Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero’s Custom Auras Are Already Broken Beyond Belief
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero has a few players worried about the inclusion of a new mechanic that could change the course of its online PvP battles.
- Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero inches ever closer to its release with new details about its gameplay keeping fans on their toes.
- The new custom Auras mechanic has a few fans concerned about potential balancing issues in online PvP.
- However, others argue that it will be part of the fun in Bandai Namco's intricate tribute to Dragon Ball.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, the upcoming addition to the Budokai Tenkaichi series from Bandai Namco, is shaping up to be a fitting tribute to Dragon Ball fans. New details about the game reveal a mechanic that may cause a lot of frustrations when it is played online but is nevertheless true to its source material in a way that fans are sure to love.
While the game’s combat is sure to build on the franchise’s tried and tested mechanics when it comes out this October, the addition of custom Auras to playable characters brings a layer of nuance into the mix that is sure to be a deciding factor in more than a few fights.
Bandai Namco’s All Guns Blazing Approach Works Well
Bandai Namco and developer Spike have gone all out in their attempt to ensure that Sparking Zero cements a place among the best Dragon Ball experiences that modern gaming can offer its players. With a massive roster of playable characters being revealed recently alongside excellent character designs and a dedicated approach to bringing their stories to life, the game is sure to be well-received among fans of the evergreen IP.
However, the excitement and hype around the game notwithstanding, a few players worry that the Aura mechanic may not be a great choice in terms of providing a balanced experience. However, the inclusion of several powerful unlockable mechanics in past titles has come into the spotlight, with many fans arguing that such additions are a part of the fun and make facing down powerful opponents all the more rewarding in battle.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Is a Labor of Love
It’s evident that Bandai Namco has chosen to bring in various additions that reference the expansive lore that Dragon Ball has to offer, bringing in characters from various timelines and canons in an attempt to make Sparking Zero the definitive Dragon Ball experience on current-gen gaming systems.
The post below showcases how the new Aura mechanic is proving to be divisive despite the excitement it is garnering from long-time fans of the Budokai series.
Players are understandably concerned about how the new mechanic would influence online play and hope that the game’s netcode is able to keep up with its frenetic action.
Another player raised a valid concern about how the new addition would affect player customization, hoping that it does not require specific loadouts to min/max its damage like other popular titles that have been released over the years.
Responding to concerns about how the new mechanic could affect balancing in the game, another fan pointed out the franchise’s tendency to include overpowered mechanics in order to better encapsulate the feeling of power when playing some of Dragon Ball’s stronger fighters – which is sure to delight fans of Dragon Ball just as Bandai Namco wants.
It’s evident that the hype train for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is going full speed ahead and Bandai Namco is sure to be closely following the discourse around the game, making tweaks where necessary in order to let it enjoy a very successful launch.
