There are 7 bars of health, each a different color. You have to pick two characters to fight with, choose the battlefield, and set your health, starting ki, and check energy. In this mode, you can practice battles with the CPU.
Despite most of the criticism, Shin Budokai’s fighting system was deeper than initially expected due to several new indirect mechanics. Making long chain combos similar to the ones from Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 which were more difficult at that time, but blocking was made slightly easier by using the Aura Burst as a canceler. When Bursting and pressing an attack button, you could dish out fast combos or blows that stun your opponent.
The game also includes a brand new technique known as the “Aura Burst” which allows your character to move across the screen at high speed toward the opponent.
