Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans DS box art

Nintendo DS · RPG

Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans

Certified classic

SystemNintendo DS
Released2009
GenreRPG
DeveloperMonolith Soft Inc.
PublisherBandai Namco Holdings
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesDragon Ball Z
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 10

Developed by Monolith Soft Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Holdings, Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2009 as a role-playing game.

It landed about 5 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2009 include The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized and Scribblenauts.

It is part of the Dragon Ball Z series. The series also appears on other systems with Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans (NES) and Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden (SNES). Monolith Soft Inc. also made Soma Bringer and Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier for the DS.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
  • you want to experience one of the DS's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you are looking for something to play with friends
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans cheats & codes

16 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Max/Infinite Money020CC770 0098967F
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x25205899C E19110B7 120589A0 00003080 D0000000 00000000
x45205899C E19110B7 120589A0 00003100 D0000000 00000000
x85205899C E19110B7 120589A0 00003180 D0000000 00000000
x165205899C E19110B7 120589A0 00003200 D0000000 00000000

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Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans walkthroughs & guides

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Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans FAQ

When did Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans come out on the DS?

Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans was released for the Nintendo DS in 2009.

Who made Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans?

It was developed by Monolith Soft Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Holdings.

Is Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans multiplayer?

No. Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans is a single-player game.

How long does Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans take to play?

As a role-playing game, Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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