The Exclusive Revelation: Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 4 – Unmasking the Ultimate Power-Ups!

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Anticipation is running high among fans for the release of Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 4, as it not only continues the beloved video game series but also showcases a commendable presentation.

Fans of the Budokai Tenkaichi series are eagerly anticipating Budokai Tenkaichi 4, hoping for an expanded roster that includes characters from Dragon Ball Super. The prospect of having over 130 characters is exciting, but there are concerns about how this might affect the diversity of fighting styles and the overall quality of the gameplay.

News of Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 4 has been highly anticipated, despite delays. This game is the much-awaited continuation of the beloved Budokai Tenkaichi series, known for its immersive gameplay and extensive character selection. Although later Dragon Ball games took different paths, fans have always yearned for a true Budokai Tenkaichi 4.

One of the main reasons for this longing is the game's roster. While Budokai Tenkaichi 1 had a decent number of characters, Budokai Tenkaichi 2 and 3 delved deep into the Dragon Ball universe to expand the roster. It included minor Saiyan characters, fighters from the original Dragon Ball and GT, movie villains, popular filler characters, and even Arale from Akira Toriyama's other manga, Dr. Slump. Continuing this tradition is crucial for Budokai Tenkaichi 4, and a recent rumor suggests that it will do so, for better or worse.

Budokai Tenkaichi 4 Could Outdo Prior DBZ Rosters Yet Again

Geekdom101, a popular Dragon Ball content creator and reliable leaker, recently released videos revealing information from his sources about Budokai Tenkaichi 4. According to him, the game will prioritize featuring characters who have never been playable in previous Dragon Ball Z fighting games. This includes the extended Pride Troopers, the Gods of Destruction, and representatives from other Universes in the Tournament of Power. However, Geekdom101 speculates that characters like Moro and Vegeta's Ultra Ego form, who haven't appeared in Dragon Ball Super or any fighting games, might not be part of the base roster.

These details align perfectly with the expectations for a game named Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 4. The Budokai Tenkaichi series is known for its extensive roster of fighters, so it would be odd for a new installment to have fewer characters than Budokai Tenkaichi 3. Moreover, since the release of the last Budokai Tenkaichi game, over a decade has passed, and even longer since BT3. In that time, the first Dragon Ball Super anime and multiple movies have been aired, providing an ample opportunity for BT4 to include these new characters and catch up with the franchise's developments.

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 4 Risks Becoming Quantity Over Quality

The news of Budokai Tenkaichi 4's roster being larger than Xenoverse 2 and its DLC combined is truly thrilling. Many characters will even reference their canon interactions through taunts or intros. However, this may not necessarily be advantageous for the game's overall quality. Dragon Ball fighting games have always struggled to create diverse rosters of characters. Introducing a brand-new title with over 130 characters leaves little room for designing unique fighting styles.

Furthermore, having such a massive character count may not be as exhilarating as fans anticipate. The Tournament of Power arc received criticism for its filler fights involving the extended cast of heroes, rivals, and villains, which took away from the major battles featuring Goku. Moreover, it remains uncertain which characters will be excluded from the Budokai Tenkaichi 3 roster, and it is highly unlikely that some of the most obscure choices will return. While Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 4 has the potential to surprise fans, this rumor raises doubts about the game's ability to uphold its legacy.

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 4 is in development.