Admittedly, Dragon Ball Z for Kinect seems imposing because you'll be squatting, fist-pumping and waving your arms to simulate the world-shattering moves made famous in the Dragon Ball Z universe. On top of thst, it's officially going into new side stories and "What If" scenarios by adding the one-shot adventure of Goku's father, Bardock.
Released in the U.S. as a stand-alone movie, the Tale of Bardock has previously been officially unavaliable to UK audiences. Now they'll get their chance when Dragon Ball Z for Kinect gets released this October. On top of that, the father of Goku goes all DeviantART on us by being able to become a Super Sayan during his storyline. Which would negate and transform literally all of the DBZ universe that it just seems weird to throw that in there, but after releasing nearly every other character in every other DBZ game it makes a kind of sense.
The official press release below:
"Dragon Ball Z For Kinect will also feature Bardock Super Saiyan as a playable character for the first time ever in the history of Dragon Ball video games.
Coming to Xbox 360® on October 5th, Dragon Ball Z For Kinect features all the classic action and intensity of the Dragon Ball Z universe, but with the unprecedented sense of immersion that only Kinect can deliver. With their very own fists, players will be able to unleash over 100 moves on their enemies, including the legendary Kamehameha, as they battle their way to victory in this ultimate evolution of the unstoppable franchise.
Developed by Spike Chunsoft Co. Ltd, Dragon Ball Z For Kinect is loaded with epic battles, famous attacks, and over 50 iconic characters authentically recreated from the original manga series. Dragon Ball Z For Kinect lets players unleash the full might of their inner Super Saiyan with no controller in the way. Making full use of the Kinect sensor, Dragon Ball Z For Kinect will also support QR code functionality, allowing fans to hold up and scan special QR codes to unlock characters and power-ups in the game.
With ‘Story Mode’ and ‘Score Attack’ modes to choose from, players will experience the legendary story, battles and events of the Dragon Ball universe from a first-person perspective for the first time ever. The game’s dramatic fights use anime-style camerawork, with success depending on the player accurately recreating their character’s moves and attacks from key moments in the anime. The combination of CG cut scenes and unique controls lets players experience giant boss battles like never before, while the ‘Score Attack’ mode pits opponents against each other in ferocious 1-on-1 battles to decide the ultimate victor."