Dragon Ball Z Gaiden: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans is a card-based role-playing game originally released for the NES by Bandai in 1993. This version features a full English translation by Twilight, making the classic Japanese-exclusive adventure playable for English speakers. Instead of a traditional action fighting game, you explore the map, engage in random encounters, and battle iconic villains using a unique card combat system where each card’s stars and symbols determine your attack strength and movement.
How to Play
Your objective is to guide Goku and his friends to stop Dr. Lychee from eliminating the remaining Saiyans. Movement and combat are entirely dictated by the cards you draw. You will match card symbols to execute powerful ki attacks and string together combos. Since this is an NES title, use the Arrow Keys to navigate menus, Z and X for the A and B buttons to select and cancel actions, and Enter for Start.
Tips
- Pay close attention to the symbols on your cards during combat; matching the right sequence of symbols is the key to performing character-specific special moves like the Kamehameha.
- Don’t waste your highest-star cards on weak, random encounters. Save them for boss fights where you need maximum attack power.
- Heal regularly outside of battle, as boss fights can trigger unexpectedly and deal massive damage early on.
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