The most BELOVED Dragon Ball game of all time - Tenkaichi 3 (Sparking Meteor) Retrospective

[@TamsinV]

Another fantastic video; I know a lot of us were waiting for this one. Really appreciated the emotional and nostalgic focus of this video paired with the humor and honest reviewing. Thanks for putting this series together, it was a really fun trip back in time.

[@HiddenChannel]

Thank you so much Shadowflame, I'm really happy that you enjoyed the vibe. I wanted to be sincere without it coming across as being too cheesy.

[@lolailo2199]

Something people don't talk about enough is the amount of charm and personality the menus have

[@HiddenChannel]

Very true!

[@90sprinceofcrime67]

The menus the character selection, we're so great in BT2 & BT3 but I can't say the same for sparking Zero. I'm hyped for the game,I just feel like they dropped the ball in those departments

[@phenom504]

The roster alone makes this game so legendary

[@geomejia8946]

People talking about the roster…I promise no one is using tambourine😭😭 or general blue etc….yes it’s appreciated but not needed….most of time you end up just using the main characters and villains

[@Bread_n_Cheese]

@@geomejia8946 Sounds boring.

[@N.i.E.M.O]

Agreed. And to all the haters who like to say stuff like, "Nobody uses characters like Tambourine and General Blue, etc. Wasted slots and development time." I'd have to hard disagree. At least for me and many others, the greatest appeal of the Tenkaichi series was being able to play as characters you'd never get in any other DBZ game, especially being able to build a team and play out dream matches. So while some people will only play as the main characters like Goku, Vegeta, Kid Buu, blah blah blah, I find it kinda boring. Obviously they need to be there, but you already know they'll be in every other DBZ game anyway. Personally, I'd been waiting years to be able to play as guys like Cui, the whole Ginyu Force, King Vegeta, King Cold, Evil Buu, etc.

[@kingkeese502]

@@geomejia8946I’ll get busy w grandpa Gohan and tambourine

[@Reivaz88]

All the characters you named are fine, but nobody cares about general blue, pilaf, general black etc​@@N.i.E.M.O

[@callmegekkouga]

Fun Fact about Goku (Mid): Did you ever noticed how fluffy Goku's Super Saiyan hair is? Goku (End) had spiker Super Saiyan hair. Also if you select Goku (End)'s third costume his Super Saiyan hair is still fluffy.

[@kaih6560]

My father told me when his hair turned gray it got super sturdy and hard and now it is impossible to get a good hairstyle.

[@evprince]

Thanks so much for having me! Was such a fun collaboration!

[@fenomozo9108]

In my country, Colombia, tournaments of this game are still running through this day.

[@HiddenChannel]

That's awesome

[@PhilipMarcYT]

@@fenomozo9108 Tournaments? I love Sparking! METEOR, but it's essentially just tapping one button and then do special attacks. Nothing really deep.

[@HT_Tony]

​@@PhilipMarcYTOh boy you definitely don't play this game like that. There's so much really complex things that you just have to find out about yourself

[@fenomozo9108]

@@PhilipMarcYT the game isnt that casual as everyone seems to think.

[@2HORNSREDEYES]

WHAT??

[@ProdigyZ0Z]

Budokai Tenkaichi 3 is amazing i wish they would remaster it for current generation

[@HiddenChannel]

Or at the very least have a rerelease on digital stores so it's easier for people to buy.

[@PhilipMarcYT]

@@HiddenChannel Yeah, that. Meanwhile, folks with a hacked PS4/PS5 or an Xbox One/Series with access to the developer mode can emulate PS2 games. Sparking! METEOR looks great on my PS4 Pro.

[@Rough_Estimates]

​@@PhilipMarcYTdoes it have online play?

[@MadDogSolo]

@@Rough_EstimatesOnly the Wii version has online support. But dolphin is on developer mode I think.

[@markgarcia8253]

I had the Wii version. And even while everyone was on ps2, I was playing the best in the world on the Wii network before Sparking Zero

[@Lisamtylor]

NO, talk about costumes for an hour! we want the Hidden cut #freeHiddensrant

[@EternalStorm796]

Lmao "Hidden" Cut.

[@aisback1990]

And here we go

[@GlobalOutcast]

Playing this game on the Wii was my first introduction to Dragon ball before Kai began airing on Nicktoons a year or two later

[@superexclusive452]

- The easily accessible hands on experience - Huge character roster (including obscure characters) - Refined Faster-paced gameplay compared to BT2 - Impact intensity upon attacks both melee and blasts - Unique story mode made to feel more immersive - What-if scenarios - Modding community

[@mkeltner]

we need more of this collaboration asap

[@donneclipse6205]

I appreciate and love this video so much. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Megatron-xs2qe]

Can’t wait to see your next retrospective review on Sparking! ZERO

[@HiddenChannel]

That will be a while, I might do a first impressions video first or something

[@Iglerich]

An amazing Video to my favourite DBZ Game. Hope that sparking Zero will become even stronger! :D

[@HiddenChannel]

I really hope Sparking Zero turns out to be just as great.

[@EmeraldaKasim]

the beginning made me emotional

[@VirtualLegacy]

That intro is pure vibes

[@marcov4190]

Agreed 100 %, love your content.

[@HiddenChannel]

Thanks :D

[@FrancescoBonsai7485]

Me2. Also Babidi’s minion is called Pui Pui in the anime, but goes also under the name of Bui Bui or Pocus and is my favorite character in the Buu saga…I don’t really know why… maybe he reminds me of some villain from Paperinik world or maybe a not-so-well hidden black face…dunno…

[@robinsonsonic]

This game was such a masterpiece. I still have my original copy and play it occasionally. From the roster, the story mode, the character intercations, the charm, it was a brilliant package all in one! Great job covering this one, Hidden, you really put a spotlight on what made this game so special.

[@relite25]

All costumes tier-list when?

[@HiddenChannel]

Ha, maybe one day

[@Oz.G]

Aaaaand you delivered...like always❤ This game has a huge place in my/our hearts, thanks for this video!

[@tee-e1240]

Awesome vid‼️ what’s the music that starts at 20:11?

[@hadinasrallah8928]

Can you upload the outfit clip separately? I was so excited 😭

[@DonutSwordsman]

One of my favorite channels!

[@HiddenChannel]

Thank you so much :D

[@disgaealikerasapOG]

Oh boy! A new hidden video!

[@TheRottenElephant]

Hidden if you edit your vids this one was a massive step up!. (i hope that doesn't come across as a backhanded complimented lol) this is my fav game i feel like every time this franchise makes a third game they absolutely nail it (the adages 3rd times the charm applies for sure)

[@HiddenChannel]

Thanks, I really appreciate it. I spent quite a long time editing this because I know how much this game means to people and I wanted to do it justice

[@Koi_Swirl]

I'm glad this channel exists. This game was so so good 😁

[@bananashoplifter3440]

Been a good while since the YT algorithm blessed me with a vid of yours Let's heckin' goooo 🥳 13:28 Big agree, it always bugged me that we didn't get GT Vegeta

[@chibmaniac2]

That cut at 36:36 was so cool! #17 got kicked so hard he went right into Cell haha

[@DonutSwordsman]

Amazing music choices in this video

[@thevegetor5985]

Keep up the good work. I remember playing this game for hours and hours both by myself and with my friends. You're doing a wonderful job

[@HiddenChannel]

Thank you, Vegetor :D

[@thevegetor5985]

@@HiddenChannel You are most welcome. You'll hit one million subs in no time.

[@Cautious_Gamer]

The Smash Bros Ultimate of DBZ arena fighters! Hopefully Sparking Zero will stack up once all the DLC is released. When there was chaos outside my bedroom door, Tenkaichi 3 kept me safe, happy and strong. Thanks for this one Hidden! You're the best! I'm always grinning ear to ear when I watch these!

[@mackieken]

The tax system analogy you used literally had me bellyaching laughing so hard. A++++ video

[@HiddenChannel]

The first time I had to file taxes in the USA I was so confused

[@CollinMac96]

Never knew this game existed until you made a video about it. Thanks for covering it 💜

[@HiddenChannel]

Thanks for watching :D

[@MarbleThumbs]

I didn't even know 3 existed until years after it came out, copies are super expensive on PS2 here but I just bagged a Wii copy for cheap, can't wait!

[@sketchpen777]

I had it 2 and 3 on Wii, ngl I loved the motion controls, but ofcourse u can use regular controllers. Hope u have fun

[@MarbleThumbs]

@sketchpen777 I played the hell out of 1 and 2 so I don't know how I missed it to be honest. And yeah I played plenty of 2 on Wii later on, the motion controls weren't actually too bad when you got used to them.

[@sketchpen777]

@MarbleThumbs it's funny cuz I got so use to playing with motion controls, it was kinda feels weird for me playing the gane without it

[@taurusasaurusrex1183]

great vid!

[@HT_Tony]

It's definitely the best feeling Dragonball game ever to me.

[@EternalStorm796]

Nah. I understand how it could feel incomplete. They never added Androids 14 & 15 nor the rest of the Cooler's Armored Squad. We had to wait till Raging Blast 2 to get those guys.

[@EternalStorm796]

Which, I loved using Neizu in Raging Blast 2. lol The only member of the squad I ever used in any game.

[@J.Skyler]

IMMEDIATE GOOSEBUMPS. I LOVE AQUATIC AMBIANCE

[@HiddenChannel]

It has to be one of the best video game songs of all time.

[@Spiritual_Corndog]

This game was the peak of a video game era of having friends come over, hooking up 2 controllers, and just having genuine fun for hours. Whether it be going head to head or taking turns on story unlocking characters. RIP to split screen gaming.

[@konata8657]

me and my friends back in high school would spend hours playing this game together on my ps2 in the basement. this game is a love letter to everything dragonball and i hope sparking zero has the same love and passion put into it.

[@FN64Productions]

Great vid Lately ive been watching alot of your stuff. I love how long they are n detailed. Tbh i feel like its improved alot Im glad you moved away from the over use of DBZA material some of ur previous vids had like too much of it. Yes its funny stuff, but using your own jokes is better. Although i do miss the random ego raptor "my knee" joke

[@HiddenChannel]

Yeah I way overused Abridged when I first started making videos but you learn.

[@Dewgel]

Never skip a hidden video. Willies

[@HiddenChannel]

:D

[@aureuskeith2312]

Great vid. Ps. Justice for GT Vegeta Moustache

[@roldyplayz4002]

37:17 is that Fi’s theme from Skyward Sword I hear👀

[@HiddenChannel]

Yes, such a beautiful piece of music

[@mercenarygundam1487]

​@@HiddenChannelTugs the heartstring.

[@glx3846]

This game looks awesome. I remember playing it at a friends house a few years ago

[@SpaceshipKev]

8:01 was so funny 😂

[@karvids]

I thought I was the only one who imagined character wearing several potara earrings after customizing.

[@HT_Tony]

Give us the really long costume rant as a separate video 🙏

[@HiddenChannel]

Might have to now :D

[@hadinasrallah8928]

This game made me a fan back in the day and get the gist of the dbz story

[@HuskySansVergogne]

I need that costumes cut Hidden, I NEED IT

[@HiddenChannel]

Maybe, there is like 5 minute section of me just talking about Vegetas pants.

[@seththegreengreen5788]

Oh no! Whaaaaatt!! Post the directors cut where you go into costumes for 1 hour! You think I don't wanna sit here and listen to that?! I want my Snider cut

[@Saver2D]

yaay new video! :D these are helping until sparking zero comes out

[@HiddenChannel]

Not too long of a wait now :D

[@loranriser2989]

I think I’m getting Bluey ads on KZbin because of this video 😂 Good video though!

[@HiddenChannel]

Oh, sorry lol

[@loranriser2989]

@@HiddenChannelNo worries haha. I thought it was funny.

[@Kirbyranitar]

11:38 - WHY does everyone forget that A Link to the Past did the whole ocarina thing first? Also, Tapion is part Crono as well. So, discount Chrono Trigger: A Link to the Past.

[@Xeno_Infinite]

I LOVE COMBO IN BT3 LIKE DRAGON DASH CANCEL, Z COUNTR, VORTEX DASH & PERFECT SMASH REALLY SATISHFYING

[@nsofresh]

Legendary game 👑

[@2HORNSREDEYES]

This video >>> i love our community

[@paolino4141]

Hol'up, General Blu's a freak??? It kinda makes sense when you listen to his interactions with kid Trunks.

[@neo.visuals]

This vid gave me nostalgia of the ps2 days 🥲

[@SavingSoulsMinistries]

8:00 OH MY, NOT KENNETH COPELAND!! LMAO

[@rauldeleon1773]

Nice

[@J.Skyler]

LMAO I GOT TO THE SONIC HEROES MUSIC THIS VIDEO RULES DUDE

[@HiddenChannel]

Sonic games always have amazing music

[@olivierk.8011]

That donkey kong country track thooooo!

[@HiddenChannel]

I love it

[@olivierk.8011]

@@HiddenChannel me too it was buried somewhere deep, completely forgotten! gotta replay that game :D

[@DavidLucian]

Despite all the DBZ games that have come out over the years, BT1 has the most badass and authentic Intro of all of DBZ games of the Franchise. BT2 and BT3 in my opinion still remains the most Unique and the best DBZ games in terms of content, quality and fanservices. And from the gameplay perspective aspects, these DBZ games that I mentioned are very close to the anime itself because of the Vibe and Charm, I don't know how to describe it but it was, and still is the most Unique DBZ experience you could have with the combat factor. (- Sheer amount de of characters - Transformations mid-battle (powering up and down) - Fusions mid-battle - Fast gameplay that has that "woah" feel - Tons of extra content - Story mode covering all sagas + movies - What If sagas - Shenron having permanent impact on game (character unlocks and whatnot) - Great tournaments that rotate availability - Edit characters with items (buffs) - 5v5 battles - Really Great and Epic Soundtracks - Destroyable environments - Entire stages could be blown up into their "destroyed" alternatives - Mission 100 being a great challenge - Artwork is 10/10 - Sound effects are great - Combat feels heavy and satisfying) Only Budokai 3, Infinite World and the Raging Blast 1 and 2 and all of PSP DBZ games except of Dragon Ball Z Evolution are still considered also very solid DBZ games, also the hidden gem that a lot of DBZ fans missed from PS2 Era of DBZ games is "Super Dragon Ball Z" which is also a real Unique and DBZ game, especially for the different gameplay aspects perspective. 🤷🏻‍♂️✌️

[@LudFoesBeanie]

It’s in everyone’s top 3!

[@moroseloki1912]

But Why!? Why does he have to fight quietly... Got me truly emotional 😭😭💔 22:58

[@hufxfeat2724]

5:27 noooooo i want to hear it!!!!!!!

[@KartikSingh-nm1ik]

She have to release this part

[@hufxfeat2724]

@@KartikSingh-nm1iknow she knows that we need to see this part i hope it wasnt deleted

[@KartikSingh-nm1ik]

Yep!! Hoping 🤞

[@KartikSingh-nm1ik]

#ReleaseTheKiwiCut

[@PhilipMarcYT]

Interesting you made a new video about Sparking! METEOR as I'm currently playing it on my PS4 Pro (hacked) with the anime music (the U.S. version with the JPN Music mod) and it's awesome! It feels like I'm actually playing the series even more accurately due to the music. That being said, I really enjoy the international score (also composed by a Japanese musician), but I'll always prefer the anime music. And the emulated graphics on PS4 look really nice, it's such a nice experience overall. 🙂 By the way, the newest Sparking! ZERO trailer features anime music so I hope the full game has some anime music than only new music made for the game.

[@HiddenChannel]

Sounds like the best way to play it :D

[@PhilipMarcYT]

@@HiddenChannel And with the Japanese voices, unless you prefer the FUNi dub. Heh.

[@nukedukem614]

GOAT GAME

[@notgoin2244]

4:39 😭😭😭😭☠️☠️☠️☠️ chill on piccolo

[@Gogeta2501]

Sshe new to dbs lol

[@PulseDemon.]

My favourite game of all time

[@HiddenChannel]

Nice! :D

[@danteshollowedgrounds]

Yeah it is I guess.

[@HiddenChannel]

I guess so...

[@RyuEmatsu]

Can we get the cut where you talk about the costumes?

[@GustavoSuperSonic2001]

Can we have the video about the costumes? No one talks enough about them

[@HiddenChannel]

I might have too since so many are requesting it.

[@Jellysfrickingstuff]

In budokai tenkaichi 2 I’m pretty sure they told you the victory conditions before the match. Survive a certain amount of time or win the battle with “blah blah”

[@KartikSingh-nm1ik]

9:30 i can definitely see toriyama writing this weird kind of jokes

[@edogawaconan945]

Its not in manga tho...

[@KartikSingh-nm1ik]

@@edogawaconan945 yep, it is nice that the weird stuff is not manga

[@DoomyRei]

Nostalgia af

[@andresbernache8529]

Please please please please please please please answer my question is the Budokai Tenkaichi sparking meteor in Spanish or in English 1:14

[@abczdx]

What happened to your Tombi! video?

[@HiddenChannel]

Nothing, it should still be up.

[@abczdx]

@@HiddenChannel I cannot find it in the channel since special edition came out

[@DemetriB0329]

The Greatest Anime Fighter!

[@tapsofosiris3110]

3 had a bigger roster and slight combat improvements but 2 is goated, story alone takes like 60 hours to 100%. I play 2 for the story and 3 for the roster.

[@ssjwarrior100]

God damn shawty another BT3 video😮

[@HiddenChannel]

Yus

[@TramiNguyen-oi3kp]

I love this Dragon Ball Z game!

[@alexrocks135]

Play aquatic ambience with budakai, godammmm this hit so hard 😭😭😭😭

[@PhilipMarcYT]

Since you make a lot of videos about Sparking! METEOR you could use the widescreen version emulated via PC/PS4. Plus, it'd look nicer.

[@NigelMelanisticSmith]

Release the costume cut lol

[@gabo1108]

I always like Tapion because of Link from ocarina of time

[@freezasama5802]

The only reason I played the game was due to the roster best roster in any dragon ball game to this date

[@cloudsurfer67]

Is that donkey Kong music ?!? 😮

[@Rough_Estimates]

Back when super wasn't around to waste character slots

[@fenomozo9108]

Also, DB fans are really nitpicky with the story mode of the games, like "bro, this story is not going to be understandable to someone that hasn´t seen DB", but lets be real, only DB fans play DB games.

[@jmzawesomeness]

It’s the goat without a doubt but honestly I’d be willing to give sparking zero the crown if it’s what we think it’ll be

[@Jellysfrickingstuff]

I like 2 better for the story mode, but 3 is definitely the way to go for fights and roster

[@humblefudge6218]

Haven't you done this before But with the Title saying Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 3 Ah well guess I'll watch this too cause you should do three more just so we know you really mean it when you say you like DBZBT3

[@HiddenChannel]

Don't worry you won't hear from her again

[@chopcheesekim]

30:06 dp battle in ranked sparking zero now 😂

[@ZeroZmm]

I get the love this game gets but I was never into it because of the awkward controls, clunky movement, lack of individuality between characters and the awful imbalance between them(much like in melee, people kept going for the top tiers and getting repeat matches) It's a fun toybox what-if maker, but not one I went back to often. I was way more into the Budokai games, even though some capsules made the game busted (Frieza's space ship is bs) it felt more balanced and characters were more distinct.

[@HiddenChannel]

I like the Budokai games more too. Budokai 3 used to be my favorite DBZ game but I think Infinite World might be slowly taking that slot

[@nora-yc6fi]

Having every aspect of the series of DB be represented, og DB, DBZ, Movies, GT. This is something that no other DB game has or will have SZ has like 3 more characters than BT3 does and well, notice the lacking movie GT and OG content in the game (og is probably the only one that will get representation) Having everything in one complete package is what makes this the defacto db game to me, no other game has or will have the sheer variety this one does

[@Jvxino]

the metacritic reviews are crazy, most who gave it a 70 actually seem to write that they love it while the low scores say the controls are “hard to learn” and that it’s not balanced like huh??

[@dupersuper6516]

Tbh, 2 is goated for me, but 3 has Fasha ... and has the BT4 mod so idk, it's a split but Imo 2 has the edge for me. I was untouchable on BT2 for the wii, but 3 i just wasn't as good at, and couldn't go back to 2 after spending so much time in 3