Finally after 14 years, the greatest DBZ game of all time is getting a sequel. There have been games that came close with its sheer roster size like Xenoverse 2, but Tenkaichi will always hold a special place in my heart for how much fun I had playing it both solo and against friends. That 5v5 battle option was absolutely fantastic and the depth of the character roster made it a ton of fun.
With a deep roster and the ability to play 5v5, you were able to RP different fights and set up dream teams in any way you want. Giant Characters vs Tiny Kids? No problem! Dr. Wheelo (HUGE mech!), Janempa (The Fat yellow form that came before the red one everyone recognizes!), Hirudegarn, Kid Goku Oozaru, and Vegeta oozaru (just so they’re visually distinct) Vs. Kid Chi-Chi, Chiaoutzu, Arale, Goten, and Kid Trunks! There are characters in that game that, to this day have not been playable in a DBZ fighting game thanks to it being an ‘arena fighter’ (which means it is a big open field for a stage rather than a small, 2-D stage akin to Street Fighter.
I can’t find enough words to express just how excited I am for this. For those who have only heard…or have been hearing….how great it was, this was the roster during its PS2 days (which means no DLC): https://dragonball.fandom.com/wiki/Dragon_Ball_Z:_Budokai_Tenkaichi_3
With Super having come out and adding a whole bunch of characters (and having a reception much better than GT) there’s bound to be a ton of new characters added. With the advent of DLC, though, I feel like a good portion of what could be added will actually be DLC now. So, as a guess, I’m just going to try and list out who may be added. I’m assuming….hoping, really….that all previous characters are returning bar none. I think the easiest way to breakdown who may be added will be by Saga.
Battle of Gods Saga – Goku (God), Vegeta (God), Beerus, Whis (I also think that as a nod to the fact Angels can’t interfere, Whis shouldn’t be playable in any Tournament mode)
Return of Frieza Saga – Golden Frieza, Tagoma (…maybe)
Universal Tournament Saga – Goku (Blue), Vegeta (Blue, but lock the ‘Perfect Blue’ transformation), Cabba, Frost, Hit
Goku Black Saga – Super Trunks (Can use that weird Faux Blue form), Goku Black (maybe even just the Rose Black one since there are already a metric shit ton of Gokus already), Zamasu (Fused Zamasu as a fusion transformation possible when Goku Black & Zamasu are on the same time; same as previous Tenkaichi game), Fused Zamasu (as its own character just like other fusions). As for Vegito Super Saiyan 4, I think it should be a part of the original character; give him the transformation that alters his moveset in this form.
Tournament of Power Saga – Kefla, Jiren, Toppo, Bergamo (the wolf leader), Ribrianne
DLC- Since Dragonball and Dragonball Z have all relevant characters already, I think the DLC can focus on Super and the remnants of GT that haven’t been added. From GT, I’d say Oceanus Shenron (she was fairly strong and had a unique design), Eis Shenron (Previous Tenkaichi had Nuova Shenron and Eis has been in both Xenoverses; I can see him returning, but as DLC), and General Rildo (only GT character worth mentioning that hasn’t been included already).
As for Super, there’s potential to draw out DLC for several waves.
Wave 1 – Kale, Caulifa, Botamo (Winnie the Pooh), Auta Magetta (Robot)
Wave 2 – Zamasu Corrupted (The mutated fusion form), Dypso, Belmod (Universe 11 God of Destruction), Marcarita (Universe 11 Angel)
Wave 3 – Agent Meerus, Seven-Three, Moro (Seven-Three Absorbed as a transformation), Grand Supreme Kai
Wave 4 – Vegeta (Ultra Ego), Granolah, Gas, Black Frieza
Wave 5 – Gamma 1, Gohan (Beast), Piccolo (Orange), Gamma 2
Wave 6 – Cell MAX, Dr. Hedo, Commander Magenta, Pan
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