Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi is a game based on the manga and anime franchise Dragon Ball Z , and it is the fourth installment of the Budokai Tenkaichi series. The game is a 3D fighter that features various characters from the Dragon Ball Z franchise. Players can select from among 28 characters or create their own custom character to fight against the AI, or with another player locally or online.
The game has several modes of play. In Story mode, players follow the plot of the anime, including some movies and iconic battles. The Hero mode is similar, but features a new story around the player's custom character. Tournament mode lets up to 16 characters compete in a standard single-elimination tournament.