Dragon Ball Z Super Butoden 2 - SFC Super Famicom (Japan)
The legendary 2D fighting game Dragon Ball Z: Super Butouden 2 (ドラゴンボールZ 超武闘伝2) by Bandai is for sale in its original Japanese version for the Nintendo Super Famicom – complete in the set (CIB) including original packaging (OVP), plastic insert, and game manual!
📜 Story & Setting:
The game covers two of the most popular story arcs from the anime: the final phase of the Cell Saga (Cell Games) as well as the epic battles from the TV specials and movies against Bojack and Broly. In the story mode ("Story of the Super Saiyan"), you take on the role of Son Gohan, Vegeta, Trunks, or Piccolo and experience branching storylines with alternative endings depending on whether you win or lose your fights.
🎮 Gameplay & Features:
- Split-Screen & Free Flight: Thanks to the groundbreaking "Dual Screen" system, the screen dynamically splits as soon as the fighters move far apart on the ground or in the air.
- Energy Wave Duels (Beam Struggles): The series' trademark! Fire gigantic attacks like the Kamehameha or Final Flash. The defender can counter, dodge, block, or reflect the wave with their own energy beam in real time.
- Iconic Fighter Roster: Play as Son Gohan (Super Saiyan 2), Vegeta, Trunks, Piccolo, Cell, Cell Jr., Bojack, and Zangya. Secret button codes also unlock Son Goku and Broly as playable characters!
🌟 Development & Trivia:
- Series Highlight: Super Butouden 2 (known simply as Dragon Ball Z 2 in Europe) is still regarded by retro fans and fighting game enthusiasts as the absolute pinnacle and the best gameplay entry of the entire SNES trilogy.
- Million Seller: Upon its release in December 1993, the game sparked an unprecedented hype in Japan and sold over 1.2 million copies. It was one of the most sought-after Christmas gifts of the 16-bit era.
- First Appearances: It was one of the very first video games worldwide to feature Broly and Bojack as playable fighters.
🌍 Import & Language Note:
As a 2D fighting game, it can be enjoyed absolutely without any knowledge of Japanese. It runs natively on all Japanese Super Famicom consoles or via adapter/modification on European PAL SNES systems.
Contents:
- Original Super Famicom game cartridge (Japan import, model SHVC-EF)
- Original packaging (OVP / box)
- Original printed Japanese game manual
- Original transparent plastic insert
- Note: The exact contents and the visual condition can be seen in the product images.
Condition Details:
- The game cartridge is in very clean condition with a great front label.
- The original manual is well preserved with slight, normal signs of use.
- The cardboard box shows clear, age-typical wear and edge bumps but maintains its shape stably. Please refer to the uploaded product photos for the exact visual condition of all components, edges, and corners.
- The game has been successfully tested for functionality.