Summary
News onDragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 4is taking a while, but that hasn’t diminished the hype for it. This title is the long-awaited continuation of one ofDragon Ball’s most beloved video game series, that beingBudokai Tenkaichi. Often regarded as one of the most successfulDragon Ball Zfight simulators, the numberedBudokai Tenkaichitrilogy is fondly remembered for its solid presentation, fun “what if?” scenarios, andBT3’s colossal roster. WhileDragon Ballgames like them eventually dropped the name and went in other directions, a trueBudokai Tenkaichi 4is what many fans have always wanted.
If there’s a particular reason for this, it’s the roster.Budokai Tenkaichi 1actually had a comparable roster to most otherDBZfighting games, leavingBudokai Tenkaichi 2and3to reach deep intoDragon Ball’s universe for more characters. Minor backstory Saiyans,fighters from originalDragon BallandGT, movie villains, a couple of popular filler characters, and even Arale fromDragon Ballauthor Akira Toriyama’s other mangaDr. Slumpall showed up to fight. Carrying this tradition forward is one of the most important things aBudokai Tenkaichi 4can do, and a recent rumor indicates that it will—for better and for worse.
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Budokai Tenkaichi 4 Could Outdo Prior DBZ Rosters Yet Again
ADragon Ballcontent creator and somewhat reputable leaker called Geekdom101 recently posted some videos detailing what he heard from his sources aboutBudokai Tenkaichi 4. Supposedly, there will be a strong focus on representing more recent characters who have never been playable inDragon Ball Zfighting games before, such as the extended Pride Troopers, the Gods of Destruction, and the other Universe’s representatives from the Tournament of Power. Geekdom101 also states that, while he can’t say for sure,characters who have not appeared inDragon Ball Superor any fighting games like Moro and Vegeta’s Ultra Ego form are likely not going to be in the base roster.
All of this makes sense for a game calling itselfDragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 4. TheBudokai Tenkaichiline is known for its comprehensive list of fighters, and it would feel strange for a new entry to be smaller thanBudokai Tenkaichi 3. Besides, over a decade has passed since the lastBudokai Tenkaichi, and it’s been even longer sinceBT3. The entire firstDragon Ball Superanime and multiple movies have aired in that time, and that meansBT4has plenty of catching up on charactersto do.
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 4 Risks Becoming Quantity Over Quality
Hearing thatBudokai Tenkaichi 4’s roster will probably be, as Geekdom101 put it, larger thanXenoverse 2and all of its DLC combined, is very exciting. Many characters will even reference their canon interactions through taunts or intros. With all of that being said, it isn’t necessarily a good thing for the game’s health.Dragon Ballfighting games struggled to build diverse rostersof characters since their inception. Coming into a brand-new title with over 130 characters doesn’t leave much room for designing diverse fighting styles.
In addition, having that many characters may not be as exciting as fans hope. A lot of fighters in the Tournament of Power arc were criticized for their filler fights with the extended cast of heroes, rivals, and villains in between major fights involving Goku. Not to mention, there’s no telling what characters will becut from theBudokai Tenkaichi 3roster, as it’s unlikely some of the most obscure picks are coming back.Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 4has a lot of potential to surprise fans, but this rumor casts doubt on the game’s ability to live up to its legacy.
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 4is in development.
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