In a turbulent world where the fate of Earth intertwines with merciless supernatural forces, the story of Dragon Ball: Tenkaichi Tag Team begins amidst epic events familiar to fans of the Dragon Ball Z series. The game takes players on a journey through the events of the famous anime, starting from Raditz’s arrival on Earth, passing through the battles against the Saiyans, Frieza’s brutal invasion of Planet Namek, and leading up to the Saiyans’ fights against the Androids and Cell, ending with the decisive confrontation against Majin Buu.

At the beginning, Raditz lands on Earth like a storm, revealing the shocking truth that Goku is not an ordinary human but belongs to a warrior race called the Saiyans. Events do not unfold peacefully, as Goku finds himself forced into a fateful battle to save his son, Gohan. From here, the events escalate rapidly as the hero faces greater threats like Vegeta and Nappa. He then embarks on a perilous journey to Planet Namek in search of the Dragon Balls, only to be met by an unimaginable enemy—Frieza. After a long and intense battle, Goku emerges victorious.

The game offers a complete fighting experience inspired by the Budokai Tenkaichi series but with a unique twist, introducing for the first time a tag-team system, adding a new strategic dimension to battles. Players can control a team of two characters and switch between them freely during combat, allowing for dynamic battle strategies suited to different opponents.

The combat system features smooth movement in a fully 3D environment where players can fly, move freely, and execute powerful chain attacks and famous energy techniques like Goku’s Kamehameha and Vegeta’s Final Flash. The game also includes an intelligent support system that allows the second character in the team to intervene at critical moments, whether by performing joint attacks or saving their partner from a powerful strike.

The game offers various modes, allowing players to relive the story of Dragon Ball Z in Dragon Walker mode, engage in individual battles against AI or friends in multiplayer mode, and participate in Battle 100 mode, which tests skills through a series of increasingly difficult challenges. For an extra challenge, there is Survival mode, which takes players on an epic journey where the goal is to remain standing until the end. The game features more than 70 playable characters, making it one of the most diverse Dragon Ball games in terms of fighter selection. The character designs are meticulously crafted, staying true to the anime, enhancing the feeling of immersion in this action-packed world.

Compared to previous Budokai Tenkaichi games, this installment offers a unique experience due to the introduction of the tag-team system, adding an extra layer of strategic depth. While past titles focused on one-on-one combat, this version allows for team formations and character cooperation, opening up new tactical possibilities such as quick character switching and executing dual attacks.

In terms of graphics, the game takes advantage of the PSP’s limited capabilities but delivers an acceptable level of detail with 3D visuals that closely resemble the anime’s style. As for gameplay, this installment offers a more flexible experience compared to older versions, with improved controls tailored for the PSP. Overall, the game provides a unique experience, especially for fans of team-based fighting, as it combines speed, free movement, and the tag-team system, making it an enjoyable addition to the Dragon Ball Z game lineup.