Classic 2D versus fighter in the DBZ universe, solid and fast-paced. Substantial character roster, varied game modes. Less innovative than some competitors but faithful to the license and fun to play. A good Saturn-era DBZ.
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Fighting2 players12+
Description
First Dragon Ball Z game on Saturn, in 2D with characters from the anime. Published by Bandai, released in Japan in 1995. Sixteen playable characters from the main sagas, side-view combat with jumps, movement and energy beams, story and versus modes, colorful sprites. The opening title of the DBZ series on Saturn, adapted from the arcade original.
Dragon Ball Z - Shinbutouden review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,4 GB📅17/11/1995
Published by Bandai
Dragon Ball Z - Shinbutouden (Saturn) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Is Dragon Ball Z - Shinbutouden still worth playing in 2026?
The first Dragon Ball Z game on Saturn from Bandai, Shinbutouden offers a 2D fighting game featuring the anime characters in one on one clashes faithful to the series, with special moves and transformations. More classic and modest than the later entries, it lays the groundwork for the DBZ presence on the console, carried by the fidelity to the manga and the pleasure of duels. The depth stays limited. For a Dragon Ball fan, a retro versus fan or someone curious about the licence's beginnings on Saturn, the title keeps an above all heritage interest and a faithful mood.
