Sparking Zero Exposes One Flaw in the Game

Anime fans are very hyped about the upcoming fighting game based on the Dragon Ball series. This game is called Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, and it would be a brand-new game in the long-running series of Budokai Tenkaichi games. For those unaware, these are the games where players have a view of their character’s back, and instead of a fixed 2D environment like most fighting games, players get a wide-open 3D environment to fight in.

No doubt, this kind of gameplay opens up possibilities for some epic fighting sequences. All those powers being used and characters being thrown from one corner to another start looking even better than anyone can imagine. Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero aims to be just that game, but some fans have already started noticing some issues with it.

Fans cannot help but notice an issue in the latest Dragon Ball: Sparkling Zero trailer

Recently, developers and publishers of Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero decided to release a gameplay trailer featuring Goku and Vegeta, duking it out against each other. Fans loved this exciting new look at this most hyped game based on their favorite anime.

But some eagle-eyed people decided to give it a closer look, and they noticed something problematic. They noticed that one of Vegeta’s flash attacks did not connect with Goku as well as it should have. This means the attack did not even touch him. And they decided to point this out to everyone else.

Dragon Ball SPARKING! Zero Gameplay Showcase: Goku VS Vegeta 💥

Release: TBA#DBSZ pic.twitter.com/tftTJPtARK

— SUPER クロニクルス (@SupaChronicles) March 20, 2024

While it is an issue, it is not as glaring as one might imagine. Many fans noticed this issue, too, but they brushed it off, suggesting that it was an in-development game. Of course, it has an issue like that. And they might be right too; these kinds of details are often fixed in the later days of a game’s development, as this is basically part of mere polishing.

Here’s hoping the developers actually fix this issue, though, as fans of Dragon Ball are pretty attached to this franchise. They would not care for a flawed title if the developers let these kinds of issues slip so easily.

Besides these small blemishes, this game actually brings a lot of new things to its fans. According to the game’s official website, it brings an incredible number of characters to the table, with all of their signature abilities, techniques, and transformations available to the players. They are also boasting about their highly interactive 3D arenas that get destroyed realistically.

Besides the highly detailed world and incredibly fast-paced fighting mechanics, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is going to complete one incredible feat, and that is to bring together around 164 characters from the franchise in one place for players to choose from and use in battles.

By doing this, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero would effectively become the Budokai Tenkaichi game with the highest number of characters ever. Previously, this record was held by Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 3, which had around 162 characters for players to choose from. This means there are a bunch of reasons for fans to be hyped about it.

Fans cannot help but focus on this one small issue

Ever since one of the fans pointed out that one issue in that fight sequence, others have been unable to help but discuss it. Some are saying it’s no big deal, while others suggest that the developers should fix it before launch.

When Vegeta’s Final Flash hits Goku it’s really bad, it doesn’t even look like it hits him, I hope they fix that.

— MIZALY (@mizaly_cos) March 20, 2024

Holy shit !!! Clothes and armor gets torn out when damaged

— Flaming Ice (@Hadicina619) March 20, 2024

So you were wrong about no power vs speed trailer

— NolanH (@DonorOregon) March 20, 2024

Man this shit is soo clean

— ☼ (@sullenboyxx) March 20, 2024

Both have one thing in common, though: they are all fans of this upcoming fighting spectacle.