Go to the next level in the Dragon Ball Z saga. Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2 improves upon the first installment by adding an all-new single player mode, new characters and explosive attacks. Experience the new match-ups, character cameos and challenging missions in "Dragon World." Pick your favorite DBZ hero or enemy and take on a friend in "Vs." and "Tournament" modes. If you're really good, you will soon come face-to-face with Buu, the most lethal DBZ villain.
FightingActionmartial artsanimeandroidsbased on - animelicensed gamevoice actingpolygonal 3dfusiondifficulty levelbutton mashingwestern published japanese gamesNintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2
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Earnest, plot-driven, classical in form and grave.
- earnestironic
- character-ledplot-driven
- classical in formformally daring
- gravecomic
- unpretentiousprestige
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About the game
- Platforms
- Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2
- Developer
- Dimps
- Publisher
- Bandai, Atari, Inc.
- Released
- November 14, 2003
- Modes
- Single player, Multiplayer
- Perspective
- Side view
- Time to beat
- 5 h rushed · 8 h main story · 12 h completionist
IGDB rating 7.3/10 from 86 ratings.
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