Dragon Ball: Daimaō Fukkatsu

This is an adventure/RPG game based on the popular manga series “Dragon Ball”. The story follows one of the series’ episodes. Son Goku’s friend Krillin is found dead after a fighting tournament. A demon’s symbol is engraved on a note left near the body. Master Roshi says that an evil demon named Piccolo Daimaou appeared on the Earth again. It is up to Son Goku to find Piccolo and to revive his friend.

The game introduces the card RPG concept that was later used in Dragon Ball Z RPG series. All your movements in the game depend on your choices of cards that are shown at the bottom of the screen. You move around by choosing cards with appropriate numbers and talking steps on a line of squares. In battles, you choose offensive and defensive cards that will determine the outcome of the fight. You can train with the Master, visit various locations and explore the environments in “Japanese adventure”-fashion.