DRAGON BALL LEGENDS review

The Dragon Ball saga takes another mobile leap with Dragon Ball Legends, arriving on iOS and Android platforms this summer. Crafted meticulously by Bandai Namco, the game is more than a mere adaptation of the colossal anime but paves its own path pivoting more towards the strategic card-battling arena than regular button-mashing action.

This isn't just your regular fighting game. Instead of typical combo attacks and health-bar draining, the game relies a lot on strategic card picking and character selection. Controls are quick and easy to master with a scroll of finger tips on your phone screen enabling various game acts. The character cards are drawn randomly and divided into five categories of melee, ranged, support, special, and ultimate. These cards require energy for activation, adding another level of strategy in terms of energy management. 

One of the successful attributes of Dragon Ball Legends lies in the control system it adopts. Unlike a majority of mobile games, this one adapts a one-finger gameplay style, offering a cozy approach for the general audience. A swift one finger movement offers actions like dodge, dash, attacks, and even using character abilities. It maps accuracy with simplicity and makes the game easy to play even while commuting.

As an anime replication, the graphics is one area where Dragon Ball Legends scores high. Though it doesn't match the finesse of its console counterpart, Dragon Ball FighterZ, the game manifests an impressive visual treat for a mobile title. All the familiar characters from Goku to Frieza are well-rendered and come fully voiced, providing an incredibly immersive experience for the fans.

The PvP online battle space in the game steals the spotlight. The app's network operates on Google's Cloud Platform, ensuring a stable connection even at great geographical distances, so that players worldwide can enjoy a smooth gaming experience. 

One unique feature is the Rising Rush ability. It unfolds like a grand anime sequence, even allowing both players to choose a card in the finale for a power-packed showdown. Bandai Namco intends to add new characters and unique cards post-launch to maintain a consistently fresh gaming environment.

Conclusion

Overall, Dragon Ball Legends, while simple and user-friendly, might lack a bit when it comes to depth of strategy in the card battling system. However, its vibrant aesthetics, easy controls, and the potential for online PvP make it worth a shot, especially for anime fans.

Pros: 

• Simple controls that allow one-handed gameplay.
• Vibrant graphics that are true to the anime.
• Exciting PvP battles.

Cons: 

• May lack strategic depth.
• Game balance could be affected by purchasable XP boosts.
• Dependency on card pulls may deter some players.