Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai is a one-on-one fighting game built around aerial combat and energy attacks. You pick from 18 characters—heroes and villains—and fight using flight mechanics, transformations, and signature moves pulled from the show. Each fighter has character-specific attacks, and you can counter incoming strikes or launch energy blasts mid-air. The game includes seven story modes that let you play through different narrative arcs. Multiplayer works over Wi-Fi, so you can challenge other players to duels. Combat emphasizes fast movement and managing your energy meter for special abilities. If you want a portable fighter that leans into the anime's over-the-top power scaling and lets you transform into stronger forms mid-match, this delivers that.
