Download Dragon Ball Z Budokai 2 ROM – Nintendo GameCube Game

Dragon Ball Z Budokai 2 throws you into flashy beam struggles and chaotic fights, with a janky but oddly satisfying board game mode where you unlock fighters by stumbling into random battles. The AI’s cheap as hell with super spam, but pulling off a fusion and wrecking shop never gets old.

Developer: Dimps

Genre: Fighting

Released: 2003

File size: 892.59 MB

Game Overview

Dragon Ball Z Budokai 2 came out on the GameCube in 2003, developed by Dimps and published by Atari. It was part of that wave of early 3D fighting games trying to capture the over the top action of the anime, and it fit right in with what was available on the system at the time.

You control characters from the Dragon Ball Z universe, engaging in one on one battles across various destructible arenas. The main objective is to deplete your opponent's health bar using a mix of melee combos, energy blasts, and special cinematic attacks. Signature mechanics include the Dragon Universe mode, which uses a board game style map for moving between story battles and unlocking new characters, and the fusion system that allows certain characters to combine into more powerful forms. The pacing is fast, though the AI can be frustratingly aggressive with its use of super moves. It feels like a straightforward, chaotic brawler that nails the spectacle of the source material.