Japanese version of Budokai Tenkaichi 3 under the Sparking! Meteor title. The immense roster, fluid combat and Sparking series depth reach their peak. The best Japanese DBZ game on PS2, unchallenged for its completeness and gameplay.
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Fighting2 players12+
Description
The Japanese edition of the third Tenkaichi, released in October 2007 as "Sparking! Meteor." The trilogy's conclusion, with over one hundred and fifty playable fighters, online play, refined aerial systems and full coverage of the movies and Dragon Ball GT — the definitive version of the formula.
Dragon Ball Z - Sparking! Meteor review
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Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Cel-shading faithful to Akira Toriyama's manga, dazzling transformations and arenas pulverised by impacts: the anime comes alive controller in hand. The energy of the clashes and the readability of the 3D models overflow with faithfulness. This visual generosity, dynamic and colourful, satisfies fans like few adaptations.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Soaring across 3D arenas and clashing in supercharged duels, between energy blasts, transformations and over a hundred and fifty fighters: the scale of this DBZ versus is dizzying. The freedom of movement and the constant spectacle deliver an instant rush. Generous, faithful and explosive, a dream blow-off for any fan of the cult anime.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Facing your opponent in a free 3D arena, flying, charging your ki and then unleashing a devastating ultimate attack recreates the sweep of the animated fights. A bloated roster and modes to unlock keep reviving the urge to try a new character. The balancing is shaky and the camera messy, but this faithful excess stays irresistible with friends.
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
With its outsized roster of more than a hundred and fifty fighters, this entry offers content to savour character after character. Working through the modes, unlocking the entire cast and battling in 3D arenas endlessly restarts the pad. That profusion, served by spectacular clashes, founds a longevity dear to Dragon Ball fans.
Technical info
💾1,6 GB📅04/10/2007
Published by Atari
Dragon Ball Z - Sparking! Meteor (PS2) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is Dragon Ball Z - Sparking! Meteor still worth playing in 2026?
Known as Budokai Tenkaichi 3 and Sparking! Meteor in Japan, this Spike series peak gathers a colossal roster of over a hundred and fifty fighters, night battles, an online mode and an ever more spectacular 3D arena staging. The sense of power, the absolute faithfulness to anime clashes and the wealth of content make it the Dragon Ball brawling reference on PS2. The camera and an improvable balance remain. A landmark fighting game for fans of the licence in multiplayer.
