It had been more than 12 months since the game’s last meaningful update when the Bardock - Alone Against Fate DLC was announced forDragon Ball Z: Kakarot. Telling the tale of the titular Saiyan and his struggles to save Planet Vegeta, it’s one of severalstorylines that often gets overlooked byDragon Ballgamesand makes for a great addition to CyberConnect2’s action-RPG game.
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However, with the Bardock DLC costing more than many indie games and the second season pass forDragon Ball Z: Kakarotlaunching at around $40, many will be wondering whether Bardock - Alone Against Fate is really worth the money. One way of measuring that is by looking at how long it takes to beat in order to get a better idea of how much bang one can expect for their buck.
How Long Does it Take to Beat Bardock - Alone Against Fate?
It seems fair to say thatDragon Ball Z: Kakarot’s Bardock DLC is relatively short, asplayers can complete the main story in around 90 minutes. Of course, that’s assuming that they skipthe seven DLC substories, which should add another hour or so to the experience. Two and a half hours may not seem like much at first glance, but there’s actually a fairly decent amount of post-game content in Bardock - Alone Against Fate.
After completing the main campaign, players willunlock a new story modeas well as a special Tough Training Ground. This new narrative should provide players with another thirty minutes of entertainment, while the Tough Training Ground can be used to farm EXP-granting items similar to the ones found in the Battle of the Gods DLC. Though repetitive, players can expect to spend a good few hours growing strong enough to beat all of the challenges at the training ground, meaning thattotal playtime is somewhere around the five-hour mark.
Is Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot’s Bardock - Alone Against Fate DLC Worth the Money?
MostDragon Ballfans will likely find value in the Bardock - Alone Against Fate expansion, due in large to it covering story content that seldom gets mentioned in games. For casual players, however, it’s not quite so simple, as a lot of what’s here can be quite repetitive,particularly the horde battlesand Tough Training Ground challenges. If purchased as part of a bundle with the main game it’s probably worth it, but those who already own the base version ofDragon Ball Z: Kakarotmay be better served waiting for a sale.
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarotis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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