan Future Trunks  Nappa  Anndroid 20  Android 18  Android 17  Android 16  Imperfect Cell  Semi-Perfect Cell  Perfect Cell  Super Perfect Cell |
References
- ↑ Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi first American trailer, June 30th, 2011
- ↑ Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi first European trailer, June 30th, 2011
- ↑ Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi developer interview
- ↑ Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi Official Website
External links
- Dragon Ball: Ultimate Blast Official Website (Japanese)
- Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi Official Website (English)
- Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi overview at namcobandaigames.com (English)
- Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi Hero Mode Trailer (English)
- Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi Story Mode Trailer (English)