Summary
- Release Year: 1994
- Genres: Fighting
- Platforms: Super Famicom, Super Nintendo Entertainment System
- Developers: Tose
- Publishers: Bandai, Cost, Hyundai
Dragon Ball Z: Super Butouden 3 (1994) – The Explosive Conclusion to the Super Butouden Trilogy
Released in 1994 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), Dragon Ball Z: Super Butouden 3 is the third and final installment in the original Super Butouden trilogy. Developed by Bandai and Toei Animation, the game brings the Dragon Ball Z story to the Majin Buu Saga, featuring characters and events from the popular anime series.
Gameplay
Super Butouden 3 is a 2D fighting game that retains the core gameplay mechanics of its predecessors. Players select a team of three characters to battle against another team in one-on-one matches. Each character has a variety of attacks, including punches, kicks, energy blasts, and special moves. Players can also build up their energy meter to unleash powerful super attacks.
One of the new features in Super Butouden 3 is the ability to transform characters into their more powerful forms. For example, Goku can transform into Super Saiyan, Super Saiyan 2, and Super Saiyan 3. These transformations give characters new abilities and increased stats.
Another new feature is the “Dramatic Battle” mode, which allows players to recreate famous scenes from the Dragon Ball Z anime. In this mode, players can control multiple characters at once and perform special team attacks.
Characters
Super Butouden 3 features a roster of 16 playable characters, including:
- Goku
- Vegeta
- Gohan
- Trunks
- Piccolo
- Krillin
- Yamcha
- Tien
- Chiaotzu
- Nappa
- Raditz
- Frieza
- Cell
- Majin Buu
- Kid Buu
- Gotenks
Each character has their own unique abilities and playstyles. Some characters, like Goku and Vegeta, are all-rounders with a good balance of speed, power, and technique. Others, like Piccolo and Krillin, are more specialized, with Piccolo excelling at ki attacks and Krillin being a master of martial arts.
Graphics and Sound
Super Butouden 3 features vibrant and detailed graphics that bring the Dragon Ball Z world to life. The character sprites are large and expressive, and the backgrounds are full of color and detail. The game also features an excellent soundtrack that includes both original compositions and arrangements of popular themes from the anime.
Reception
Dragon Ball Z: Super Butouden 3 was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its fast-paced combat, iconic characters, and stunning graphics. The game sold over 2 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling SNES games of all time.
Legacy
Super Butouden 3 is considered to be one of the best Dragon Ball Z fighting games ever made. It is still played by fans today, and it has been cited as an influence on many other fighting games. The game’s fast-paced combat, iconic characters, and stunning graphics continue to entertain and amaze players to this day.
Conclusion
Dragon Ball Z: Super Butouden 3 is a classic fighting game that perfectly captures the excitement and action of the Dragon Ball Z anime. With its fast-paced combat, iconic characters, and stunning graphics, the game is a must-play for any fan of the series.
Review Score
8.5/10
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