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![]() The good news is that what little gameplay we’ve seen actually looks like a Saints Row game. There’s also more voice options than before, with eight to choose from – the cast of actors is something I’m sure Volition will proudly announce in the future. As always, this is a character that you can create for yourself, with Volition giving players what looks like a rather impressive suite of customisation tools so that, if you want, you can try to really recreate yourself in the game. Eli is the planner (and the one not already a gang member), Neenah the getaway driver and mechanic, while Kevin is a DJ, people pleaser, and thrill seeker. Three of the four founding members start the game working for one of these factions, but, with a little nudging, decide to come together to carve out a niche for themselves. ![]() You have Los Panteros who are all muscle and physical power, making their home in the old Scorpion Motors factory, there’s Marshall Defense Industries, a PMC conglomerate that brings high-end tech to control the commercial district, and then the wild Idols, who are motivated by fame and notoriety to hold chaotic parties and run will through the upper parts of the city.įrom this setting, the Saints are born. ![]() It’s a city that is ruled over by three factions – the traditional triple threat of a Saints Row game. Playable roster is one of the weakest in any Dragon Ball related game in quite awhileĪfter Adventure mode is unlocked, you will have the opportunity to play a somewhat original story, though it really doesn’t have much to it. After completion, this opens up to stories based on individuals that serve as the ladder style mode in the game that features an occasional “what if?” scenario, but typically stick to the known story. Story actually has to be played first, as you make your way through 10 of the most memorable moments in Dragon Ball Z’s history. While most of the character roster is unlocked from the start, the Z Assists have to be found within the game’s Adventure mode by completing stages on the highest ranks.Īdventure mode is one of the two game modes that you will more than likely be playing the most, alongside Story mode. These are essentially summons that you can call upon in battle, with each having a unique ability. The inclusion of such a large roster is truly for the longtime Dragon Ball fans, as it includes characters that range from the original series and up to GT, including some fan favorites like Launch and the World Tournament Ring Announcer. While the playable character roster is very lackluster, the number of Z Assist characters is rather massive in comparison. This roster is also missing staples like Tien and even Hercule, which are luckily still included in some way through what are called Z Assists. The playable roster is one of the weakest in any Dragon Ball related game in quite awhile, as there are only about 25 to choose from, with a number of those taken up with slots for Super Saiyan variations of numerous characters, though some, such as Gotenks are only available in their Super Saiyan form, while their Super Saiyan 3 form is missing entirely. Variety is not just an issue with the gameplay, but also with the character selection. The well put together base gameplay that is very smooth does help to make up for some of this, but it definitely could have used a lot more variety. ![]() Switching back and forth between characters in long play sessions is where you run into trouble as it really feels useless, outside of the aethestic of playing as a certain character. This is not to say that the gameplay isn’t fun, as it really can be in short game sessions where you pretty much stick to the same character. Combined with the game’s AI, this almost makes it feel too easy a lot of the time, as there isn’t much to differentiate fights. ![]() The biggest problem is that the combos are the exact same for everyone, which makes pretty much every character feel like a clone of the rest, with just their character design and signature moves, like the Kamehameha and Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack, pasted over them. From the start of the match where each fighter has a unique opening, the fights run well, with little slowdown, which is quite impressive for a fighter of this style on a handheld.ĭragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden features a standardized moveset for everyone in the game, which includes a simple and strong attack, a ki attack, and then the ability to string together combos. These characters not only look good, but they run very smoothly in action, which is a vital aspect of any fighter. The animation feels very much like it was ripped from the anime itself, with colorful backgrounds and character sprites. Unlike the 3D fighters that have been most popular in the series, Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden utilizes a 2D style that looks really good in action. Neither of these games were very good, which disappointingly seems to carry over in some ways into the latest release. ![]() However, the US has seen only the release of two games in the series, Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 22 and Dragon Ball GT: Final Bout, both of which came in the late ’90s. The Dragon Ball Z: Butoden series dates way back to the Super Famicom in Japan, releasing in both Europe and Japan. The latest game in this long running franchise has gotten a very uncommon US release with the underwhelming Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden. The franchise has also spawned countless video games, with the mostly Japanese exclusive Butoden series providing an antithesis to the array of 3D fighters. ![]() The Dragon Ball brand has been one of the most recognizable names in animation, with the series seeing a major resurgence in recent years behind not only two new movies, but now the ongoing Dragon Ball Super anime. ![]() They just aren't a "new race" and more of a self denominational nomenclature, being The Children of the Void being more of an identity issue, just as we see Alleria call herself. I would say that from a "biological" standpoint, the OG Void Elves are just Thalassian Elves that got affected by Void Energy on a manner just not dissimilar to Demon Hunters. What IS the difference between a "Void Elf" and an Elf with Void powers? Isn't Alleria also a Void Elf while looking exactly like a High Elf still? Like yes, the OG ones are blue, but *are* they another race? Are "Demon Hunters" another thalassian race? Shortly after killing the beast, Tak vanished and hasn't been seen since.That's the point to me where the definition of what a "Void Elf" is just very malleable. He was seen attacking a beast guarding the Nayudrassil temple entrance. Tak was seen near Nayu'garthos, clad in full-body black and red armor. The ship, however, was drifted into the Maelstrom and destroyed. His parents had worried about him to a great extent, and set off to find him in their ship. Tak accepted the offer.Īfter Tak had fled to Northrend, his aging parents began to panic. ![]() Tak would be a spy for the Lich King, and wreak havoc and chaos while morphed as a demon. Tak, now on his knees, grunted and tried to loosen the magical grip the Lich King had on him. If I can't be part of the night elf society, he thought, they'll just have to die under the order of my undead army!īut before Tak could issue the command, the Lich King sprung back to life (or dead as the case may be) and used his dark arts to control Tak, bringing him before the Lich King himself yet again. Thinking the Lich King was dead, Tak went to the Frozen Throne. ![]() How could a Demon Hunter master a mirror image technique? Tak suddenly appeared, and bashed the Lich King over the head. The Lich King looked around and cursed in orcish. So, with a lift of the Frostmourne, the Lich King jammed the mighty sword right into Tak's chest.Īnd suddenly Tak disappeared off the face of Azeroth. The Lich King, thinking quick, checked the Demon Hunter's pulse. Tak battled the undead knight, but was what appeared to be slain. So, Tak fled to Northrend, where he stumbled upon Arthas and Ner'zhul morphed to become the New Lich King. The night elves, not being a race that accepted warlocks or demon hunters, shunned him still. However, he trained vigorously to become a powerful Demon Hunter to show the night elves what he could do. Being born in Nayu'garthos, Tak was considered an outcast to the other night elves. He was destined to be a Demon Hunter, like his father before him, and his father's father, and so on. Taer'keras Shadowfury was born to Sethibaar and Melissa Shadowfury. Tak also was a good person to have around if you wanted a safe escort from Stormwind to Ironforge by foot. Much like the fierce orcs, he would either be victorious or die. Tak would never surrender in the midst of battle. His favorite weapons were his Demon Hunting Blades, much like Illidan's Blades of Azzinoth. His chest region consisted of multiple tattoos fashioned in a vine-shaped pattern. Being a night elf, he had a purple-tinted skin color. Tak had long, light blue hair that was separated into upper and lower parts (demon hunter haircut). |
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