DragonBall

A Java-based DragonBall game featuring turn-based battles, character progression, and an explorable world map.

Demo

Features

• Multiple playable fighter races (Earthling, Saiyan, Namekian, Frieza, Majin)
• Turn-based battle system with physical, super, and ultimate attacks
• RPG elements including XP, leveling, and ability points
• Collectable items (Senzu Beans, Dragon Balls)
• World exploration with random encounters
• Both GUI and Console interfaces

Game Mechanics

Fighter Races

• Earthling: Balanced fighter with Ki regeneration
• Saiyan: High damage dealer with transformation ability
• Namekian: Defensive fighter with health regeneration
• Frieza: High blast damage specialist
• Majin: Tank with high health points

Battle System

• Physical attacks generate Ki
• Super attacks require Ki to use
• Ultimate attacks require high Ki levels
• Block action consumes stamina to reduce damage
• Fighters regenerate stamina each turn

Character Progression

• Gain XP from winning battles
• Level up to earn ability points
• Upgrade attributes:
  • Health Points
  • Blast Damage
  • Physical Damage
  • Ki
  • Stamina

Building and Running

Prerequisites

• Java Development Kit (JDK) 8 or higher
• Make (for building)

Build Instructions

make compile

Running the Game

GUI Mode:

make

Console Mode:

make console

Project Structure

• src/ - Source code
  • controller/ - Game controllers (GUI & Console)
  • model/ - Game logic and data structures
  • view/ - GUI components
  • exceptions/ - Custom exception classes
• gfx/ - Game graphics and sprites
• sfx/ - Sound effects
• res/ - Game resources (fonts)
• Database-*.csv - Game data files

Controls

GUI Mode

• Arrow keys for movement
• ESC to open menu
• Enter/Space to advance text

Console Mode

• Follow on-screen prompts
• Enter commands when requested

Game Data

The game uses CSV files to store:

• Available attacks (Database-Attacks.csv)
• Dragon wishes (Database-Dragons.csv)
• Enemy fighters (Database-Foes-Range*.csv)