Low on cash but jonesing for Dragon Ball Z?

by: Sean Colleli - posted: 9/27/2009 5:46:00 PM

Namco has you covered with Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo. The Wii exclusive 2D platformer recently went gold and will be in stores by October 20th, at the budget price of $30. This side-scrolling actioner focuses on the lesser-told adventures of young Goku as he searches for the seven dragon balls (surprise surprise) in an attempt to obtain them before the Red Ribbon Army does. I've never been a big fan of the Dragon Ball series outside of a brief interest in middle school, but this game should help die-hard fans get the taste of the Dragon Ball Evolution movie out of their collective mouths.

NAMCO BANDAI GAMES’ DRAGON BALL: REVENGE OF KING PICCOLO FOR Wii™ BLASTS ITS WAY TO GOLD

 

Action-Packed Side Scrolling Dragon Ball Adventure Coming Exclusively for Wii^TM

 

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (September 25, 2009) – Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., today announced that Dragon Ball^®: Revenge of King Piccolo  has gone gold exclusively for Wii™. Relive the vibrant and exciting world that spawned the epic multi-generational Dragon Ball odyssey with this latest action-packed game. Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo will be available in North America on October 20, 2009.

 

In Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo, players assume the role of Goku® as he explores the world, befriends life long companions, and races against the diabolical Red Ribbon Army in search of the seven mystical Dragon Balls which, when collected, grant a single ultimate wish. Fans of the series will delight in reliving the crucial moments in Goku’s adventures which take place between the Red Ribbon encounters to the pivotal King Piccolo™ conflict.

 

With a simple move of the Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk™, players can have Goku fire off intricate combos, fly across the screen to connect jump kick attacks, and execute his signature Kamehameha ultimate attack against enemies with ease. In addition to the Adventure Mode, Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo also incorporates a Tournament Mode which will allow players to take their favorite Dragon Ball heroes and villains into the ring to duke it out. Featuring in-game collectables, a host of unlockable characters and modes, Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo will provide a thoroughly engaging and accurate portrayal of Kid Goku's early formidable martial arts years.

 

Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo for Wii is rated “E10+” by the ESRB and has a MSRP of $29.99.  For more information on Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo, please visit: www.dragonball.namco.com.