Ryu (SF) vs Goku (DBZ)

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I'd agree with the science dude if Goku et al. couldn't control their "uberbeams". If it does get deflected, they can simply redirect their energy.

In response to the uberbeams only breaking buildings: they were holding back. Goku would never fire a beam that could destroy the planet. That's very blatantly dictated by his goody-two-shoes character.