Tenkaichi Tag Team the most underappreciated game in the series

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It is very often that main console releases of a popular series overshadow the portable titles. And that is definitely the case for the Tenkaichi series. Dragon Ball Z Tenkaichi Tag team was developed by Spike for the playstation portable. It came out back in 2010 with little to no fanfare.
To be honest I’d never even heard of this game until very recently. But it was the exact same with the shin budokai games, I’d never even heard of them, let alone played them and they turned out to be fantastic.
Handheld games by necessity are usually made with smaller teams, smaller budgets and less marketing. This may seem like a net negative but sometimes lesser risk allows the developers to be more experimental. This is where Tenkaichi Tag Team comes in, promising a unique twist to the Tenkaichi gameplay.
But is it any good?
Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku - Earth VS Saiyans (Remix) - • Dragon Ball Z: The Leg...
Chapters
00:00 - Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team
01:08 - Learning the Basics
04:05 - Ad read
04:14 - Story Mode
04:46 - Unknown Warrior from Another Planet
09:53 - The Saiyans arrive!
11:59 - Ultimate Decisive Battle
13:45 - Time is Short! The Seven Dragon Balls
15:13 - The Decisive Battle Begins!
16:57 - #17 and #18 Awakened
18:13 - A Close, Intense, Super-Fierce Battle
18:51 - Farewell to the Proud Warrior
20:40 - The Absolute Limit! Super Saiyan 3
21:52 - A savior appears!?
22:48 - Terrifying Majin Buu
23:24 - Battle for the Universe
25:21 - Conclusion
#dragonballz #tenkaichi #dbz

[@thechapterzee]

In Japanese games, W tends to stand for "Double" Took me years to figure that one out too, but it's practically a pun based on how "W" sounds similar to "double" when both are written in katakana.

[@HiddenChannel]

Thanks, I never would have figured this out on my own lol

[@Phantom-kc9ly]

Sounds like something the localization team shouldve taken care of

[@ultrascarlet5275]

Also probably has yo with tye fact that W is literally called "Double U"

[@carlisle6831]

I still fire this bad boy up now and then and I’m still impressed with how well the graphics for this game hold up

[@dalemau5]

I hope they bring back the tag team functionality in BT4. What I liked about Tag Team was that you aren’t forced to play 2v2. You can do 1v1 and it plays exactly the same as a BT game so I would love to see them add the feature 😭

[@based_memes320]

Was just Gonna say this

[@Srvver]

Nah get you ass back to xenoverse

[@Sword420]

2vs2, local co-op split screen would be even better.

[@Unovalife-kj1ji]

Being able to do 1v1, 1v2 2v2 2v1 was so cool

[@PhilipMarcYT]

I actually went with 1v2. It's so much fun!

[@CassiCalamity]

I feel like more people should talk about the insane modding scene this little small game has, it's honestly impressive.

[@ozymandias2540]

For me, the main DBZ games were the ones on the PSP. Then I got a PS2 and got Tenkaichi 3 and fell in love with it. My personal favorite dragon ball game. But my point is, my childhood would’ve been FACTUALLY better if I knew there was a Tenkaichi on the PSP

[@LittleFlame23]

Nah man I never forgot this one, always wished there was a console equivalent with the multiplayer system

[@swaggsavage313]

This game is so underrated!!! I love playing this on the PSP too bad it's stuck there lol. I'd love for them to bring back the tag team as a separate game mode for Tenkaichi 4

[@Phantom-kc9ly]

Well, its on PC technically too

[@kingtaky]

TTT is still very much alive. The modding scene on it is insane too. Idk how you haven't heard of it. It was my childhood.

[@KiomonDuck]

9:06 best girl

[@nukedukem614]

PSP Budokai Tenkaichi games were underrated

[@dragoon1090]

This game is a gem. I bought it when it first came out not knowing anything about it. It's a fantastic portable game.

[@MarvKage]

YAAAAAAAASSSSSS!!! Finally! Thank you Hidden! This game was my childhood. I'm glad you got to cover it!

[@Judgement_Kazzy]

Tag Team was technically my first BT game, because I put several hours into the demo on my PSP before I owned any of them.

[@TheSayanTurtle]

Portable dbz budokai tenkachi with 2 players

[@tonyscales7]

It's about time someone remembered this game

[@thisisntevenmyfinalform2025]

i use to play this all the time on my psp emulator

[@yaboijuanito1460]

Same I play it on Android with PPSSPP Emulator and I have mods installed for the game

[@d1pstick32]

New Hidden content is exactly what I needed after waking up at 3am on a Monday.

[@captainfalconmain6576]

Where you from it’s only Sunday here I live an America btw Australia I assume ?

[@d1pstick32]

@@captainfalconmain6576 yep you're right haha. NSW coast so not too far from NZ

[@captainfalconmain6576]

@@d1pstick32lol nice thanks for the answer 😂

[@robertrogers074]

I never played this game but heard great things about it,and seen gameplay.

[@DavidLucian]

The Best DBZ game for a portable console PSP for sure... Nostalgic Vibes.. ☯️✌️

[@Hirouka1]

That psp demo was dope

[@jayh4911]

I had this on psp!!!! They need to bring it back!!

[@drzal1221]

W in Japan is often used to say double in text

[@diegomedina9637]

Yup, some examples of it can be seen in Final Fantasy VII psOne release and it's spotty English translation.

[@Prestodigitation]

So about the way tag-team actions are called W-actions, my guess is that W stands for "double." There was an anime called Tiger Mask W where the title in Japanese was pronounced "Tiger Mask Double" because it followed the story of two characters. So I think W to represent doubles or pairs is just a Japanese-ism.

[@captainfalconmain6576]

My dumbass was thinking this was talking about ultimate tekachi then i think about it that be more obviously

[@HiddenChannel]

That's the one I wish I could forget

[@captainfalconmain6576]

@@HiddenChannellol yea same 😂

[@shadowgoku6009]

Never played this one the title is correct

[@johnboomthegamer7533]

I have

[@diegomedina9637]

I did on the original PSP. Quite fun I still have it.

[@shadowgoku6009]

@@diegomedina9637 cool

[@owensmind]

That flight of the conchords reference lol

[@Griffith.hawk007]

Nwver knew this was a thing till 2017 or 2016

[@yaboijuanito1460]

Same here

[@josephsekavec]

That is the cutest dog

[@HiddenChannel]

And the bestest

[@topazmarigold804]

This was my fill in for the Tenkaichi games before I got a PS2 to play the older ones years later XD. The ost was pretty amazing for me. I just spent times listening in the respective menus like the fool I was

[@rogaken]

I remember it when this first came out, a lot of us were salty that tag team was only available on PSP.

[@HiddenChannel]

I think it would of been better suited for the main consoles so there could be local co-op

[@StayDoLo4ever]

I couldn’t get past the control scheme, but that was a lot of games on PSP. 😅

[@gogetassj5115]

I actually have this game lol

[@jasmineelhilali9152]

I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS EPISODE

[@lvisrivera8405]

I think what was truly missing from the game was the fact that it wasn’t couch co op like Mario on Nintendo That would’ve been a game changer

[@zettashura]

This was the first tenkaichi i played. I loved the tag team style snd the special dialogue people had like second form frieza and semi perfect cell. Id love to see the tag team return one day

[@carlintaylor3229]

Played it while recovering from surgery my oldest brother was nice enough to let me check it out a few times I can play this nowadays through PSP emulator still love it today 😊😊

[@pockystyx4087]

this is one of those games I could never seem to find a copy of, and ALWAYS wanted to try with friends lol

[@mugiwara-no-lucy7802]

How the HELL don't you have more subs and views!? Seriously the effort you put in your vids is TOP NOTCH!

[@HiddenChannel]

Thank you :D

[@viscountrainbows2857]

Well to be fair, the name is *Hidden.* Only the most worthy will find their way here.

[@RomnysGonzalez]

13:11 Gohan doing the "Planking"

[@sorayasayeh9135]

This game is my childhood still remember being upset because they didn't add base gotenks and vegito along with super buu gotenks absorbed

[@chiuging74]

Thanks for the new vid hidden! Helps me go on with my day. ❤

[@kazi1]

Great video

[@juliusplaesar3950]

Love your editing jokes, you got a great sense of humor. Especially that George Lucas reference and the joke 6 minutes in, keep up the great channel

[@jihadmiller328]

I SURVIVED off of this game. PSP DBZ games are GOATED and I’m glad you’re giving them the respect they deserve

[@yellaninja4120]

Nice channel I subbed

[@timonboyd8761]

are you going to cover the arcade games from japan?

[@Drifter55]

Tfw a Hidden video makes you re-examine your relationship status.

[@suitNtie22]

Just played through this game with a buddy of mine and the coop is so much fun :) would love if they perfect this in Tenkaichi 4

[@agentkd7415]

finally my childhood game has been appreciated!

[@home9dog2blue199]

wow i didn't even know u actually took my suggestion to cover this one (idk if it was JUST 👉my👈 suggestion or multiple ppl's but) thanks for covering ❤️

[@home9dog2blue199]

We Love you for all these "likes" foo. nobody pays their subs this much attention 😘

[@mr.jedicool5596]

Yooooo this game is dope, I still got my copy

[@diegomedina9637]

Controversial take. This is the best Tenkaichi game.

[@GustavoSuperSonic2001]

I use to play this game a lot with my brothers growing up. And yet sometimes I can say this game is a better experience playing in multiplayer Is a fun experience, if you can do it one day, I recommend it

[@DavidRemy_]

Nah, no way, I could NEVER forget this masterpiece, played it when it came out, play it to this day…I’m glad it’s still being brought up nowadays

[@TheGael128]

this just made me more excited for bt4

[@KiomonDuck]

I played the psp demo but couldnt get into it

[@TheSayanTurtle]

Same idk what it was probaly the sound and i didt like the 2player thing

[@KiomonDuck]

That was really off-putting for me

[@Invader6ix]

This was my favorite before church and after church game

[@CCGZyonne]

I know this gotta be about tag team

[@juswavvy9634]

I played the shin Budokai games back than on the psp but i never got the chance to play tag team i knew about it though back in 2010

[@aiis6821]

Man me and lil bro used to play the crap out of this game when we had our psp. Infact this was our first ever tenkaichi game and we loved it.

[@based_memes320]

This was my first DBZ game I love it

[@Miltypooh2001]

I remember spending countless hours into tag team on psp it's impressive how it holds up considering the limitations on it, the story was good and the what if scenario was a great idea because at least it's a reimagine of the story rather than mixing up and cramming everything in the game

[@WheelerKyle]

Absolutely love the shading in this game, just look at Majin Buu at 24:34, it's absurdly detailed for a low res psp game!

[@stagnantlasagna]

I actually had this game when I was in like 7th grade. I played it for maybe an hour and never touched it again bc I was so used to the motion controls from Wii BT3 I just couldnt have been bothered to learn how to play it

[@thevegetor5985]

Another wonderful video. This is one of the very few dragon ball z games i have not played. Moral of the story, bra straps lol. Great editing and comedy and a wonderful rrtrospective. Also your dog is cute.

[@HiddenChannel]

Thank you Vegetor :D

[@thevegetor5985]

@HiddenChannel anytime. By the way you are cute too, I felt a little bad after sending that comment complimenting your doggo and not you too lol. Keep up the great work. The road to one million subscribers will be shorter than you think.

[@yaboijuanito1460]

I played this game on emulator on my bad android phone. It's fun but it was slow and choppy. Now I got a Samsung Galaxy A32 it runs so smooth that I could play it all day. Also I started seeing other kids playing it on their android phone back in 2016. I still play it till this day.

[@DBZdude95]

Still got my physical copy of this. Unreal game for a handheld played this to death.

[@smilingsaiyan8357]

I first got this in 2011 for free with a psp after a lust purchase after scoring my first ever pay cheque xD

[@PhilipMarcYT]

The emulator PPSSPP makes it possible to play PSP games on PC/Android and even adds HD filters which makes PSP games look very impressive. Shin Budokai 2 in HD via PPSSPP looks absolutely amazing, like a brand new game, no joke?

[@TramiNguyen-oi3kp]

I love this Dragon Ball Z game!

[@zanik2.054]

good review. the game is good, very underrated.

[@lvisrivera8405]

Genius

[@Sword420]

It would be pretty nuts if the devs added 2vs2 to the new Tenkaichi with the ability to do local split screen co-op. Playing co op missions with your buddy sitting next to you would be next level nostalgic.

[@toddphillips981]

Your editor is slept on is that you editing the memes in ??

[@blackbrotha578]

I forgot this game even existed.

[@TheSayanTurtle]

Im wondering what games your gonna cover next since you covered them all

[@HiddenChannel]

There are a couple more and then I'll delete the channel or something.

[@ninjay345]

Love the vids Hidden as always :) Can we ever expect Jak and Daxter or KH content? Not that I don't like the DBZ, in fact I love it, just asking out of curiosity :D

[@HiddenChannel]

Already done retrospectives on the jak series, still working on the kh videos though. Maybe youtube will be nice and recommend them to you lol

[@ninjay345]

@@HiddenChannel I just saw the Playlists section of your channel and found all those uploads! Awesome :) always excited to see more, keep doing what you're doing

[@williamwhite1036]

She's amazing

[@Yusuf-jm2ei]

This game reminds me of steak from ihop. Like, it’s nice and all, but we all know it’s not great.

[@178laaleros]

I played it on a psp emulator once and. It is an alright game. I played it for a few hours and. Then wanted to play something else

[@yaboijuanito1460]

I see cuz I play it on Android with PPSSPP Emulator and I have mods installed for the game

[@roninzero12]

This game isnt forgotten at all, it even still gets mods.

[@phenom504]

I feel this had potential but it just didn’t stick. I wonder what it would’ve been like if this had came out on the PS3/360 or even the PS2. But a tag mode in the new one coming out would be dope

[@Iglerich]

I have to say that I LOVE Tenkaichi Tag Team. It plays like Tenkaichi3 (maybe with little tweeks) and I love it to beat the shit out of two enemies at the same time! Sometimes I think you have no clothes on because your hair covers it xDDD

[@HiddenChannel]

Sorry, it wasn't my intention to look naked lol

[@DwayneSSJ4]

Its a shame the only people i know who play this are online I have modded vita consoles to play with others but no one else cares to play Shame

[@TheGreatOne93]

This was a really good game, especially on emulator

[@thevarietypacksnaxx405]

I've always wanted to play this one but never did. Its pretty much a downgraded tenkaichi 2/3 so I didn't see the urgency. However, it is odd that a feature such as 2v2 battles is stuck on an old handheld. Maybe it will be a mode in tenkaichi 4

[@glx3846]

Never played this game but it looks great for a portable DBZ game

[@glx3846]

I love your channel. It is fantastic

[@jameswinter3832]

Similar to the Gundam vs series I see.

[@nathanhollow0]

I really feel BT3 had better combat to do a multiplayer Dragonball game. Xenoverse feels very floaty and doesnt hit as hard. Kakarot did it better than Xenoverse but still doesn't beat BT3.

[@diegomedina9637]

My problem with Tenkaichi 3 is that attacks are basically cutscenes with little to no input from the player. And some of them are too good like SSJ4 Gogeta's I so much appreciated XenoVerse for not doing the same Cutscene super attack thing than the Tenkaichi series did. Which makes sense since it's an online focus game.

[@RomnysGonzalez]

For a second i was watching and thinking to myself "...Are my eyes wrong?... Is she naked?". Needed to run back the video LMAOOO. I played so many hours of this game with my friends using the AC Hoc or whatever the proximity online play of the PSP was. One of my favorite Dragon Ball games. Is just straight up fun and impressive good for being a mobile version of the Tenkaichi series.

[@captainfalconmain6576]

If you actually see this comment 😂

[@HiddenChannel]

I know I didn't realise how bad it looked until I started editing the video.

[@captainfalconmain6576]

@@HiddenChannel💀

[@ashleyrose6438]

aah i love the psp games :)

[@KegOfMeat]

Why did you use Guren no Yumiya for that intro? Lol.

[@Nightout88]

how is tag team forgotten? its one of the most populer games on psp outside of kh and a few others. like if your into any fighting games you've played both this and dissida 012/og

[@GamingwiththeReaper]

Dragon Walker is the weirdest name for a story mode.

[@GraceofGod247]

😮

[@marianaxena117]

The what??? Did you know the modders made this game to the whole new level? From 2017 to this day i mean now i keep download mods me and thousands of people but of course officially its 2010 game you know

[@PhilipMarcYT]

OG TTT is still better than those billion mods.

[@williamwhite1036]

Will you review DBZ kakarot?

[@HiddenChannel]

Yeah

[@PoloJugga5799]

What is the song at the beginning of the video? I know I've heard it before I just can't put my finger on it.

[@HiddenChannel]

Attack on titan opening

[@PoloJugga5799]

@@HiddenChannel Thankyou

[@Lucy2Juicy]

What was the intro song, I know I heard it before

[@HiddenChannel]

It's the first opening from Attack on titan

[@ssjalpha6593]

I love your videos so much

[@HiddenChannel]

Thanks :D

[@sora_roxas2562]

This game is not forgotten it has modded thousands of times