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'''''Dragon Ball Z V.R.V.S.''''' is a third-person fighting game based on the ''[[wikipedia:Dragon Ball Z|Dragon Ball Z]]'' franchise, and was released for [[Sega System 32]] arcade hardware exclusively in Japan. The cabinet features motion sensors, meaning it can be played by physically punching and kicking in a similar manner to the [[Sega Activator]]. | '''''Dragon Ball Z V.R.V.S.''''' is a third-person fighting game based on the ''[[wikipedia:Dragon Ball Z|Dragon Ball Z]]'' franchise, and was released for [[Sega System 32]] arcade hardware exclusively in Japan. The cabinet features motion sensors, meaning it can be played by physically punching and kicking in a similar manner to the [[Sega Activator]]. | ||
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Although the game uses 2D sprites, it uses third-person, over-the-shoulder camera angles positioned behind the characters along with sprite scaling to create a 3D-like experience. The game is controlled with a joysick and 3 buttons, while a deluxe edition of the game features motion sensors that allow the player to move his or her body to control the character in the game. | Although the game uses 2D sprites, it uses third-person, over-the-shoulder camera angles positioned behind the characters along with sprite scaling to create a 3D-like experience. The game is controlled with a joysick and 3 buttons, while a deluxe edition of the game features motion sensors that allow the player to move his or her body to control the character in the game. | ||
The technology used was similar to that of the Sega Activator peripheral for the Mega Drive console, but with extra sensors to pull off better reaction sensing. This was thus the first successful example of full-body motion sensing in a video game. | The technology used was similar to that of the Sega Activator peripheral for the Mega Drive console, but with extra sensors to pull off better reaction sensing. This was thus the first successful example of full-body motion sensing in a video game. | ||
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| Dragon Ball Z V.R.V.S. | |||||
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| System(s): Sega System 32 | |||||
| Publisher: Sega | |||||
| Developer: Sega AM3, Banpresto | |||||
| Genre: Fighting | |||||
| Number of players: 1-2 | |||||
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Dragon Ball Z V.R.V.S. is a third-person fighting game based on the Dragon Ball Z franchise, and was released for Sega System 32 arcade hardware exclusively in Japan. The cabinet features motion sensors, meaning it can be played by physically punching and kicking in a similar manner to the Sega Activator.
Contents
Gameplay
Although the game uses 2D sprites, it uses third-person, over-the-shoulder camera angles positioned behind the characters along with sprite scaling to create a 3D-like experience. The game is controlled with a joysick and 3 buttons, while a deluxe edition of the game features motion sensors that allow the player to move his or her body to control the character in the game.
The technology used was similar to that of the Sega Activator peripheral for the Mega Drive console, but with extra sensors to pull off better reaction sensing. This was thus the first successful example of full-body motion sensing in a video game.
Playable characters
- Son Goku
- Piccolo
- Vegeta
- Son Gohan
- Trunks
History
Legacy
A modified version of Dragon Ball Z V.R.V.S. was at one point set for release on the 3DO as Dragon Ball Z: Cell to Kogeki Da, however the project was scrapped. It is unknown if Sega had any involvement in this conversion.
Magazine articles
- Main article: Dragon Ball Z V.R.V.S./Magazine articles.
Promotional material
JP flyer
Physical scans
| System 32, JP | ||||
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| Dragon Ball Z games for Sega systems | |
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Dragon Ball Z V.R.V.S. (1994) |
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Dragon Ball Z: Buyuu Retsuden (1994) |
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Dragon Ball Z: Shinbutouden (1995) | Dragon Ball Z Idainaru Dragon Ball Densetsu (1996) |
| Unlicensed Dragon Ball Z games for Sega systems | |
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Dragon Ball: Final Bout (1998) |