Dragon Ball Z: Buu's Fury (2004) | Game Boy Advance Video Game
Relive the final chapters of Dragon Ball Z in Dragon Ball Z: Buus Fury for Game Boy Advance. Explore the Majin Buu Saga, level up characters, complete quests, and battle powerful enemies in this action RPG adventure.
Game Intro
Dragon Ball Z: Buu's Fury is an action RPG released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004. Developed as the follow-up to Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku II, it serves as the final entry in the Legacy of Goku trilogy. While the series name was dropped from the box art, the game continues the same style of action-focused role-playing gameplay that fans of the previous titles were already familiar with.
The story covers the entire Majin Buu Saga from the Dragon Ball Z anime, beginning with Goku's time in the Other World and continuing through some of the series' most memorable battles. Players get to experience major events from the later chapters of Dragon Ball Z, including the World Tournament, the rise of Majin Buu, fusions, and the final showdown that decides the fate of Earth.
Unlike many anime-based games of its era, Buu's Fury doesn't simply retell the story through cutscenes. Instead, it lets players explore locations, complete objectives, level up characters, and take part in battles that closely follow the events of the show. The result is a longer and more RPG-focused Dragon Ball adventure that feels like a playable version of the anime's final saga.
How to Play
The gameplay builds on the foundation established by The Legacy of Goku II. Players explore large areas, talk to characters, complete quests, and fight enemies while progressing through the story. As characters gain experience from battles, they level up and become stronger, allowing access to tougher areas and more challenging opponents.
Combat combines fast melee attacks with powerful ki-based techniques. Different playable characters have access to their own abilities, and players must balance close-range fighting with ranged energy attacks. Timing also plays a role during battles, as incoming ki blasts can be deflected if a melee strike is executed at the right moment. Skilled players can even redirect these projectiles in different directions.
Exploration is an important part of the experience. Throughout the adventure, players discover equipment, healing items, and special accessories that affect character performance. Some equipment provides useful bonuses while also introducing drawbacks. For example, weighted training gear can reduce movement speed but rewards players with additional experience points from combat.
The game also includes a mission journal that keeps track of current objectives, making it easier to follow the story and complete side activities. Combined with character progression and equipment management, these RPG systems add more depth than a typical action game.
Controls
Basic Controls
- A Button or Z Key – Perform melee attacks.
- B Button or X Key – Fire ki blasts and energy attacks.
- L Button – Switch between available energy attacks.
- R Button – Block incoming attacks.
- B + R Buttons – Activate an energy shield for defensive protection.
- Select Button – Open the Scouter.
- Start Button – Access the pause menu.
Touch Devices Controls
You can use onscreen trontrols in touch devices like android mobile, applie phone, iPhone, tablet, iPad and other touch support devices
Scouter Features
The Scouter serves as a useful navigation and information tool. Players can view the current area map, locate important destinations, and gather information about nearby characters and points of interest.
Character Progression
Every time a character levels up, stat points become available for customization. These points can be invested in:
- Strength – Improves physical attack power.
- Power – Increases the effectiveness of energy-based attacks.
- Endurance – Boosts survivability and overall toughness.
This system allows players to tailor characters toward different combat styles as they progress through the story.
Final Thoughts
Dragon Ball Z: Buu's Fury remains one of the most complete Dragon Ball experiences available on the Game Boy Advance. Its combination of action combat, character progression, exploration, and faithful adaptation of the Majin Buu Saga helps it stand out among licensed anime games. For fans of the series and players who enjoyed the previous Legacy of Goku titles, it delivers a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy while offering plenty of content to explore.
