Dragon Ball Sparking ZERO features characters from Dragon Ball GT

After more than 15 years, Bandai Namco has decided to revive one of the most beloved franchises among Dragon Ball fans. Yes, my friends, we are talking about Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZEROthe new sequel to the legendary series Budokai Tenkaichi. And if you are one of those who watched Dragon Ball GT With that mix of curiosity and nostalgia, get ready, because the game's new trailer has already confirmed the presence of several iconic characters from this phase!

The Return of Dragon Ball GT: Nostalgia or Mass Destruction?

Let's be honest, Dragon Ball GT has always been one of those somewhat controversial chapters in the saga. Goku and his friends. Some love it, others turn their noses up at it, but there's no denying it: seeing Goku in his form Super Saiyan 4 is still jaw-dropping! And, as expected, Sparking! ZERO I wasn't going to leave this epic transformation out. In the new trailer, you can already see that Super Saiyan 4 Goku and Super Saiyan 4 Vegeta are ready to make a mess in the game's destructible arenas.

In addition, Pan (GT), Oob and even Baby Vegeta – yes, the villain that everyone loved to hate – are also confirmed. So, if you were missing doing the Baby Oozaru slap the galaxy in the face, your chance has come! The game promises to bring more than 10 Dragon Ball GT Charactersand that's just at launch. Who knows, maybe there will be more DLC in the future, huh?

Tenkaichi Style Combat: Respectful Brawl!

If you played the Budokai Tenkaichi previous ones, you already know what to expect: fast, frenetic fights with blows that destroy the entire arena (because that's how Dragon Ball is, my friends, if the fight doesn't end with a crater, it wasn't even worth it). Sparking! ZERO will use the power of Unreal Engine 5 to bring next-gen graphics, and seriously, the level of detail is insane. You can see Ki blasts exploding and ripping chunks out of the arena in real time, making each battle feel even more cinematic.

Baby Vegeta: The Scene-Stealing Villain

Among the various confirmed characters, the one who deserves special mention is Baby Vegeta. If you remember the saga of Dragon Ball GTyou know that he is one of the most striking villains. His ability to manipulate and infect others makes him a truly challenging and unique opponent. And the game takes advantage of this essence. The trailer already gave a taste of the ways in which Super Baby 1 and Super Baby 2beyond the epic Baby Oozaru. Yes, it is the Giant monkey vegetaand if that's not enough to make you want to play with him, nothing else will be.

Sparking! ZERO promises to honor the memory of this villain, bringing a devastating fight where Baby Vegeta will use all his strength to cause as much chaos as possible. You will probably want to dodge his Ki blasts, or you will end up seeing your life bar disappear in seconds. The moral here is: Baby Vegeta is not here to play!

Super Saiyan 4: The Wow Factor!

One of the most controversial and at the same time most beloved points of Dragon Ball GT was the introduction of Super Saiyan 4. Very different from the other Super Saiyan forms we know (more spiky and blond hair), this transformation brings a more bestial and aggressive look, with the classic red hair and the predatory look. And it is no surprise that this form has already been confirmed in Sparking! ZEROboth for Goku as for Vegeta.

If you think the Super Saiyan 4 form is just another transformation to sell action figures, think again. In the game, it brings an arsenal of special moves and a burst of power that will make you want to use it in every fight. Of course, there's always the Gogeta Super Saiyan 4because no one refuses a fusion. And let's face it, seeing Gogeta in this game is going to be epic!

Destructible Scenarios and Ki Everywhere

Another aspect that could not be missed in Sparking! ZERO are the destructible environments. Remember Budokai Tenkaichi 3when you could throw your opponent against a mountain and watch everything collapse? Now imagine that with today's technology. Unreal Engine 5. Every explosion, every Ki strike, will leave a mark on the arena. And with the speed of the fights, it will be difficult to find an intact piece of ground at the end of each battle.

The game will feature massive arenas, where space is not just a setting, but also part of the strategy. You can use the destruction to your advantage, throwing your enemy away or creating traps in the middle of the debris. The idea here is to make each fight unique and, of course, very destructive.

Franchise Summary and Expectations

For those who are already veterans of the series, Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO It looks like a triumphant return for the franchise Budokai Tenkaichiwhich fans have been asking for for a long time. The game promises to bring back the essence of what made the previous titles so fun: fast-paced combat, massive destruction and an enviable roster of characters. Now, with the characters from Dragon Ball GT confirmed, including Super Saiyan 4 Goku and Baby Vegetanostalgia hits hard, but the game brings enough innovations to please both old fans and newcomers.

If you've been missing destroying entire arenas while shouting “Kamehameha” in front of the TV, get ready, because Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO arrives to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and PC via Steam on the day October 11, 2024. And of course, this will be another opportunity to prove that you are the strongest fighter in the universe… or at least to do the Yamcha to be embarrassed again.