It’s time for another Retro Ad Replay article, this time focusing on Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot as it’s been two years since its release date! This is the series where we head backward in time to reminisce and celebrate the anniversary of some of the most significant moments in gaming. If you find yourself wanting more content like this, be sure to visit Mandatory.com.
In this January 16 edition of Retro Ad Replay, we’re heading back two years in time to when Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot first launched on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. That’s January 16, 2020. As the title suggests, this game followed the story of Goku, putting players in his shoes as he fought through the battles seen in the anime.
GameRevolution awarded Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot an 8/10 in our review, celebrating it being the “most faithful DBZ video game adaptation to date,” the game’s “great graphics, voice acting, and sound,” and also it having “plenty of content for those who want to pursue it.”
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is a retelling of the anime series. No more, no less. It’s not quite a one-to-one replication of the plot, but it’s surprisingly close. Certain plot points, mostly the lengthy training sequences scattered throughout the series, are omitted. Still, it hits all the high points of DBZ from Raditz’s arrival on Earth to the final fight with Buu.
I’ve played through the fights with Raditz, Freeza, Cell, and the other big bads in previous titles, so the fact that they’re in this game isn’t groundbreaking. What is impressive is how much context each fight is given. Playing through DBZ: Kakarot is legitimately almost the same experience as watching the anime.
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Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is a love letter the Akira Toriyama’s iconic series. It’s the most complete DBZ video game experience to date and allows players the opportunity to catch a glimpse of what it’s like to be one of these iconic superhuman characters.
Check out the Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot launch trailer below:
