Summary
SomeDragon Ball: Sparking Zeroplayers have been complaining about theDragon Ball Daimaversion of Goku in the game’s roster of playable characters. It’s not the presence of the childlike version of Goku inDragon Ball: Sparking Zerothat’s problematic, but his look compared to his appearances in other recentDragon Ballgames.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zerowas released on October 11, sporting thelargestDragon Ballcharacter rosterof any game to date, with more than 180 playable fighters released at launch and more planned through DLC releases starting in early 2025. Goku (Mini), a childlike version of the series main character from the newly launchedDragon Ball Daimaanime, was included with in the game’s roster as a pre-order bonus, marking the first of severalDaimacharacters still to come.
WhileDragon Ball: Sparking Zerois the newest game based on the wildly successful anime franchise, it isn’t the only game on the market to announce aDaimaversion of Goku recently, and some fans believe thatSparking Zerohas the worst one.Daima content is also coming forDragon Ball Z: KakarotandDragon Ball Xenoverse 2, and the revealed character models for Goku in those games seem to be getting a more positive reaction despite the recency and popularity ofSparking Zero. It’s hard to pin down what some players find lacking in this version of Goku (Mini), though a few fans have pointed out that he is the only one of the three to be outlined in thin black lines, which reflects the anime well but doesn’t fit all players' visions of how a video game adaptation should look. Others have suggested that there’s something not quite right about the character model’s eyes.
Fans Argue Over Which Dragon Ball Daima Goku Model Looks Best
Of course, not all fans seem to feel this way, and plenty of others have called out theDaimamodel of Goku inXenoverse 2for not standing up to the competition. That’s not entirely surprising, as it is the oldest of the three games on the list, having originally been released in 2016. What is surprising is that the majority of fans seem to agree that theDragon Ball Z: Kakarotcharacter is the most aesthetically pleasing of the bunch, considering it was designed for the last generation of consoles and launched nearly five years beforeSparking Zero.
Dragon Ball Daima, which features many familiar characters from the franchise transformed into kid versions of themselves by the new demon king, released its first episode worldwide on October 11. While fans can continue to debate which versions of its characters look best in video game form, players can expect moreDragon Ball Daimacharacters inSparking Zero,Kakarot, andXenoverse 2in the near future.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
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DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO takes the legendary gameplay of the Budokai Tenkaichi series and raises it to whole new levels. Become a super warrior and experience the earth-shaking, limit-breaking power of DRAGON BALL battles!Unleash the strength of over 180 fighters from DRAGON BALL Z, DRAGON BALL Super, DRAGON BALL GT, and selected DRAGON BALL movies, all in the base game! Each character comes with their own signature abilities, transformations, and techniques.Make the destructive power of the strongest fighters ever to appear in DRAGON BALL yours!Engage in heart-pounding, high-speed 3D battles that stay true to the anime and video game series, with breathtaking visuals and authentic combat moves like beam clashes, rush attacks, movements too quick for the eyes to see, and planet-razing ultimate attacks.Challenge other players online to test your skills, or sit down with friends offline to hone your skills exclusively in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber! Fight your way to become a champion across various tournament modes and victory conditions.Conquer the action-packed battles from the beloved original story, or discover and unlock new encounters for your favorite Z-Fighters and more. Relive your favorite moments from the series through cutscenes you may experience from the perspectives of eight characters!Recreate your favorite battles from throughout the DRAGON BALL story, or set up your dream story battle with your favorite characters! Share your creations with other fans and experience the battles brought to life by imaginations around the world.
