Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot returns as the latest title based on the anime series, but with an action RPG focus. In-game, players can partake in different activities such as training, eating food from Chi-Chi's recipes, and exploring the Dragon Ball world. Most importantly, fans of the series can relive some of the most important conflicts like the first battle against Android 20 in the present timeline.
Android 20 is confronted by the Z-Fighters during the Androids Saga of the main plot. Warned of the arrival of two androids by Future Trunks, the group finds that Android 20 is in fact Dr. Gero, creator of all the androids fought during the story, who became one himself. Just like in the anime arc, Piccolo will battle Android 20 who wields robotic and energy absorption weapons.
Android 20's Moveset
During the Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot battle, Android 20 has an arsenal of tricks up his mechanical sleeves.
- Photon Wave is Android 20's main attack where he aims a red line before a beam shoots forward, so move out of the way to dodge.
- While in Android 20's Surge State, Energy Balls Appear During Surge and fly at Piccolo, so keep a certain distance to avoid the projectiles.
- Energy Drain has Android 20 charge straight at Piccolo, draining up to 50,000 health as well as some ki if he manages to latch on.
- Commence Absorption Mode causes Android 20 to glow with a white aura while absorbing any ki blasts to heal from them.
- Counter Attack is a close quarters roundhouse kick that will stun and push Piccolo back, leaving him open to moves like Photon Wave.
As seen from his move-set, a key part of the fight will be making sure Android 20 doesn't get to heal through the use of his drain or absorption techniques. Furthermore, staying in melee range for too long is normally a bad idea since Piccolo will be stunned or drained. Instead, players should keep using ki blasts and different super attacks to whittle down Android 20 when he isn't in Absorption Mode. Be aware that while Android 20 is in his Surge State, denoted by a red aura, his moves will deal increased damage. As such, staying on the move and preparing to dodge at a moment's notice will allow players to counter all of Android 20's attacks.
With everything in mind, Piccolo should be able to beat Android 20 and send him running back to his lab, setting in motion the events of the next two sagas and more androids to fight.
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is out now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.