Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Atari
  • Release Date: Nov 7, 2006
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
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  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 of the person who plays, Spike has not really his game Ratté
  2. Watermelon789
    Mar 26, 2012
    4
    As a stagnating franchise and as an unimportant " new " episode to the video game family, Budokai Tenkaichi 2 is completely stupid still, the sequel is a nice part worth having, but not this .
  3. gohanssj2
    Oct 28, 2011
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Many important people are missing bad game, we play very confused persons barriers invisible LMIT that much gameplay, then, and very repetitive, then the story mode and long enough but ugly… Expand
  4. jamesJ
    Jun 2, 2009
    3
    Makes no effort in maturing the franchise. the game insists on giving every menu option a needless dragonball theme to it, and ends up explaining in detail every menu option through annoying unskippable voice overs. even when the name of the option is extremely self explanatory there's a voice over explaining exactly what "duel" means. the character select screen divides the numerous Makes no effort in maturing the franchise. the game insists on giving every menu option a needless dragonball theme to it, and ends up explaining in detail every menu option through annoying unskippable voice overs. even when the name of the option is extremely self explanatory there's a voice over explaining exactly what "duel" means. the character select screen divides the numerous characters into different unspecified groups you have to cycle through, and some of the main character's transformed states end up being in an entirely different group and locked off from the original characters in game transformation ability. some of the character's alternate costumes are lacking in originality(compared to their default costume) and whats worse is that the game simply labels the different costumes by number requiring the player to guess, memorize, or look up online, if he wants to select a specific costume. the ability to "customize" characters rarely exceeds boosting individual attributes of the character, like speed or health. furthermore the large list of items used to modify these attributes offer no useful explanation as to what the attributes actually effect. The menu dosn't categorize the items sufficiently, leaving the player to scroll through endless lists searching for a specific item. AI is extremely bland and uncooperative to the fact that someone might want to have fun. An example of this is when you're hidden from view and the opponent is facing away from you it magically knows to teleport out of the way of an attack that's impossible to see coming. what's worse is even afterwords the opponent still sits there looking around like nothing just happened. the franchise famous "power struggles" are degraded into an overly simplistic minigame of who can move the analog sticks around faster, the highest difficulty will make it nearly impossible to attack an opponant head on due to the near certainty of the AI winning the power struggle. worst of all is the implementation of giant characters. special attacks can either be energy based(balls or beams of energy shot at the opponent) or rush based(the character collides with the opponent and hits them a few times). Giant characters are automatically immune to almost all rush attacks leaving some characters, which rely solely on rush attacks, seriously handicapped. this problem is made worse in that several characters can't make giants recoil with standard attacks and thus are completely open to being pounded on with little to no defense against it.… Expand
  5. JohnnyM.
    Jun 30, 2007
    10
    This is the single greatest fighting game I have ever played ever. I found myself playing it for hours without end...its was just awesome.
  6. DayshawnR.
    Nov 25, 2006
    10
    Better than all the DBZ games i played!
  7. Zach
    Nov 19, 2006
    9
    Easily the best of all the DBZ games. Before this I thought Budokai 3 was the top, but could have been better...Tenkaichi was ok but no transformations which took away alot. This one brings back the transformations in game and does it in style, it's very easy to choose exactly which form you want, be your character saijan, cell, frieza, etc. The whole fighting system has been Easily the best of all the DBZ games. Before this I thought Budokai 3 was the top, but could have been better...Tenkaichi was ok but no transformations which took away alot. This one brings back the transformations in game and does it in style, it's very easy to choose exactly which form you want, be your character saijan, cell, frieza, etc. The whole fighting system has been reworked and isn't nearly as clunky as before. Combos are a breeze to pull off, specials are better and add alot of strategy to a fight. Character selection is insane, I haven't seen a single character left out from any of the sagas. The story mode is the same, I'm only at the begining of the cell saga and am 30% complete. It even covers the dbz movies such as the tree of might, deadzone, cooler...it's really got it all! My only gripe is the AI, not that it's bad. Sometimes it will decide to do the same move over and over again which is iritating, and other times the computer will just decide it isnt going to let you win and utterly annihilate you. Nothing bad with the game, the difficulty can just be a bit outragous at times. If you are a DBZ fan and wish the games could be better, this is the one to buy.… Expand
  8. TheQuietGamer
    Feb 6, 2011
    9
    Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 is one of the best fighters out there, and one of the best Dragon Ball Z games, with a INCREDIBLY large amount of playable characters, awesome controls, awesome graphics, and amazing sound, an awesome story mode, and highly replayable tournament modes, and great versus modes, this game is a must play for fighter and Dragon Ball Z fans.
  9. Androu
    Jan 29, 2014
    10
    The budokai and the tenkaichi series made my childhood alongside with the anime they are based one. One of the greatest fighting games, if you really are a dbz fan. Go get it!
  10. mewkid1234
    Nov 8, 2013
    9
    This is an excellent game. It has the basic necessities of any DBZ game. Graphics, controls, characters, and camera control. I love the story mode an gameplay. It fits so well with the DBZ storyline. The graphics are indescribable. The controls are really great. The character roster is superb, along with the transformations. The camera is also great. All in all, this game is great, but theThis is an excellent game. It has the basic necessities of any DBZ game. Graphics, controls, characters, and camera control. I love the story mode an gameplay. It fits so well with the DBZ storyline. The graphics are indescribable. The controls are really great. The character roster is superb, along with the transformations. The camera is also great. All in all, this game is great, but the only downside is the ''CGI'' cutscenes. That made me quinch.… Expand
  11. Chris1
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    My personal favourite dbz game. It has the best story mode. Many characters too choose from and awesome graphics and gameplay. It just feels so good when you punch an opponent right in the face. Only bad thing the music is horrible.
  12. Diegochocho
    Jul 5, 2018
    8
    Gran juego, mejora muchísimo en comparacion al primero, buen modo historia, jugabilidad y la música es hermosa.
  13. gustavorosa77
    Apr 26, 2018
    8
    Sua narrativa e modo historia são bons, conta muitos detalhes da historia de dragon ball que por muitas vezes são esquecidas, o cuidado com isso é louvável, é um jogo onde podemos passar muito tempo jogando sem se cansar, talvez alguns níveis sejam um pouco desmedidos em dificuldade mas isso ao meu ver incrementa um pouco no desafio, onde hoje reclamamos muito de jogos fáceis demais, é umSua narrativa e modo historia são bons, conta muitos detalhes da historia de dragon ball que por muitas vezes são esquecidas, o cuidado com isso é louvável, é um jogo onde podemos passar muito tempo jogando sem se cansar, talvez alguns níveis sejam um pouco desmedidos em dificuldade mas isso ao meu ver incrementa um pouco no desafio, onde hoje reclamamos muito de jogos fáceis demais, é um jogo que todo fã de dragon ball deve jogar e se ater aos detalhes da historia… Expand
  14. 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 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    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    … Expand
  15. Rubiales
    Apr 17, 2020
    8
    Awesome Dragon Ball game with many characters from the original, Z and GT. The perspective of the battles are really good.
  16. lelouch6
    Mar 24, 2020
    7
    a jogabilidade não é tão gostosa como no 3, mas a história é muito bem cronológica sendo fiel ao máximo ao anime. porem várias coisas desnecessárias antes do combate. não é bem para um jogo de luta, mas um presente para os fãs da série
  17. MajinCCB
    Aug 9, 2021
    7
    Has a large number of characters which is fun, however that hardly matters when besides animation differences there are only 3 types of moves that all behave the same.
  18. 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 and the real seller is the extensive campaign taking you through every fight in DBZ and GT, and the quest to unlock every character

Awards & Rankings

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

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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
  1. 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]
  2. GameDaily
    70
    Outside of some minor quibbles with the user interface and some obscenely difficult matches, the only real snag is the fact that everything's so heavily based in the Dragon Ball Z mythos, there isn't much here for the non-fan to enjoy.
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  3. 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.
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