Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Atari
  • Release Date: Nov 13, 2007
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73

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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 442 Ratings

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  • Summary: Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 delivers an extreme 3D fighting experience, improving upon last year's game with over 150 playable characters, enhanced fighting techniques, beautifully refined effects and shading techniques, making each character's effects more realistic, and over 20Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 delivers an extreme 3D fighting experience, improving upon last year's game with over 150 playable characters, enhanced fighting techniques, beautifully refined effects and shading techniques, making each character's effects more realistic, and over 20 battle stages. In addition, an improved control system for the Wii will allow players to easily mimic signature moves and execute devastating energy attacks as they are performed in the Dragon Ball Z animated series. [Atari]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. Thunderbolt
    90
    The PS2 may have thrown out its last classic titles with Okami and God of War II, but for those waiting to make the next gen leap then you could do a lot worse for yourself in the mean time than picking this up.
  2. Worth Playing
    83
    For 50 bucks, Dragonball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 3 is a surprisingly good game. The colorful landscapes, differently played characters, and multiple settings and choices make the title enjoyable.
  3. IGN
    80
    When looking at the core gameplay, and ignoring the titles before it, BT3 is a fast, fun, and amazingly deep experience for fans of the award-winning anime.
  4. GamingExcellence
    74
    When it comes down to it, Budokai Tenkaichi 3 continues the series’ tradition of creating true-to-the-anime experiences.
  5. GameSpy
    70
    If you've played any of the previous Tenkaichi titles, you know exactly what to expect here -- a relatively shallow button-masher that does a darn fine job of letting you relive the Dragon Ball experience. Those looking for anything else will be disappointed, but if you just want another excuse to beat up Frieza, this game will suit you perfectly.
  6. GotNext
    70
    If you own a Wii, I recommend you hold out and wait for that version, which features an interesting alternate control scheme and full online play.
  7. Game Revolution
    42
    I can respect Funimation’s attempt to change many staid fighting game conventions throughout their Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi series, but in the process, the controls have become almost impossible to learn.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 91 out of 100
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 100
  3. Negative: 2 out of 100
  1. 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.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. ..............................................… Expand
  2. snavE
    Apr 14, 2023
    10
    This game launched in 2007 and still is the best game of ps2 oat and still has new content by modding it
  4. El7osaniii
    Feb 16, 2019
    10
    Tenkaichi 3 was the Best way better than Xenoverse. I hope it goes to PS4/XB1/Switch/PC.
  5. 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 clickFor 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… Expand
  6. ReviewsAreBS
    Feb 16, 2023
    9
    The definitive version of all the Tenkaichi games and the most complete. The story mode is not nearly as good as Budokai 3, but still prettyThe definitive version of all the Tenkaichi games and the most complete. The story mode is not nearly as good as Budokai 3, but still pretty fun. The most notable thing is the inclusion of giant characters like Hiredugarn and Ape Baby.… Expand
  7. SonicDude
    Apr 14, 2015
    9
    This game is truly amazing! This game has many things to offer . It has very good graphics for a ps2 game
  8. CookieWel568
    Oct 26, 2019
    1
    Dragon Ball Z : Budokai Tenkaichi 3 Es un juego muy desbalanceado , puediendo un personaje ser miles de veces mas fuertes que otros , ademasDragon Ball Z : Budokai Tenkaichi 3 Es un juego muy desbalanceado , puediendo un personaje ser miles de veces mas fuertes que otros , ademas de que aprenderse los controles suele ser una gran tortura… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

29
#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