Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Atari
  • Release Date: Nov 13, 2007
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 450 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 398 out of 450
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 450
  3. Negative: 17 out of 450
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  1. ShaneSammut
    Nov 1, 2007
    10
    People say that budokai 3 has been and will be the best DBZ game to ever be released i say no. Tenkaichi 3 for dbz fans will deliver the dbz experiance your looking for!!! it's not that there is over 150 characters, its that the characters are more unique than most would think, this time round they have changed moves for the better. The fighting is more intense and defined, there isPeople say that budokai 3 has been and will be the best DBZ game to ever be released i say no. Tenkaichi 3 for dbz fans will deliver the dbz experiance your looking for!!! it's not that there is over 150 characters, its that the characters are more unique than most would think, this time round they have changed moves for the better. The fighting is more intense and defined, there is no DBZ game so far that you can get hold of better than Tenkaichi 3… Expand
  2. GustavtGamer
    Nov 4, 2007
    10
    Amazing Game!! I'm not kidding!!!! Really incredible...150 characters...very sharp graphics, no original BSO ough!!! More combos, more stages, and an incredible much more deep fighting system than Tenkaichi 2. I'm currently playing the Japan region title...And I Love it!!
  3. FedericoS.
    Dec 7, 2007
    10
    It's just like the anime series!!!! The Story mode...I must say way better than tenkaichi 2, the overall speed of the gameplay it's better now, the graphics...10 points!! I own Budokai 3, Tenkaichi 2 and Tenkaichi 3...and Tenkaichi 3 it's the best! It has so many combos that you could spend a whole year before untapping all the fighting posibilities of this game...and NO It's just like the anime series!!!! The Story mode...I must say way better than tenkaichi 2, the overall speed of the gameplay it's better now, the graphics...10 points!! I own Budokai 3, Tenkaichi 2 and Tenkaichi 3...and Tenkaichi 3 it's the best! It has so many combos that you could spend a whole year before untapping all the fighting posibilities of this game...and NO 151 character...161!! with transformations, skins and altered states, later is the music topic...no problem!! It's really great...no like the original but is ok. But this can be changed if you make a simple mod...just google it. Overall I give it a 10!… Expand
  4. KristN.
    Dec 7, 2007
    10
    Simply put, a dream DBZ game. It looks perfect, the sounds are top, and the gameply is brilliant. Sure, it has it's flaws, but these are only minor, and easy to look past. This game rewards the longtime player (and is incredibly unforgiving to anyone unwilling to put the effort in to practice), but once you're able to hold your own against the sometimes infuriating AI, Simply put, a dream DBZ game. It looks perfect, the sounds are top, and the gameply is brilliant. Sure, it has it's flaws, but these are only minor, and easy to look past. This game rewards the longtime player (and is incredibly unforgiving to anyone unwilling to put the effort in to practice), but once you're able to hold your own against the sometimes infuriating AI, you'll be hooked.… Expand
  5. dragonballfantopqualitygamer
    May 21, 2009
    10
    The best dragonball game ever, despite minor flaws in graphics engine.Improved control system (although its a little difficult at the beginning).The best recreation of the fights that we saw on TV series. Highly addictive and enjoyable.

    Game Revolution : " I can respect Funimation
  6. SureshM.
    Nov 22, 2007
    10
    This game is a dream come true. Best 3d fighting game ever. The action will leave you enthralled for hours. The learning curve may be a bit steep but once you get the hang of it will be awesome. If you are a dragon ball fan then this should surely not be missed.
  7. Repton138
    Jan 12, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ridiculously fast paced, many characters and has tons of action, this has got to be the greatest DBZ game i have ever played. If you've played older Tenkaichi games before try this out! If your a newbie to the DBZ world you'll probably have a hard time learning the controls. I give this a 10 out of 10.… Expand
  8. hugoboy
    Jun 3, 2011
    10
    awesome is just the right word to describe this amazing game.not a fan of DBZ and it's the first game of the series i have played but after 5hours of game play,i just couldn't stop playing.a very addictive game i must say. Being a big fan of naruto,i must confess that naruto's battle system pales in comparism to tenkaichi 3. With such a fast pace combat,a deep deep battle system,fantasticawesome is just the right word to describe this amazing game.not a fan of DBZ and it's the first game of the series i have played but after 5hours of game play,i just couldn't stop playing.a very addictive game i must say. Being a big fan of naruto,i must confess that naruto's battle system pales in comparism to tenkaichi 3. With such a fast pace combat,a deep deep battle system,fantastic game modes and of course lot and lots of playable characters,this game definitely deserves a 10/10.only wished the 2player mode was in btw 2-d and 3-d like tekken 5 rather than the split screen… Expand
  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. Stitchking
    Feb 8, 2012
    10
    I'm actually writing this review is a response to another review I just saw about this game the annoyed me a great deal. This game is great. It's as simple as that. The Tenkaichi series is quite possibly the great of all DBZ games and Tenkaichi 3 is the best of the series. Although Tenkaichi 2 comes in as the a close second but the third comes out ahead due to balance. First andI'm actually writing this review is a response to another review I just saw about this game the annoyed me a great deal. This game is great. It's as simple as that. The Tenkaichi series is quite possibly the great of all DBZ games and Tenkaichi 3 is the best of the series. Although Tenkaichi 2 comes in as the a close second but the third comes out ahead due to balance. First and foremost I want to say that none of the Tenkaichi games are very well balanced, NONE! However, in Tenkaichi 2 some characters had attacks that were mind-numbingly powerful(Great Ape Baby's Throw), rushing attacks took ZERO ki if they didn't connect and the customization setup was a true game-breaker(Halo for starters cut down energy needed for all attacks in half with no real consequences). Also, everyone has been given their own unique combo set this time around instead of having the generic setup as the other games did and some character have had their move-set changed to avoid having redundant attacks and to keep their techniques more in line to the attacks they actually performed in the anime. So anyone who played Tenkaichi 2 before laying their hands on this will realize that its a bit more difficult to play since you can no longer mash your opponents into oblivion. It actually takes some skill this time around and any DBZ fan should at least have the patience to play this game and realize it's not worth giving a "0" rating.… Expand
  11. christab
    Apr 5, 2012
    10
    It's Dragon Ball Z is the best, the battle that are successful is the ultimate battle mode and the scenario are the best but it's the graphic that I was disappointed but despite the ca game is very playable and 'are over 70 playable characters, what good game
  12. David1991
    Jul 10, 2012
    10
    The best dragon ball z game ever made period. i wish they doing this as a hd collection for the 360. hopefully in the future. ..............................................
  13. MaidenEXP
    Nov 16, 2012
    10
    When I say the BEST, I really say that this game is the BEST Dragon Ball game in history, and one of the best shonen-anime game too. Hundreds of different characters and more than 40 transformations, hours and hours playing the history mode or playing with your friend at your home. In ps3, we really miss games like this. This game is much better than the two Raging Blast games or UltimateWhen I say the BEST, I really say that this game is the BEST Dragon Ball game in history, and one of the best shonen-anime game too. Hundreds of different characters and more than 40 transformations, hours and hours playing the history mode or playing with your friend at your home. In ps3, we really miss games like this. This game is much better than the two Raging Blast games or Ultimate Tenkaichi ones in PS3.
    I was only 12 years old when I was playing this game, and then my parents bought me my PS3 ... and then I stop playing this AWESOME game. Perhaps the best dragon ball game made in history....    … Expand
  14. rohail6
    Nov 1, 2016
    10
    The best Dragon Ball Z game ever made. DBZ Xenoverse 2 plays like $#!7 compared to this. The gameplay was so fast and fluid, with so many different combos and every character having a unique style as well.
  15. mewkid1234
    Nov 8, 2013
    10
    Best DBZ game so far for me. t's basically about every DBZ game ever released, starting out with the first one to the last one. The graphics are similar to DBZ Budokai Tenkaichi 2 and the controls are spot on. The characters are at it's best and the other necessities of DBZ make this the best game so far. The camera can be controlled by you and it makes the best prequel to any other DBZBest DBZ game so far for me. t's basically about every DBZ game ever released, starting out with the first one to the last one. The graphics are similar to DBZ Budokai Tenkaichi 2 and the controls are spot on. The characters are at it's best and the other necessities of DBZ make this the best game so far. The camera can be controlled by you and it makes the best prequel to any other DBZ Budokai Tenkaichi game in the series. Nonetheless, I give this game my highest regards. Keep on doing what you're doing, Akira and Funimation.… Expand
  16. Benovidente
    Mar 8, 2016
    10
    Melhor Game baseado em animes , melhor game da Bandai , melhor game de luta , melhor game de DBZ e com certeza um dos melhores games já feitos. (Alem de ser um dos melhores games do Playstation 2.)
  17. PeterParker
    Nov 9, 2014
    10
    Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 è il miglior videogioco dedicato a Goku e ai suoi amici e sicuramente è uno dei migliori picchiaduro per PS2.Un capolavoro fenomenale.
  18. Bobi
    Mar 9, 2015
    10
    Best Dragon Ball Z game ever to be made. Literally everything about this game was perfect. Imma go as far as to say that this is the best overall fighting game ever created, right up there with naruto ultimate ninja storm 3
  19. Maneinarr
    Mar 11, 2015
    10
    To the date of this review, no 3D fighting game measures up to dbz: bt 3.

    Characters: Almost all relevant figthers in the whole saga, including gt, are here. So pick the one that fits your liking. Story: A quick, shallow version of the series. What's the point of wanting to wath the anime in a game? GO WATCH IT ON THE TV if you want the story! At least it stays true to the story as a    To the date of this review, no 3D fighting game measures up to dbz: bt 3.

    Characters: Almost all relevant figthers in the whole saga, including gt, are here. So pick the one that fits your liking.

    Story: A quick, shallow version of the series. What's the point of wanting to wath the anime in a game? GO WATCH IT ON THE TV if you want the story! At least it stays true to the story as a whole. It also features some relevant sagas that are not extrictly canon (like Broly)

    Design: Flawless. Both the art and 3D models are up to date.

    Combat: The absolute best in 3D fighting to the date. Fast paced. Precise. Variable. Exciting. Although casuals are also capable of putting the easier combos up for a deluded feel of grandeur, it's only after you expend both hours in training and hours beating your friends that you become as good as in the real anime, letting you relive and even improve the best combats in the anime. You felt frieza and goku talked too much (and they did). Screw that! Get your friend to pro Frieza and fight him in a volcanic Namek. You will feel not only as goku on an about to explode Namek, you will feel a stronger rush from the fight itself than in all those 20'ish chapters all together.

    Overall: 9. It's not perfect, and without a solid group of harcore gamers it gets old fast for single player is not as fun. but...
    Given all the crap there is out there in 3D fighting games (say... budokai!), my score is: a perfect 10!    … Expand
  20. samuelrw
    Aug 13, 2022
    10
    My favorite DBZ game and in my opinion undoubtedly claims a spot in the top 3 DBZ games of all time. Also even presently presents a unique and often ignored approach to what a fighting game can be.
  21. Borgees
    Dec 20, 2016
    10
    O melhor jogo de luta de Dragon Ball de todos os tempos, é incrível como a jogabilidade é tão perfeita bem encaixada, a grande quantidade de lutadores. As animações, golpes, poderes, transformações, tudo, tudo é perfeito. O melhor jogo de DBZ de todos os tempos!
  22. SrPepe
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 3 es seguramente no sólo el mejor juego que se pueda hacer de este anime, sino que me animo a decir es el mejor juego de peleas de toda la historia.
  23. derkonig6
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    For me personally this is the best Dragon Ball Z game out there.I played all the newer ones like xenoverse 1 and 2 but they just don't click like this did.I still play this game from time to time after watching the Sunday episode of Dragon Ball Super
  24. destinyfan1
    Apr 29, 2017
    10
    probably the greatest dbz game ever made , so much characters, very great fighting , customanisation..... just evryting is great
    The ony thing is that the voice acting was not PERFECT
    But still i give it a 10
  25. Nyakuya
    Dec 20, 2016
    10
    Sin duda alguna el mejor juego de dragon ball Z que ha salido al mercado. Su gran variedad de combos que varian entre personajes lo hace una delicia a la hora de jugarlo. Tienes tantas posibles combinaciones que tienes muchas formas diferentes de derrotar a tus enemigos. Sinceramente es un juego hermoso.
  26. TMS_CR_2017
    Sep 2, 2017
    10
    Simply the best Dragon Ball game.
    Better than all Dragon Ball Playstation 3 and Playstation 4 games together!
    Best gameplay, best battle system and best soundtrack ever.
  27. Panzidane
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    O jogo é incrível, com vários recursos memoráveis e louváveis, fusão no meio da luta, transformação fluida, lutas dinâmicas, cenários destrutíveis. O jogo merece atenção por ser um clássico, ótimo jogo de luta para fãs e não fãs de Dragon Ball. Na minha opinião um dos melhores jogos de Dragon Ball se não o melhor.
  28. AouadMkh
    Aug 28, 2018
    10
    This game was released over ten years ago and it still plays better than any other dragon ball game. The game-play is a bit different from traditional fighting games because this one replicates the fights in the anime better than any other game. It also has more characters. I played this after only watching a 1/4 of the anime and I enjoyed the story being told through the game even more.
  29. LUKEOPERCOUP
    Jan 7, 2018
    10
    All the characters from all the series, really good playable moves and combos, great story, selection sistem to fight and good graphics. This is one of the best games ever made for a franchise. Ultimate and beyond
  30. Pakon
    Jun 16, 2018
    10
    Probably one of the best fighting games ever created and my favourite since it was released. Amazing 3D fighting experience with balanced gameplay. Fighting with your friends can be really intense since the game is very technical. Highly recomended for both Dragon Ball fans and not. Every PS2 owner should have a copy of it.
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#29 Best PS2 Game of 2007
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#2 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2007
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#3 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2007

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73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. Cheat Code Central
    80
    Undeniably the best DBZ game to date. The fighting engine has been considerably deepened, the Dragon History mode is flawed but great, and the graphics far surpass the anime.
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  2. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    70
    After three games, you should know by now that this series is primarily for longtime fans, and they have plenty to like. [Holiday 2007, p.82]
  3. PSX Extreme
    75
    The game isn't great, but it delivers the goods for the fans, and that's all it really needs to do.
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