There are also two exclusive stories within this mode. One of the game's main modes of play is the 'Z Chronicles' which allows the player the opportunity to relive key points from the Saiyan saga to the Cell Games story arc. Drama Pieces can only be activated when certain achievements are met. These appear in the form of in-game cut scenes that can affect the gameplay and overall outcome of the battle, such as the character receiving a Senzu Bean from their partner for health, the character's defense or attack raised, or their partner jumping in to defend. Taking the place of Skill Capsules are items called Drama Pieces. Unlike previous games in the series, players are not given the ability to build their ki. However, unlike those games, assisting characters do not fight, but instead provide various bonuses during the battle.Īnother attack ability is Aura Spark mode in this mode players can utilize stronger attacks, but this will eventually drain the player's ki gauge. Players are also given the ability to partner with another character within the game, in a vein similar to that of the Capcom and SNK fighting games. Players take control and battle one of the characters from the Dragon Ball Z series. The game's combat presentation is displayed in a 2-D format. The bars at the bottom of the screen display both players' ki needed for special attacks and transformations. The three icons underneath it are the available Drama Pieces. The top two bars represent both characters' health. GameplayĪ screenshot of the fighting gameplay.

The game became a top rated title for the PlayStation 3 and was nominated for a Spike Video Game Award for best fighting game. The game's Z Chronicles story mode allows players the chance to relive key points of the three sagas within the Dragon Ball story with the aid of items called Drama Pieces that give what has been called an immense Dragon Ball experience. The game allows the player the opportunity to let their character battle other characters controlled by the in game AI, or another player both on or offline depending on the mode of play the player or players choose. It was released in Japan on June 5, 2008, in Europe on June 6, 2008, North America on June 10, 2008, and in Australia on July 3, 2008. The game was developed by Dimps and published in North America and Australia by Atari, and in Japan and Europe by Namco Bandai under the Bandai label. Cover art featuring Goku, Frieza, and Cellĭragon Ball Z: Burst Limit ( ドラゴンボールZ バーストリミット, Doragon Bōru Zetto Bāsuto Rimitto) is a fighting video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 based on the anime Dragon Ball Z.

Ign dragon ball z extreme butoden