
This is where characters like Goku return to the active roster to make up the cast of 47 characters that you can use to battle your friends locally or online. Dragon Ball Xenoverse aims to have more natural approach its many systems. Forget the clunky old menu, because here everything is accessed by walking or flying around Toki Toki City.The city has four different areas, each with interactive points that correspond to the game modes and options. In addition, if you are online, the usual non-playable characters are replaced by other players who you can talk to and team up with (in every mode except the story).Although there some adventure game elements, Dragon Ball Xenoverse's main focus is its 3D arena combat. Taking from classics such as the Budokai Tenkaichi series, the action is easy to control but has intricacies that are tough to master.Basic attacks include a light and heavy attacks, a ki attack, and a block. Plus of course the special and super attacks that are now common in fighting games.

These last to options are more tricky to execute, and spend ki – ensuring you can’t just spam out your more powerful attacks, and must pick the perfect moment to use them.Unlike brawlers such as Street Fighter, characters have a level of customization, and sometimes you must prepare before a fight. This includes leveling your character, and equipping additional powers and objects.


Powers may enhance your abilities or add entirely new skills to your repertoire. Objects are expendable in combat, but can provide boosts exactly when you need them.Playing as The Future Warrior, you are able to build your character from scratch to play through the story. This includes selecting from five races (Majin, Saiyan, Human, Namekiano, and Freeza), gender, and physical appearance. Also, if you like customization, you can unlock clothes for your character throughout the adventure to show off to other players in the Toki Toki hub city.Visually, Dragon Ball Xenoverse maintains the great cell-shaded graphics of previous games.
