Customer Reviews

Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 22

5 star:		(13)
4 star:		(22)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(7)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

Ok first things first, This game rocks mostly every character from Dragon Ball Z and some from Dragon Ball GT this game rocks! It has a 3-D background and 2-D characters. My 3 best characters are Super Sayian 3 Goku, Super Sayian Gogeta and Majin Vegeta!! So quickly get this game it is much better than Dragon Ball GT Final Bout well not the graphics but it is way faster and has a better gameplay even better than Dragon Ball Z Budokai Well Cya P.S I heard there making Dragon Ball Z Legends in english for the PS1 it's a great game too!

I went out the next day to get this game after I saw a commercial for it. Since I only have a PSX, and the ULTRA rare DragonBall GT: Final Bout is the only other DragonBall game in North America for PSX, this was my only choice for a DBZ fix.

Graphics:3/5
I don't care about graphical quality, but just so you know; Backgrounds are lifeless, simple, 3-D landscapes. But they are all faithful locations, like the rings (Budoukai and Cell's), Namek, and others. Characters look like rough, unpolished, cell-shaded sprites, with about 2 frames of animation for each attack; If the sprites were smoother, it'd look a lot better, and more like the show. but it's not the graphical quality that bothers me. It's the faithfulness of the characters and their attacks. Powering up sends sludgy-like ki(energy) upwards, instead of the flamy/shield ki look. Kamehameha blasts (and pretty much every other super blast) are orangey/yellow fireballs, instead of the icy blue beam. Quality wise though, considering this game originally came out around...I think 1997 (not sure), it's not bad.

Sound:2.5/5
The music is pretty simple, though there are character themes in their for authenticity. But the problem with that is that they aren't very fast and andrenaline-pumping; nothing to give you incentive to go berserk on your opponent. Characters make a few sounds here and there, but it's your basic grunts and attack-screaming that you'd find in most fighting games. They are however done by the original Japanese actors from the show (I think).

Controls:3/5
People familiar with Capcom's method of pulling of special attacks in fighting games will feel at home here. But others who aren't used to all the complicated "half circle slides" and "hold back, push forward" movements will need some time to practice. The controls are pretty responsive though, so once you get it down, you CAN actually use them.

Gameplay:2.5/5
The computer AI is annoying; it blocks nearly EVERY special attack. You have to REALLY time your attack so it can't defend or throw up its shield. It can be pretty dumb too; if you fly to the sky, it tends to keep dashing towards the edge of the screen below you, or dashing back and forth below you, accomplishing nothing until you move. Gameplay modes aren't very varied, which really hurts the replay. If you're the only one playing, you'll probably end up sticking to the arcade mode; everything else is pointless if you don't have a friend to play with. Example: build up mode is for powering up a character to fight with a HUMAN opponent's powered up character. You can't load your fighter up against the computer in arcade or anything. And speaking of arcade mode, it makes you fight ALL 22 characters, which takes...I'd say around 45-70 minutes, depending on if you die and have to continue, and your method of beating the opponent. Also taking into account the load screens, which are too frequent and long. Actually, if you play through undefeated, you eventually fight all 27 characters. Then you get to see some still images during the credits.

Presentation:1.5/5
Well...this Infogrames version has cut out all the talking cut scenes, with the exception of the tournament announcer, which was left in for God knows why (I mean, if you left that in, why not everything else?). They didn't even care to translate his speech, though I kinda prefer it that way, instead of hearing some bad english dub. The intro FMV is pretty cool though, which introduces all the characters. There's another one that introduces the hidden characters too; you can see that by inputting the code that they GIVE YOU in the game's booklet. The character select screen can be pretty annoying, since it lays out all the full-bodied characters on the screen, instead of using portraits. That's about all the presentation you get in this Infogrames version. There aren't even endings. Just credits. And just a note about the cover of the game; they threw Kid Buu, SSJ 3 Gotenks, and Mystic Gohan on it. They aren't even in the game (well, Gotenks goes SSJ 3 for a couple of attacks)! Which reminds me, they also called the hidden fighter, Gogeta, Vegeto. It makes no sense, but when I think about it, I think they did that so that players not familiar with Gogeta but are familiar with Vegeto (from only watching DBZ on TV) would be less confused of who this is, and figure it IS still some fusion of Goku and Vegeta. It still bother me though.

Overall:3/5
I tried to be unbiased with this review. Hopefully I succeeded.
Bottom Line: If you like DragonBall and don't have a PS2, this is a good fighting game that you should consider buying. It's cheap, and you'll get some fun out of it, and being able to use so many DragonBall fighters. But if you don't like DBZ, this game doesn't have much new to offer over other fighting games. Rental at best for you people.

Got the original Japaneese version of this game a LONG time ago, it's not that bad of a game, as the name states it's 22 DBZ characters including everyone from Goku to Super Majin Buu (No Kid Buu). Basically 2-5 characters from each of the DBZ series.

Game is a simple 2D fighter with a basic 3D background. Unless they totally redid this game (and given the price of $, they probably just did a quick translation) it's nothing to write home about. Each character does basic kicks and punches with some special moves here and there and all characters have a variety of projectile attacks.

Characters can "levitate" or fly, or fight on the ground and you can toss projectiles if your opponent is either above or below you. Pretty simple.

For the price this game isn't too bad. Chances are if the kiddies are knee deep in Dragonball stuff they will add this to their collection, so that's ok, but there are better games out there.

Fighting feels pretty basic and it doesn't take long to figure out how to block just about anything the bad guy throws at you. There's a "Build-up" mode where you take a fighter and as you win fights you "level up" and get stronger with a longer health bar. You can take your fighter to your friends and duke it out with their fighters. Kind of Tomagotchi'esk...

Just remember, you get what you pay for.

Also depending on how much this game has "changed" there should be a code to unlock 5 extra characters. (Young Goku from Dragonball, Mr. Satan (aka-Hercule), and 3 others I can't remember as I write this)

I got this game the day it came out expecting a spectacular game......I was very dissapointed.FIrst of all the energy attacks are NOT glorious beams of energy they r these street fighter like fireballs.For me this cost this game a star.The next star was gone because of two things,the graphics and voice overs. The graphics r horrible it looks like a cut out drawing moving on a not very well done 3-d backround.1/2 star gone.Then the voice overs r just......a piece of shi* it sounds like a midgit girl doing the same voice over and over again.1/2 star gone.Even though there r more errors these r my main problems some of u might be like "u cant say that about a dbz game!"ull see what im talkin about if u play this game. but for a diehard dbz fan this game rules!

This game rocks it has lots of characters such as Super Majin Boo, Super Saiyan 3 Goku, the great Saiyaman, Goten and other really great characters.(You have to unlock SS3 Goku By completing the game)
In story mode you fight many opponents some more powerfull than your character although you can go beyond your starting characters' power level such as ascending beyond a super saiyan or you just have fun blasting them to bits!!

I've waited a long time for this game to come out in the states. The game was awsome when I played it. The game starts out with 22 characters (thats why they call it ultimate battle 22). Then you unlock 5 more characters. the game is the BEST!! and its cheap. Its way worth the $$.

Its a good game and all, and I like it. Its pretty cool, but there's some things wrong. First, the music:there's gotta be maybe 5 songs, and I seem to always get the same one every battle. Gets kind of annoying after a while, but I dealt with it. Second, and I'm not autistic or something, but I couldn't seem to pull off even some of the simpler special moves, seeing as their explanation for them is just a picture of the arrows with the direction you go, then a thing that says this way, this way, this way, this way, then whatever button. Doesn't tell you to press it after you finish with the arrows, or to do it on the last arrow, or whatever. But, seeing as I've only had it for a day, I'm sure I'll realize what an idiot I was and realize that its very easy. Third, the only difference between everyone's moves is their special moves (maybe 5-7). But for some reason the computer is very good at just repeatedly pulling out attacks that aren't on their special attacks list (or so I think). So it is kinda difficult in the build up mode. Otherwise, the rest of the game is fine, with the build-up mode, where you build up a certain character, play against the computer mode, play against a friend mode, and battle the character you built up against a friend's. If you're a DBZ fan, I'd recommend this game, since its only 20 bucks. It's a nice addition to your collection, and I'd say its worth it.

By the way, you get the code for the extra 5 in the instruction packet. I heard there was a way to get a whole bunch more characters, but I'm not sure. With the code they give you, you get Master Roshi, Kid Goku, Goku SSJ3, Vegito, and Hercule. Supposedly the other one gets you a bunch of SSJ4 characters. Not too sure.

Anyway, get the game. It's good.

Well, this game is okay, has weak spots and good parts. I own it. Now, the graphics are garbage. The characters don't look good. DragonballGT Final Bout is a better buy if you can find it. Ultimate battle 22 has a whopping 27 characters
! The game has all the characters from the DBZ sagas. Here are all the characters:
Goku
Gohan
Tien
Master Roshi
Recoome
Captain Ginyu
Freeza
Cell
Vegeta(Majin)
Future Trunks
Kid Trunks
Zarbon
Great Saiyaman
Android# 16
Android# 18
Dabura
Goten
Gotenks

Vegeto(Gogeta)
Super Saiyan 3 Goku
Kid Goku
Super Buu
Fat Majin Buu
Hercule
Supreme Kai
Piccolo
Krillin
These are all the characters available. 27 is a lot!! The game has 5 modes. VS. Computer, 2 Player mode, Tournament, Build Up, Build Up Battle. Those are all 5 modes. But the game lacks of story mode. The energy balls are really, well not so impressive. They don't got any reality. Just little yallow balls. The balls don't even follow you after they are thrown(homing energy balls). The ultimate attack for each character is nothing big. They are not much different then the regular attacks. If you got a PS2, Budokai 2 is a much better bet!! Now, the moves are not so easy to do. For example, Goku's best attack is Ultra Hamaekamaeha, and it is not anything special, but it is so hard to launch!! Man, DragonballGT: Final Bout is easier to launch characters final moves. Final Bout is a much better game, and it is 3-D, while DragonballZ Ultimate Battle 22 is 2-D. Now, if you have that $150.00 to buy DragonballGT: Final Bout, go ahead!! It is extremely expensive, but DragonballZ Ultimate Battle 22 is like rubbish compared to DBGT Final Bout! Now, if you already have DragonballGT Final Bout, then don't buy DragonballZ Ultimate Battle 22. But if you don't got $ to buy Final Bout, then buy this game. Overall, it's okay! If you are a DragonballZ fan without a PlayStation2, and only have a PlayStation1, then this game is a good bet!! However, if you are a DragonballZ fan with a PlayStation2, then DragonballZ Budokai or DragonballZ Budokai2 are much better!!! Well, I hope this is useful!! (Warning: When I said the names of all the Saiyans, I did not type they are Super Saiyans except for Super Saiyan 3 Goku. All of the Saiyans are Super Saiyans and not in their 'black hair mode'! You don't do Super Saiyan in the battles. You are already a Super Saiyan when you begin the fight when you pick any of these characters:
Vegeta
Goku
Gohan
Vegeto(Gogeta)
Trunks
Kid Trunks
Gotenks
Goten
All of these characters are Super Saiyans from the beginning of the fight!! When you buy the C-D and see Vegeta in the back of the box powering up with a yellow flame around him, that is just an attack or barrier to protect him from any energy ball attacks).

It is not really the game. Sure this game is not the best anyways, but it is the NA release of this game that is messed up.

Long before this was ever released domestically I bought the Japanese version of the game, which I played on my Playstation via disc swapping. The game was decent at the time and it played normally.

I just received the North American release today (picked it up from Amazon for a mere $5) and I have to say that they really messed this game up. The major problem with this release is the controls. They are totally unresponsive. The difficulty was on easy (standard) and I could not beat any of the CPU opponents, simply because I could not move as they could. Infogrames totally messed this up.

Additionally, they took out animations of the characters talking to each other before (and most likely after, though I do not recall) the matches. It is quite obvious too, because the game will say loading, show a black screen, then load again; bringing you back to the character select screen.

That is that. I just wanted to inform people about this issue. It is not the game, it is the NA release of the game. If you want to play the real game, you are going to have to import it but at this point it is no longer worth it unless you are a collector.

I don't not wan't make you fell bad about getting this, but it's not DBZ quality and lets not speak of GT. This was the last game I had before I sold my Psone. The game play is ok, but the graphics suck now I must remind you this game is old it's very old in Japand. Let me get to the point the energy blast suck they look like there shooting snot bughers. The characters look ok they fight pretty fast. look the point is it depends on how you think it is. I say rent it first if you dont like it or you do you decide. This game to me is just unsatisfing, but one thing I comend this for is the fighting is faster than on Dragonball Z budokai 1,2.