
Release Date: August 4, 2016
An RPG based on the cult-classic manga by Akira Toriyama. The game was developed by Ganbraion, with Konami acting as the distributor. We assume the role of a boy named Tekka, who along with his friend Pinich participate in a tournament requiring the participation of five-man teams. The title includes most of the characters from the animated series. Additionally, we can create our own fighter.
Dragon Ball: Fusions is an RPG for 3DS, created by Ganbarion studio and released by Bandai Namco. This is another of numerous titles using the Dragon Ball license created by Akira Toriyama.
Dragon Ball: Fusions approaches the Dragon Ball universe quite loosely. In the story mode, we play as a boy named Tekka, who together with his best friend and rival Pinich, has managed to collect the dragon balls and summoned Shenron - a dragon able to fulfill almost any wish. The heroes wanted to start the biggest martial arts tournament in history. The dragon creates the Valley of Time and Space, creating Jikuichi Budokai tournament (literally the strongest in Time and Space) for the most powerful warriors in the Dragon Ball universe.
The game focuses on turn-based battles of five-person teams, which can include representatives of five groups: Namekians, Aliens, Saiyans, Offworlders and Earthlings. The title offers characters well known to fans of the series: Vegeta, Freeza, Cell and, of course, Son Goku, as well as those from the latest anime series Dragon Ball Super such as Auta Magetta, Vados and Cabba. In addition, you can create a custom warrior with a simple character creator.
The biggest attraction of Dragon Ball: Fusions for 3DS is the system of the titular fusions. They appear in three types: the combination of two characters known from the series as well as two completely new techniques - EX-Fusion and Maxi-Fusion. The latter allows you to create a warrior by fusing all five characters in your team. Contrary to the previously known fusion, the new types allow you to combine heroes of different Ki levels, which, due to the presence of characters from all the series released so far, makes it possible for players to create completely unusual combinations.
Platforms:
Nintendo 3DS
Developer: Ganbarion
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Age restrictions: none
Game Ratings for Dragon Ball: Fusions Video Game.
Twinfinite: 3 / 5 by Ishmael Romero
Ultimately, it’s difficult to ignore the lacking story and largely dead play areas. If you’re a fan of Dragon Ball in general you’ll find smiles and some fun here, but if you’re looking for an amazing RPG experience, you may want to look elsewhere.
High-Def Digest: 4 / 5 by Tyler Treese
'Dragon Ball Fusions' delivers a fresh take on one of the most heavily adapted franchises. Not only is the role-playing game unique in that it tells an all-new story, it has a fantastic battle system that has plenty of depth hidden under an easy-to-learn exterior. This is a must-own 3DS title for fans of 'Dragon Ball,' and a good RPG that doesn't have to rely upon nostalgia as a core selling point.
Impulsegamer: 4 / 5 by Tony Smith
Dragon Ball Fusions is a fun adventure in this popular franchise that gives players a new adventure to embark on with lots of cameos, fun storytelling and good (although repetitive) combat mechanics. Sure, there’s a bit of grinding when it comes to leveling up and collecting energy to access new areas but the gameplay works well on the 3DS with that enjoyable Dragon Ball humour. Best of all, the game gives something to both newcomers and fans!
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