Okay, let's talk about something near and dear to my slightly-too-online heart: Xenoverse 2's chaotic, glorious history of mixed battles. You know, those online brawls where anything goes. It's less "Dragon Ball Z" and more "Dragon Ball...Zoological Garden".
The Early Days: Pure Mayhem
Remember the beginning? It was a beautiful, broken mess. Everyone just mashed buttons and hoped for the best. I'm pretty sure skill was optional back then.
And oh, the transformations! Giant Namekians stomping around. Super Saiyan spam galore. Good times.
Then came the rise of the cheese. You know what I'm talking about: those moves that were just...unfair. But hey, we all used them! Don't lie.
The Rise of the "Meta"
Soon, the internet started talking. "Optimal builds" became a thing. Suddenly, everyone was running the same skills.
I'm looking at you, Super Souls! You turned us all into sheep, I swear! It got a bit boring, honestly.
Don't get me wrong, some of those builds were impressive. But where's the fun when everyone's cookie-cutter perfect?
DLC Shenanigans and Power Creep
Then the DLC started rolling in. New characters, new skills, new ways to obliterate your opponents. Power creep hit hard.
Some of the DLC skills were legitimately amazing. Others...well, let's just say they made things even more unbalanced. Cough, that Super Saiyan form, cough.
It's like the game was constantly trying to outdo itself. And sometimes, it succeeded in the worst possible way.
The Unspoken Rules (and How We Broke Them)
There were unspoken rules, of course. No cheap tactics, be respectful, don't disconnect if you're losing. Yeah, right!
We all saw those matches where someone would spam the same move endlessly. Or the rage quitters who vanished the moment things got tough. Let's just say manners weren't always a priority.
But honestly, that's part of the charm, isn't it? The raw, unfiltered chaos of online battles.
My Hot Take: The "Balance" is Overrated
Okay, unpopular opinion time! I don't think Xenoverse 2 needs to be perfectly balanced. Hear me out!
The fun of the game is the absurdity. The ridiculous power levels, the over-the-top animations, the sheer silliness of it all.
Trying to make everything "fair" just sucks the life out of it. Give me unbalanced chaos any day! That's where the true legends are born. I love using
Emote spam. It's great!
The Legacy of Mixed Battles
So, where does that leave us? With a history of broken builds, rage quits, and unforgettable moments.
Xenoverse 2's mixed battles are a reflection of the community itself: passionate, competitive, and occasionally a little bit crazy.
And that's why, even after all these years, I'm still logging in to throw a few Spirit Bombs and laugh at the madness.
Some final thoughts:
Keep having fun with the game, don't take it so seriously. Remember it's a game.
