“Expected but still huge”: Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Goes Above and Beyond, Confirming Some OG Characters Will Appear
The addition of characters from the original Dragon Ball anime is a definite win for Sparking Zero.
Dragon Ball has always been a major presence in anime, manga, and gaming with its intense storylines and a host of fan-favorite characters. In the gaming world, Bandai Namco’s Budokai Tenkaichi series has managed to remain at the top of Dragon Ball fighting games, delivering experiences that capture the magic of their counterparts in other media while allowing players to enjoy a polished and refined fighting game.
With its latest installment in the Budokai Tenkaichi series, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, set to release later this year, Bandai Namco is poised to cement its place in the top tier of publishers for fighting games.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Transcends Timelines
While previous titles in the Budokai Tenkaichi series have often drawn inspiration from various story arcs in the anime and manga, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is capitalizing on the power of current-gen consoles and GPUs to deliver an experience that goes beyond anything its predecessors have achieved.
The game brings a roster of characters from various arcs in the Dragon Ball storyline, cleverly introducing variants of fan favorites from differing points in their respective narratives while bringing in some fairly obscure names from the anime and manga as well. Bandai Namco’s latest announcement showcases just how willing the series is to push the boundaries of what makes a definitive Dragon Ball experience.
Going Back to Where It All Began
Fans of the original Dragon Ball anime have been given a reason to cheer as Sparking Zero has announced a slew of OG characters who are set to make an appearance in the new title – which has been confirmed by the game’s Marketing Director in an interview.
The post below showcases the excitement that this new announcement has garnered among fans of the franchise, showing how Sparking Zero might just be the Dragon Ball experience to beat for its competition.
The announcement has players wondering if other story arcs from the past could make it to the game, with some players hoping to see characters from Dragon Ball GT making an appearance.
Some players even have excellent suggestions for characters that Bandai Namco could consider adding to the game in the future.
Other players are already thinking of creative matches to set up with the new additions to Sparking Zero’s roster.
The announcement has many players looking back fondly at their favorite moments from the anime, considering a recreation of some of its best scenes.
Another player expressed incredulity at just how many characters are set to appear in the new title, a sentiment that is not too surprising given the unprecedented number of characters in Sparking Zero’s roster.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is certainly the most ambitious title to join the ranks of the illustrious Budokai Tenkaichi series, and if its latest announcement is any indication, it is all set to be the best one of them all!
