Developed by Bandai in 1992, Datach – Dragon Ball Z – Gekitou Tenkaichi Budou Kai is a 2D fighting game for the NES that stands out for its original hardware requirements. As the pack-in title for the Datach Joint ROM Systemโa miniature barcode scanner attachment for the Famicomโplayers originally swiped physical trading cards to summon fighters and items. Today, it remains an interesting piece of anime gaming history where you can battle through classic martial arts tournaments.
How to Play
Your objective is to defeat opponents in one-on-one combat to win the Tenkaichi Budoukai. For this NES release, the browser controls map the standard D-pad to your Arrow Keys for movement. Press Z (A button) to kick and X (B button) to punch, while Enter and Shift serve as Start and Select.
Tips
- Double-tap the forward or upward directional keys to execute high jumps and quick forward dashes.
- To defend yourself and minimize damage, hold the directional button opposite to your opponent to block incoming attacks.
- If you’re playing the single-player tournament, an aggressive offensive strategy works best since the CPU characters have relatively low defense.
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