The upcoming Budokai Tenkaichi series’ Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero has been given another look by Bandai Namco. The features and gameplay of Sparking! Zero were thoroughly covered in today’s showcase, despite the lack of a release date.
Check out the gameplay below featuring the battle between longtime enemies Goku and Vegeta. Both characters battle for a few minutes, and at the conclusion of the fight, an energy wave battle occurs and both of them transform into Super Saiyan Gods.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Gameplay Trailer
Bandai Namco America began streaming a new trailer on Wednesday for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, a new game in its Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi arena fighter franchise, previewing the combat and playable characters.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero New Characters
In addition to fresh gameplay showcase, the Sparking! Zero roster has expanded to include 11 new characters, as seen in the latest clip. This makes 35 playable characters instead of just 24 on the roster. The list of recent hires, listed in the order they appear in the most recent trailer, is below:
- Super Trunks
- Dyspo
- Kakunsa
- Master Roshi (Max Power)
- Nappa
- Burter
- Toppo
- Jeice
- Super Saiyan Kale (Berserk)
- Super Saiyan Broly (Full Power)
- HIT
About Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
Sparking! Zero features the dynamic and action-packed gameplay that has come to define the Budokai Tenkaichi franchise, from manga to anime, together with a behind-the-back third-person camera system.
Sparking! Zero is “a genuine sequel and evolution of the series,” according to producer Jun Furutani, and the development team’s objective is “to preserve the essence of what made the Budokai Tenkaichi series so popular.”
According to the showcase, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero will maintain battle systems like Impact Action and Ultimate Blast. The latter is an ultimate attack that culminates in a visually stunning effects of the character using their most powerful technique. Furutani confirms that these features could have a surprising impact on the current generation of consoles, though Ultimate Blast is nothing new.
Furutani stated that the team “tweaked some and added new” gameplay mechanic to “better express the high-speed and authentic battles unique to the Dragon Ball action.” Of course, a sequel would be incomplete without some new elements. Increasing the usual movement speed is one of these new innovations that allows characters to go “as fast” as the dash did in the previous title. Tenkaichi Tag Team from 2010 was the most recent Budokai Tenkaichi game, however Furutani did not say so.
“Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero” is coming to the Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. Take a look at the previous teaser, which was unveiled in January, while we wait for the release date.
In conclusion, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero promises to be a thrilling addition to the Budokai Tenkaichi series, offering anime & manga fans an immersive and action-packed gaming experience unlike any other. With its expanded roster of characters, dynamic gameplay mechanics, and stunning visuals, the game is poised to captivate both longtime enthusiasts and newcomers to the franchise.
Frequently Asked Question
As of now, Bandai Namco has not announced a specific release date for the game. Fans are advised to stay tuned for further updates.
Sparking! Zero boasts a roster of 35 playable characters, including 11 new additions to the franchise.
The game introduces new gameplay mechanics while retaining beloved battle systems like Impact Action and Ultimate Blast, offering players a fresh and immersive Dragon Ball experience.
Sources: Bandai Namco America’s YouTube channel, Press release
