Super Nintendo Entertainment System · 1994
Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden 3
The third Butōden entry pairs a large Dragon Ball cast with the series' signature two-player arcade-style combat.
- Publisher
- Publisher to verify
- Format
- Cartridge
- Genre
- fighting game
- Released
- 1994
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Overview
Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden 3 continues the Butōden fighting-game line with a roster drawn from the Dragon Ball Z cast. It was developed by Tose and published by Bandai for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, with production supported by staff from Toei Animation and V Jump. The game reached European markets later under the title Dragon Ball Z: Ultime Menace, initially limited to a handful of regions.
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Why it matters
It extends the Butōden series' reputation for deep, combo-driven SNES fighting and gives players a wide Dragon Ball Z character lineup in one cartridge. Its regional release pattern makes European copies distinct from the original Japanese edition.
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The physical edition
A typical complete copy includes the game cartridge in a region-specific plastic or cardboard case, with an instruction booklet; Japanese and European editions differ in labeling and title treatment. Box art, inserts, and any included promotional material vary by region, so check the edition before assuming a specific package configuration.
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Playing it today
The game is a two-player arcade-style fighter that runs on standard SNES hardware with a controller. European editions are titled Ultime Menace and may include region-specific text, so set expectations accordingly.