Super Nintendo · Fighting
Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | Bandai Namco |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Dragon Ball Z |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 9 |
Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden is a fighting game released in 1993 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Bandai Namco. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Dragon Ball Z: Super Butouden.
It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings. Among the 62 SNES fighting games in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.
It is part of the Dragon Ball Z series; on the SNES you can also try Dragon Ball Z: Hyper Dimension. The series also appears on other systems with Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans (NES) and Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans (DS). Bandai Namco also made Power Rangers Zeo: Battle Racers, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie for the SNES.
Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden 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
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
What playing Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden 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: Super Butōden cheats & codes
20 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Play As Perfect Cell | 7E050008 |
|---|---|
| Play As SSJ Goku | 7E050009 |
| Play As SSJ Vegeta | 7E05000A |
| Play As SSJ Trunks | 7E05000B |
| Play As SSJ Gohan | 7E05000C |
| Play As Mr. Satan | 7E05000D |
Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden FAQ
When did Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden come out on the SNES?
Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.
Who made Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden?
It was developed by Bandai Namco.
Is Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden multiplayer?
Yes. Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden supports up to 2 players.
How long does Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden take to play?
As a fighting game, Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden 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: Super Butōden 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.