History VideoGame / DragonBallOrigins

* KickTheSonOfABitch / ItsAllAboutMe / KarmicDeath: Commander Red saying he doesn't care about his underling and only wants to be taller.

''Dragon Ball: Origins'' (or ''Dragon Ball DS'' as it's known in Japan) are a series of UsefulNotes/NintendoDS games based off Creator/AkiraToriyama's famous manga/anime of the [[Manga/DragonBall same name]]. The games retell the adventures of Son Goku and his friends in their younger days in their quest to find the seven Dragon Balls. The gameplay consists of ActionAdventure elements while incorporating some light platforming and puzzle elements. ''Origins'' covers the early parts of the series up until the 21st Tenka'ichi Budōkai arc, while ''Origins 2'' covers the Red Ribbon Army and Fortuneteller Baba arcs.

* BonusBoss: Master Roshi, Korin, Arale, & Goku become bosses you can fight in the second game as certain characters,

* {{Bowdlerise}}: Suprisingly averted at least where certain scenes are concerned, e.g. Krillin pulling down Bulma's top during Yamcha's fight with Sasuke, leading to the iconic scene that follows.

%%* CuteBruiser: Arale

* SequelHook: Blantanly obvious given the source material. Though given Games-Republic current status, the likelihood of it coming it now is pretty low.

** The various "4-Legged Robot" type enemys in the second game do this literally.

''Dragon Ball: Origins'' (or ''Dragon Ball DS'' as it's known in Japan) are a series of UsefulNotes/NintendoDS games based off Creator/AkiraToriyama's famous manga/anime of the [[Manga/DragonBall same name]]. The game's retell the adventures of Son Goku and his friends in their younger days in their quest to find the seven Dragon Balls. The gameplay consists of ActionAdventure elements while incorporating some light platforming and puzzle elements. ''Origins'' covers the early parts of the series up until the 21st Tenka'ichi Budōkai arc, while ''Origins 2'' covers the Red Ribbon Army and Fortuneteller Baba arcs.

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[[caption-width-right:300:[[AnimeThemeSong DORAGON BOORU]].]]

* ActionGirl: Colonel Violet, Mai, Arale, and Bulma.

* {{Bowdlerise}}: Suprisingly averted at least where certain scenes are concerned i.e. Krillin pulling down Bulma's top during Yamcha's fight with Sasuke, leading to the iconic scene that follows.
** Played straight with some of the original music liked [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rL6riUIpFss Makafushigi Adventure!]] or [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI_Jzh3SYg4 Romantic Ageru Yo]] well too bad they're not in the European or American versions.

''Dragon Ball: Origins'' (or ''Dragon Ball DS'' as it's known in Japan) are a series of UsefulNotes/NintendoDS games based off Creator/AkiraToriyama's famous manga/anime of the [[Manga/DragonBall same name]]. The game's retell the adventures of Son Goku and his friends in their younger days in their quest to find the seven Dragon Balls. The gameplay consists of ActionAdventure elements while incorporating some light platforming and puzzle elements. ''Origins'' covers the early parts of the series up until the 21st Tenkaichi Budōkai arc, while ''Origins 2'' covers the Red Ribbon Army and Fortuneteller Baba arcs.

** The first game allows you to fight every fighter Goku didn't fight in the Tenkaichi Budōkai.

* TheComputerIsACheatingBastard: In ''Origins 1'', players can fight through the [[TournamentArc Tenkaichi Budōkai Arc]] as Goku. And as is the case in the actual Tournament you can win by knocking your opponents out of the ring rather than depleting their health. Won't work on Jackie Chun/Master Roshi who needless to say crosses into "ThatOneBoss" territory.

* BossRush: The first game allows you to fight every fighter Goku didn't fight in the Budokai Tournament.

* CuteBruiser: Arale

* DistressedDude: One of the extra chapters in Origins 2 has Arale trying to rescue Senbe and Turbo-Kun from Pilaf's Sky fortress.
* FauxActionGirl: Subverted with Bulma which you might not realize if you've never read the manga (beyond the cover art) or watched the anime beforehand though it does turn into Wallbanger fuel in one case.

* IneffectualSympatheticVillain: Pilaf (Obviously) see also Jerkass Woobie.
* JackOfAllStats: Origins 2 allowed players to play as 5 other characters besides Goku. And needless to say Goku is the most balanced out of the six playable characters.

* NoExportForYou: The Japanese version of the game came with a port of "Shelong no Nazo". Guess what happened when the game got brought to America & Europe.

* PunchClockVillain: Tao Pai Pai.

* TheComputerIsACheatingBastard: In Origins 1 players can fight through the [[TournamentArc Tekaichi Budokai Arc]] as Goku. And as is the case in the actual Tournament you can win by knocking your opponents out of the ring rather than depleting their health. Won't work on Jackie Chun/Master Roshi who needless to say crosses into "ThatOneBoss" territory.
* TheUnfought: Subverted with Colonel Violet in the second game. Who in the original story was one of the many ranking Red Ribbon Army officers Goku did not fight. However you have to fight her at the end of one of the main chapters.

* UnexpectedGameplayChange: The Flying Nimbus levels in Origins 1.
** Climbing Korin's Tower in Origins 2.

''[=DragonBall=] Origins'' (or ''[=DragonBall=] DS'' as it's known in Japan) are a series of Nintendo DS exclusives games based off Akira Toriyama's famous manga/anime of the [[Franchise/DragonBall same name]]. The game's retell the adventures of Son Goku and his friends in their younger days in their quest to find the seven Dragonballs. The gameplay consists of action-adventure elements while incorporating some light platforming and puzzle elements. So far two games have been released Origins which covers the early parts of the series up until the 21st budokai arc, and Origins 2 which covers the Red Ribbon Army and Fortuneteller Baba arcs. While the third game has yet to be officially announced it will presumably cover the the remaining three arcs of the series.


!! Tropes appearing in the game.

* ActionGirl: Colonel Violet, Mai,Arale, & Bulma.

* DiscOneFinalBoss: Pilaf's HumongousMecha in ''Origins 1''. You would think that he is the FinalBoss of the game given that it has two phases and the boss music makes it sounds like it's the finale. But after you defeat him, the game still progresses into the TournamentArc of the manga, where the true FinalBoss is Jackie Chun, aka Master Roshi.

''[=DragonBall=] Origins'' (or ''[=DragonBall=] DS'' as it's known in Japan) are a series of Nintendo DS exclusives games based off Akira Toriyama's famous manga/anime of the same name. The game's retell the adventures of Son Goku and his friends in their younger days in their quest to find the seven Dragonballs. The gameplay consists of action-adventure elements while incorporating some light platforming and puzzle elements. So far two games have been released Origins which covers the early parts of the series up until the 21st budokai arc, and Origins 2 which covers the Red Ribbon Army and Fortuneteller Baba arcs. While the third game has yet to be officially announced it will presumably cover the the remaining three arcs of the series.

DragonBall Origins or DragonBall DS as it's known in Japan are series of Nintendo DS exclusives games based off Akira Toriyama's famous manga/anime of the same name. The game's retell the adventures of Son Goku and his friends in their younger days in their quest to find the seven Dragonballs. The gameplay consists of action-adventure elements while incorporating some light platforming and puzzle elements. So far two games have been released Origins which covers the early parts of the series up until the 21st budokai arc, and Origins 2 which covers the Red Ribbon Army and Fortuneteller Baba arcs. While the third game has yet to be officially announced it will presumably cover the the remaining three arcs of the series.

http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/dragon_ball_origins_2_ds_box-300x268_94.jpg
[[caption-width:300:[[AnimeThemeSong DORAGON BOORU]].]]

* FragileSpeedster / GlassCannon: Arale, at least when you play as her. A move with invincibility frames does help her out.

* BossRush: The first game allows you to fight every fighter Goku fought in didn't fight in the Budokai Tournament.
** "The Battle Tower" in the second game let's you fight against every major boss in the game.
* BonusBoss: Master Roshi,Korin,Arale, & Goku become bosses you can fight in the second game as certain characters,
* {{Bowdlerise}}: Suprisingly averted at least where certain scenes are concerned i.e. Krillen pulling down Bulma's top during Yamcha's fight with Sasuke, leading to the iconic scene that follows.

* BrutalBonusLevel: An extra chapter in the game, has player's roaming through a separate dimension in one of Korin jars. A level which also turns into PlatformHell.

* DisproportionateRetribution: One of the extra chapter revolves around Yamcha being forced to fight Bulma after the latter goes batshit insane over a minor issue.Following this Bulma punishes Yamcha for "justly defending himself" by making him jump into a lake at gunpoint.

* FragileSpeedster / GlassCannon: Arale at least when you play as her. A move with invincibility frames does help her out.

DragonBall Origins or DragonBall DS as it's know in Japan are series of Nintendo DS exclusives games based off Akira Toriyama's famous manga/anime of the same name. The game's retell the adventures of Son Goku and his friends in their younger days in their quest to find the seven Dragonballs. The gameplay consists of action-adventure elements while incorporating some light platforming and puzzle elements. So far two games have been released Origins which covers the early parts of the series up until the 21st budokai arc, and Origins 2 which covers the Red Ribbon Army and Fortuneteller Baba arcs. While the third game has yet to be officially announced it will presumably cover the the remaining three arcs of the series.

* FragileSpeedster / GlassCannon: Arale at least when you play as her.

** Yamcha also fits this to some degree.

* LightingBruiser: Krillin is an interesting variation as he's actually weaker then Goku but due to his speed, his combos do more damage. He also has low reach as his downside.

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* KickTheSonOfABitch / KarmicDeath: Commander Red.
* LightningBruiser: Krillen.

* MightyGlacier: Hatchan/Eighter
* MookMaker: While not too common the second game has a few these lying about in some levels.

* SequelHook: Blantanly obvious given the source material.

* BadassInDistress: This happens to Goku & Master Roshi after the former unintentionally leads General Blue to Roshi's house who promptly paralyzes them, takes their DragonBalls and leaves a bomb to dispose of them all. They're ironically enough saved by Lunch's last minute return.

* CutLexLuthorACheck: You kind of wonder why Mai & Shu never put their knowledge or skills with machinery to any other use. Other than trying to Kill Goku and steal the DragonBalls for Pilaf.

* ForTheEvulz: Commander Red's reason for wanting the DragonBalls which led to his KarmicDeath.

* TheUnexpected: The first game doesn't let use the buttons to play the game instead almost everything is handled via touchscreen movement,attacking,& dodging. This apparently also adds a FakeDifficulty to the game needless to say Game Republic fixed this for the sequel.