Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is all set to bring the beloved Budokai Tenkaichi series to current-gen consoles later this year. The game has been on many players’ wishlists ever since its announcement at the Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour event in March 2023 with its painstaking attention to detail on its character animations and environments working in tandem with its excellent graphics.

Combining the best of Dragon Ball in all its forms and featuring references to a wide range of story arcs, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is certain to be an unforgettable experience while also offering up a fighting game with solid mechanics for players to enjoy.

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero’s Love for Its Characters

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Sparking Zero takes all the strengths of its stellar cast with none of its weaknesses.

One of the new title’s strengths is the obvious care that developer Spike and publisher Bandai Namco have shown toward getting their characters to resonate with long-term fans of Dragon Ball. From unique dialogue for a mirror match between two Vegetas to the inclusion of Androids 16 and 19 alongside their more popular counterparts, the game has showcased its love for its cast – and its fans.

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A recent showcase of Piccolo’s move set has only served to underline this diligence, with one of his special moves having a very impressive detail that may be hard to spot but is nonetheless brilliant in its execution. It is the perfect demonstration of how Spike has managed to balance buttery smooth graphics with explosive action and gameplay to create the definitive Dragon Ball experience for its players.

The Last Namekian Packs a Punch

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Slick animations and amazing presentation work in tandem with a wide range of popular moves from many characters.

Tenacious and powerful on the battlefield while being aloof and brooding off of it, Piccolo has long been a major presence in any Dragon Ball anime or manga. A nuanced character whose tragic backstory is only overshadowed by his ferocious determination to protect those he calls friends, he has long been a fan favorite, making it no surprise that he is included in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero‘s expansive roster of playable characters.

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The post below shows how his trademark Special Beam Cannon move actually bounces off the ground on contact, which could be very useful in catching an opponent trying to dodge out of it. While it remains to be seen if a player can control the direction in which it bounces, it is a detail that has fans of the anime and manga excited to try it out once the game releases.

Fans of the franchise are understandably excited about it, heaping praise on the game’s new mechanics and animations.

Other fans are wondering if this mechanic can extend to other moves and characters as well.

The ability to bend Ki Blasts and projectiles would certainly add a layer of complexity to the game, making competitive matches all the more challenging and brutal.

Fans cannot wait to find out what other tricks Spike has up its sleeve.

They will not have to wait too long as Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero inches ever closer to its release date in October this year.

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