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DANDAN Z

DANDAN Z
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Positive · 90% of 10
DeveloperRETSUZAN
GenreAction
ControllerPartial
Wait Chip's verdict · US updated 19 hr. ago

Good game, but it sits 100% of the way from its all-time low to full price. It drops harder in seasonal sales. Patience pays.

Why this verdict
Price position between all-time low and full price 100%
All-time low $2.39 · 8d ago
Player reviews 90% positive of 10
Quality score 90/100 · small sample
Value score 0/100

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About this game

What this game is, in the developer's words

Pick your fighter, then strap in for an action packed nostalgia trip beat-down in this fast-paced 2D retro fighting game!

Game Overview

10 fighters from all walks of life come together once again for a classic handheld game style brawl! Connect attacks to build your gauge, then press B repeatedly to perform "DANDAN" Combos and unleash a variety of other special moves to gain victory over your opponents!

The sixth game in the Game Buddy series that strives to faithfully recreates the look, sounds, and feel of classic late 80's handheld games in a way that's like experiencing an alternate timeline of gaming history.

Characters


Sanshiro: The fighting vocational school student. He decided to follow the path of martial arts to emulate a strong fighter he admired.


Jacky Tayama: Deciple of Shiburi Kempo. He spends his days training so he can beat his rival Sanshiro.


Hikaru Bakuenryu: A girl who has mastered Bakuen Karate. She joined the fight to search for a boyfriend stronger than her.


Patrick: Sells exercise equipment on a TV shopping channel. Works on his abs to try and win the heart of Maki, his on-air sales partner.


Inaba Man: Sanshiro's teacher from his school. He may not look like a teacher with his rugged face, but he's hot blooded and hates when you mess with his hair or disrupt his class.


Joe Afro: The strongest mosquito-weight boxer around. He left the boxing world when he realized his hair put him in a different weight class.


Maxi Psycho: A psychic who battles evil but has a tendency to take things too far. Has destroyed several cities in her fights.


Osamu Iwata: Everyone knows he's a nerd. Wears a homemade battle suit and transforms into Sabre Cross.


Kouji Yokoyama: The self-proclaimed strongest delinquent. Continually fights to prove that he is in fact the strongest guy in town.


Mohigan: The mysterious creature that lives on Mohigan Island. His daily life is depicted in the T.V. Show, "Mohigan's Daily Life".

Game-play

Each characters arsenal of moves includes throws, specials, SUPER specials, and DANDAN combos. Beat down your opponent to build your gauge, and then make them taste the pain!

Progress through each character's story mode, challenge your friends in local hot-seat multiplayer, or hit up the practice room to perfect your favorite character's combos!

Features

  • Story mode, arcade mode, 2 player versus mode, and practice mode.
  • 10 unique fighters with all their own specials and moves
  • 8-bit sights and sounds that faithfully emulates the early era of handheld gaming.
  • Catchy and nostalgic chiptune music.

How to access the menu

To access the game menu and manual, press select button on gamepad or shift key on keyboard.

Media

Trailers and screenshots straight from the store page

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Latest news

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Price intelligence

Accepted price history and the lows that matter

Historical lows
All-time low ATL $2.39 2026-07-07
3-month low $2.39
12-month low $2.39
Current $5.99
Price events From the accepted price history · updates automatically
Jul 10, 2026
Sale ended · back to $5.99
Jul 7, 2026
New all-time low $2.39

DANDAN Z price history and best deals

DANDAN Z for PC currently sells from $5.99 at authorized stores. Its all-time low is $2.39, set on 2026-07-07.

Frequently asked questions

Answered from this game's own price and edition data

Should I buy DANDAN Z now or wait?
Our verdict is wait. At 100% of the way to full price, it usually drops harder in seasonal sales, so patience tends to pay.
Is $5.99 a good price for DANDAN Z?
$5.99 sits 100% of the way from the all-time low of $2.39 to the full price. It has been cheaper before, so there is room to wait.
Where can I buy DANDAN Z?
DANDAN Z is tracked at steam. We only list authorized stores here and always link out with a clean outbound link.
Scores
Steam reviews Positive · 90%
90% positive of 10
Media (10)
Tech
ControllerPartial
Requirements
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  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11(64bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core2 Duo 2.0GHz or more
  • Graphics: Integrated Graphics Chip
  • DirectX: Version 9.0a
  • Storage: 110 MB available space
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          Facts
          DeveloperRETSUZAN
          PublisherHenteko Doujin
          GenresAction
          ModesMulti-player · Single-player
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