Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit
About the Game
Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit is a single-player and multiplayer 3D fighting game. The game follows the story arcs of the Dragon Ball Z anime, covering the Saiyan, Frieza, and Cell sagas. Players step into the role of both heroes and villains as they relive major battles, beginning with the arrival of Raditz and continuing through to the struggle against Perfect Cell. Each scenario is presented through cinematic introductions and cut-scenes that frame the battles, giving players the perspective of characters on either side of the conflict.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Players can also trigger transformations, such as going Super Saiyan, to alter fighting styles and increase attack power. Stages feature interactive elements that respond to the intensity of the battle, with fighters able to crash into the ground or walls during heavy exchanges. A distinctive feature introduced in this entry is the “Drama Piece” system. They depict allies intervening or dramatic shifts in momentum, which can grant temporary buffs such as health recovery, defensive boosts, or counterattacks. While these sequences add spectacle and authenticity to the adaptation of the anime, they also affect the flow of combat by creating sudden tactical changes.
Standout Features
- Super Saiyan: Players can also trigger transformations, such as going Super Saiyan, to alter fighting styles and increase attack power.
- Drama Piece: A distinctive feature introduced in this entry is the “Drama Piece” system.
- These are context-sensitive cut-ins that trigger automatically during a fight, often depending on the character’s health or situation.
- They depict allies intervening or dramatic shifts in momentum, which can grant temporary buffs such as health recovery, defensive boosts, or counterattacks.
- Versus mode allows local or online matches, letting players battle friends or opponents worldwide.
- Online play includes ranked and player matches, with Battle Points earned based on performance.
- Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit is a single-player and multiplayer 3D fighting game.
- Raditz: Players step into the role of both heroes and villains as they relive major battles, beginning with the arrival of Raditz and continuing through to the struggle against Perfect Cell.
Modes & Ways to Play
Several gameplay modes are included. Z-Chronicles is the main story mode, guiding players through a series of battles that recreate the arcs of the show, complete with dialogue and animated sequences. Versus mode allows local or online matches, letting players battle friends or opponents worldwide. Online play includes ranked and player matches, with Battle Points earned based on performance.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Versus mode allows local or online matches, letting players battle friends or opponents worldwide.
Display support includes HDTV 720p, HDTV 1080i, and HDTV 1080p. Audio support includes Dolby Digital.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit | Xbox 360.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Namco Bandai Games Inc. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Dimps Corporation | Japan | MobyGames |
| Published by | Namco Bandai Games Europe SAS | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Dimps Corporation | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Atari UK Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | Atari, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Dimps Corporation | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Namco Bandai Games Europe SAS | New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Dimps Corporation | New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | GameWizz Digital Entertainment | New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 720p | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080i | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080p | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Digital | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-2 Players | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Number of Online Players | 2 Players | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Achievements | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Online Multiplayer | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Xbox/Windows Live | Scoreboard/Leaderboard | Xbox 360 | MobyGames |
| Genre | Fighting | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Teen | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1-2 players | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Atari | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Dimps | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Fighting | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Fighting | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1-2 players local, 2 players online | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Namco Bandai Games | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-06-05 | Japan | MobyGames |
| 2008-06-06 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2008-06-10 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2008-07-03 | New Zealand | MobyGames |
| 2008-06-05 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| 2008-06-06 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2008-06-10 | North America | PriceCharting |
| June 10, 2008 | North America | PriceCharting |
| June 5, 2008 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| June 6, 2008 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAN-13 | 4988648604674 | Japan | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 211983975 | Japan | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 3296580804801 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 214726597 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 742725276260 | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B001383L2W | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 208575839 | United States | MobyGames |
| upc | 742725276260 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B001383L2W | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 208575839 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 742725276475 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 742725276406 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 4988648604674 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| asin | B0012G6NBQ | Japan | PriceCharting |
| upc | 3296580804849 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| asin | B0012G6NBQ | Japan | PriceCharting |
| ean | 4988648604674 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| ean | 3296580804849 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 3546430135662 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 3296580804825 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting