The most immediate change is the character select screen. Over 30 characters have been either re-skinned, re-rigged, or entirely rebuilt. Notable additions include:
Most impressive is how modders recreated unique animations using existing skeletons. For instance, Jiren’s glare punch replaces Broly’s rush attacks, while Kefla’s energy blasts use a modified version of Gotenks’ particle effects.
Before diving into the details, let's clarify the scope. The Tournament of Power Mod (often abbreviated as ToP Mod by the community) is a comprehensive fan-made patch based on the original Tenkaichi Tag Team ISO.
The core goal of the mod is to update the game to include content from: Dragon Ball Z Tenkaichi Tag Team Tournament Of Power Mod
However, the name "Tournament of Power" is a bit of a misnomer, as the mod includes far more than just the Super arc. The title was chosen because the Tag Team mechanic is the perfect analog for the 80-man battle royale of the Tournament of Power. In the mod, you can recreate iconic pairings: Goku & Frieza vs. Jiren & Toppo, or Universe 2’s magical girls vs. Universe 11’s Pride Troopers.
The Tenkaichi Tag Team engine was never designed for 80 fighters at once. To work around this, the mod implements a Survival Tag Mode disguised as the Tournament of Power.
Instead of a standard 2v2 match, players select a team of 5 characters (representing Universe 7). They then face waves of 2-character teams from other universes in sequence. The catch? Your health and skill gauge carry over between rounds. If you lose a character, they are gone for the entire “tournament” run. This brilliantly translates the attrition-based warfare of the anime into the PSP’s hardware limits. The most immediate change is the character select screen
The Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team Tournament of Power Mod is a labor of love that keeps the PSP’s best fighting game alive. It proves that with enough passion, a 15-year-old handheld game can compete with modern titles. Whether you are a veteran who remembers playing DBZTTT on a bus ride home, or a new fan who wants to see Kefla fight SSJ4 Gogeta on a modded stage, this mod is essential.
Final Score (Mod Only): 9/10 Points docked for minor audio bugs; points awarded for pushing PSP hardware to its absolute limit.
Ready to rumble? Search for "Tenkaichi Tag Team Tournament of Power Discord" to join the community. Just remember—don't fall off the stage. Most impressive is how modders recreated unique animations
This report covers its origins, features, technical aspects, and reception within the modding community.
Upon its “release” in modding forums, the Tenkaichi Tag Team ToP Mod becomes legendary. Fans praise:
Critics note:
| Category | Details |
|----------|---------|
| Roster | 150+ characters (base game had ~70). Newcomers include: Goku (Ultra Instinct -Sign- & Mastered), Jiren (Full Power), Kefla (SSJ & SSJ2), Toppo (GoD), Vegeta (SSG & SSBE), Frieza (Golden), 17 (Universe Survival), Ribrianne, Anilaza, Bergamo, and several Heroes characters (Cumber, Hearts, SSJ4 Vegito). |
| Stages | Null Realm (Tournament of Power stage) with destructible platforms, Space Arena, and altered World Tournament stage. |
| Gameplay Mechanics | – Tag Team unchanged (essential for ToP team battles).
– Some mod versions add a “Elimination” mode (falling off stage = ring out).
– Custom aura effects (UI silver, Jiren red, God ki blue). |
| Audio | Character intros with DBS Japanese voices (extracted from Xenoverse 2 and FighterZ), custom BGM (Ultimate Battle, Ka Ka Kachi Daze). |
| Visuals | Custom character select screen with ToP grid layout, new portraits, aura recolors, and updated HUD (power-up icons changed to Universe symbols). |