Description
Dragon Ball Z: Dokkan Battle is a free mobile game based on the Dragon Ball franchise, developed by Akatsuki and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Available for Android and iOS, it was released in Japan in January 2015 and worldwide in July of the same year. The game combines elements of board games, collectible cards, and puzzles, with a strategic gameplay and 2D visuals that recreate iconic moments from the anime.
Main Features:
- Gameplay: Allows players to form teams with characters from the Dragon Ball universe (from DBZ to DBS) and participate in turn-based battles. The core mechanic involves collecting Ki spheres during fights, which are used to perform normal attacks, Super Attacks (like Goku's Kamehameha), or Ultra Super Attacks for LR characters by accumulating 12 or 18 Ki, respectively. The "Dokkan Mode" is activated by collecting enough spheres, enabling powerful attacks with epic animations.
- Game Modes: Includes the Quest mode, which allows players to experience an original story where the Dragon Ball timeline is in chaos, mixing characters from different eras. Other modes are:
- Story Events: Allows players to relive moments from the anime by facing iconic enemies.
- Growth Events: Allows players to improve characters or collect items.
- Awakening Events: Provides medals to strengthen exclusive characters.
- Challenges and Extreme Z-Battle: For experienced players, featuring battles against tough bosses.
- World Tournament: Global competition against other players.
- Gacha System: Allows summoning characters using in-game currency (Dragon Stones), with banners like Dokkan Festival, Carnival, and Legendary Summons, offering rare characters, including LR. There are also free summons with Friend Points.
- Character Progression: Allows players to train and awaken characters (Z-Awakening, Dokkan Awakening, and Extreme Z-Awakening) to increase their power. Passive skills, such as attack, defense, or dodge bonuses, are essential for team strategies.
- Play Style: The game stands out for its accessibility, allowing players to play at their own pace, with simple yet strategic mechanics, compared to a fusion of Candy Crush and Pokémon, emphasizing team planning and Ki sphere combos.
Visuals and Narrative:
- Offers vibrant 2D visuals and animations that capture the anime's style, with cutscenes and attacks recreating classic moments, such as Vegeta's Final Flash. The main story involves Future Trunks and the Time Patrol investigating time distortions, with manga-style dialogues.
Other Details:
- Popularity: Surpassed 350 million downloads and generated over $3 billion globally.
- Special Events: Includes celebrations such as the 10th anniversary in 2025, with new interface features and events like the Dokkan Ultimate Speed Battle.
- Free-to-Play: Although it has pay-to-win elements, it is possible to play and progress without spending money, with generous rewards even for casual players.
The game is praised for its art, animations, and fidelity to the franchise, making it ideal for Dragon Ball fans seeking a fun and strategic mobile experience, though it can be challenging for newcomers due to the complexity of some events.