Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3
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About Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 stands as the final entry in Spike's beloved PS2 trilogy, arriving on October 4, 2007. This fighting game brings the anime's most iconic battles to life across PlayStation 2 and Wii platforms. Players choose from a massive roster of over 162 fighters, each with distinct movesets and transformations. The title captures the apocalyptic tone of Akira Toriyama's manga while offering single player campaigns and local multiplayer action. It remains one of the most complete Dragon Ball experiences available, packing in every major arc and character imaginable without missing a beat.
Gameplay
Sessions revolve around selecting your fighter and jumping into arena battles that feature dynamic weather changes and time shifts. You control characters using standard directional inputs and button combinations to execute combos or special attacks. The game offers split screen modes for local duels where you can test skills against friends without needing an online connection. A typical match involves dodging energy blasts while charging up a finishing move to clear the opponent's health bar. You can switch between different forms mid-battle, changing your stats and attack options instantly. The camera angles shift automatically to highlight powerful moments during these high-speed exchanges.
What Players Think
The PlayPile community rates this title highly with an average score of 73 from Metacritic and 73.9 out of 100 on IGDB based on 267 user ratings. Players often describe the mood as nostalgic and intense, with a completion rate hovering near 85 percent for those who finish the main story mode. Average playtime sits around 42 hours for a standard run, but competitive players log over 200 hours mastering specific character matchups. Review snippets frequently mention the sheer volume of unlockable content and the satisfaction of recreating famous anime scenes. The community values the game's depth in both single player progression and local versus modes.
PlayPile's Take
This title is a must-play for anyone who owns a PS2 or Wii and loves fighting games with an anime license. At its current price point, it offers incredible value given the 162 character roster and extensive content library. There are no online matchmaking features left to worry about since this is a split-screen focused experience. You can earn over 50 achievements by completing various challenges and unlocking every fighter in the game. Skip this if you need modern netplay, but grab it immediately for offline brawling sessions with friends.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
IGDB Rating
73.9
RAWG Rating
4.4
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