Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Fans Aren’t Happy About New Goku Variant

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Fans Aren't Happy About New Goku Variant

Key Takeaways

  • Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero boasts over 180 playable characters, including childlike Goku from Dragon Ball Daima.
  • Some fans are criticizing Dragon Ball Daima Goku’s model in Sparking Zero, finding it less appealing than other recent games.
  • As fans debate which Daima Goku model is best, the consensus seems to be a preference for the one seen in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot.

As a long-time Dragon Ball fan since the days of watching Goku and his friends battle it out on the small screen, I must admit that I too have been following the recent debate regarding the various iterations of our beloved protagonist, Goku, in different games. While I appreciate the effort to include childlike versions of characters in the latest Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, I find myself drawn towards the version of Mini Goku from Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot.


Some players of Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero have been expressing concerns about the portrayal of Goku in the game, specifically the design of his character. It seems that the childlike version of Goku in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is not the issue itself, but rather how he looks compared to his depictions in more recent Dragon Ball games.

As a die-hard Dragon Ball fan, I can’t contain my excitement about the release of “Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero” on October 11! This game boasts the biggest character roster in any Dragon Ball game so far, with over 180 playable fighters at launch and even more to come via DLC starting early 2025. The miniature version of our beloved protagonist, Goku, from the newly premiered “Dragon Ball Daima” anime, is already part of this impressive lineup, available as a pre-order bonus – a hint of many Daima characters yet to join the fray!

In contrast to Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, being the latest installment from the popular anime series, it’s not the sole release that has unveiled a version of Goku labeled as “Daima.” Some enthusiasts argue that the depiction of Goku in Sparking Zero falls short compared to upcoming Daima content in games like Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot and Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2. Critics find certain aspects of the character model for Goku in Sparking Zero less appealing, particularly the thin black outlines reminiscent of the anime style but not fitting all players’ expectations of a video game adaptation. Additionally, some fans have expressed concerns about the eyes in the character model.

Fans Argue Over Which Dragon Ball Daima Goku Model Looks Best

It appears that not all fans share this opinion, with many voicing concerns about the Goku model in Xenoverse 2, stating it doesn’t hold up well against its competitors. Given that it’s the oldest of the three games on the list, having been released in 2016, this isn’t too unexpected. What is surprising, though, is that a majority of fans seem to prefer the aesthetic of the Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot character over the others, especially considering it was developed for last-gen consoles and came out almost five years before Sparking Zero.

Titled “Dragon Ball Little Might”, this series showcases beloved Dragon Ball characters shrunk into childlike forms under the rule of a new demon king. The premiere episode was globally unveiled on October 11th. As fans carry on discussing which character adaptations are most appealing in gaming, it’s anticipated that more Dragon Ball Little Might figures will be introduced to games like Sparking Zero, Kakarot, and Xenoverse 2 in the coming days.

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2024-10-20 00:23