As a lifelong Dragon Ball fan, I can confidently say that my anticipation for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is reaching new heights! The Custom Battle system has always been the pièce de résistance of any fighting game in this franchise, but with the addition of pre-loaded dialogue bits and more customization options, it’s shaping up to be a dream come true for us what-if scenario enthusiasts.
Featuring more than 180 characters in its lineup, “Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero” is an anime enthusiast’s utopia. Its extensive detail, spanning a wide range, positions the game as a potential standout, and after spending a few hours playing, it’s challenging to imagine any Dragon Ball fan not discovering something appealing to them.
At a special sneak peek organized by Bandai Namco, Game Rant got an exclusive look at several game modes in “Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero”. Of course, you can engage in battles between any characters from the extensive roster, either one-on-one or as part of a team. However, what truly captures attention is that Bandai allows fans to reenact iconic scenes from Dragon Ball or even invent their own unique scenarios.
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi Lives Again
In today’s gaming landscape, Arena fighters might not receive as much attention, but Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero maintains the essence of its forebearer, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi, while incorporating the grandeur that only contemporary platforms can provide. This game caters to players with two distinct control schemes, both of which are user-friendly. You’ll find a standard attack button, a dash for closing gaps, an ascend/descend function for flight, a block, and a modifier that, when held, enables you to use Ki energy for special moves.
At first sight, it appears straightforward, but as you delve deeper, it becomes more intricate; however, what stands out most is how accurately the controls in Dragon Ball battles are portrayed. Even with a simple press of a button, you can execute swift combos and stunning teleports that fling your opponent off to distant mountains or underwater depths. Moreover, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero offers ample environmental destruction to truly emulate the grandeur and magnitude of the anime’s battles and emphasize the power held by these characters.
Discussing power, it’s hard to imagine a Dragon Ball game without spectacular attacks and thrilling transformations, and Sparking! Zero delivers on all fronts. During battles, your opponents may regroup, but you can use this time to build up your energy, known as Ki. This stored power allows for speedy advances and the execution of unique moves such as the iconic Kamekameha. If you manage to fill up the Ki meter twice, you gain access to a Sparking move – essentially an ultimate attack that fills the screen with energy, chaos, or both, truly embodying the best aspects of Dragon Ball.
In the game “Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero”, transformations serve as an exciting enhancement for characters during battles. As players inflict or receive damage, they can earn these transformations, which can elevate a Saiyan to Super Saiyan status, or change Frieza from weak to his powerful, imposing final form. Bandai has meticulously designed the game’s fights to be engaging and dynamic, ensuring that there is always a lot of action-packed excitement happening on-screen.
Fans well-versed in Dragon Ball’s Z-Mid and Z-End will find the most enjoyment here, but even casual enthusiasts of this beloved series will have a great time. The visuals are flashy and the animations capture the essence of the anime, making it evident that this classic IP is operating at its full potential. For those seeking a challenge, the game offers it as increasing the difficulty against the CPU or in tournaments demonstrates that mindless button mashing won’t lead to success.
Making Your Own Dragon Ball Episode With Custom Battle
Without a doubt, one captivating aspect of Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is its Custom Battle system. This feature allows players to design their own scenarios starring their preferred characters, complete with visual elements like thumbnails, text, title cards, and so on. There’s even a collection of pre-written dialogue snippets to incorporate. While it may not offer the expansiveness of crafting an entire Dragon Ball episode, it certainly serves as a fantastic alternative. Enthusiasts who have long imagined battles between heroes, victories for villains, or simply wanted to match up the most eccentric character combinations can now make those dreams a reality.
In the game Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, players can select any two (or more) characters from the roster of over 180 characters and engage in battles. The settings for these fights are similar to those in other fighting games. However, with the Custom Battle feature, you can design your own unique scenarios, such as Great Ape Vegeta battling Super Saiyan 2 Vegeta. Although there are some constraints, this game provides an excellent opportunity for fans of this franchise who enjoy imagining alternative situations to witness their ideas come to life.
For purists, there’s no cause for concern; Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero has content tailored to you too. The game’s Episode Battles serve as a narrative mode, providing players with eight distinct characters to delve into specific story arcs from the anime. During our preview, we had the opportunity to examine three: Goku, Frieza, and Goku Black. Yes, unlike most Dragon Ball games that let you control the heroes, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero allows you to experience the antagonists’ perspectives of these conflicts as well.
The Episode Battles feature abridged narratives focusing on notable fights from various storylines. For instance, the beginning of an Episode featuring Goku showcases a battle between the invading Saiyans, followed by a leap to his resurrection and well-known clash with Vegeta. Due to limited exposure to these episodes, it’s challenging to determine their overall scope, but it appears that Bandai Namco is selecting the most popular confrontations.
In the Frieza and Goku Black episodes, they stick to the main storylines but don’t attempt to alter Dragon Ball history. For instance, in the Frieza episode, you won’t encounter any character being defeated that wasn’t defeated in the anime. Instead, the fights are taken to a specific point before a scene transition occurs. However, what makes Episode Battles enticing is the chance to step into the shoes (or alternative footwear) of characters who aren’t typically in the spotlight.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Overall Impressions
When “Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero” launches next month, there’s plenty more content for fans to explore. The demo we saw seemed to offer a diverse range of modes and customization options that cater to various types of fans. The Episode Battles mode offers the expected fun, while Custom Battles encourages creativity. If you’re looking to improve your skills, Tournament or Ranked Modes might be for you. Given its long history, Dragon Ball has taken on many different forms. However, “Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero” appears to offer a quintessential gaming experience for fans of the franchise.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero releases October 11, 2024 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
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2024-09-19 17:04