Play Dragon Ball Z: Bukuu Ressen Online

Pick a DBZ fighter and throw hands in fast-paced battles—dodge, block, and time your Kamehamehas right or eat a Galick Gun to the face. The sprites pop, and the fights feel straight out of the anime.

Developer: Banpresto

Genre: Action

Released: 2004

File size: 31.73 MB

Game Overview

Dragon Ball Z: Bukuu Ressen is one of those DS fighting games that actually feels like the anime—fast, flashy, and full of ridiculous energy blasts. You pick your favorite Z fighter (Goku, Vegeta, Piccolo, etc.), and the controls are simple enough that you’ll be pulling off Kamehamehas within seconds. The sprites are surprisingly detailed for a DS game, and the special moves look legit when they light up the tiny screen.

What I like is that it’s not just button-mashing—you’ve got to time your dodges and blocks, or you’ll get wrecked by the AI even on normal difficulty. The roster isn’t huge, but they nailed the feel of each character. Vegeta’s Galick Gun actually feels heavier than Goku’s attacks, which is a nice touch. If you’ve got a buddy to play against, the versus mode’s where it really shines. Just don’t expect a deep story mode—it’s mostly about the fights.

Definitely a solid pick if you’re craving some portable DBZ action without the fluff.