Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi
- October 25, 2011
- Spike
Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi is a science fiction fighting game that offers both single-player and multi-player options. The game features earth-shattering combat, faithful manga-style graphics, and destructible battlefields. An enhanced story mode lets players experience the Dragon Ball Z universe, while an accessible battle system allows gamers of all ages to enjoy fast-paced battles.
PlayStation
Playstation 3
Xbox
Xbox 360
Reviews
- The game offers a unique strategic gameplay experience that caters to casual players while still providing depth for those willing to invest time in mastering its mechanics.
- It features impressive graphics and stays true to the Dragon Ball Z manga, providing an authentic and cinematic experience.
- Players can create their own characters and enjoy various mini-game scenarios, adding to the overall fun and engagement of the game.
- The gameplay mechanics differ significantly from previous Dragon Ball Z titles, which may disappoint fans expecting a traditional fighting experience.
- The game relies heavily on chance and a guessing mechanic during battles, which can frustrate players looking for more direct control and skill-based combat.
- There is a limited character roster compared to earlier games, and the story mode skips around, which may leave some players feeling unsatisfied.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a simple "heads or tails" 50/50 mechanic that makes it accessible and enjoyable for casual players, while also offering depth for those willing to master the precise timing required for advanced dodge mechanics.
“The game is designed around a 'heads or tails' 50/50 mechanic where even your mother can play (and actually have fun).”
“Players wanting to invest time into the game will no doubt hone their skills on the strict timing of the various dodge mechanics.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised, with users highlighting the stunning visuals and the nostalgic incorporation of original Dragon Ball Z music, enhancing the overall experience.
“This game opens up with great visuals and the original opening music from Dragon Ball Z.”
“This game is super fun and has amazing graphics.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's story mode spans from the Saiyan Saga to the Shadow Dragons Saga, offering a mix of familiar and new fighting elements reminiscent of the Budokai Tenkaichi series. However, some players feel the narrative is disjointed, lacking character depth and skipping over significant moments, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the ability to create a custom Saiyan adds a unique twist to the storytelling.
“I didn't expect to have so much fun with this game because of the gameplay and the guessing in battles, but it plays and looks awesome. You get to create your Saiyan, and the story mode is very good.”
“It's a great game; it shows some of the fighting elements from the Budokai Tenkaichi series, but it has some new fighting elements. The story mode spans from the Saiyan Saga to the Shadow Dragons Saga.”
“A big thing that makes me think this is so bad is that there are barely any characters throughout the game. The story skips around and only focuses on the main fight. I don't know what the producers were thinking by not giving players the opportunity to be Super Saiyan 4 Goku or Vegeta.”
“The story mode is a spoiler from the Saiyan Saga to the Shadow Dragons Saga, which feels rushed and lacks depth.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features impressive visuals complemented by the iconic opening music from Dragon Ball Z, setting an engaging tone right from the start.
“This game opens up with great visuals and the original opening music from Dragon Ball Z.”
