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Dragon Ball Z Sagas: Evolution
- PlayStation 2, Xbox
- Price: $45.95
- Genre: Action/Adventure
Common Sense Media says
Mildly violent, mediocre action for teens.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this game features plenty of violence, making it unsuitable for kids under 13. While there is no human bloodshed, characters bleed when punched and kicked; for the most part they simply fall to the ground after you kill them. A background voice constantly reminds players to kill the enemy before moving on to other parts of the game. The game features online gaming options, and parents may want to take precautions.
What's it about?
In DRAGON BALL Z SAGAS: EVOLUTION, players are transported into the action-filled, animated world of Dragon Ball Z, with chapters of the popular TV series being played out with actual characters. The game follows the early episodes of the series, beginning with the Saiyan Saga and ending with the Cell Games.
Choose from six playable heroes, including Goku, Gohan, and Piccolo. Your objectives: Collect items, defeat enemies, and destroy monster rock formations, all while protecting the game's key characters and advancing through the chapters, all in an effort to save the universe. You can play by yourself in single-player adventure mode, or team up with a friend in double-player mode for cooperative play or arcade-style battles.
Is it any good?
This is geared toward teen fans of the Dragon Ball Z series. Beginning players probably will get frustrated with skills needed to control the hero, while experienced players may not be impressed with the bland design and low-resolution graphics. Camera angles do not change throughout, making for a predictable gaming experience. The complex game controls require the use of all buttons to perform many of the basic functions of the game.
The game is violent -- you can destroy enemies with a flame ball, kick them into rocks or punch and kick them until they are dead. But the violence is cartoonish and enemies are alien-looking creatures that fall to the ground and simply fade away when killed. Parents who believe their teens are mature enough to play this online may want to ensure that their teens play in a public space and encourage them to play with friends. Parents should check in regularly to see who they are playing with.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the Dragon Ball Z franchise of videos, games and products. Since the game uses characters from the TV show, you may ask your kids: How does the game help promote the TV show? How does it promote other merchandise?
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great game here!
Great game but there are new ones out such as:Dragon ball Z:Budokai 2 and they have better graphics,no blood,lots of violence but it was fun and i am nine years old and i play these games!awsome stuff dudes and dudettes!
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Not worth your time (and that goes double if you like Dragonball Z)
A 3D adventure game based off of DBZ could've been a really good idea; not a great one but good.
Too bad it isn't really good at all.
While the graphic are very good, the same can't be said about the actual gameplay; which can described as a cross between mediocre and repetitive.
The control is right on and easy for anyone who just wants to hop on (but that doesn't matter if it's dullsville for the most part).
A rental and that would be stretching at best.
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Totally Aaaaawwwwweeeeesssssooooommmmmeeeee
if you don't like this game then you must be either crazy or hate dragonball! now i told you that you don't have to like dragonball but, if you hate it so much then why go on to these reviews!
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Kid, 12 years old
August 11, 2010
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Crappy Game...
Crappy! Sure It could be fun If you, well... If you have a baad touch on games. And It's a disgrace to all Dragon Ball fans like me. I rate It on for anyone who likes this game. Plus nothings wrong with It except the gameplay.
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| Platforms: | PlayStation 2, Xbox |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Genre: | Action/Adventure |
| Developer: | Atari |
| Release date: | March 23, 2005 |
| Price: | $45.95 |
| ESRB rating: | T |
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