Play Dragon Ball Z (English) Online

Dragon Ball Z: Buyū Retsuden on the Sega Genesis (known in France and Spain as Dragon Ball Z: L'Appel du Destin) is the kind of fighter that feels built for fans who grew up watching the show. It drops you straight into high-speed duels with a roster of familiar faces: Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, Trunks, Piccolo, Krillin, N 18, Recoome, Captain Ginyu, Freeza, and Cell. Most of them can go Super Saiyan if the story calls for it, and each has their own move set that matches their personality — Goku’s signature energy waves feel different from Vegeta’s relentless strikes.

The fighting system keeps things simple on paper: A punches, B kicks, and C switches you between ground and air combat. But the real hook is the split-screen trickery. When fighters pull apart, the view smoothly divides and scrolls so you can still see each other no matter how far you fly — a must for pulling off those massive ki blasts. It’s a clever bit of Mega Drive wizardry that still stands out today.

Visually, the game nails the look of the anime for its era — bold colors, large character sprites, and just enough detail to make each transformation feel satisfying. The soundtrack hits with those upbeat, slightly crunchy Mega Drive tunes, and the sound effects give weight to every punch, kick, and beam struggle. It’s not about flashy combos; it’s about recreating the feel of a Dragon Ball Z battle, right down to that last desperate energy wave when you’re low on health.

Primary Collection of Cheats

• Turbo mode: Hold [A] + [B] on controller one and power on the Genesis. While still holding the buttons, press [Start] when Goku appears over the other characters. The sky turning orange confirms the code.
• Random character: (Requires a six-button controller) Press [X] on the character select screen.
• Hidden characters: Press [A] x2, then [B], then [C] to unlock Ginyu Force and other characters.
• In-game reset: Hold [A] + [B] + [C] and press [Start] during gameplay.

Hints

• Cell — Kame Hame Ha: Move to at least halfway across the stage, then press [Forward], [Down], [Back], [A].
• Cell — Maecancosapo: Move to at least halfway across the stage, then press [Forward], [Down], [Back], [A]. Do this twice.
• Freeza — Destroy attack: Move to at least halfway across the stage, then press [Back], [Down], [Forward], [A]. This may trigger either the super or normal version.
• Ginyu — Body Change: Let your opponent damage you until you’re at about one-fifth life with full power. Go to at least halfway across the area, then press [Back], [Down], [Forward], [Back], [B].
• Goku — Kame Hame Ha: Move to at least halfway across the stage, then press [Forward], [Down], [Back], [A].
• Goku — Kaio-Ken: Press [Back], [Forward], [A].
• Goku — Small ray: Press [Forward], [Back], [A].
• Krillin — Kaio-Ken: Press [Forward], [Back], [A].
• Krillin — Voaltaren: Move to at least halfway across the stage, then press [Back], [Down], [Forward], [A]. This may trigger either the super or normal version.
• Num 18 — Super Fire attack: Move to at least halfway across the stage, then press [Forward], [Down], [Back], [A]. This may trigger either the super or normal version.
• Recoome — Limited invincibility: During a match, press [Forward], [Back], [Forward], [B]. He will pose and become temporarily invincible if done correctly.
• Recoome — Mouth attack: Move to at least halfway across the stage, then press [Forward], [Down], [Back], [A]. This may trigger either the super or normal version.
• Vegeta — Big Bang: Move to at least halfway across the stage, then press [Back], [Down], [Forward], [A].
• Any character — Down Kick: Press [Forward], [Down], [Back], [B].
• Num 18 / Cell / Freeza / Piccolo — Finger Ray: Press [Back], [Forward], [A].
• Multiple blast: Hold [Down] for three seconds, then press [Left], [Right], [A].
• Disappear (evasion): When a blast is incoming and the image splits, quickly press [Down], [Up], [Down], [Forward], [Back] one or two seconds later.
• Monkey easter egg: Leave a CPU vs. CPU match paused for about five minutes and a monkey will appear on screen.