Over the past few years, Dragon Ball has made a significant impact in video game industry with hits like Dragon Ball FighterZ and Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, which broke sales records. The action-adventure-RPG Kakarot also received positive feedback. Despite the franchise being frequently exploited to create mediocre games, there have been instances of unique and underrated titles that tend to get overshadowed by the more prominent fighting games. Here are some Dragon Ball games that I believe belong in the “hidden gem” category, as they don’t receive enough recognition.
Dragon Ball: Advanced Adventure
On the Game Boy Advance, there’s a fighting game that stands among the top Dragon Ball titles – it might seem small or adorable due to its appearance and focus, but don’t let that fool you. This game captures the essence perfectly, from its atmosphere and animations to its intricate mechanics, challenging boss battles, and overall design, it embodies Dragon Ball in every aspect.
Super Dragon Ball Z
Super DBZ is the complete opposite of Advanced Adventure. Unlike perfectly embodying the show’s spirit, this game forces Dragon Ball into a box resembling Street Fighter. Yet, it manages to be enjoyable? They equipped Android 16 with “Rekka” SPDs, and if you understand that term, then you know why you should play this game.
Dragon Ball Z: Chou Saiya Densetsu
Back in the day, when fighting games were still a twinkle in someone’s eye, Dragon Ball was already making waves since the 80s. Remember those old Famicom card-based RPGs? They never had a hope in hell of being brought over to our shores. Fast forward to the Super Famicom era, and we got a remake of the first two games. Believe it or not, a satisfying fan translation didn’t arrive until 2016! The strategic card combat, the quirky pixel art characters with their bug-eyed charm, and its straightforward design make this game a real blast from the past.
Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans
Initially, prior to specializing in creating Xenoblade games, Monolith Soft was known for developing a variety of unusual role-playing games, particularly on the Nintendo DS platform. This period encompasses the transition between the final Dragon Ball series and the start of Dragon Ball Z’s first story arc. It features exceptional sprite artwork and engaging turn-based combat sequences that are skillfully presented.
Dragon Ball Fusions
Hello! Here’s another unusual RPG featuring the Dragon Ball gang. It seems this genre might be perfect for giving the franchise a fresh twist. Do you remember the fusion jokes from Budokai? What if there was an RPG centered around those jokes, with a battle system where you collide characters like ping-pong balls? Fusions may be peculiar, but it’s a blast to witness just how bizarre it gets!
Check out my list of lesser-known Dragon Ball games that I adore! If you have a favorite Dragon Ball game not from the Sparking! series or the Arc System Works fighter category, I’d love to hear about it. I find Super Butoden games baffling, so if you’re a fan, please share your thoughts and explain why it stands out for you!
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