Dragon Ball’s latest video game has arrived, and this one looks like the series’ biggest hit yet. Standing as the successor toDragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi,Dragon Ball: Sparking Zerohas brought the fan-favorite spin-off line back like it never left. Featuring some of the most impressive environmental destruction and general visuals that the franchise has seen, on top of the latest take on its satisfying,DBZ-emulating gameplay,Dragon Ball: Sparking Zerohas been on the fast track to licensed game stardom.
Thanks to its all-encompassing approach to pleasingDragon Ballfans, there’s a lot to see and do inSparking Zero. Series veterans could spend hours drinking in the many faithful animations and seeing just how close they can get to reenacting their favorite fights. Others could compete online, and dig into just whatSparking Zero’s surprisingly rich mechanicshave to offer. Still more could get lost in Episode Battle’s myriad scenarios or make their own in Custom Battle. The choice is the player’s, though there are some unspoken guidelines they may want to follow to start their experience off right.
In Dragon Ball, Training Is A Necessity
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zerois made to be enjoyed by anyone, and its simple approach to offensive controls and readily available swift movement are evidence of this. However, the basic tutorial between Goku and Vegeta upon starting a new save file will only take players so far. Even beyondGreat Ape Vegeta,Sparking Zerois full of challengesand opportunities for skilled players to show off, so some time spent in the Battle Training extended tutorial and then in Training mode itself will pay off.
Don’t Forget To Explore Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero’s Menus
It can be easy to get lost in playing throughSparking Zero’s gameplay modes, but the other menus are there for a reason. Regular stops to check Zen-Oh’s Orders and Whis’s Stamp Book will both reap their rewards and help players set short-term goals. Those rewards typically take the form of Zeni, Dragon Balls, and items, and there are specific menus to visit to invest all of these back into gameplay, particularly in unlocking and outfittingSparking Zero’s massive roster. Checking replays, music, and the humorous Encyclopedia in the Gallery can be a good way to cool down after intense sessions, and for those struggling with normal gameplay, checking out the accessibility options could be just what they need.
Try Everything Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Has To Offer
If this advice seems directionless, that’s because there can’t be just one destination.Sparking Zerohas several gameplay-oriented modes that will take multiple sessions to clear, and which one a player returns to will come down to preference. Creative types may invest hours in learning the ins and outs of Custom Battle, sorting through all the sample lines and playtesting the triggers they’ve set for the gameplay. Episode Battle can also support a dedicated crowd, as this seemingly basicDragon Ball Z/Superretelling hides several"What If" Sparking Episodes forSparking Zeroplayersto uncover. Even tournament mode incentivizes players to clear all of its preset tourneys once with nice rewards.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero’s Online Features Are Nothing To Sneeze At
That may not be enough for some, and they may want to test their skills beyond what Episode Battle and the gimmicky environment of Custom Battle can offer. Fortunately for them,Dragon Ball: Sparking Zerohas a surprisingly solid and well-populated online mode equipped with several search parameters and rulesets. Just trying online versus is incentivized by some of the aforementioned reward menus, and the unmodded local versus being stuck inDragon Ball’s plain Hyperbolic Time Chamber. By trying everythingDragon Ball: Sparking Zerohas to offer, players should eventually find their happy place in this massive love letter toDragon Ball.
