Dragonball Z makes DS debut

By Brendan Sinclair, GameSpotPosted Nov 17, 2005 12:47 pm PT

Atari's Supersonic Warriors 2 introduces tag-team three-on-three fighting to franchise in first installment for Nintendo's portable.

Apparently letting gamers take control of anime characters whose epic one-on-one battles could destroy small planets as collateral damage just wasn't enough for Atari, as the publisher has introduced three-on-three slugfests to the Dragonball Z series with its game.

Dragonball Z: Supersonic Warriors 2 isn't just the first team-fighting installment of the series; it's the franchise's first appearance on the Nintendo DS. In addition to the new tag-battle gameplay, Supersonic Warriors 2 lets players play through plotlines from the show, as well as new what-if scenarios. The game also features more than 20 playable characters, free battle, practice, and Z Battle modes, and touch-screen functionality that lets players call in help from their teammates.

Dragonball Z: Supersonic Warriors 2 was developed by Cavia (Drakengard, Resident Evil: Dead Aim), is rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older, and retails for $29.99. Check out GameSpot's hands-on impressions from the Tokyo Game Show for more.

20 Comments

  • Jinja_Dude

    Posted Nov 23, 2007 1:02 pm PT

    I don't personally know how people can't like DBZ - I mean if you've seen the un-cut version then its amazing, But who doesnt like blood and strong violence with people getting batterd and arms being blown off - its got godo voice actors, i mean sometimes the story did drag on a bit - but violence is the way to go. lol, The game i think is awesome, unless you count the crappy amount of characters. however i like the map count. Good game, Awesome concept - bad character selection, and also - it is impossible to start a new game. the creators forgot to add that in =/

  • KysoMyral

    Posted Nov 26, 2005 3:45 pm PT

    This isn't technically the first team fighting DBZ game. First off, most obviously, Supersonic Warriors on GBA had the exact same tag-battle format. Second, and less obvious, DBZ: Legends on the Saturn was the first DBZ game to allow control of 3 fighters at once.

  • DrChrono01

    Posted Nov 20, 2005 7:18 pm PT

    People people come on now i think we can all agree that when american TV gets hold of any anime they somehow make it horrible.
    But i agree that Bleach and Naruto are great (i read the manga though i tried watching the Naruto on TV and i nearly cried, and same with Rave Master but now i download Naruto episodes dubbed into english any fan should do it!).
    But DBZ is good to just not on american TV, and i have to say GT did really blow it was a dissapointment.

  • abang_neo

    Posted Nov 19, 2005 5:40 am PT

    Who's developing it, in the article it said Cavia but in the game's summary it's said Banpresto ? From what I know Banpresto did a very well done job in making DB games for GBA (DB Adventures and Supersonic warriors), while Atari make a so-so in GBA, Budokai series is quite fun tho'.
    Hope it would be good, oh and don't ditch DBZ with all its lackness, DB could be considered one of anime's classic, it wouldn't be weird that it lose to other current anime trend. U might not like it but I believe many fighting anime mostly inspired from DB, like Naruto or Bleach .

  • Konamix05

    Posted Nov 18, 2005 11:07 pm PT

    I dont like the show but I will play the games.

  • LotusboyRock

    Posted Nov 18, 2005 6:39 pm PT

    i agree with meganintendoguy... i hate dbz but if it helps nintendo im all for it

  • SirOwnage

    Posted Nov 18, 2005 1:33 pm PT

    can't wait the first one was addicting

  • Theblackace

    Posted Nov 18, 2005 11:48 am PT

    Ive heard good things about bleach.

  • tommten

    Posted Nov 18, 2005 11:16 am PT

    Bleach beats the hell out of both Dragonball Z And Naruto at the same time, but all three shows are good. Regarding the game, i think it`s going to be ok. But nothing special.

  • Eclipse_ShinRa

    Posted Nov 18, 2005 3:33 am PT

    I love the old DBZ, but the anime is over and tis been over, GT sucks...I mean DBZ games suck..I wish ppl would like DBZ , RIP..lol

  • meganintendoguy

    Posted Nov 17, 2005 9:20 pm PT

    i don't like dbz, but this is good for ds

  • Theblackace

    Posted Nov 17, 2005 8:38 pm PT

    No american Naruto suck soooooooo badly fansubs is a helluva alot better if you can dl it I recommend you do it.I am on eps 160 right now.

  • wwe_fan200

    Posted Nov 17, 2005 4:47 pm PT

    the game sucks but not the show

  • HippieHunter0

    Posted Nov 17, 2005 3:48 pm PT

    Naruto is awesome no matter which version you look at.

  • majorwes

    Posted Nov 17, 2005 3:38 pm PT

    naruto is better but not the american one i hate the american version of naruto

  • dennis_phong

    Posted Nov 17, 2005 2:46 pm PT

    it used to be awesome but not DBZ is crap

  • Alpha1972

    Posted Nov 17, 2005 2:15 pm PT

    Look cool to me as well. I like you can call for help option, just like the anime..lol.

  • HoTillyHooHa

    Posted Nov 17, 2005 1:47 pm PT

    Hey Guys, this not the show shup. So anybody who enjoys fighting games play this? The first one was kick ass and now there is tag-team fighting ala Capcom Vs SNK. I think it may be a different developer than the original. Sucks no WiFi, but I'm sure you'll be able to local with one cart. I'll link a review when I find one. I don't know if gamespot will.

  • _sean_05

    Posted Nov 17, 2005 1:36 pm PT

    AMERICANIZED dbz sucks dog nuts. i liked the old vhs fansub eps. i saw in high school

  • koopakid

    Posted Nov 17, 2005 1:32 pm PT

    DBZ sucks dog nuts.

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