Dragon Ball Z Ultimate Battle 22 ◉

While technically a 2D fighter, it uses 3D backgrounds and retains the "two-level" combat style (ground and air) popularized by the Super Butōden series .

A standout feature for its time, this mode allows you to level up your favorite characters through battles and save their progress to a memory card to challenge friends . Critical & Cultural Legacy Dragon Ball Z Ultimate Battle 22

The game uses a dedicated six-button scheme: Square (Punch), X (Kick), Circle (Ki Blast), and Triangle (Fly/Levitate) . While technically a 2D fighter, it uses 3D

Kid Goku, Master Roshi, Mr. Satan, Super Saiyan 3 Goku, and Gogeta . Key Gameplay Mechanics Kid Goku, Master Roshi, Mr

Released originally in 1995 for the PlayStation, Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 22 is a 2D fighter that has become a cult curiosity due to its delayed 2003 North American release and its unique visual style—using actual from the series' animators as character sprites . The Core Roster & "Ultimate Battle 27"

Every ki blast or special move drains your Ki gauge . If it hits zero, your character becomes dazed and vulnerable . You can manually recharge it by holding Square and X .

The game's title is literal: it features from the Frieza, Android, and Buu Sagas . However, entering a secret code at the title screen unlocks five more fighters, changing the title to Ultimate Battle 27 : Unlock Code: Up, Triangle, Down, X, Left, L1, Right, R1 .