Released in 2010 by Spike and published by Namco Bandai, this game took the massive scale of the Tenkaichi series and successfully crammed it into a handheld device. It wasn't just a watered-down port; it was a pioneering effort that introduced a mechanic that fans had been dreaming of for years: proper 2-vs-2 combat.

To understand why Tenkaichi Tag Team is so impressive, one must look at the hardware it ran on. The PSP was a powerful machine for its time, but reproducing the large-scale, 3D aerial combat of the PS2 Tenkaichi games was a massive ask.

The game supported Ad-Hoc multiplayer for up to four players, allowing friends to team up or compete locally on their PSPs.

The system includes "Blow Exchange" and "Shot Exchange" mechanics, along with a deep combo system and the ability to transform during matches to boost power.

Players can execute coordinated team attacks and even perform fusions, such as Vegito or Gogeta, mid-battle if both characters are on the team.