Summary
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zerocould include content from the non-canonDragon Balltheatrical movies, at least according to a recent magazine scan. Fans have been waiting for the return of the classicDragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichiseries for nearly two decades, and their wish was finally granted with the announcement ofDragon Ball: Sparking Zeroat The Game Awards 2023 back in December. Just like the pastBudokai Tenkaichigames,Dragon Ball: Sparking Zerowill allow fans to recreate their favorite battles from across the series, complete with striking cel-shaded graphics and destructible environments.
A major question surroundingDragon Ball: Sparking Zerois what characters and attacks will be included, as Bandai Namco has roughly 40 years' worth ofDragon Ballcontent to mine for inspiration.Dragon Ball: Sparking Zerowill reportedly have abase roster of 164 playable characters, with much of the game’s promotional material being centered around theDragon Ball ZandDragon Ball Superanime. Goku and Vegeta have already demonstrated their enhanced Super Saiyan God forms, and there have been glimpses of other iconic heroes and villains like Piccolo, Frieza, and Broly.
Saikyo Jump magazine recently published a feature onDragon Ball: Sparking Hero, with Twitter user The Blue Waifu sharing a translated scan on their account late last week. The images featured in this postlargely consist of Goku and Vegetashowing off some of their many signature attacks, but an eagle-eyed Twitter user by the handle of ZiedTa quickly noted a reference to the former’s Super Dragon Twin Fists move from the 1995 filmDragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn. In the movie, Goku used this powerful attack against the demonic Janemba while in his already-confirmed Super Saiyan 3 form.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Could Reference Fusion Reborn
If this translation is correct and the Super Dragon Twin Fists is indeed a part of Goku’sDragon Ball: Sparking Zeromoveset, it will mark the first time thatFusion Rebornhas been referenced in amainlineDragon Ballvideo game. The only other time that the Super Dragon Twin Fists attack has appeared in a game was in the 2015 mobile spin-offDragon Ball Z: Dokkan Battle, although the original, singular Dragon Fist variant was a recurring move in the classicBudokai Tenkaichiseries.
The Super Dragon Fists’ possible inclusion inDragon Ball: Sparking Zerocould also be a sign that other material fromthe non-canonDragon Ballmovies could be featured, given that theBudokai Tenkaichigames were known for fanservice and references to even the most obscure pieces of the ever-expandingDragon Balllore. Only time will tell if movie-exclusive characters like Cooler or the original version of Broly will appear inDragon Ball: Sparking Zero, but it looks like players will be able to unleash at least one of Goku’s famous finishers fromFusion Rebornwhen the game eventually launches.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
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DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO takes the legendary gameplay of the Budokai Tenkaichi series and raises it to whole new levels. Become a super warrior and experience the earth-shaking, limit-breaking power of DRAGON BALL battles!Unleash the strength of over 180 fighters from DRAGON BALL Z, DRAGON BALL Super, DRAGON BALL GT, and selected DRAGON BALL movies, all in the base game! Each character comes with their own signature abilities, transformations, and techniques.Make the destructive power of the strongest fighters ever to appear in DRAGON BALL yours!Engage in heart-pounding, high-speed 3D battles that stay true to the anime and video game series, with breathtaking visuals and authentic combat moves like beam clashes, rush attacks, movements too quick for the eyes to see, and planet-razing ultimate attacks.Challenge other players online to test your skills, or sit down with friends offline to hone your skills exclusively in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber! Fight your way to become a champion across various tournament modes and victory conditions.Conquer the action-packed battles from the beloved original story, or discover and unlock new encounters for your favorite Z-Fighters and more. Relive your favorite moments from the series through cutscenes you’re able to experience from the perspectives of eight characters!Recreate your favorite battles from throughout the DRAGON BALL story, or set up your dream story battle with your favorite characters! Share your creations with other fans and experience the battles brought to life by imaginations around the world.
