Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 is often hailed as the pinnacle of Dragon Ball fighting games, a fast-paced 2D fighter with a surprisingly deep combat system that managed to capture the frantic energy of the anime better than almost any other release in the series. While modern titles like Sparking! ZERO are taking the stage in 2026, the community behind Budokai 3 is still very active, constantly bringing the game into the modern era through fan-made creations.
Modern transformations: Trigger Super Saiyan God, Super Saiyan Blue, and Ultra Instinct directly during battle. Dragon Ball Z Budokai 3 Deluxe Edition -mod-
The mod significantly expands the transformation trees for primary fighters: Goku's Path Super Saiyan 1 Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan 4 Ultra Instinct Super Saiyan Majin Vegeta Super Saiyan God Limit Breaker Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 is often hailed
Playing this mod requires emulation, as it is designed for the PC version of the game via PCSX2. Modern transformations: Trigger Super Saiyan God