The Unveiling of Ultimate Darkness: Why Black Frieza Reigns Supreme in Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 4

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Potential Upsides: Greater Playable Characters in Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 4

Possible Limitations: Omissions of Characters from Non-Canon Spin-Offs and Non-Animated Dragon Ball Super Manga Arcs in Comparison to Xenoverse 2

The inclusion of Black Frieza in Budokai Tenkaichi 4 could bring a fresh and thrilling dynamic. Given his recent introduction in the Dragon Ball Super manga, there is potential for a seamless integration across the manga, anime, and game. Mechanics permitting, there are several options for incorporating Black Frieza, such as featuring him as a boss or raid boss, allocating a separate character slot, enhancing Frieza's abilities, or introducing an alternative super move.

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 4 has lost its initial hype over the months as the Dragon Ball franchise focuses on other projects. The game was seen as an impossible dream for longtime fans, as the previous Budokai Tenkaichi trilogy was known for including beloved characters from the entire franchise and offering a realistic combat experience. The anticipation for a new entry in the series is high, and hopefully, the lack of updates means that the developers are taking the game seriously.

There have been recent rumors about the game from a leaker named Geekdom101. In a series of YouTube videos, Geekdom101 shared information about the playable roster in Budokai Tenkaichi 4, suggesting that it may have more characters than Xenoverse 2 did at its launch. This is exciting news, but it comes with a caveat: characters from non-canon spin-offs and the non-animated Dragon Ball Super manga arcs are likely to be excluded. It would be disappointing if Budokai Tenkaichi 4 cannot include all the available sources from the Dragon Ball Z universe, but it would still be a great addition to have the recently introduced Black Frieza in the game.

Budokai Tenkaichi 4 Needs To Reference The Dragon Ball Super Manga Somehow

Briefly making an appearance in the final Granolah the Survivor arc, Black Frieza is the upgraded form of Golden Frieza. Frieza discovered a new Hyperbolic Time Chamber off-screen, enabling him to dedicate an additional 10 years to perfecting his transformation and eliminating its stamina weakness. With flickering glimpses of his new form, he defeats the dying yet formidable Gas and recruits a couple of new members. While incorporating this recent form into Budokai Tenkaichi 4 would be daring, it has the potential for tremendous success.

Even after the conclusion of the Dragon Ball Super anime, the manga continued its run. Regardless of whether a new season is planned, Budokai Tenkaichi 4 must plan ahead. Incorporating Black Frieza's moveset that he shares with Frieza would be simpler than representing the more complex True Ultra Instinct Goku and Ultra Ego Vegeta. This inclusion would serve as an exciting preview for their animated appearances. It presents an excellent opportunity for Dragon Ball's manga, anime, and game spheres to synergize, providing Budokai Tenkaichi 4 owners with manga representation before further content arrives as downloadable content.

Black Frieza Has Several Paths Into Budokai Tenkaichi 4

Black Frieza is a valuable addition to the upcoming game due to his versatility in various roles. He could potentially be included as a boss in Budokai Tenkaichi 4, and even serve as a raid boss if the game incorporates social features from Xenoverse. Given the ease of conceptualizing a powered-up Frieza, adding Black Frieza as a playable raid boss would be feasible. Additionally, he could also be introduced as a separate character slot, potentially unlocked through pre-order bonuses or by completing the game's story mode.

Furthermore, other possibilities for Black Frieza exist. If Budokai Tenkaichi 4 features an equipment system similar to older Budokai games, Black Frieza could be a unlockable upgrade for Dragon Ball Super Frieza or Golden Frieza. This could serve as an additional super form, either replacing or complementing Golden Frieza. Alternatively, it could be an alternate super move, comparable to the different Jutsus in the Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm series. Since Black Frieza has only displayed a few basic attacks, it would be logical for him to appear for a single technique. While it is not guaranteed that Black Frieza will be included in Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 4, it would certainly enhance the game if he was.

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 4 is currently in development.