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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
By Spike Chunsoft, released 1 Jan 2024
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox Series X and Series S
What it is
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is an arena fighter from Spike Chunsoft, built around high-speed 3D battles in the Dragon Ball universe. Its base game includes more than 180 fighters from Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball Super, Dragon Ball GT, and selected Dragon Ball movies; characters have their own abilities, transformations, and techniques. Combat includes beam clashes, rush attacks, and powerful ultimate attacks. Players can challenge others online or play offline with friends, and tournament modes offer different victory conditions. Story content revisits events from the series through perspectives of eight characters, while custom battle creation lets players stage familiar matchups or devise their own and share them with other fans. The game supports single-player, online PvP, and shared or split-screen PvP. It is published by Bandai Namco Entertainment and available on Windows and Xbox Series X|S.
What players like, and what they don't
- Base game includes more than 180 fighters.
- Supports online and split-screen PvP.
- Includes story content from eight character perspectives.
- Players can create and share custom battles.
- Available on Windows and Xbox Series X|S.
- The listed platforms are Windows and Xbox Series X|S.
- The store features list PvP but no co-op mode.
Who it suits
It suits Dragon Ball fans who want a large roster, story battles, and ways to play against others online or locally. Players interested in creating and sharing their own match scenarios may also find its custom battles appealing.
Sparking! Zero offers a broad Dragon Ball roster and both online and local competitive play. Its story perspectives and custom battles add options beyond standard matches.
