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Dragon Ball: Shen Long no Nazo came out for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986, developed by TOSE and published by Bandai. It was one of the earliest games based on the Dragon Ball manga, arriving when the NES library was still growing and adaptations were often straightforward action or adventure titles.

You control Goku as he travels across different regions, fighting enemies with his Power Pole and collecting the seven Dragon Balls. The game plays out screen by screen, with areas that include plains, forests, and underwater sections, each with their own enemies and obstacles. You also engage in one-on-one martial arts battles against opponents like Yamcha and Krillin, which use a simple turn-based input system. The pacing is brisk but the difficulty can spike unexpectedly, especially during boss fights. It feels like a condensed, hands-on tour through the early Dragon Ball story.