Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero

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Top Critic Average

85%

Critics Recommend

IGN
7 / 10
Eurogamer
4 / 5
PC Gamer
80 / 100
Game Rant
8 / 10
TheGamer
4.5 / 5
GamesRadar+
3 / 5
GameSpot
6 / 10
Hardcore Gamer
3.5 / 5
Creators: Bandai Namco, Spike Chunsoft
Release Date: Oct 10, 2024 - Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC
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Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero Media

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO - IGNITE THE SPARK Trailer thumbnail

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO - IGNITE THE SPARK Trailer

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DRAGON BALL: Sparking! Zero - The Moment Trailer

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DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO – Power VS Speed Trailer

Critic Reviews for Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is a final flash from the past, sometimes to a fault, but the feeling of traveling back to a simpler time when games didn’t have to be balanced or competitive to be fun is still a good one.

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Sparking! Zero is everything Dragon Ball fans will have wanted, but it's also just a blast for those unbothered by its extensive fan-service.

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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is the best Dragon Ball game we've had since the PS2 and a generous love letter to Toriyama's classic series.

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It has some rough spots, but as a love letter to this franchise's heyday, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero hits hard where it counts.

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Its smart evolution of Budokai Tenkaichi’s combat, stacked and detailed roster, and near-endless amount of modes and features make it one of the best Dragon Ball games of all time and one that’s going to be nearly impossible to Toppo.

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Intentionally prioritizing flashy fanservice over competitive play, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero provides the most complete series toybox yet. But, with simple enemy AI and repetitive fighting mechanics, it lacks the depth of its more serious competition to the point of becoming rote.

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The frenetic fighting Dragon Ball fans expect is here, but it's marred by an overall shallow experience with more repetition than revolution.

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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is a game that many fans have wanted for fifteen years, and while it was delivered to us, it does feel like it is lacking in some areas. There are issues with the camera and combat at times, but the game is still fun, flashy and over the top like fans deserve. Fans may also find newer stories missing somewhat frustrating, with some story arcs missing at launch or otherwise unavailable until a further date. Out of the box, this is still a solid game with a huge cast of characters and a ton of optional content available to the player. This was made for the fans of Dragon Ball and might not end up being for everyone.

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Industry Coverage

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Survey Hints at Future DLC

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Survey Hints at Future DLC

A Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero player survey from Bandai Namco could reveal what direction the popular fighting game heads in next.

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Only Ten Percent Of Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Players Remain, Losing 90 Percent In Under Four Weeks

Only Ten Percent Of Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Players Remain, Losing 90 Percent In Under Four Weeks

It's a big fall from grace with balancing issues and unsportsmanlike players plaguing the game.

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Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Threatens Bans

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Threatens Bans

Following the successful release of Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, the fighting game's publisher threatens bans for certain players.

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Dragon Ball Fans Have Made Chi-Chi Playable In Sparking Zero

Dragon Ball Fans Have Made Chi-Chi Playable In Sparking Zero

Goku better make it home in time for dinner.

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