Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi

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  1. 2ruffles
    May 5, 2023
    7
    This was my first ever Dragon Ball Z game I had touched, and this was how I got into Dragon Ball.

    It is certainly not the best game, and it has its flaws. The basic combat outside of executing cinematic chains is lacking and gets repetitive after a while, the roster could use a tid bit more characters, and it could use more story cutscenes instead of text boxes to sum up the in-betweens    This was my first ever Dragon Ball Z game I had touched, and this was how I got into Dragon Ball.

    It is certainly not the best game, and it has its flaws. The basic combat outside of executing cinematic chains is lacking and gets repetitive after a while, the roster could use a tid bit more characters, and it could use more story cutscenes instead of text boxes to sum up the in-betweens of the story.

    But for what it's worth, it's a decently good and enjoyable Dragon Ball Game. The music is dope, you got the classic story (Which in my case, was done nicely to get caught up with the basics of Dragon Ball), graphics look great, the cinematic scenes are enjoyable to watch, and the Hero Mode will be the most fun you'll find in this game.
    While there is plenty I would've wished to be implented within the game to make it better (What is essentially an Epic Rock Paper Scissors fighting game, or Beta Pokken Tournament), I DARE to say that calling this the worst Dragon Ball game there is, is an exaggeration.    … Expand
  2. Darian07
    Aug 8, 2022
    10
    Best Game ever! Wegen i See a Hater i swear i Punch in your face like goku!
  3. TheDuner13
    Aug 6, 2022
    6
    mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
  4. Lijon88
    May 18, 2022
    6
    Just finished platinum. Story is outstanding it was super nice to remind the whole great dragon ball z, that was old good times and they made this game perfectly with story from tv that made me happy!! Fight gets boring after some time couse you can win everything by playing just one safe tactics. Online servers are in bad condition and you get a lot of disconets. Need to grab differentJust finished platinum. Story is outstanding it was super nice to remind the whole great dragon ball z, that was old good times and they made this game perfectly with story from tv that made me happy!! Fight gets boring after some time couse you can win everything by playing just one safe tactics. Online servers are in bad condition and you get a lot of disconets. Need to grab different dbz game so i can compare.… Expand
  5. MortalShaw
    Aug 9, 2021
    6
    en cuanto a juegos de dragon ball de los mejores, jugabilidad algo meh y cuestionable, una vez que te agarran en el primer combo es letal y tienes casi toda la partida perdida, buen recopilatorio de la historia de z, gt y las peliculas, las peleas con los jefes me entretuvieron mucho, el modo heroes pues esta decente, aunque muy poca personalizacion, muy poca.
  6. VanCan72
    Apr 6, 2021
    8
    This is honestly one of the best party games I've ever owned. With simplistic controls and mechanics, it's certainly not the deepest DBZ game ever but the pick up and play potential is very very high. Get some people together set up a tournament and just go.
  7. DemonoidAngel
    Sep 1, 2020
    5
    The combat in this game is...questionable. Even something as simple as a basic combo turns into a "rock, paper, scissors" scenario where you have the chance to lose your combo, this makes things difficult as you need to pull off certain combos to gain "spirit power" used to power your special, and ultimate moves. This makes the game's combat extremely frustrating as you are forced toThe combat in this game is...questionable. Even something as simple as a basic combo turns into a "rock, paper, scissors" scenario where you have the chance to lose your combo, this makes things difficult as you need to pull off certain combos to gain "spirit power" used to power your special, and ultimate moves. This makes the game's combat extremely frustrating as you are forced to repeatedly try the same combo over and over again. The graphics are good, and there is a mode where you can create your own hero character, but with limited options. If you're interested in a Dragon Ball game, I would think twice before purchasing. Good for the collection I guess.… Expand
  8. hongquanco
    Jul 22, 2020
    0
    You need to forget about the title of this game because it was not a sequel of Budokai Tenkaichi. This game is not a fighting game it was a QTE simulator. Too much QTE and QTE all the time, you defeat a boss but you die but QTE. The worst game ever.
  9. Bigboss1993
    Jul 7, 2020
    3
    Juego bastante mediocre en todos los sentidos la verdad. Gráficamente es bastante bueno y tiene buenas animaciones. El modo historia es bastante interesante como tal y tiene partes que se muestran de una manera diferente de como nos tenían acostumbrados. Pero por todo lo demás...el juego es un insulto a los aficionados de los tenkaichi o los budokai. Es un juego que no se puede decir bienJuego bastante mediocre en todos los sentidos la verdad. Gráficamente es bastante bueno y tiene buenas animaciones. El modo historia es bastante interesante como tal y tiene partes que se muestran de una manera diferente de como nos tenían acostumbrados. Pero por todo lo demás...el juego es un insulto a los aficionados de los tenkaichi o los budokai. Es un juego que no se puede decir bien de que género se trata ya que a esto no se le puede llamar juego de lucha, se parecería más casi a una aventura gráfica. Ese es su gran problema, la forma de combatir es extremadamente simple y basada en una especie de cara y cruz. Parece más un juego de móviles que un juego sucesor de los tenkaichi...una autentica decepción. Nos encontramos con diferentes personajes pero evidentemente sin diferencias palpables entre si debido a su "sistema de combate".
    Un juego muy mediocre y de los peores basados en el gran manganime creado por akira toriyama. Aquí no pueden haber opiniones las cuales a este juego se le de un 10. Es algo totalmente estúpido y demuestra que quien pusiera una nota así solo quiere inflar la nota y que en ningún momento ha intentado ser objetivo.    … Expand
  10. Diegochocho
    Jul 5, 2018
    5
    Mmmmmm, una de las razones por la cual quería tener este juego, aunque los gráficos y los escenarios son aceptables, la movilidad tiene muy poca, prácticamente todo el juego es piedra, papel o tijera, lo destacable era la destrucción de los escenarios.
  11. SrPepe
    Oct 30, 2017
    6
    Es triste que este sea el mejor juego de Dragon Ball Z en PS3. SI bien es decepcionante al lado de sus predecesores de la PS2, es bastante entretenido.
  12. Ragnamaxima
    Oct 16, 2017
    3
    The biggest aspect that Ultimate Tenkaichi has going for is it´s ambition to try something really different for the fighting formula established in the Budokai and Budokai Tenkaichi, but at the end it falls apart. The combat barely has a significant strategy, the cutscenes animations are awful and hero mode is so under developed that they might as well hadn´t implemented at all. It´s notThe biggest aspect that Ultimate Tenkaichi has going for is it´s ambition to try something really different for the fighting formula established in the Budokai and Budokai Tenkaichi, but at the end it falls apart. The combat barely has a significant strategy, the cutscenes animations are awful and hero mode is so under developed that they might as well hadn´t implemented at all. It´s not all bad though, the graphics themselves are great and the OST is solid, though repetitive. However these are minor good things in an otherwise disappointing experience for DBZ fans… Expand
  13. Chris1
    Jun 22, 2015
    2
    This game is **** This game is just Rock,Paper,Scissor Simulator 2011. They left out so many characters like why can i play as ssj gohan but not as regular gohan?. They also left out many things in the story mode like the fight against super 17. There is also this hero mode which is just **** You don't have many choices to customize your Character.
  14. FRG2
    Jun 6, 2015
    7
    The execution of attacks is dull, but its accesibility compared to the Budokai Tenkaichi makes it a bit more easier to get into, the Story mode is the best one i played so far with a lot of detail, and the Hero mode is a neat idea. However, this is poorly executed thanks to the awful customization and the game, due to its simplicity, its a bit shallow. But overall it can be very entertaining
  15. CHEESEDBEEF
    Mar 2, 2015
    4
    I was looking forward to a new DBZ game. budokai 2 + 3 are my personal favourites, followed by tenkaichi, so I was ecstatic when I heard there was an ULTIMATE Tenkaichi that I hadn't played.
    What a let down it was. The only thing I can compare it to is... nothing actually. gameplay reminded me mostly of tenkaichi with much better graphics, but there isn't really any skill involved. press    I was looking forward to a new DBZ game. budokai 2 + 3 are my personal favourites, followed by tenkaichi, so I was ecstatic when I heard there was an ULTIMATE Tenkaichi that I hadn't played.
    What a let down it was. The only thing I can compare it to is... nothing actually. gameplay reminded me mostly of tenkaichi with much better graphics, but there isn't really any skill involved. press melee attack and watch an animation similar to VIDEL RUSH! which only hits half the time. Ki blasts are cool and the counter system works well, but it doesn't feel challenging or fun at all. everything you do leads to an animation, and doesn't feel like your playing much. want to see your favourite character fight? press a button and watch a cutscene its that simple. simple and boring. flick the right analog in any direction to use a super and press it in for your ultimate. some might find this a nice intro to the DBZ gaming universe, but they would have to be easily pleased by repetitive animations. ill give it a 4 for the nice graphics overhaul and ki blast mechanics.    … Expand
  16. bigboss1964
    Oct 21, 2014
    4
    Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi

    Game-play:At the start the game play is good but it is very repetitive that you are going to hate it there are some good ideas the all of them are executed poorly. Story:The classic DBZ story. Graphics:The graphics for some reason look worst that older game of the series. Notes:The Hero mode is the best thing about this game with a short but    Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi

    Game-play:At the start the game play is good but it is very repetitive that you are going to hate it there are some good ideas the all of them are executed poorly.

    Story:The classic DBZ story.

    Graphics:The graphics for some reason look worst that older game of the series.

    Notes:The Hero mode is the best thing about this game with a short but good story,rent the game only to play the hero mode.    … Expand
  17. sapuramura
    May 30, 2014
    3
    One of the worst DBZ games ever made, one of the worst anime games ever made and one of the worst this gen games.
    Whole game consists of interactive cutscenes, this is not something anyone would like to see in FIGHTING game.
  18. Bce127
    Jan 23, 2014
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm just gonna start by saying more needs to be added to the dbz series I'm tired of the same battles with the same villains. This was a terrible game the game play is limited and the fighting is boring, I hate the fact that I wasted my money. The only good part was the fact that I could create my own fighter but fighting with any character was dreadful this is just a modified game of "rock,paper,scissors" and is based all on luck. The fact that I didn't even know how to use my ultimate moves at first is terrible and should never happen. This game was so bad it makes you think that the newer ones coming out in the future will be just as bad because of that reason I cannot see myself buying another dbz game. Nice graphics by the way, the gameplay just really threw me off and pissed me off.… Expand
  19. trojanz
    Dec 6, 2013
    1
    its sad how they try to improve game quality but there's nothing like the classic budokai tenkaichi 3 for ps2.
    In this i click on 10 buttons max until combat is over chain ,chain chain etc.
  20. Krizuwe
    Nov 20, 2013
    5
    Es el mejor juego de Playstation 3 sobre Dragón Ball, pero a su vez confirma un hecho, en esta generación todos los juegos basados en la obra de Akira Toriyama son una basura, no sirven para nada, jamás se compararán a la sagas Budokai y Tenkaichi, ni punto de comparación, me esperaba algo mas comestible, es decepcionante, combates sosos y repetitivos, es siempre mas de lo mismo, pareceEs el mejor juego de Playstation 3 sobre Dragón Ball, pero a su vez confirma un hecho, en esta generación todos los juegos basados en la obra de Akira Toriyama son una basura, no sirven para nada, jamás se compararán a la sagas Budokai y Tenkaichi, ni punto de comparación, me esperaba algo mas comestible, es decepcionante, combates sosos y repetitivos, es siempre mas de lo mismo, parece que no luchas tu, si no la IA, es penoso que saquen un juego como este a estas alturas, simplemente horrible, no lo recomiendo para nada, el mismo día que lo compre, después de jugarlo mas de 2 horas...lo devolví porque no merece la pena gastar un euro en esta cosa.… Expand
  21. JakeSteele
    Nov 11, 2013
    7
    This game is Awesome because they mixed budikia and tenkaichi game styles nicely but the Boss battles are Retarded. Hero mode is dream come true for a dbz nerd but the Great Apes are impossible to beat and makes Hero mode pointless. If I ever come across the person that designed the boss battles I will stab them in the taint.
  22. mewkid1234
    Nov 7, 2013
    10
    I love this game...it's a great game and the controls are awesome. The gameplay and story are alike, along with characters from different sagas. The unlockables are great and the stages are perfect. The best 3D DBZ game ever released on PS3.
  23. morbeo
    Oct 30, 2013
    1
    This "game" is a technical demo at best. I don't know how the testers passed this game as playable and entertaining, but the interactivity is less than in Sumotori. As the other sane and genuinely disappointed fans I can only put up a good word for the graphics and visual effects. Everything else about this game, and I do mean everything, is blatant insult to the players, the genre and theThis "game" is a technical demo at best. I don't know how the testers passed this game as playable and entertaining, but the interactivity is less than in Sumotori. As the other sane and genuinely disappointed fans I can only put up a good word for the graphics and visual effects. Everything else about this game, and I do mean everything, is blatant insult to the players, the genre and the franchise. No redeemable qualities whatsoever. I'd give an arm an a leg for cutscenes like in Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 and the fighting system from Tenkaichi Budokai 3.… Expand
  24. tockwork
    Oct 14, 2013
    8
    First of all, I have been away from the DBZ Series since Budokai 3 and Budokai Tenkaichi 1.

    The concept of freedom is basically from Budokai 3 with the implementation of Hero Mode which give you a few customization choices like skin tone, hair style, hair color and even the aura of your character when powering up. The Story mode instead is great and will take you a day to run through    First of all, I have been away from the DBZ Series since Budokai 3 and Budokai Tenkaichi 1.

    The concept of freedom is basically from Budokai 3 with the implementation of Hero Mode which give you a few customization choices like skin tone, hair style, hair color and even the aura of your character when powering up.

    The Story mode instead is great and will take you a day to run through all the DBZ saga. The scripted character dialogue and in-game cut scenes during the fight are awesome. There are also some collectables and a bunch of material that will require a 2nd or 3rd run-through... it's all icing on the cake since you can turn up the difficulty on your next run.

    As said before, Hero mode is a nice breath of fresh air. Being a bald Super Saiyan with Broly's costume and abilities (including his green aura) is also very appealing. However, an example of a great idea performed horribly is in fights against giants.. The issue is that the controls are clunky and slow when you find yourself stuck in a extraordinary long ki-blast animation while your huge ape opponent shoots an attack that you can easily avoid... I wish they would have kept the giant battles in the same area you fight other opponents... You are stuck going left or right and moving 10 feet up and down the platform.

    Other than that controll issue the game is fun. It's NOT perfect but it is rewarding to say the least. If you're looking for a good DBZ game to put a few weeks into then this is it... it'll keep you happy until Battle of Z comes out    … Expand
  25. masuraofire
    Jun 6, 2013
    3
    A real hit and miss. The expectation was another simple and fun fighting game for the Tenkaichi series... but the game is really based on strategy instead of basic fighting which DBZ is known for. The gameplay is stiff and a bore, customization is very limited, creating a custom character is also limited. Pretty much the worse DBZ game ever made in the Tenkaichi series. Only good thingA real hit and miss. The expectation was another simple and fun fighting game for the Tenkaichi series... but the game is really based on strategy instead of basic fighting which DBZ is known for. The gameplay is stiff and a bore, customization is very limited, creating a custom character is also limited. Pretty much the worse DBZ game ever made in the Tenkaichi series. Only good thing about the game is the music... that's it.… Expand
  26. DarkAlmasy
    Nov 27, 2012
    1
    1. As far as I can tell, the only race you can play as is (Human?) or a Saiyan without a tail. (In Hero Mode) Note that I haven't gotten very far, but all of the unlockable items I've found are clothing, hair, and emblems for your uniform.

    2. The Boss fights are a bit hairy, they're based on Quick-Time button presses, and dodging something that can hit about half of the field of view.    1. As far as I can tell, the only race you can play as is (Human?) or a Saiyan without a tail. (In Hero Mode) Note that I haven't gotten very far, but all of the unlockable items I've found are clothing, hair, and emblems for your uniform.

    2. The Boss fights are a bit hairy, they're based on Quick-Time button presses, and dodging something that can hit about half of the field of view.

    3. The Ultimate Attack cannot be used unless either you or the enemy is in the red for health, and your "spirit" gauge doesn't unlock the final 2 charges (which you have to charge up after they unlock) until that requirement is met. 4. There is no skill to launching your finishers, no button combinations, no special attack spamming like the old games. It's pretty much just shooting energy blasts at the opponent when you're out of Melee range, and getting back into Melee range when you hit a combo, which teleports you in and you choose either Melee combo, or Energy combo at that point.

    5. The movement is clunky, slow, and drags fights down, you can't charge your opponent in Melee range, and the movements are far from smooth.

    6. Every online match I've attempted to complete ends in a connection time-out.

    They essentially just made it melee/energy ball spam turning them into combos, by the time you get to see your "Finisher" you've likely finished off the enemy anyway.    … Expand
  27. MJBB
    Nov 17, 2012
    3
    As a huge DBZ fan this is one of the games that made me jump for joy when being announced and disappointed me so much when playing. The first DBZ which I stopped playing after not only a month ...
    Normally DBZ game lasts me the whole year till a new comes out .. pity Graphics is a true orgasm: OUTSTANDING 11/10
    Gameplay: -1/10 (Which is one of the most important aspects of the game, has    As a huge DBZ fan this is one of the games that made me jump for joy when being announced and disappointed me so much when playing. The first DBZ which I stopped playing after not only a month ...
    Normally DBZ game lasts me the whole year till a new comes out .. pity Graphics is a true orgasm: OUTSTANDING 11/10
    Gameplay: -1/10 (Which is one of the most important aspects of the game, has always been)

    NO THANKS !    … Expand
  28. kunglao06
    Nov 7, 2012
    8
    Very easy controls!! Very easy battles!! Square!!! Hit square!!!! Square!!! And... more square. But... it's a very fun game, great animations... great story mode. Just relax!! It's fun!!
  29. metaJ
    Oct 7, 2012
    6
    Ultimate Tenkaichi is a innovative new experience of the Dragon Ball series. It has a new battle system, which has the DBZ's explosive fights, but it's really repetitive after a time. I don't see it good that the battles are about, that you make a combo and then you see a movie, where your character hits always the same way the other character. This turns out obnoxious after a time. TheUltimate Tenkaichi is a innovative new experience of the Dragon Ball series. It has a new battle system, which has the DBZ's explosive fights, but it's really repetitive after a time. I don't see it good that the battles are about, that you make a combo and then you see a movie, where your character hits always the same way the other character. This turns out obnoxious after a time. The new Hero Mode is great, you can make your own character, give him superopowers and make him a super saiyan! You can battle online with your character. The graphics are sure amazing compared to other games, but they are minimized thanks that in battles you don't have freedom to do your own specific combos and movements. This game would have been the best game if the battle system wasn't so bad.… Expand
  30. HCTristesse
    Oct 4, 2012
    6
    Worth playing, but fights are too much the same and take too long. A great part of the fights is decided by coincidence rather that ability. The good thing is, button mashing will get you nowhere, but the possibilities of actions you have are very limited. There are long loading screens even for 5-second videos. Also I found it strange that you can select nearly every character from the start.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 26
  3. Negative: 4 out of 26
  1. Impulsegamer
    Dec 3, 2012
    70
    At the end of the day, Dragonball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi is an interesting game that provides plenty of fan service. If you have never played the series before, you might be confused by the over the top battles that for me is reminiscent of the excellent TV series Monkey Magic. Unfortunately like most Dragonball Z games, Ultimate Tenkaichi is a little like rock paper scissors when it comes to combat that focuses more on luck opposed to skill. Nonetheless, it's a fun romp through the Dragonball Z universe!
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  2. Armchair Empire
    Mar 21, 2012
    65
    In the end, I found myself sticking to the story mode more than anything (which was short, but decent enough), but I just couldn't get into the game. I have to commend Spike on replicating the look of the anime, but I felt I was left with a shallow experience. Hardcore DBZ fans will probably find it the game worth it and battling fellow fans online might be a good way to pass the time.
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  3. Worth Playing
    Dec 28, 2011
    50
    Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi is a beautiful-looking game on the outside but downright ugly on the inside.
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