Is Dragon Ball Z: Attack Of The Saiyans REALLY That Good?!

Following many requests, we've finally made it to THE turn based DBZ game. Attack Of The Saiyans has long been said to be a "Matty game." Dragon Ball, the Saiyan saga, AND turn based? How could it go wrong? Well, I dove in for the first time to see if the rumors were true...
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[@RomnysGonzalez]

One of the greatest RPG's and one of the greatest Dragon Ball games of all times. Extremely underrated and underappreciated.

[@Vulpas]

Absolutely

[@terry85mar]

If only it went up to the cell saga.

[@lillotusplays]

This. I played played this when i was a kie alongside goku densetsu and i had an absolute blast with those ds games. I revisted attack of the saiyans recently and it jolds up honestly, it should be ported to switch n continued

[@gunsharck]

Aye son calm the f down. No way it’s that good unless you’ve only been gaming for 5 mins. Aye it’s braw but not best ever, get a grip

[@Chris-rj4bt]

I was stuck on the first level for so long as a kid lmfao. Idek how that’s possible with how easy that part is

[@kcjc]

Super underrated game, wish it did well enough to have sequels

[@conradhamilton9122]

At least there's Legacy of Goku II and Buu's Fury

[@soulsnack8971]

New Retro Rebound is the BEST time of the day.

[@keblin86]

Incredible game, always dreamed of a DBZ RPG but turned based. I wanted all the sagas on a big screen home console but this was the closest thing I got. I was hoping Kakarot was what I was looking for but the combat doesn't do it for me. I'd love every single saga in this style!

[@wadedewell]

So would I. I love turn based rpgs and I've had the same dream as you friend

[@keblin86]

@@wadedewell Let's keep dreaming, hopefully one day!!

[@eevee42069]

There is a fan made turn based rpg called Dragon Ball Z Legend of Z RPG by OmegaMagnus on GameJolt

[@MalabarTheGreat]

Check out the fanmade game Dragon Ball Z: Legend of Z. It was made using RPGMaker and covers all of DBZ, some of the movies, and even has Super content. It was crafted with love and meticulous care.

[@FigWidIt]

Such a great game. Love that the first few sections of the game were strictly the side characters like Krillin,Yamcha,Tien,etc.You didn't get Goku until later.

[@WhiplashPuppet]

Before I watch, just gotta say that I'm so glad to hear you talking about this one. I recently got around to it for the 1st time earlier this year with added achievement support (gotta love emulation) and it holds up surprisingly well. I'm super disappointed this game didn't get a sequel, because it absolutely deserved it.

[@salamiswagger]

Hurt my eyes.. .

[@ultimatefoe]

I remember back in 2009 when my mom took me to best buy and bought me Attack of the Saiyans. I didn't know what RPGs were back then but this game truly blew my mind

[@cleangoblin2021]

Wow your mom rules

[@SSJ491]

This game covers from the Piccolo Jr. Saga from the original Dragon Ball to the Saiyan Saga from Dragon Ball Z. That's cool, and also it bridge between the original Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z with more content to explore. That's awesome.

[@muigokublack6487]

Plus randomly Broly lol

[@aikou2886]

That's really cool! Wish there was a sequel that covered the rest of Z and maybe GT.

[@SSJ491]

@@aikou2886 Hopefully

[@Hanke86]

Gutted there was no follow up to this game. Thoroughly enjoyed it

[@omegamanGXE]

Attack of the Saiyans 2: Electric Boogaloo

[@hanginwithyourbuds6240]

I'm so mad at myself for selling my copy of this 😭😭😭 I wish they would make more turn based DB games. I'd love a sequel to Fusions as well. It was one of the best 3ds games in my opinion.

[@JahniusYoung-rt2xc]

Download an emulator on your phone and you can play it

[@utvm6748]

bro i sold like 20 or so ps2 games for a shitty new battlefield 3 back then..

[@JCREDFANG]

Out of all the Dragonball games out there this one deserved a remake the MOST! I hope they bring back turn based DBZ again

[@retrorebound8887]

If you haven't played it and want a more modern DBZ turn based game, I recommend looking into Dragon Ball Fusions on 3DS. We'll talk about it eventually, but I love that game.

[@JCREDFANG]

@@retrorebound8887 forgot all about that game, I’ll have too see how much it goes for these days. I saw that one had some Budokai 2 energy with the fusion designs/concepts, would love to try it out

[@ailuosi7241]

they never will. other than the snes rpg they did, this is the only other one

[@chrisallen9727]

I wish they would’ve continued this series and finished the whole story of Dragon Ball Z this way

[@golden-sun]

I somehow missed this DB game and never heard of it after. I'm a turn based fan and DB fan so definitely gonna try it

[@lhommequicroyaitendende625]

Il faut absolument que tu le fasses ce jeu est une petite! Un des meilleurs jeu dragon ball que j'ai fais! Tout est trop bien, les techniques, l'histoire (avec de l'inédit), les références à la série DB mais aussi les fillers, le bestiaire, les musiques incroyables, le gameplay en tour par tour avec un arbre d'XP pour débloquer des nouvelles techniques et les super techniques à 2 ou 3! C'est génial le jeu parfait pour tout fan de Dragon ball Dragon ball kakarot aurait du être comme celui-ci

[@emcee7777]

This game is what got me more interested in DBZ in general, as I had never seen the anime or read the manga. It's a dope game, even to someone who's not a diehard fan. Too bad they never made sequels to this game for the later sagas.

[@kodyschmautz7799]

Same

[@DeftestAphid2]

If youve watched TFSGaming, you already learned of its greatness. I wish there was a modern anime game like this, and yes, with pixelated graphics.

[@dcb99filmz]

I'd kill for a Saint Seiya game that plays like Attack of the Saiyans

[@kingty2550]

Currently playing this. Just got to the Saiyan arc. My 3rd playthrough. Love this game

[@JoeNayDoh]

Honestly whenever you get a DBZ game that isn't a fighting game; it always feels like a breath of fresh air, but when that game is also a turn based RPG; well now you've got something special. Sadly never got a chance to play this one back in the day despite wanting to (and considering the prices not sure I ever will) but always remember emulating Dragon Ball Z: Super Saiya Densetsu and just playing that crap out of that, so much fun. Something about DBZ and turn based RPGs is just that strange combo that shouldn't work but it just does.

[@lhommequicroyaitendende625]

Ce jeu est génial! Franchement fait le Tu passe à côté d'une pépite (Ce jeu c'est de l'OR)

[@jjkazempour]

I just hacked a 3DS specifically to play this game. Once I heard DBZ/ turn-based combat, I was sold.

[@griffodagreat7646]

this game is legit my fav dbz game. I wish they would do another one in the same style

[@Hanael616]

Love how yamcha became one of the heaviest hitters in this game with the correct set up

[@garuelx8627]

Funny how in video games and isekai manga that Yamcha can be pretty damn good if he wasn't being, well, Yamcha.

[@garuelx8627]

Funny how in video games and isekai manga that Yamcha can be pretty damn good if he wasn't being, well, Yamcha.

[@HirokiPlays]

I'm so glad I own this game. I'll never sell it. We all wanted a Legacy of Goku 4 or nowadays, a Super Legacy of Goku, but honestly, this was the game I wanted a sequel to the most, just imagining what the combat would evolve into with Super Saiyan added to the mix, would've been AMAZING.

[@WarriorKiyo]

I was hoping they continued with all the sagas. Frieza, Android, Buu. But make all the characters playable and viable. Yamcha being a speedy hard hitting machine in the battle against Frieza would be awesome.

[@MrGoodCompany]

One of my favorite DB games. I've played and finished it a few times. I wish the game would have gotten a Namek sequel.

[@lostboymasx]

I don’t even need to watch the video. The answer is just an obvious yes.

[@lostboymasx]

The prime play order for experiencing DBZ story in games is: Attack of the Saiyans, then Legacy of Goku II, then Buu’s Fury. (For some reason, Legacy of Goku 1 was kind of bad)

[@deyeland]

They teased us with a Frieza saga but we never got s second game. Thanks for doing this video.

[@hieiplays9389]

Still waiting for a game like this covering the Freeza Saga. They gave us Dragonball Fusions but it's just not the same thing.

[@stevenrobinson7827]

It would be nice for them to make Dragonball games focused on the side characters..alot of lore fans would love to explore. Especially early yamcha or king piccolo

[@SonKyle]

had it as a kid, played it on a sick day between 2010-2011 in 4th or 5th grade i loved it

[@wizripswax9973]

Loved this game so much as a kid can’t remember where I lost it

[@eathenalexander2836]

A great game. I’ve played and beat it 3x. I remember there being a secret broly fight in this game . If you not almost to max levels on your characters. Don’t even attempt it.

[@cloudlop]

It definitely deserves a sequel

[@JRomeo310]

I had a blast playing this game and highly recommend it for any DBZ fan!

[@sarongboy_gamerzlive5975]

The boss theme is a total badass awesome when fighting Vegeta I wish they remake this for the Switch and cover until Buu saga or better yet until Beerus or fudge that until Omega Shenron

[@Dark_Cloud]

Thank you for covering this absolute gem of a game! ❤

[@asksalottle220]

ive never heard of this game as a long time gba dragon ball action RPG games This looks obsolutely incredible.

[@ultimatefoe]

It truly is, I been playin it since it came out

[@SLICER777.]

I just got this game yesterday. I had never heard of it before. I watched some gameplay and immediately picked it up. I am having a blast with it.

[@kyle_3722]

Don’t know if i can say this but i’ve loved and love this game SO MUCH that i’ve bought it 4 times after losing it, selling it and everything… and, no lies here, I think i’ve played it over and over again, more than 30 times (at least), trying so many combinations… and every time i get sadder that there will never be a future for that "to be continued" at the end.

[@jurjcluners8490]

I have been trying so hard to remember this game for a while now lol. Glad I found it again now I can get a ROM and play it forever.

[@koldking]

Hell yeah, thanks for blessing my weekend!

[@RandomParkShots]

Love the videos Matty! Just wondering when you title these “is it as good” “is it actually bad” is this based on a certain meta critic score or based on your personal experience of reception at the time of release ? (a curious fan)

[@retrorebound8887]

Great question! Typically, we go over to Metacritic/Opencritic to see what the consensus is and then discuss based on that. I learned with Broken Bond and its performance that I shouldn't make those titles off my personal experience only because Broken Bond is awesome and, in my personal life, people didn't think so. I know it ends up inviting the occasional "WUT?! BUT THIS GAME IS GUD/BAD BRO" but that's really it. Hope that answers your question!

[@RandomParkShots]

@@retrorebound8887 it absolutely does! Thank you for the insight 🙂

[@roguerifter9724]

I still remember when a friend bought the Gameboy Advance version of the Dragonball Z Trading Card game without a manual in high school. He couldn't figure out how to play the game and after four or five of us trying it for a few lunch breaks I finally figured it out.

[@JaysHobbiesandRetroGames-vp7mr]

This is one game I definitely wanna pickup for my collection! It’s quite expensive CIB but hopefully I can find a good copy for myself.

[@VOAN]

Remember this game is made by Monolith Soft, the developer of Xenosaga, Project X Zone 2, Baten Kaitos, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3. That's why it's awesome.

[@Nelsito99]

They didn't only make xenoblade 3 they made every xenoblade game

[@Toyu67]

So much nostalgia playing this as a child... such a fun game to play

[@williamyepes9739]

Man this took me back. This series feels like weekend cartoons for me

[@cjstemple321]

Maybe this comment will be unpopular but I feel as though the art style is done in such a great detailed pixel style, it has helped keep the game more timeless. I really love pixel art games and this one was very top notch... the newer 3d environments with cel shading just don't look that great to me. Dbz fighters looks like old newgrounds flash animations to me... great gameplay but the art style just doesn't hold a candle to this one imo. I really enjoyed the supersonic warriors games for this reason also. Idk if you have tried advanced adventure but I highly recommend that also. Legacy of goku 2 was the best of that trilogy imo.

[@cadenwatson6552]

I love you bro. Perfect video after work🎉

[@maccamachine]

This was always an interesting game to me as a kid I loved the dragon ball origins games and always wanted this one but never actually got it. It’s definitely on my list to play eventually

[@FRCB]

I bought this game from GameStop years ago for less than $10 but cart only though. We need more turn based dragon ball games

[@louisrharmony]

I started thinking about this game today for no reason and Matty just happened to drop a video. What are the odds???

[@How-To-RC]

I would to see this game and the legacy of goku trilogy remade

[@simple3382]

Awesome video Matty! Will we be seeing the X-men legends games reviewed soon? :)

[@James-gj8rn]

An idea for a video: i'd love to see an episode of Retro Rebound on the return of "Boomer Shooters" games like Warhammer 40K Boltgun, Prodious, Ion Fury and the like

[@InifintyLefty]

Didn't metalJesus just do a video on this 😂

[@James-gj8rn]

@@InifintyLefty i didn't spot that before writing the comment :'D

[@InifintyLefty]

@James-gj8rn it's all good, I had just never really heard the term "Boomer Shooter" before and seeing it twice in one day was funny😅 have a good day and stay cool if you live somewhere warm

[@James-gj8rn]

@@InifintyLefty haha thanks man :)

[@codymason8196]

Love this guys content

[@retrorebound8887]

Thank you!

[@xKillZone99]

a turn based DBZ game? wtf how did I not know this existed? I'm definitely picking it up

[@danipatac7210]

The fact that this game was made by Monolith Soft, the studio behind Xenoblade Chronicles and the recent Zelda games.... It's a nice fun fact about the game!😅

[@frankyboi1819]

Fun fact: I owned this game as a kid and brought it to school with my DS and other DS games in my pocket. I didn’t realize there was a hole in my pocket and when I came back from recess I realized they had fallen out ok the playground. I never found them 😢

[@1andTheOnlyy]

Amazing game i remember my grandma bought me it for ds when it just came out cause i told her i really i wanted that game. Only open world dbz game ever beside Kakarot . Goated game i always prayed for a part 2.

[@TheGoldenNostril]

A modern turn based Dragonball RPG would absolutely slap! We do not need 100 fighters. They need to mix it up

[@statesminds]

I’d love a new dbz game like this. Crazy Monolith Soft developed it. If they did one again like Xenoblade ooo

[@lillotusplays]

This game's ending, and god of war 4/2018 were the two games that left me most wanting for sequels

[@lillotusplays]

(Because of the endings and how they forshadow sequels)

[@WilliamJohnson-os4yj]

They need to make more dragon ball z games like this one. And more rpg DBZ games

[@nicolaskaito4769]

Wish there is a sequel to this game. It was a nice change compare to other DBZ games

[@LunarWingCloud]

Funny you did a video on this because a good friend of mine is playing through it right now. I perso ally haven't played it but it's always sounded so intriguing to me, I definitely want to try and play it sometime

[@CrazybatouJvC]

My favorite dbz game ever. had it back when i was like 9 or 10 and started to play it again as of now

[@yellaninja4120]

Best dbz rpg game. They really explored the z works more before the new game Kakarot. I appreciated every dude character had their own story. There was a sequel teases with frieza but I guess the popularity of raging blast and xenoverse stomped handheld games.

[@user-um1yl9pj1b]

Still have the game and my DS a very overlooked game imo I wish they made a sequel imagine turn-based combat with Super Saiyan Goku against Frieza one can only dream.

[@KingKarrot]

A turn based dbz game is literally a dream come true

[@ClinO1986]

Imagine a remake or even better a sequel on switch and PC with co-op. I would definitely buy it either way

[@saqerabdallah4323]

I actually liked it a lot and wish to see more games like this for Naruto and Bleach.

[@kainhighwind2]

"The first Dragonball Z role-playing adventure!" The Famicom disagrees....

[@Vulpas]

The ONLY problem with this game is there's NO sequels. Monolithsoft should finish this series up.

[@SomeGuyXYZ01]

if this game ever gets a sequel, i will lose my mind!!!

[@zeroskaterz92]

The developer for One Piece Odyssey should make a turn-based game for Dragon Ball.

[@TraceurRobitza]

From my point of view both "The legacy of Goku" and "Buu's Fury" on Gameboy are the best Dragon ball games out there.

[@dionisishotzias]

one of the first emulators i ever downloaded it was this and pokemon when i learned nintento existed soo i grown up with ps2 dragon ball you know budokai 1,2,3 tenkaichi 1,2,3 and when i played this i was like o wow people paid for this but when i got like 14 and until to day i just love them damn i love all of the games

[@corrinflakes9659]

Monolith Soft does not miss! 🗣️

[@vorpalvoid6992]

The game is already goated but it would've improved greatly with the super saiyan gimmick and new tag team combos that they could've done

[@chrono_s9699]

This looks so interesting. I'm kinda willing to try it out.

[@jagaloon14]

I thought the turn based Naruto games for DS were out of this world, wouldn’t surprise me one bit if this is just as good. Gonna have to download with how easily accessible this new Delta emulator app makes everything

[@TacoManX9]

FINALLY! It's like nobody talks about this game anymore!

[@retrorebound8887]

The Legacy Of Goku videos have so many comments about it!

[@ClinO1986]

I wish someone would remake this. It's a great game.

[@TramiNguyen-oi3kp]

I love this Dragon Ball Z game!

[@tylersimmons4287]

My only gripe with this game is its soundtrack - not that it's bad, but while the Legacy games had amazing chiptunes of the Faulconer Team score, and Yamamoto "adapted" some great tunes for the Budokai (and a hundred other) games, this one only has original songs and they're... Fine. And there's only like 6 of them. Gets kind of grating. Wish they had adapted Kikuchi or something (I do love how they use the japanese VOs & the original attack names tho)

[@johnathanortiz3066]

Kakarot helped bring this genre back not exactly but just as well with its rpg aspects . As a kid I wished this series continued on the ds alas that never happened

[@wadedewell]

I love final fantasy and other similar turn based rpgs. This game was fantastic and I've always wanted more.

[@anzilluuri]

I loved the gameplay. The only disappointing thing was always taking high damage no matter what. (Unfortunately I couldn't get active guard down) But I got past that. Dragonball no armor up to this point. So it made sense. I remember being late game and regular enemies just one shotting me. And Gohan by himself in the underwater area was brutal.

[@kevinyap1212]

You should try playing/reviewing radiant historia

[@DreTheCoolest]

Would be nice if they ported that game to the switch

[@terrygreene5942]

Best dragonball z rpg ever created with old scool turned based now its time to re release it on switch etc with a sequel crazy it ends at frieza yet has broly as a hidden boss.

[@Drakewarriorcurse]

this game is my childhood and is just goated

[@AshWhole-hw4vb]

Legend of the saiyains on SNES is the OG Rpg

[@terry85mar]

I wish they would've done the cell saga as well. You need to play the gbc dbz game. It's also amazing and turn based. Not as good as log2 but still good.

[@farishdading5649]

Wish they can remake it.. I played that game repeatedly

[@kingdrippy467]

Ima watch this anyways but I already know it’s one of the greatest games out there, especially for a RPG, I wish there was a second one because it’s one of my favorite games of all time

[@9tailed2]

Really enjoyed the game didn't expect too much since I beat broly during the weekend I rented the game 😅

[@thejmr]

we need JRPG games for Naruto,Bleach,DBZ.

[@EarselBill-bi4xr]

Ugh I’ll never understand why Chiaotzu wasn’t a party member…hell, Tien don’t even get to summon him for attacks, one rare case where Yajirobe get this and Chiaotzu don’t….otherwise, I definitely remember liking this game

[@ghappyc9346]

What DBZ game that is a turn based using cards as their attacks? Can't remember it

[@MoLe-gg2nb]

I'm gonna try it since I'm a fans of dragon ball and jrpg