Exclusive Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 Interview

Find out what's in store for the next installment as we speak to Daisuke Uchiyama, the producer for the game.

We recently had a chance to sit down and talk with Daisuke Uchiyama, the producer for Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 at Bandai. While Budokai 2 was known for its dramatically upgraded visuals that brought the look closer to the animated series, Budokai 3 will attempt to bring to life the feel of the fight in the comics and anime to the latest installment.

Gamepro.com: What is the biggest change from Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2?

Daisuke Uchiyama: The transition from Budokai 1 to 2 was mainly a visual one, where we brought the graphics closer to the anime. However, with the change from 2 to 3 you'll immediately notice the difference the moment you get your hands on the controls. You'll be surprised how different the feel is.

GP: Budokai 2 didn't have the same story mode as in Budokai 1--what can we expect for the next installment?

DU: Budokai 3 won't have the type of story mode you saw in Budokai 1, with a cut scene-driven plot. Nor will it have something like Dragon World in Budokai 2, with a plot line that slightly differs from the anime. We received a lot of feedback for Budokai 2's Dragon World--fans noticed that it didn't progress exactly like the manga or anime series did. There won't be any CG, or real-time 3D cut scenes either.

GP: Will there be new modes? Online play?

DU: There will be a mode that you'll find very surprising, though we don't want to reveal any details. With the main mode in the game you will find that you can give your characters more of a sense of individuality to them--it will really feel like you have your personal Goku.

GP: Where will the story mode start off from, in terms of the manga/animated series plot?

DU: Well, the Dragon Ball Z series name was created from the emergence of Raditz, so you can expect it to start off from there. You'll be able to play the game from many different points of views.

GP: Will there be any new characters?

DU: You can expect more movie characters, such as Broly and Cooler. Also, there will be some more strange characters from the animated series, and also characters that you thought, "why didn't they put this character in?"

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