The game has a lengthy (and somewhat poor) tutorial that gradually explains all the mechanics to you, but each ability's function is often unclear. When you first take to the field, the amount of options can be overwhelming. Raging Blast 2's combat system is an odd mix of complex and simplistic. This may be enough to satisfy thirsty fans, but most other players will find nothing of worth. Instead of introducing new gameplay innovations or exciting new takes on the Dragon Ball Z world, Raging Blast 2 feels more like someone trying to wring the last droplets of water from a well-squeezed sponge. Pretty much any character who every appeared on-screen in Dragon Ball Z has shown up in a video game or two.ĭragon Ball Z: Raging Blast 2 is a glaring example of how tapped out the franchise has become. You've had traditional fighting games, fast-paced action games, RPGs and even card games.
It may sound amazing that a show that hasn't had new content in over a decade can continue to churn out games, but the developers manage to find content to fill their titles. There has been a new Dragon Ball video game practically every few months since the mid-2000s. That hasn't stopped the video games from coming out with surprising regularity, though.
The closest thing to a new series is "Dragon Ball Z Kai," a version of the original Dragon Ball Z that has cut some of the more egregious "filler" content cleaned up some animations. The original Dragon Ball franchise ended in 1998 with its final show, "Dragon Ball GT." Since then, the franchise has been mostly dormant, aside from the occasional cameo or brief animated short.