Dragonball Z (rev B)

Mastering Dragonball Z (rev B) takes practice, but these core tips will help you beat both story mode bosses and rival players in versus matches with ease. First, familiarize yourself with the core arcade control scheme: you have 3 attack buttons (light, medium, heavy) and 1 ki charge button. Avoid spamming ki charge early in fights, as you leave yourself completely open to attack for 2 full seconds while charging; instead, charge small bursts of ki between opponent attack animations to build up your super meter safely. For new players, start with base Goku as your main character: his normal attacks have the widest hit range in the game, and his Kamehameha special move only requires 20% of your ki bar to execute, making it perfect for both long-range pressure and ending combos. To unlock the hidden Super Saiyan Goku character, hold down the start button while selecting Goku on the character select screen – this version has 20% higher attack damage and 15% faster move execution speed than base Goku. When fighting story mode bosses, note that rev B fixed the original’s bug where Cell’s instant kill move could trigger randomly: now Cell only uses the move if you stay within 1 foot of him for more than 3 consecutive seconds, so keep a medium distance and use ranged special moves to wear down his health first. For versus matches, always mix up your attack heights: 70% of casual players only block high attacks, so throw in a low heavy kick every 3 to 4 combos to break their guard and land a full damage combo. Finally, remember that all super moves deal 30% more damage if you land them immediately after a 3-hit normal attack combo, so prioritize building combos before using your ki for super moves instead of firing them off randomly.