At 16, after a FIFA tournament loss, I impulsively bought Dragon Ball Xenoverse for the PS3 at GameStop without knowing much about it or the Dragon Ball series. My first attempt at playing didn't last long, as Great Ape Vegeta whooped my ass.
Years later, having watched Dragon Ball, I revisited the game on PC. During winter break, I found myself immersed in its refreshing gameplay and customization options. The concept of time patrol, traveling through Dragon Ball's timeline, was brilliantly executed, making me feel part of the actual Dragon Ball story. However, the game sometimes felt grindy and tedious when collecting loot. Though enjoyable initially, the combat became repetitive. This could also be the case because I tried getting 100%, which means you have to replay quests for loot.
Despite its flaws, playing during a special Christmas period made it worth it, even with the exhausting loot grind.
Was a blast getting 100% on this game, a solid introduction to the "anime" genre in video games.
Years later, having watched Dragon Ball, I revisited the game on PC. During winter break, I found myself immersed in its refreshing gameplay and customization options. The concept of time patrol, traveling through Dragon Ball's timeline, was brilliantly executed, making me feel part of the actual Dragon Ball story. However, the game sometimes felt grindy and tedious when collecting loot. Though enjoyable initially, the combat became repetitive. This could also be the case because I tried getting 100%, which means you have to replay quests for loot.
Despite its flaws, playing during a special Christmas period made it worth it, even with the exhausting loot grind.
Was a blast getting 100% on this game, a solid introduction to the "anime" genre in video games.