Finals

Based on a popular Japanese animation series, Dragon Ball Z made its debut on the 16-bit systems¹ and was hugely successful with those fans familiar with the series. What this 2D fighter has going for it beyond name recognition, however, is not easy to identify.

Boasting nothing by way of real innovation, Dragon Ball Z is an instant disappointment to those looking for something new and exciting from the PlayStation. The gameplay is at very best average and the graphics are sub-standard compared to other fighters like Mortal Kombat. About the only thing this one has going for it is the vast selection of characters.

Rating: ★★

[caption] The characters is Bandai’s new PlayStation title, Dragon Ball Z, may be familiar to game fans in Japan, but in the US they carry very little weight