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Dragon Ball Z: Harukanaru Densetsu is an unusual but exciting mix of card game, strategy and role-playing game that was released for the Nintendo DS in 2007. Developed by Monolith Soft and published by Bandai Namco, Dragon Ball Z: Harukanaru Densetsu is based on the popular anime and manga series Dragon Ball Z - but not only covers epic battles, but wraps them in clever, tactical gameplay.

The storyline of Dragon Ball Z: Harukanaru Densetsu follows the well-known Dragon Ball Z sagas, starting with the Saiyajin saga and continuing with the Freezer, Cell and Buu sagas. You experience the events from the perspective of various characters such as Son Goku, Son Gohan, Vegeta, Piccolo and many more. You travel on a turn-based world map, explore areas, collect items and encounter iconic opponents from the series.

The heart of Dragon Ball Z: Harukanaru Densetsu is the card-based battle system. Each of your moves is determined by a game card - these cards control movement, attacks, special techniques, charges or defense. There are over 125 different cards in Dragon Ball Z: Harukanaru Densetsu, which vary in type, strength and effect. You have to strategically plan when to use which card to effectively defeat your opponents.

The stronger the card, the more powerful the action - but choosing the right combinations and timing are also crucial. Particularly powerful attacks such as Kamehameha or Final Flash can only be triggered with certain card sets. This makes every fight in Dragon Ball Z: Harukanaru Densetsu a tactical challenge.

In addition to the story mode, Dragon Ball Z: Harukanaru Densetsu also has a multiplayer mode in which you can compete against friends via a local connection. Here, everyone puts together their own deck and competes in strategic duels - a fun bonus, especially for fans of trading card games.

The graphics of Dragon Ball Z: Harukanaru Densetsu are based on the typical Dragon Ball Z style with 2D sprites, comic-like battle effects and faithful character designs. The cards are designed with familiar scenes and poses, which creates a nostalgic flair. The background music and sound effects are also strongly reminiscent of the anime series.

Dragon Ball Z: Harukanaru Densetsu is not a typical fighting game, but is aimed at fans of strategic card games who also love the world of Dragon Ball Z. With its unusual mix of RPG, tactics and anime action, Dragon Ball Z: Harukanaru Densetsu offers a fresh gaming experience on the Nintendo DS - ideal for anyone who wants to experience Super Saiyan power in a different way.