DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO's early access release has unleashed a formidable foe: Great Ape Vegeta. This colossal ape is proving to be an unexpectedly brutal challenge, leaving players bruised and begging for mercy.
Great Ape Vegeta: A Boss Fight of Epic Proportions (and Difficulty)
The difficulty spike presented by Great Ape Vegeta has become a major talking point. This isn't just a tough boss; it's a near-universal struggle. Bandai Namco themselves have even joined the meme-fest, acknowledging the widespread frustration with a tweet featuring a GIF of Vegeta's overwhelming power. The tweet simply stated, "This monke got hands," perfectly capturing the sentiment of players worldwide.
Vegeta's devastating attacks, including the infamous Galick Gun and a health-draining grab, make the fight feel more like a desperate survival test than a strategic battle. The sheer onslaught of super moves, particularly early in Goku's Episode Battle, presents a significant hurdle for newcomers to the Dragon Ball fighting game franchise. Many players find themselves repeatedly restarting the fight at the mere sight of an impending Galick Gun.
Beyond the Ape: Other Challenges in Sparking! ZERO
Great Ape Vegeta isn't the only source of frustration. Even on Normal difficulty, CPU opponents unleash punishing combos, a problem exacerbated on Super difficulty where the AI seems almost unfairly dominant. This has led many to reluctantly lower the difficulty to Easy.
Despite the intense challenge, Sparking! ZERO is a massive success. Early access saw a peak of 91,005 concurrent Steam players, surpassing established fighting game giants like Street Fighter, Tekken, and Mortal Kombat.
A Triumphant Return: The Legacy of Budokai Tenkaichi
This success isn't surprising. Sparking! ZERO represents the long-awaited return of the beloved Budokai Tenkaichi style gameplay, a fact that has fueled anticipation for years. Game8's glowing 92/100 review highlights the game's impressive roster, stunning visuals, and engaging scenarios, calling it "the best Dragon Ball game in ages." For a more in-depth review, check out our featured article.
