Unlike the 2D "Budokai" series, the Tenkaichi games utilize a "behind-the-shoulder" 3D perspective that mimics the high-speed chases and verticality of the anime. Tenkaichi 3 refined this with:
When sent flying, press Circle right before an opponent's follow-up attack to counter-teleport.
What truly sets Budokai Tenkaichi 3 apart from every other juego is its monstrous character roster. We are not talking about 20 or 30 characters. BT3 features (including transformations). This is not an exaggeration.
The combat is fast, fluid, and rewards practice. Mastering counters, zanzoken (afterimage) teleports, and vanishing battles is essential for higher difficulty play.