Although these mechanics have stuck with the series, other ideas such as the “Hyper Mode” the ability to move at incredible speeds, fly freely, and “Beam Struggles” between two characters’ beam attacks.
The special moves are mainly taken from individual characters’ own special moves from the show including, but not limited to, Goku’s Kamehameha, Vegeta’s Galick Gun and Frieza’s Death Beam. As well as including the regular punch and kick buttons, there is the ability to shoot Ki blasts, which can also be used in specific special moves. The Budokai series plays like a typical 3-D fighting game.