Totallygn:
I have been watching Dragon Ball since before anime was even famous in the west. I have DVDs that are older than most fans so its pretty hard to surprise me when it comes to the Dragon Ball universe and the stories. What Xenoverse does very well is put us in various battles in the history of Dragon Ball and asks us to correct the battles outcomes. There is a mysterious force that is changing these outcomes and we must, as Time Patrollers, put things right. I found this to be a fresh take on the reason to battle and actually its very solid. This is very much a “What if” universe and fans of that comic will really be excited. This is a homage to the Dragon Ball universe and fans will love the various nods to the history and indeed the subtle tweaks in what could have been if X had won instead of Y. For me the best aspect is that I could play as my own character. You choose from a selection of five races (Saiyans, Nemekians, Human and even Majin) and I of course choose the Saiyans which gave myself red skin and yellow glowing eyes. The whole point of this is that you can choose your skill set, moves, costumes and even voice. This is a great move because it causes us to feel a part of the universe and as such we want to help and restore order.
While a far cry from its successor, XENOVERSE 2, XENOVERSE 1 benefits from its simplicity and its barebones approach to what XENOVERSE 2 would ultimately become, allowing for a more streamlined experience that keeps it concise, tight, and surprisingly therapeutic for those that want a Dragon Ball experience that easy to jump in and out of.
We still don't know if Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 is a thing, but if it is, here is what Josh hopes to see in the new game.
Why Dragon Ball Xenoverse is a big deal and whether it lives up to the hype. A few light, early-game spoilers.
