DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT

Experience an action RPG adventure with DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT, where you relive the iconic saga through the eyes of Goku and other beloved characters. Unlike traditional role-playing games, this title strips away heavy customization to deliver a focused, story-driven narrative that guides you through the Dragon Ball Z universe on a carefully crafted path—but with plenty of freedom to explore and discover along the way.

While the main storyline keeps you on rails, you'll find numerous open areas waiting to be explored. These expansive zones let you venture off the beaten path to tackle side quests, breaking up the linear progression with variety and discovery. Wander through iconic locations from the anime—Orange City, Yamcha's desert hideout, Gohan's high school, and more—as you experience the franchise's most memorable moments firsthand. Beyond combat, the game offers diverse activities including racing, Dragon Ball collecting, fishing, hunting, dinosaur battles, and random encounters. Though most side tasks reward you with cooking ingredients or temporary stat boosts rather than permanent power gains, they exist purely to inject fun and immersion into your journey.

Combat in DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT takes inspiration from action-fighting games rather than traditional RPG mechanics. You'll engage in over-the-shoulder battles with simple, responsive controls that emphasize exciting, explosive attacks. Basic melee strikes and devastating special techniques form the core of your arsenal, letting you feel the intensity of Dragon Ball combat without overwhelming complexity. However, the battle system does have quirks—enemies frequently use Super Armor to shrug off damage and push through your attacks, while cinematic camera angles during special moves can restrict your movement and occasionally cancel your actions, even when you're initiating the assault.

For online competition, dive into DRAGON BALL CARD WARRIORS mode, where strategy meets collection. Build and customize your deck from a pool of over 260 character and event cards, starting with a base of 40. Three distinct play options cater to every player: Casual mode for relaxed, rank-free matches perfect for learning; Ranking Battle for competitive players seeking to climb the ranks; and monthly Tournament Battles where you join one of three teams for exclusive rewards. The game does have some technical issues—occasional crashes, cutscene loading problems, and screen-tearing—but these can be mitigated with stronger hardware.

Immerse yourself in the Dragon Ball Z saga with DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT and discover why this narrative-focused adventure captivates fans of the franchise.