However, the game’s remarkable roster and the gratifying story mode, where each member of the Z team undergoes major events from the original anime, make Dragon Ball Z Budokai 3 an essential experience for any devoted fan of the Dragon Ball Z series. Game controls: Player 1: Move: 'W,A,S,D' Attack: 'G' Specialkey: 'H' Filterkey: 'J' Counter: 'T' Block: 'Y' Tag: 'U' Basic Special: 'SPACE' + 'D' Super Special: 'SPACE' + 'A' Player 2: Move: 'ARROW KEYS' Attack: '1' Specialkey: '2' Filterkey: '3' Counter: '4' Block: '5' Tag: '6' Basic Special: 'LEFT ARROW' + '0' Super Special: 'RIGHT ARROW. Even on the easiest difficulty setting, numerous formidable adversaries in the game present a significant challenge. Unfortunately, Dragon Ball Z Budokai 3 does suffer from some unfairly unbalanced opponents, such as Perfect Cell, who can easily overwhelm players not well-versed in fighting games. This engaging and enjoyable mechanic elevates the combat experience to new heights. In combat, when either you or your opponent unleashes a devastating attack animation, the game prompts you to press several buttons displayed on the screen to either inflict damage or evade a potentially fatal blow.
Notably, its roster surpasses that of its predecessor, and it introduces a new gameplay mechanic called Dragon Rush. Dragon Ball Z Budokai 3 stands as the zenith of the Budokai trilogy.