Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team
- September 30, 2010
- Spike
"Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team" is a fighting game for the PSP system, featuring multi-player and single-player modes. The game allows players to experience high-impact two vs. two combat and follow the epic Dragon Ball Z story arc from the Saiyan saga to the Majin Buu saga in Dragon Walker mode. With over 70 playable and customizable characters, multiple modes, and Ad Hoc Party gameplay, the game offers a variety of challenges and battles for Dragon Ball Z fans.
PlayStation
PSP
Reviews
- The game retains the fast-paced and explosive action of previous Tenkaichi titles, making it a fun experience for fans.
- The addition of 2v2 battles adds excitement and variety to the gameplay, allowing for dynamic team strategies.
- The controls are comfortable and easy to learn, making it accessible for both new and returning players.
- The game suffers from repetitiveness, particularly in the story mode where players may face the same enemies multiple times.
- The difficulty level is too easy, which may disappoint players looking for a more challenging experience.
- The lack of a formal tutorial can make it difficult for new players to grasp the mechanics quickly.
- story26 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story mode offers a standard retelling of the Dragon Ball Z narrative, primarily appealing to die-hard fans familiar with the series, while newcomers may find it confusing and lacking depth. The storytelling is described as choppy, with occasional typos, and while it covers the entire saga from Raditz to Majin Buu, it doesn't introduce anything new or particularly engaging. Overall, it serves its purpose but may disappoint those seeking a more immersive or innovative experience.
“In this mode, you will go through the entire Dragon Ball Z story from the arrival of Goku's brother Raditz to the defeat of Majin Buu.”
“You can play in story mode which follows the plot lines of the cartoon.”
“Despite its shortcomings, Dragon Walker is an okay retelling of the classic Dragon Ball Z tale for the die-hard fan who already knows the story.”
“If you're familiar with the Dragon Ball Z story, then there's nothing new here, and you may get bored with the storytelling.”
“The story mode doesn't really add much to the game.”
“The storytelling is choppy, and don't be surprised if you find a typo or two.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics are impressive for a PSP title, showcasing high-quality character designs and engaging cinematics. However, they do fall short compared to the console versions, which is generally anticipated given the hardware limitations.
“The graphics are amazing for a PSP.”
“I loved the game: the high character roster, graphics, fighting engine, cinematics, menus, even the load screens!”
“Graphics: the graphics are definitely a step down from the console versions, though that's to be expected.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and features great fighting mechanics, particularly appealing to fans of the Tenkaichi series from the PS2 and Wii. However, some players feel it falls short of expectations due to the absence of favorite characters, which may affect overall satisfaction. Despite this, the gameplay can be addictive and is considered fun.
“Overall, it is a good game to play and keep, but it didn't meet all my expectations (e.g., many of my favorite characters from DBZ Tenkaichi 3 for the PS2 are missing from this game). The gameplay is fun, though it can be addicting at times.”
“Great fighting mechanics: if you loved the Tenkaichi series on the PlayStation 2 and on the Wii, you will love it here.”
“Great fighting mechanics: if you loved the Tenkaichi series on the PlayStation 2 and on the Wii, you will love it here.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it lacking after completing the main content, others appreciate the engaging gameplay that encourages multiple playthroughs despite occasional graphical issues.
“The venues and character models can at times look blurry, but that's hardly a deterrent considering the game has great gameplay and replayability.”
“Once completed, there is no replay value.”
“After finishing the game, I found no incentive to play it again.”
“The lack of different endings or choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is largely considered generic, with only a few standout themes that manage to capture attention.
“The background music is mostly generic with only a couple of standout themes.”
