Hyper Dragon Ball Z Review: A Reborn Classic or More Disappointment?

It's been a long time since fans have had reason to get excited about a new Dragon Ball game outside of the official releases from Bandai Namco. However, with the recent release of Hyper Dragon Battle Z Build 5.0a, also known as Indigo, that may be changing.

Developed by Team Z2 and initially released in 2014 (yes, you read that right), this fan-made project has been a labor of love for its creators. From humble beginnings to becoming one of the most anticipated releases within the Dragon Ball community, Hyper Dragon Ball Z has certainly come a long way since it first burst onto the scene around the same time as Battle of Z.

But what exactly makes HDBZ so special? For starters, this isn't just another rehashing of classic DBZ gameplay. The developers have taken risks by introducing new mechanics and stages that breathe fresh life into an otherwise familiar formula. From completely overhauling character movesets to adding entirely new characters from the Dragon Ball universe (including some rather unexpected ones), every detail has been considered.

But with great power comes great responsibility, as they say. Unfortunately for fans of the series, HDBZ's initial release did not exactly leave a lasting impression on many players. Critics and casual viewers alike were quick to point out several glaring issues that detracted from what could have otherwise been an excellent experience.

Fast forward to present day however, and it seems like Team Z2 has taken all this feedback onboard with flying colors! With Indigo's arrival comes some major changes indeed - so much so that we might even be able to call this a brand new game altogether!

So if you're looking for something different within the realm of fighting games or simply want another chance at reliving those classic DBZ memories through updated graphics and gameplay mechanics then look no further than Hyper Dragon Ball Z Build 5.0a (Indigo).

Just remember though - there are still some minor hiccups here & there that might irk purists out there... But hey, what fan-made game is perfect after all?

To download the latest version of HDBZ for yourself today simply head over to their official website via this link. And who knows? Maybe one day we'll even see Jiren and Black join in on the fun too!

Rating: 8/10

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