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Developer(s) | Game Republic |
Publisher(s) | Namco Bandai Games[a] |
Series | Dragon Ball |
Platform(s) | Nintendo DS |
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Genre(s) | Action-adventure |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
Download 5035 - Dragon Ball - Origins 2 Nintendo DS(NDS) ROM and play 5035 - Dragon Ball - Origins 2 on Phone, PC or MAC! As far as the gameplay is concerned, fans of the first Origins title will find plenty of familiarity in Dragon Ball: Origins 2. The game takes an action RPG format, with plenty of platforming elements, and players will be able to run and jump across familiar locales from the Dragon Ball mythos.
Dragon Ball: Origins 2, known as Dragon Ball DS 2: Charge! Red Ribbon Army (ドラゴンボールDS2 突撃! レッドリボン軍, Doragon Bōru Dī Esu Tsū Totsugeki! Reddo Ribon Gun, 'Dragon Ball DS 2: Assault! Red Ribbon Army') in Japan, is a video game for the Nintendo DS based on the manga/anime franchise Dragon Ball created by Akira Toriyama. It is a follow up the 2008 game Dragon Ball: Origins. The game was developed by Game Republic and published by Namco Bandai throughout North America and everywhere else under the Bandai label. Released in 2010.
The game allows players, through stylus and touchscreen interactivity, to take on the role of series protagonist Son Goku who must journey with his friend to find the seven mythical Dragon Balls and stop the evil organization the Red Ribbon Army from achieving their goal of world domination. The original Japanese release comes with a rom version of the 1986 Famicom video game Shenlong no Nazo included as a bonus feature.
Development[edit]
The game was first announced in the December issue of V Jump magazine. The announcement revealed the game would retain most of the mechanics from Origins, it would mostly follow the Red Ribbon Army story arc, and a Japanese release date for February 11 of the following year.[1] Later that month, it was announced that the game would include the emulated rom of the original Famicom game Shenron no Nazo (神龍の謎, Riddle of Shenlong). This raised the question that if and when the game was released in English speaking markets, would the rom be included with an English translated script or be left out entirely,[2] as that game had been originally released throughout North America under the title Dragon Power in 1986, and all evidence of the Dragon Ball license was removed.[3] On February 18 the North American branch announced they would be distributing the game with the Origins moniker as used by Atari and would release the game sometime in the following summer. It was also revealed that the game would give the players the ability to play as not only Son Goku, but also Bulma, Kuririn, and Yamcha. Each character would have their own abilities and powerups. There would also include a two-player co-op mode.[4] In early May it was announced that Origins 2 would be one of six games featured at the 2010 E3 for a hands on demonstration.[5] On May 24, Namco Bandai North American branch released a statement announcing that the game was completed and would be released throughout North America on May 31. It was also stated that a playable demo would be available on the same day.[6]
Reception[edit]
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The game was met with average to mixed reception upon release, as GameRankings gave it a score of 68.50%,[7] while Metacritic gave it 70 out of 100.[8]
Notes[edit]

- ^Released under the Bandai brand name outside North America.
References[edit]
- ^'「DBDS2」発売決定!!'. V Jump (in Japanese). 〒101-8050 Chiyoda, Tokyo Hitotsubashi 2-5-10: Shuesha: 23 & 24. December 2009.CS1 maint: location (link)
- ^Spencer (December 23, 2009). 'Nintendo DS Dragon Ball Game Includes Emulated Dragon Ball Game'. Siliconera. Retrieved December 30, 2009.
- ^Bandai (March 1988). Dragon Power. NES. Bandai.
- ^Namco Bandai (February 18, 2010). 'NAMCO BANDAI GAMES ANNOUNCES DRAGON BALL: ORIGINS 2 EXCLUSIVELY FOR NINTENDO DS'. Santa Clara, California: Namco Bandai. Retrieved February 18, 2010.
- ^Goldstein, Hilary (May 5, 2010). 'E3 2010: The Big Games List'. IGN. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
- ^IGN staff (May 24, 2010). 'Dragon Ball: Origins 2 for Nintendo DS Has Gone Gold'. IGN. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
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- ^ ab'Dragon Ball: Origins 2 for DS Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
- ^Kevin S. (July 9, 2010). 'Dragon Ball: Origins 2 Review'. Game Revolution. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
- ^Petit, Carolyn (July 6, 2010). 'Dragon Ball: Origins 2 Review'. GameSpot. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
- ^Bedigian, Louis (July 6, 2010). 'Dragon Ball: Origins 2 review'. GameZone. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
- ^DeVries, Jack (July 28, 2010). 'Dragon Ball: Origins 2 Review'. IGN. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
- ^'Dragon Ball: Origins 2'. Nintendo Power. 254: 85. July 2010.
- ^Mustafa, Nathan. 'Dragon Ball: Origins 2'. Nintendo World Report. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
- ^'Dragon Ball Origins 2'. Official Nintendo Magazine: 88. September 2010.
- ^Bella, Jesús (July 1, 2010). 'Análisis de Dragon Ball Origins 2'. 3DJuegos. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
- ^Borondo, Sara (July 19, 2010). 'Análisis de Dragon Ball Origins 2 (NDS)'. Vandal. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
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Dragon Ball: Origins 2 known in Japan as Dragon Ball DS 2: Charge! Red Ribbon Army (ドラゴンボールDS2 突撃! レッドリボン軍, Doragon Bōru Dī Esu Tsū Totsugeki! Reddo Ribon Gun) is a video game for the Nintendo DS based on Dragon Ball. The game was developed for the Nintendo DS by Game Republic and published by Namco Bandai. It was released in Japan on February 11, 2010, in America on June 22, 2010, and in Europe on July 2, 2010. It is the sequel to Dragon Ball: Origins.
The game was first announced by Namco Bandai the 20th of November, 2009. As follow-up to the original Dragon Ball: Origins, Dragon Ball: Origins 2 continues the story of series hero Goku’s early years as he and his friends search the world for the seven enchanted Dragon Balls. The new action-adventure game includes an array of features including the ability to play as different characters along the way and the option to team up with a friend for co-op multiplayer challenges.
In Dragon Ball: Origins 2, players battle through the Red Ribbon Army Sagaand the Fortuneteller Baba Saga covering Goku’s first encounters with the nefarious Red Ribbon Army up to the resurrection of Upa’s father, a member of the native tribe who serve as the guardians of the mystical Korin Tower. Players have the chance to play not only as Goku, but also the added variety of familiar faces he encounters as the journey progresses including Krillin, Bulma, Arale Norimaki, Android 8, and Yamcha, each with their own abilities and power-ups. The whimsical and beloved graphical style of the series comes to life as animated cut-scenes unfold the story.
A challenging mix of action and exploration awaits, as Goku and friends must use a wide range of skills to solve puzzles, find treasure chests, and defeat armies of baddies. A situation-based camera adapts with the changing gameplay to bring players closer to the action. An overhead view allows players a broad perspective as they jump, swing and charge through forests, underwater areas and more. Meanwhile, key boss battles switch to side-view to emphasize the signature fighting style of the Dragon Ball series. With support for both stylus and button input options, players are free to choose their preferred control style.
In addition to the single-player mode, two players can join up for satisfying co-op multiplayer challenges in the Survival Tower mode or exchange figures via a wireless local connection. By playing the single-player adventure, special multiplayer stages in the Survival Tower unlock and become available. Dead island definitive edition requirements. Players are able to carry over their saved character from the single-player mode as they battle alongside friends in the co-op mode.