Dragon Ball Z (arcade game)
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Dragon Ball Z (ドラゴンボールZ Doragon Bōru Zetto) is a video game for arcades based on the anime Dragon Ball Z.
[edit] Overview
It was designed and manufactured exclusively in Japan by Banpresto in 1993. The game's cabinet was unique for being shaped like a robot with markings similar to Goku's gi, that held a monitor and controls. Although the game was a Japanese exclusive, rumors have persisted for some time that imported copies of the game and its sequel Dragon Ball Z 2: Super Battle have appeared in the United States. However both games have become available to English speaking fans through emulation.
[edit] Game Play
The game features large sprites and a color palate that is identical Toriyama's water color scheme in the manga. The environments are semi destructible as chunks of wall or ground could be destroyed. The controls are unique as most of the characters movements are flight related. With the standard kick and punch, players could double tap forward on their joystick to charge their opponent as an attack. Special attacks can be somewhat difficult to perform in the game. The game also featured Super Saiyan Goku as secret character which could be accessed if the player as Goku was defeated a certain number of times.
[edit] Characters
