Play Dragon Ball Kai - Ultimate Butouden Online

Dragon Ball Kai: Ultimate Butouden came out on the Nintendo DS in 2011, developed by Arc System Works. It was a solid fighting game for the platform, arriving at a time when the DS library was full of creative takes on established genres, and this one fit right in with its focus on quick, accessible battles.

You pick a character from the Dragon Ball Z roster and fight one-on-one, aiming to deplete your opponent's health bar. The touch screen is central; you use the stylus to perform special moves and combos, which keeps the action fast and a little chaotic. Charging up your ki lets you unleash super attacks, and the screen can get filled with energy blasts and dramatic camera shifts. It’s not overly difficult to pick up, but timing your blocks and maximizing damage strings takes practice. The overall feel is energetic and satisfying, especially when you land a full combo into a finishing move.