Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi

1. HardCoreGamer15

   Oct 26, 2011

   10

   This new dragon ball z is probably one of my favorite ones that I have played so far because it has new graphics layout, new fighting system,This new dragon ball z is probably one of my favorite ones that I have played so far because it has new graphics layout, new fighting system, Destructible environments and the ability to customize your character.… Expand

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2. TheSyllogism

   Jun 7, 2012

   10

   This is literally the worst video game I have *ever* played. Let me explain. I was expecting something in the same vein as DBZ Budokai 3 orThis is literally the worst video game I have *ever* played. Let me explain. I was expecting something in the same vein as DBZ Budokai 3 or Budokai Tenkaichi 2, or Budockai Tenkaichi 3, all of which I have enjoyed, all of which I am now unable to play (PS2 broke, PS3 slim not reverse compatible, Wii stolen). Looking for something to fill the void and filled with fond memories from the Budokai series I bought Ultimate Tenkaichi, for $60. I had such high hopes. Combat literally boils down to a coin flip every 10-15 seconds. WHY IS THIS IN NO REVIEWS. I'm not even kidding, it is nearly complete random chance. I read IGN's review expecting stellar gameplay that was perhaps a little too similar between characters. What I did NOT expect was a game where literally any skin could be thrown on the character, as everyone fights exactly the same.
   
   Let me sum up gameplay for you, and I am NOT oversimplifying, I'm spelling it out for those who haven't bought the game, and I hope to dissuade them from ever buying the game.
   
   Gameplay is as follows: Approach enemy. Press Square 3 times. If blocked press triangle to break block, then press square three times. Coin flip, press either Square or Triangle. If you succeeded: CONGRATULATIONS! Press the corresponding key 4 more times. If you failed: BAD LUCK! Try again.
   
   But, apparently there's some ranged combat in this game, you say? Well yeah, and it goes EXACTLY THE SAME as melee combat, except you lose the somewhat useful ability to get behind an opponent to avoid the coin flip. Press square for blockable energy blasts, press triangle for a block breaking energy blast. Press circle to block.
   
   THAT IS THE GAMEPLAY. You can press up or down on the right stick for a flashy special move, and do transformations with L2, and that's the entire game. Do you want to know the worst part? Ok, I'll tell you. EVERY CHARACTER FUNCTIONS EXACTLY THE SAME! It's not that they're "a bit similar" or "vaguely reminiscent" of each other, they are identical. The only difference I have noticed at all are different special attacks (the right stick ones, the ones you use 2-5 of in a match) and some different attack animations while you spam Square/Triangle. Every combo in the game is Square->Square->Square->Coin Flip. And that is completely and utterly unacceptable. I'm a huge DBZ fan. I'm also a huge Budokai fan. This is just so goddamn heartbreakingly disappointing that I can't adequately put it into words. Do not buy this game, unless you REALLY want to see what a coin flip simulator looks like with a graphical user interface.… Expand

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4. 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 gameThis 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.… Expand

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5. 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.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.… Expand

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6. 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 itDragon 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

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7. 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 onA 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

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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 aYou 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.… Expand

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