“Vegeta even has special…”: Bandai Namco Really Thought of Everything With Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero
Vegeta finds an unlikely opponent in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero. But it's clear that he's up to the challenge!
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is shaping up to be a great addition to the Budokai Tenkaichi series. Set to release in October this year, the game’s announcement at the Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour event in March 2023 has had many Dragon Ball fans excited to get their hands on the franchise’s debut title on current-gen consoles.
With many new features and a few returning fan favorites, promotional materials for the game showcase what could be the most definitive Dragon Ball experience that fans of the iconic manga and anime can play.
The Perfect Blend of Budokai From Bandai Namco
As more details of the game continue to surface, it seems that publisher Bandai Namco and developer Spike are gearing up to deliver everything that a Dragon Ball fan would ever want from a Budokai title.
Going as far as to implement feedback from their players in a few key areas, both companies are working to make the game a fitting tribute to the legendary artist Akira Toriyama, the creator of the iconic characters and storylines that feature in the game.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Really Fleshes Out Its Cast
Attention to detail is a crucial aspect of what makes Sparking Zero a game that has excited fans of Dragon Ball and fighting games in general. This extends to its gameplay, sure, but also to the way in which the game has chosen to present its wide roster of playable characters to its players.
For instance, a Dragon Ball fan has posted about how a mirror match between two Vegetas can trigger some unique dialogue between his two versions.
It’s a perfect fit for Vegeta, whose need to constantly challenge himself is a crucial part of his character arc. Choosing to include it in this fashion has earned Bandai Namco a lot of goodwill from its fans.
Other fans were quick to point out that the two versions of Vegeta were from different arcs of the series, another detail that Bandai Namco seemed to have subtly implemented in its latest take on the cynical Saiyan.
Some eagle-eyed players even spotted subtle changes to his facial features between the two versions!
With explosive action, unique animations, and a slick combat system, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is sure to raise the bar for the franchise while giving its players a chance to go toe to toe against each other with the best of what Dragon Ball has to offer.
And with a little over three months left for its release, it’s certain that Bandai Namco has more sneak peeks in store for its fans.
