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    Dragon Ball Z: Budokai

    Dragon Ball Z: Budokai

    • First Released Dec 3, 2002
      released
    • PS2
    • GC
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    6.9
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    7.5
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    Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Videos

      Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Gameplay Movie 6

      Goku and a fake Vegeta engage in a series of awesome burst attacks in this clip.

      Oct 29, 2003 4:14pm
      11

      Dragon Ball Z Budokai Video Review

      Ryan Davis gives us the final word on this fighting game based on Dragon Ball Z.

      Dec 4, 2002 6:10pm
      1

      Dragon Ball Z Budokai Movie 8

      Goku gives Nappa a beating in this movie.

      Dec 4, 2002 6:04pm

      Dragon Ball Z Budokai Movie 7

      Piccolo and Raditz battle to the death in this clip.

      Dec 4, 2002 6:04pm

      Dragon Ball Z Budokai Movie 2

      Piccolo fights Goku.

      Nov 26, 2002 4:17pm
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    Dragon Ball Z: Budokai

    First Released Dec 3, 2002
    released
    • GameCube
    • PlayStation 2

    Fighting game aficionados won't find a terribly deep gameplay system in Budokai, but series fans will be pleased to know that it captures the essence of Dragon Ball Z.

    Developed by:

    • Pyramid
    • Dimps Corporation

    Published by:

    • Atari SA
    • Bandai
    • Infogrames

    Genre(s):

    • Fighting
    • 3D
    • Action
    Content is generally suitable for ages 13 and up. May contain violence, suggestive themes, crude humor, minimal blood, simulated gambling and/or infrequent use of strong language.
    Teen
    Animated Blood, Violence
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