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Game Overview

Dragon Ball DS is one of those rare anime games that actually feels like playing through the early arcs of the series. You start off as kid Goku, running around familiar forests and villages, meeting characters like Bulma and Master Roshi—except now you're the one throwing punches and dodging attacks.

The combat's surprisingly tactical for a portable fighter. You've got your basic punches and kicks, but timing your blocks and counters makes all the difference when stronger enemies show up. I remember getting wrecked by the first bandit fight until I figured out how to properly dodge and counter.

What really sells it are the little details—Goku's tail actually matters in fights, and you'll even relive classic moments like the Kamehameha training. It's not just another generic DBZ brawler, and that's why it still holds up.