Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Fighting / RPG

Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans

Certified classic

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1993
GenreFighting, RPG
DeveloperTOSE
PublisherBandai
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesDragon Ball Z
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 10

Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans is a fighting game released in 1993 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by TOSE and published by Bandai. It blends fighting and RPG elements.

It landed about 8 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1993 include Kirby's Adventure, Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers 2 and DuckTales 2. Among the 12 NES fighting games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.

It is part of the Dragon Ball Z series. The series also appears on other systems with Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans (DS) and Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden (SNES). TOSE also made Chubby Cherub, Bases Loaded and Ikki for the NES.

Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you want to experience one of the NES's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against

What playing Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans is like

Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.

Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.

Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans cheats & codes

41 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Slot 140428:00
Slot 150429:00
Slot 16042A:00
Slot 17042B:00
Slot 18042C:00
Slot 19042D:00

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Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans walkthroughs & guides

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Playing NES games today

NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans FAQ

When did Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans come out on the NES?

Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993.

Who made Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans?

It was developed by TOSE and published by Bandai.

Is Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans multiplayer?

Yes. Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans supports up to 2 players.

How long does Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans take to play?

As a fighting game, Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate 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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