### A tribute to Akira Toriyama’s work
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero has finally arrived to fulfill a wish of the community that has persisted for over 10 years, to receive a new Budokai Tenkaichi. After titles like Xenoverse and FighterZ showed a different side in adapting the work of the legendary Akira Toriyama, the desire for a new game in this series persisted and finally the time has come to make it happen. We now have in our hands a new game that honors the Budokai Tenkaichi name, but that exudes enough energy to be considered a new era of this memorable series. Whether it’s the care and passion for the work, the spectacular visual quality, the number of characters, the frenetic but deep combat system, Dragon Ball fans now have access to an energetic celebration of the series.
### Frenetic gameplay, but with depth
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero arrives as a true tribute to Akira Toriyama’s work, capable of winning fans of all kinds. It is important to consider that a property like this has a huge variety of fans, many of whom may not even know how to play 3D fighting games, but still feel the excitement for the visual spectacle and explosiveness of the gameplay. Spike Chunsoft refined the combat system to allow button mashing and achieve frenetic combos, but created enough depth to encourage exploration of the mechanics, which will make some invest time in the training mode to discover all facets of these battles.
## Graphics and sound
If you’ve been following along, you may have noticed my enthusiasm for the stunning graphics in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero. Spike Chunsoft has truly outdone themselves with characters that faithfully capture the essence of the anime, detailed scenarios that enhance the experience, and meticulous recreation of abilities, gestures, dialogues, and scenes from the show. Playing Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is a delight, as it beautifully captures Akira Toriyama’s work and brings it to life with dynamic transformations and character wear and tear that add to the excitement.
Featuring original Japanese voices and anime music, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero offers a visual and auditory experience that will surely please fans. The attention to detail in the game, from the menus to the gameplay, is a testament to the developers’ passion for the franchise.
Bandai Namco and Spike Chunsoft have delivered a long-awaited sequel that lives up to expectations. Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero celebrates the beloved characters and their adventures with fantastic graphics, immersive gameplay, and a variety of modes for single and multiplayer experiences. Despite some AI flaws and navigation issues in the menus, the overall experience of playing the game is undeniably enjoyable for fans of the series.
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