Game Details
| Size | 999 MB |
| Region | USA |
| Genre | Fighting |
| Format | 7z / ISO |
| Release Year | October 19, 2010 |
| Console | PSP |
Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team (2010) is the holy grail for fans of the Budokai Tenkaichi series on PS2. It is the only handheld game that successfully replicates the “behind-the-back” 3D flight and combat of its console big brothers, while adding a chaotic 2-on-2 twist.
The “Tag Team” Mechanic
Unlike Shin Budokai, where “Tag” means switching characters, this game features simultaneous 2-on-2 battles.
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W-Impact: A specialized team attack where you and your AI/human partner can knock an opponent back and forth like a ping-pong ball for massive damage.
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Target Switching: You can switch your lock-on between two enemies instantly. This adds a layer of strategy—one player can distract a powerhouse like Broly while the other picks off a weaker support character.
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AI Commands: You can issue simple tactical orders to your computer-controlled partner, telling them to focus on your target, split up, or play defensively.
Game Modes
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Dragon Walker: The main story mode. You fly a chibi-style character over a 3D world map (Earth or Namek), discovering items, side quests, and flying into enemies to trigger battles. It covers the entire Z-Saga from Raditz to Majin Buu.
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Battle 100: A ladder-style challenge mode where you fight specific “themed” teams (e.g., “The Ginyu Force” or “The Movie Villains”) to earn points and rare items.
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Survival: Face endless waves of enemies with a single health bar to see how long you can last.
Secrets & Unlockables
The game features a massive roster of 70 playable forms. Most are unlocked via the Dragon Walker mode.
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Unlock Super Saiyan 4 Goku: Unlike previous games, GT content is largely absent, but you can unlock “End of Z” powerful forms by completing the “Secret” final chapter of Dragon Walker.
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D-Points & Customization: You earn D-Points in every mode, which are spent in the shop to buy “Z-Items.” These items allow you to customize your characters (e.g., giving them more health, faster Ki charge, or the ability to automatically teleport-dodge).
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Hidden Stages: Clearing the “Decisive Battle Begins!” chapter in Dragon Walker unlocks the Dying Planet Namek stage.
Short Review: PS2 Greatness in Your Pocket
The Good
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Authentic Gameplay: It feels exactly like Budokai Tenkaichi 3. The “Z-Burst Dash” and “Sonic Sway” mechanics are all present and accounted for.
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Visual Fidelity: For a PSP title, the character models and particle effects during Ultimate Blasts (like the Spirit Bomb) are incredibly impressive.
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Chaotic Fun: The 2-on-2 dynamic makes for some of the most frantic and exciting moments in any DBZ game, especially during local Ad-Hoc multiplayer.
The Bad
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Camera Issues: With up to four characters flying at high speeds, the camera can occasionally get stuck behind a mountain or fail to track an opponent who teleports behind you.
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No GT/Dragon Ball: To fit the 2-on-2 tech on a UMD, the roster was trimmed. You won’t find characters from the original Dragon Ball or GT here.
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Controls: Executing complex combos and “Ki Clashes” on a single analog nub and the PSP’s small buttons can lead to hand cramps during long sessions.

