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The most stylish of all DB/Z/GT Games and even included some Gt and movie characters never before seen. The character selection was large (for the time) and feature most of the same stuff as Budokai 1 and 2 like form changes(B2) and a simple combat system (B1, B2). I also Slapped in some in game mini games to keep you on your toes. The story mode was changed from Budokai 2's board game to a full map you can freely explore and continue certain character's stories. This game is still highly revered by DB/Z/GT fans today.

T2 has the same story mode kind of thing, but dragon balls are mostly found in the fighting stages, very few are in the lading zones, which is cool because you can land now and walk around a small area. Dragon radar doesn't even work all that well though (considering only in fights).

Well that's a pretty awesome concept as well. It's great to know that Atari built upon something that worked very well in a previous game. 3nodding

T2 falls flat on its face by comparison, it follows a neat template but it doesn't quite work. It took out the dragon balls being able to be located with the radar while exploring the map, they only apear in the battles(an the occational city but the radar still can't find it). Two of the biggest improvements is to the areas you land in where there is no battle. Those areas usually had some kind of picture and you'd get a capsule or talk to someone.

In T2 you can walk around a bit and pick up the s**t yourself. Another improvement is the fact you'll have mor thasn one dude up there with ya that follows you which will make you want to fly around when ther next battle is accually just right next to you on the mad when the map loaded. In the rare situation you'll have to catch someone while flying on the map to start the battle, too bad there is only 4 such cases.

since in dbz games the focus is on the fights just like the show and the story mode is more of a requirement its important to purchase the games based on its engine.

The story mode for most dbz games(fighting) are usually short lived and have so many load times(with the exception to Tenkaichi 1 which did not feature a middle ground like the world explore) which can slow down the action and take you out of the experience.

I buy most DBZ games knowing there will be some fun to be had considering I'm a fan of the series. This also contributes to my criticisms of these games.

I'd pick a game based on how good the combat system is and how much fun it is to play, not on specific modes, but you will be disappointed sometimes too which doesn't mean you don't like the game any less.

I hated all the dragon rush and super finishers or multi hit combos and beam struggles.

Pressing all those buttons in the right sequence. I so remember my hand slipping and screwing up the Gotenks fusion during like the worst time possible. xd

Plus, with the Dragon Rush, your chances of hitting your opponent was based more on luck instead of skill. sweatdrop

That probably would have been a better strategy. xp