The first Butouden wowed everyone with giant sprites and versus play. Dated now, but unforgettable for those who lived its era.
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Category
Fighting1 player12+
Description
First installment in the Dragon Ball Z Super Butouden versus fighting series with Z Warriors. Published by Bandai, released in France in 1993. Eight playable Z Warriors including Goku, Vegeta and Piccolo, split-screen combat with ki attacks, story and versus modes. French version of the first DBZ Super Butouden.
Dragon Ball Z - Super Butouden review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,98 MB📅20/03/1993
Published by Bandai
Dragon Ball Z - Super Butouden (SNES) price, value & rarity
The Japanese version of the first Super Butouden, released on the Super Famicom in its original form, with an SFC carton box and spine card. This is the native source of the giant-sprite DBZ fighter, often more affordable than its French offshoots thanks to a large Japanese print run. Collector interest turns on authentic SFC completeness, a fresh box and intact spine card, anchoring the item in original Bandai/Bird Studio heritage rather than in scarcity.
Is Dragon Ball Z - Super Butouden still worth playing in 2026?
The first Super Butouden made its mark with giant anime-drawn sprites and a two-plane combat system that lets fighters back off to trade waves of ki. Eight Z warriors, cinematic special attacks and the famous tension gauge laid the groundwork for a cult saga. It has aged technically, the pace is slow and the roster limited, but it carries strong nostalgic weight for anyone who caught it on the Club Dorothee. Worth revisiting with friends.
