Although the Japanese and European editions of the game used familiar art and music from the
Dragon Ball (1986) anime, the US version is stated to be based on Journey to the West with no mention of Dragon Ball. There are altered graphics and sound. Goku was changed to more closely resemble an Americanized Kung Fu stereotype, being pictured on the cover artwork with a white gi and blue headband. Master Roshi has been similarly changed to look more like a traditional martial arts master. Bulma is called "Nora", Yamcha is called "Lancer", Oolong is called "Pudgy", Pilaf is called "King Minos", the Kamehameha is the "Wind Wave", and the Dragon Balls are referred to as "Crystalballs". Also, the game has been shortened; all levels that correspond with the Kung-Fu Tournament halfway through the game have been removed. Furthermore, all perverted references have been censored out; for instance, the "girl's panties" power-up (which makes Goku temporarily run fast) now resembles a triangle-cut sandwich.
