Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Atari
  • Release Date: Nov 7, 2006
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 31
  3. Negative: 1 out of 31
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  1. Game Chronicles
    96
    The best Dragon Ball Z game ever. It does almost everything right and is a nearly flawless culmination of everything that was great about every US Dragon Ball Z game since Final Bout, be it characters, gameplay or graphics.
  2. Worth Playing
    91
    It, in fact, accomplishes roughly 95% of what it set out to do, and with style besides. If you've ever liked Dragon Ball Z, even just as a kid growing up, then this game should automatically be added to your collection.
  3. AceGamez
    90
    An epic anime beat-em-up unlike anything else currently on the market. Although the controls are slightly tricky at first, this is a game with so much depth and character that I can't help but recommend it to everyone.
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  5. IGN
    83
    This one uses every button on the controller, a good deal of motion on the Wii version, and it moves at an insane speed. Still, for gamers that can get into it, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 is one of the most entertaining and fierce anime fighters around. This is every DBZ fan’s wet dream.
  6. GameShark
    83
    A solid and slick fighting game that beat 'em up fans and Dragon Ball z anime fanatics will love. There are a lot of small improvements (like the ability to jump into Super Saiyan mode more easily) to look forward and a ton of gameplay and extras to keep players occupied for a very long time.
  7. Gamers' Temple
    82
    It may not satisfy the hardcore fighting fan or impress those who aren’t fans of DBZ, but anyone who enjoys the Dragon Ball series will find it thoroughly enjoyable.
  8. GamingTrend
    82
    If you don't mind your fighting games on the simpler side you will find a lot to enjoy.
  9. GameZone
    81
    The game was built for DBZ enthusiasts, but anyone who loves a great fighter will get into this high-flying, non-stop experience.
  10. Play Magazine
    80
    Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 is the type of game that will only give you back what you're willing to put into it. [Nov. 2006, p.85]
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  11. 1UP
    80
    Even if you can't find people to play in the two-player modes, the story mode has enough action-packed content to soak up the entire DBZ legacy, and to keep you busy for a long, long time.
  12. PALGN
    80
    The best and most substantial Dragon Ball Z experience that you're likely to get outside of watching the show.
  13. PGNx Media
    80
    As a fighting game, it’s very flashy and somehow shallow, but fans of the cartoon will appreciate this as well as the careful use of the license.
  14. DarkStation
    80
    Atari finally comes good with the celebrated DBZ franchise with this high-flying, free-form fighting game. This is as close as you'll get to the frantic anime-style battles.
  15. Digital Entertainment News
    80
    What’s really impressive is how big of a game this is. This is bigger than any fighter in recent memory. This love note to fans will appeal to the biggest fighting game purist.
  16. Gaming Horizon
    79
    An awesome variety of modes, a huge roster, customization, and the entire Dragon Ball story tied up nicely in one package add up to a title that every DBZ fan ought to have.
  17. ActionTrip
    78
    The fighting engine is unconventional, but the difficulty is better balanced this time, and eases you in slower.
  18. Games Master UK
    78
    A veritable Dragon Ball Z encyclopedia that fans will find abolutely irresistible. [Christmas 2006, p.66]
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  19. GamerNode
    77
    Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 is a fighter that will draw fighting fans to its crisp, fast, fighting action and will entertain fans of the Dragon Ball franchise.

Awards & Rankings

63
#63 Best PS2 Game of 2006
39
#39 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2006
96
#96 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2006

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 119 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 100 out of 119
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 119
  3. Negative: 7 out of 119
  1. christab
    Apr 5, 2012
    9
    DBZ BT2 conducted in 2006 with a good story mode which follows almost cartoon fashion with several that are part of the game that makes fun ofDBZ BT2 conducted in 2006 with a good story mode which follows almost cartoon fashion with several that are part of the game that makes fun of the person who plays, Spike has not really his game Ratté… Full Review »
  2. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    8
    GReat fighting game with an enormous roster of DBZ characters. In practice many play similarly, but they mostly have unique special moves andGReat fighting game with an enormous roster of DBZ characters. In practice many play similarly, but they mostly have unique special moves and the real seller is the extensive campaign taking you through every fight in DBZ and GT, and the quest to unlock every character… Full Review »
  3. m7mmd_00
    Sep 14, 2022
    8
    Budokai Tenkaichi series is the best series, compared to the other dragon ball series.
    the best dragon ball game is Budokai Tenkaichi 3 and    Budokai Tenkaichi series is the best series, compared to the other dragon ball series.
    the best dragon ball game is Budokai Tenkaichi 3 and than 2.
    a Complete techniques and movements and fighting giants you will not saw it in any modern dragon ball games
    the problem in this game is a very very very very very very very very very very long story unlike Budokai Tenkaichi 3 is balanced story.
    They trying to make it similar to that Raging blast series but it was not good and not like Budokai Tenkaichi series
    i hope from bandai namco making remaster or remaking the Budokai Tenkaichi series.

    rating 8 for this game is ok in my opinion    … Full Review »
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