Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors

 Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: Atari
  • Release Date: Jun 22, 2004
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
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  1. Cinescape
    91
    Probably the best Dragon Ball Z game to date, and I’m talking about any platform.
  2. Next Level Gaming
    89
    I was very impressed with almost every aspect of Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors. It is a very fun game that is easy to pick up on the controls. The graphics look amazing and the new engine is very sweet.
  3. Inside Gamer Online
    88
    Arguably the best fighting game available on the Game Boy Advance and is worth every penny.
  5. Siliconera
    85
    This game features one of the best single player modes for a Dragonball Z game ever. The mode also has enough depth that you will get a decent amount of gameplay playing through it. Future developers take note, this is how a Dragonball Z game should be made. [JPN Import]
  6. DailyGame
    84
    A surprisingly deep fighter. Occasionally the fast combat can degenerate into button mashing, but the strategic elements are there if you can keep your wits about you.
  7. Nintendojo
    82
    Very fun, if not repetitive, and should hold your interest even if you aren’t a fan of the popular anime series.
  8. NintendoWorldReport
    80
    The gameplay is decent, though somewhat repetitive, and players really feel like they’re controlling the Z characters in a heated battle. If your kid is a fan of the show, or you’re secretly one yourself, this is one of the best DBZ games on the market.
  9. PGNx Media
    80
    The game’s visuals are awesome. The characters are sprite-based and extremely faithful to the show it is based on.
  10. Gaming Nexus
    80
    Atari set out to make amends for the debacle that was Taiketsu, and I feel that it came through quite nicely. There are some rough edges in the game, but if you can forgive the fighting system for its lack of depth, there will be plenty for you to like about this game.
  11. GamerFeed
    80
    Hands down the best DBZ fighting game released in the last few years on console or GBA.
  12. Times Online
    80
    This is a light-hearted beat-em-up that will appeal to both old-school fans and DragonBall aficionados.
  13. Gamers' Temple
    78
    If you’re a Dragon Ball Z fan you’re going to love Supersonic Warriors.
  14. GameSpot
    77
    Anyone looking for the next "Street Fighter" probably ought to look elsewhere, but Dragon Ball fans (even casual watchers) will be more than delighted.
  15. IGN
    75
    The fighting mechanics aren't quite as ironed out as expected and don't quite match up with the energetic front end, but overall Atari has brought out a decent game that better captures the Dragon Ball Z flavor than previous titles in the series have on the GBA handheld.
  16. GameZone
    75
    It was designed for the DBZ watchers of the world, and that's just who it's going to satisfy.
  17. Armchair Empire
    75
    It’s easy to recognize that this is still a good fighting game, albeit a somewhat easy one to get through, that does justice to the DBZ legacy that not every DBZ game is able to do.
  18. GameSpy
    75
    An official apology for last year's dreadful "DBZ: Taiketsu." It gives gamers a true sense of the high-flying fighting action that makes up the anime series.
  19. Nintendo Insider
    75
    Dragon Ball Z fans that are loyal to the television show and had a hard time believing what they were playing in "Taiketsu" should be overjoyed with Supersonic Warriors.
  20. Weekly Famitsu
    73
    8 / 7 / 7 / 7 - 29 [Vol 798; 2 Apr 2004]
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  21. GamePro
    70
    The continuous button mashing that infuses the famous yet most curious aerial acrobatics that those crazy DBZ fighters perform gives you pretty much everything you need to simulate the Saiyan art of combat.
  22. Cheat Code Central
    70
    Supersonic Warrior is not the best fighter available for the GBA but it's the best of the Dragon Ball series so far. Now take your hands off your dragon balls and get playing.
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  23. The Sydney Morning Herald
    70
    It may lack the depth of console heavyweights such as Tekken and Virtua Fighter, but the playing options are terrific, with alternate stories and multiple forms of each pugilist to unlock.
  24. eToychest
    65
    Merely a mediocre licensed title with charm that falls flat after the tenth super is used in one fight. Its decent graphics and authentic voices from the show do little to improve its playability.
  25. Nintendo Power
    62
    A strong 2-D one-on-one fighter that even casual fighting fans will get a kick out of. [Aug 2004, p.122]
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  26. Game Informer
    55
    Though Supersonic Warriors retains the show's flavor, it fails to measure up to the standards of a passable 2D fighter. [Sept 2004, p.118]
  27. Gaming Age
    33
    No challenge and no depth does not make for a good game.

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#28 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2004

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 34
  3. Negative: 5 out of 34
  1. Krossbone
    May 3, 2019
    6
    While this game is mindless fun and action packed, the cast of playable characters lacks very many interesting picks, mostly just your averageWhile this game is mindless fun and action packed, the cast of playable characters lacks very many interesting picks, mostly just your average Super Saiyans and villains, and the only Earthling is Krillin unfortunately.
    These might seem like personal gripes, but as a DBZ fan, I'm rather disappointed by the lackluster lineup, so others might be too. Beware of that if you want to get this game.

    Another major gripe I have, and this one being completely objective, is the severe lack of content in this game. All there is to this game is constant fight after fight, even in the story mode.
    Not gonna go in-depth here, but you can see should you decide to play this for yourself.

    Overall, nice mindless fun, but not worth sinking a lot of time into. If you want a truly great Dragon Ball game for the GBA, check out Dragon Ball: Advanced Adventure.    … Full Review »
  2. Lance22
    Mar 9, 2023
    9
    It’s a fun and addictive game with great gameplay, controls are fluent and smooth, voice acting is really good, and he’s on par with theIt’s a fun and addictive game with great gameplay, controls are fluent and smooth, voice acting is really good, and he’s on par with the anime, the game has a certain charm to it. It’s basically a bunch of what if scenarios where for example, if you want Krillin to save the day instead of Goku, then you can do that in supersonic warriors, the only two negative things I can say about this game are later on it does become relentlessly hard and there’s no save function so you can’t continue where you left off, other than that the game is very fun and I recommend you pick it up and play it if and when you get a chance.
    8.9/10.
    If you’re on the fence about pulling the trigger on buying this game, do it you won’t regret it, trust me you’ll have a lot of fun    … Full Review »
  3. hector_bcn98
    Oct 31, 2022
    8
    Gran videojuego de lucha para las capacidades del sistema. Mejoraría incluso en la segunda entrega. Muy buen modo historia pese a que laGran videojuego de lucha para las capacidades del sistema. Mejoraría incluso en la segunda entrega. Muy buen modo historia pese a que la función de los niveles de poder es solamente para aumentar la dificultad.… Full Review »
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