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Dragonball Z: Taiketsu
FAQ/Walkthrough
Version 0.75
Copyright 2003 Zero EXE
E-mail:
[email protected]
Table of Contents
1) Introduction
2) Version History
3) FAQs
4) The Basics
5) Modes of Combat
6) Character Bios
7) Move List
8) Unlockables
9) Credits
10) Copyright
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Introduction
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Welcome to my first FAQ. I'd thought I would start small, real small.
Dragonball Z: Taiketsu is the first true DBZ fighting game for the GBA, and it's
not TOO bad for the first one. It has a semi-3D graphics system, and an average
fighting system. It is also one of the few DBZ games to enjoy Brolly among its
ranks. So I hope you have fun as we explore this game and milk it for everything
its worth!
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FAQs
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Q: Is Brolly in this game?
A: Yes, yes he is.
Q: How do you transform into SSJ, Super Buu, etc...
A: You only can transform into alternate forms of your character during a
special attack, sorry.
Q: How do you initiate a Sky Battle?
A: Down, Down, Up + B. I have only done this a few times, so it is considered
unconfirmed how to do it to me...
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Version History
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Version 0.5: Move list is almost complete, Unlockables just started...
Version 0.75: Reformatted the guide, completed Move List and Unlockables.
Started Character Bios.
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The Basics
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Controls
D-Pad: Move around, Jump, Duck.
A: Confirm, Light Kick
B: Go Back, Light Punch
L: Heavy Punch
R: Heavy Kick
Start: Pause
Select: Taunt
Basic Commands
Block: Hold Back during an Opponent's attack.
Ki Blast: Down, Forward + B
Charge Ki: Hold L + R
Dash: Tap Back or Forward twice, hold on second tap
Ski Battle: Down, Down, Up + B
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Modes of Combat
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One player:
Tournament: Fight a series of opponents.
Endurance: Fight a series of opponents without stopping.
Time Challenge: See how many opponents you can defeat in a Time Limit.
Sparring: Practice moves, combos, anything.
Endurance 2x: Fight twice as many opponents as regular Endurance
Multiplayer: Fight your friends Via a Link Cable
Options:
Sound: Turn the Sound On or Off.
Music: Turn the Music On or Off.
Settings: Change the settings of the game.
Diff: Change the game difficulty from Easy to Hard.
Time: Change the time limit
Health: Change the health percentage
Rounds: Change the amount of rounds from 1,3,5, or 7.
Default: Change the setting to the way they were.
Records: See your high scores for Time, Endurance, and Endurance 2x.
Erase Data: Get rid of your accomplishments and restart from scratch.
Credits: The team of people behind Taiketsu.
Z-Store: Spend your hard earned Z-points here.
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Character Bios
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Goku: Born a Saiyan named Kakarot, He was originally sent to Earth to destroy
it. As a child, he had an accident, and forgot about his
evil mission, and thus the good-natured, honest, and caring Goku was born. He
trained with Master Roshi and King Kai to learn skills to help save the Earth,
and was the first Saiyan in 1000 years to learn the ability to go Super Saiyan.
Goku is the central character in Dragon Ball Z. He is a longtime friend of
Krillin, husband to Chi-Chi, father to Gohan and Goten, brother of Raditz and
of the same Saiyan Race as Vegeta, Trunks, and Broly. His special abilities
include the Kamehameha Wave and the Spirit Bomb.
Gohan: Affectionately named after his adoptive grandfather, Gohan is Goku and
Chi-Chi's eldest son. As a young boy, Gohan cried a lot and was easily
frightened; few would have guessed he would grow up to be such a strong
fighter. After his father died fighting Raditz, Gohan trained hard for a full
year under the supervision of Piccolo. Because Gohan is half-human, and
half-Saiyan, his strength can actually exceed Goku's. However, Chi-Chi often
insists that he concentrate on his scholastic matters rather than fighting.
Gohan has the ability to become a Super Saiyan, and his special abilities
include the Kamehameha Wave, and the Masenko Ha.
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Move List
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Goku:
The main hero of DB, DBZ, and DBGT, Goku has established himself as one of the
strongest warriors in the universe. A member of the almost extinct warrior race
known as the Sayians, his skill, and passion, for fighting is extremely high. He
became the first Super Saiyan (SSJ) in over 3000 years, during a battle with his
race's executor Frieza. He has two sons with his wife Chi Chi, Gohan and Goten.
He has black hair, and wears his trademark orange uniform with pride...
Kamehameha: Down, Forward, Down, Forward + B, Energy Level 1
Goku powers up to SSJ, and fires his trademark move, the Kamehameha Wave.
Super Kamehameha: Down, Forward, Down, Forward + L, Energy Level 2
Goku surrounds himself with Ki, then Powers Up to SSJ2, and unleashes a
Kamehameha Wave of God-like proportions.
Spirit Bomb: Back, Down, Forward, Up + L, Energy Level 3
Goku's final attack, the Spirit Bomb. He charges his Ki and jumps in the air. He
gathers energy from around the planet, and materializes it into a massive Ki
Ball. He hurls the Bomb at his opponent, guaranteeing extreme damage, if it
hits...
Vegeta:
Vegeta, the Saiyan Prince, is the main rival of Goku. He fought on the side of
evil until he lost a major battle against Goku and his friends. He started to
change sides after the battle on Namek, and eventually settled down on Earth. He
started a family with Bulma and has a son named Trunks. He wears a blue jumpsuit
with white and gold armor.
Galick Gun: Down, Forward, Down, Forward + B, Energy Level 1
Vegeta jumps in the air and fires a purple Ki wave downwards at a 45-degree
angle. A staple in Vegeta's arsenal of attacks.
Big Bang Attack: Down, Forward, Down, Forward + L, Energy Level 2
Vegeta goes SSJ and charges his Ki into a ball. He chucks it at the enemy,
causing much carnage and much pain.
Oozaru: Back, Down, Forward, Up + L, Energy Level 3
Vegeta's Final Attack, the Oozaru Transformation. He makes a Moon Light Ki Ball,
and hurls it into the sky. He jumps up off the screen and steps down in his full
Oozaru form, crushing his enemy underneath his massive bulk.
Gohan:
The eldest son of Goku, Gohan is a Half-Saiyan and has participated in most
major battles that involved the stake of the universe, since he was 4! Gohan was
the first to go SSJ2 and was trained by both his father and a Namekian named
Piccolo. He masquerades around Orange Star City as the magnificent super hero,
The Great Saiyaman. Even though he is one of the youngest Z-warriors, he is also
one of the strongest. He wears his Green and Black Great Saiyaman costume.
Multi-Ki Blast: Down, Back, Forward + B, Energy Level 1
Gohan fires Ki blasts one by one by one...
Masenko: Back, Down, Forward + L, Energy Level 2
One of Gohan's trademarks, he learned this Ki Wave from Piccolo. He goes SSJ and
puts his hands above his forehead and unleashes a Ki wave at the opponent.
Super Kamehameha: Down, Forward + B, Down, Forward + L, Energy Level 3
Gohan's Final Attack, the Super Kamehameha Wave. He goes SSJ2 and fires a super-
charged form of his father's signature move directly at the enemy.
Gotenks:
The cocky fusion of Goku's son, Goten and Vegeta's son, Trunks, he is the
planet's last defense against Majin Buu. He is the second person to go SSJ3, the
first being Goku, and he is extremely powerful. Although, he tends to make up
worthless attacks, to put on a show for a crowd of people, but some of these
thoughtless attacks do work. He has black and purple hair, and wears a blue and
yellow vest.
Kamehameha: Down, Forward, Down, Forward + B, Energy Level 1
Being half of one of Goku's sons, Gotenks wields this attack as well.
Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack: Down, Back, Forward + L, Energy Level 2
One of Gotenks' signature moves, he powers up to SSJ3 and spits out 5 explosive
ghosts. They then home in on the opponent and explode on contact.
Super Buu Volleyball Attack: Back, Down, Forward + R, Energy Level 3
The Final Attack of Gotenks, the Super Buu Volleyball Attack. He goes SSJ3 and
encases his enemy in a rubber ball. He hits the ball into the air, kicks it
around a little, then hits it back down to Earth, causing it to explode.
Piccolo:
Piccolo, like Vegeta, was once fighting along the forces of evil. But after the
battle against Goku's brother Raditz, Piccolo decides to train Goku's son,
Gohan. He soon befriends Gohan and the evil in his heart completely dissolves
when he sacrifices his own life to save Gohan's. He recently fused with his
other Half, Kami, to increase his power greatly. He is a Namekian, so he has
green skin and antennae protruding out of his forehead. He wears a purple
uniform.
Sonic Kick: B, B, A, A, Forward + R, Energy Level 1
Piccolo teleports around kicking the opponent as he goes, a very good physical
attack indeed.
Special Beam Cannon: Forward, Back, Down, Forward + B, Energy Level 2
A trademark attack of Piccolo, this energy beam is really two, one shooting at
the opponent, and the other spiraling around it, acting like a drill.
Hellzone Grenade: Down, Back, Down, Back + L
Piccolo's greatest technique, The Hellzone Grenade. He fires multiple Ki balls
around the opponent, then he telekinetically, makes all the Ki close in on the
opponent. They explode on contact, causing great damage on the opponent.
Future Trunks:
Trunks has come to the past to warn the Z-Fighters of the Androids. They
terrorize his planet everyday, and all the Z-fighters except him are dead. He
gives Goku a heart virus, to save him from a virus he catches before the battle,
and takes his leave until the androids show up in the present. He wields a sword
and uses it in most of his attacks, by firing Ki waves out the tip of the
weapon. He has purple hair, and wears a blue jacket and gray pants.
Final Slash: Down, Back, Down, Back + B
Trunks draws his sword, and slashes it at the enemy, sending a Ki wave along the
screen.
Triple Slash: Down, Back, Down, Forward + L, Energy Level 2
Trunks powers up to SSJ, then performs three Final Slashes in a row.
Burning Slash: B, R, Back, A, L, Forward, Energy Level 3
Trunks goes SSJ and flails his arms around like a madman. He then fires off his
trademark Burning Attack followed by a Flaming Sword Slash.
Cell:
Cell is the ultimate creation of Dr. Gero, an old nemesis of Goku. He is
composed of the cells of all the fighters on Earth. He has their attacks and
special abilities, such as Piccolo's Regeneration or The Saiyan's Zenkai power
up, where if you survive a mortal wound, you become much stronger. He absorbed
Androids 17 and 18 to become "Perfect". He is reptilian-like, and is green with
black spots.
Absorption: Back, Down, Back, Forward + B, Energy Level 1
Cell sticks his tail out, and absorbs a portion of his opponent's body fluid.
Uppercut/Weak Kamehameha: Down, Forward, Down, Forward + B, Energy Level 2
Cell becomes "Perfect" and knocks his opponent into the air. He charges a
Kamehameha to greet the opponent when he gets down.
Super Kamehameha: Down, Forward, Down, Forward + L, Energy Level 3
Cell becomes "Perfect" and charges a Kamehameha to its limits. He then fires the
Kamehameha at the enemy, promising pain and torture.
Brolly:
Brolly is the Legendary Super Saiyan and has come to Earth to destroy Kakarot,
Goku's Saiyan name. Apparently, Goku made Brolly cry when they were both
newborns and Brolly has never forgotten it. He was born with a power level of
10,000 and he is godly powerful. He has blue hair, and wears white pants.
"Kakarotto!!!"
Hovercraft Punch: Back, Down, Forward + B, Energy Level 1
Brolly rushes at the opponent, and punches them with a great amount of force.
Seismic Power: Back, Down, Forward, Down, Back + R, Energy Level 2
Broly powers up to his Legendary SSJ form, then powers up causing an earthquake
to damage the enemy.
Legendary Super Saiyan Ki Blast: Down, Back, Down, Forward + L, Energy Level 3
Brolly powers up to his Legendary SSJ form and lets loose a Ki blast like
nothing you've ever seen. This attack is one of the best in the game!!!
Krillin:
Krillin is the Bald Monk, who isn't very tall. He is only human, so his power
level isn't quite as high as a Saiyan's or a Namek's. He has been Goku's best
friend since they were children, and he always is there to lend a helping hand,
if he overcomes his cowardice. He is short, bald, and wears an orange uniform
similar to Goku's.
Super Head-Butt: Down, Forward, Down, Forward + A, Energy Level 1
Krillin spirals at the enemy, head first, and plows into the enemy with great
force.
Kamehameha: Down, Forward, Down, Forward + B, Energy Level 2
Krillin, being the inventor of the Kamehameha Wave's student, he wields this
attack to full effect.
Destructo Disk: Back, Down, Forward, Back + L, Energy Level 3
Krillin's trademark move, serves as his best attack as well. He makes a Ki blast
and sharpens it to a razor-edge. He chucks it at the enemy, taking a chunk of
their life away.
Android 18:
Android 18 was modified by Dr. Gero to kill the Z-fighters. She is highly
powerful and can beat even a SSJ. She was absorbed by Cell, but was spit out
thanks to a punch from Gohan. She fell in love with Krillin and had a child
named Marron. She has blonde hair and wears blue jeans and a black shirt.
Multi-Ki blast: Down, Back, Down, Forward + B
18 fires Ki blasts one by one by one...
Energy Wave: Back, Forward, Back, Forward + B
She charges a Ki wave in her palms then fires it in a swerving Beam.
Triple Rocket Attack: Forward, Down, Back, Forward + L
Android 18 sends out three missiles, they home in on the opponent, causing major
damage.
Raditz:
Raditz is the brother of Goku and he is much more powerful than Goku at the time
of his arrival. He was eventually defeated by the combined efforts of Goku,
Gohan, and Piccolo. He lives in the Home For Infinite Losers (HFIL) after being
killed by the Special Beam Cannon. He has long black hair and wears Blue and
Orange Saiyan Armor.
Flying Elbow Drop: Down, Forward, Down, Forward + B, Energy Level 1
Raditz jumps in the air and lands an elbow on his opponent's skull.
Karate Chop Beam: Back, Forward, Back, Forward + B, Energy Level 2
Raditz charges an Energy Beam and shoots it into the air, bringing it down in a
Karate Chop motion.
Fireball Somersault: Back, Forward, Down, Forward + R, Energy Level 3
Raditz jumps in the air and surrounds himself with a flaming aura. He then
dives at the opponent, insuring burning agony.
Nappa:
Nappa came along with Vegeta to find the Dragonballs. He was a formidable
warrior, killing Tien and Piccolo, until Goku got there. Goku was too much for
Nappa, and Goku paralyzed him using the Kaio Ken Attack. Now worthless to
Vegeta, he dies at his masters hand. He is a tall, bulky Saiyan, with a bald
head and traditional armor.
Mouth Beam: Forward, Down, Back, Down, Forward + B, Energy Level 1
Nappa fires a Beam of Energy out of his mouth.
One-Handed Power Throw: Back, Forward, Down, Forward + L, Energy Level 2
Nappa picks up the opponent by his skull, and chucks him at the nearest wall.
Earthquake Slam: Back, Down, Forward, Up, Back + R, Energy Level 3
If Nappa needs to impose his bald, shiny will on his hated enemy, this is the
move to do it. Nappa leaps into the air and dropkicks the opponent, causing a
HUGE shockwave.
Android 16:
Android 16 was designed to kill Goku. He is a mechanical Goliath and he is the
strongest, pure, android to exist. His programming is incomplete though, so he
avoids fighting unless it is to protect 17 and 18, or against Goku. Bulma
repaired him after losing a battle against Cell, and his programming was altered
to be righteous. He loses his life against Cell, but he helps Gohan go SSJ2,
making him one of the most important fighters in DBZ. He is huge and has red
hair and wears green armor.
Hell Flash: Back, Forward, Back, Forward + B
16 fires two energy beams from his arms, straight, then upwards, then straight
again.
Rocket Punch: Back, Down, Forward + L, Energy Level 2
16 fires his arm off, making the opponent feel the full force of his fist.
Self-Destruct: B, B, R, A, L, Energy Level 3
16's final move, no pun intended, is Self-Destructing. He ignites a bomb deep
in his metal body, causing damage to himself, but much more to the enemy.
Buu:
Majin Buu was created, by the wizard Bibidi, to destroy the universe. He was
sealed away on earth for many years until Bibidi's son, Babadi, unsealed him
using the energy emitted by the Z-fighters. He is almost unstoppable, but he
acts like a 4 year old. He befriends Hercule and becomes a good person. He is
fat and Pink, you can't miss him.
Hammer: Down, Forward, Down, Forward + L, Energy Level 1
Buu grows his fist to massive proportions and slams it down on the enemy.
Pink Beam: Back, Forward, Down, Forward + L, Energy Level 2
Buu becomes Super Buu and turns the enemy into a piece of candy! He then eats
the candy causing damage to the enemy.
Human Annihilation: Back, Down, Forward, Up + L or R, Energy Level3
Buu's Best attack, the Human Annihilation attack. He becomes Super Buu and lets
loose a barrage of Ki balls into the sky. Then the balls come crashing down on
the battlefield, damaging the enemy randomly.
Frieza:
Frieza is the scourge of the universe, causing terror and pain wherever he steps
foot. He destroyed the Saiyan race and he is in search of the Dragonballs to
achieve his dream of immortality. He loses the fight against Goku on Namek after
Goku went SSJ. He was recovered, almost dead, among the wreckage of Namek by his
father King Cold, and was made a cyborg. Stronger than ever he went to Earth to
exact his revenge on Goku, but was killed by Future Trunks. He is small, purple,
and has horn extending out of his forehead.
Eye Beam: Forward, Back, Down, Forward + B, Energy Level 1
Frieza shoots Ki out of his pupils, piercing the heart of his victim.
Kienzan: Forward, Back, Down, Forward + L, Energy Level 2
Frieza goes to his Final form and lets out a Ki blast similar to Krillin's
attack.
Death Ball: Forward, Down, Back, Forward + L, Energy Level 3
Frieza's greatest weapon against those monkeys, the Death Ball. He goes to his
Final form, and creates a Ki ball of insane size and power. He throws the ball
at his opponent, making a massive explosion.
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Unlockables
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Z-store Unlockables: Buy Bios, Images, Songs, Modes, and Settings here.
Character Unlock:
Raditz: Beat Tournament with one character.
Nappa: Beat Tournament with Vegeta.
Gotenks: Beat Tournament with 4 people and Goku.
Frieza: Beat Tournament with every character so far.
Android 16: Beat Time Challenge with Two Characters.
Cell: Beat Tournament with Android 16.
Buu: Beat Tournament mode with every character.
Brolly: Beat Tournament mode with Buu.
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Credits
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Me, for creating this FAQ.
CJayC, for making GameFAQs, the ultimate game site.
USA, for making this all possible.
The fine gamers at C1234's Movelists FAQ.
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Copyright
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