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Platform
Sega Genesis
Genres
Fighting
Player Perspective
Side view
Developers
Tose
Publishers
Bandai
Release date
April 1, 1994

Summary

Dragon Ball Z: Buyū Retsuden (often just called Buyū Retsuden) brings the high‑octane feel of the Super Butōden series to the Sega Mega Drive. The game sticks to a classic one‑on‑one fighting formula, using a simple three‑button layout—punch, kick and a toggle for land or sky—to unleash the iconic Ki blasts and special attacks fans love. Its split‑screen mechanic lets you keep distance from your opponent, turning long‑range energy attacks into a real tactical threat. With eleven characters ranging from Goku and Vegeta to the more obscure Captain Ginyu and Recoome, the roster feels fresh compared to its SNES cousins. Two play modes—Story and Versus—cover both solo progression and head‑to‑head battles. Critics at the time praised the expanded cast, the visual flair and the faithful recreation of the Dragon Ball combat style, even if some felt it didn’t quite reach the polish of contemporary fighters like Street Fighter II.

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Alternative Titles

  • Dragon Ball Z: The Call of Destiny Alternative