| AltChar |
Tahmid Shihab |
90 / 100 |
10-09-2024 |
It’s clear that Spike Chunsoft poured their hearts out while making Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, which feels like a love letter to countless Budukai Tenkaichi fans out there. Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is the ultimate form of arena-based combat title with an excellent narrative-based plot from canon media. |
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| Atarita |
Atakan Gümrükçüoğlu |
Recommended |
10-15-2024 |
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is a game that both fans of the series and newcomers can enjoy. With its epic battles, vast character roster, and rich content, it’s definitely worth checking out. |
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| Atomix |
Aldo López |
90 / 100 |
10-07-2024 |
It is a stroke of nostalgia for those who once enjoyed the releases of the past, and even more so for the users who have not let go of them in all this time. Seriously, it’s so worth it to see the Z warriors fight once again. |
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| Capsule Computers |
Travis Bruno |
8.5 / 10 |
10-16-2024 |
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is an absolute blast that captures the over-the-top nature of the franchise’s fights perfectly while also offering a massive, albeit unbalanced, roster. |
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| Cerealkillerz |
Nick Erlenhof |
9 / 10 |
10-07-2024 |
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is a dream come true for anyone who has a thing for saiyans and the seven balls. It looks incredibly good, offers a huge playground in its modes, has plenty of characters and Easter eggs and skillfully revives the Budokai Tenkaichi series. Kamehame-oh yah! |
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| CGMagazine |
Zubi Khan |
8.5 / 10 |
10-07-2024 |
Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero is a near-perfect representation of the legendary Shounen series, which comes with its own set of pros and cons but ultimately is a must-play for fans. |
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| Checkpoint Gaming |
Victor Tan |
8 / 10 |
10-07-2024 |
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero captures the fighting experience of the franchise better than the previous fighting games. The graphics are amazing and hold up to the intense movements. Several opportunities to play online and offline mean there’s always something to do and an opponent to test your mettle against. There are some combat kinks to work out and some features only appeal to the hardcore fanbase. But for anyone who has an interest in Dragon Ball, this is a game you must have. |
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| Chicas Gamers |
Álvaro Bustío |
Recommended |
10-10-2024 |
The Tenakichi Budokai saga returns with a bang with frenetic, spectacular and hilarious combats |
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| COGconnected |
Garrett Drake |
95 / 100 |
10-08-2024 |
I’m having so much fun with Sparking Zero. It’s essentially everything I want in a Dragon Ball game. There’s more than enough content to keep you busy at launch, but it’s exciting to think about what Spike Chunsoft will add down the road. |
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| ComingSoon.net |
Tyler Treese |
9 / 10 |
10-07-2024 |
Developer Spike Chunsoft hasn’t missed a beat and has delivered the best game yet in the Sparking! series. |
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| Digital Chumps |
Nathaniel Stevens |
9.5 / 10 |
10-14-2024 |
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero from developer Spike Chunsoft and publisher Bandai Namco is a wonderful fighting experience. It has all the bells and whistles, including a massive number of characters from the series and different ways you can customize and shape them. The imbalanced fighting might be tough for some players to overcome to enjoy the experience. |
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| Digital Trends |
Jesse Lennox |
3 / 5 stars |
10-07-2024 |
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero delivers thrilling fights, but its disjointed story mode doesn’t hold up its end of the bargain. |
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| Enternity.gr |
Hektor Apostolopoulos |
8 / 10 |
10-29-2024 |
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO returns more loaded than ever, delivering what old players of the Budokai Tenkaichi series have come to expect and adding some nice little extras that go the extra mile in key areas. |
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| Eurogamer |
Lewis Parker |
Recommended |
10-11-2024 |
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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| Eurogamer.pt |
Bruno Galvão |
5 / 5 stars |
10-07-2024 |
A true hymn to the work of Akira Toriyama, with spectacular graphics and explosive gameplay, but with surprising depth to encourage you to learn more. Modes such as Episode Battle and Custom Battle allow you to fulfill your greatest fantasies and feel like you’re playing the anime. |
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| Everyeye.it |
Giuseppe Carrabba |
8.5 / 10 |
10-07-2024 |
Dragon Ball Sparking Zero is a worthy heir to the Budokai Tenkaichi genre, because it offers us spectacular clashes, based on a “manageable depth” and suitable for players of all abilities. |
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| Final Weapon |
Andrew M. Brown |
4 / 5 stars |
10-23-2024 |
Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO delivers a massive 182-character roster that spans all eras of Dragon Ball but lacks representation from the original Dragon Ball series and certain fan-favorite characters. While the What-If story paths add intrigue, the overall story mode feels lackluster, skipping content from Dragon Ball GT and the movies, However, the game shines with its custom battles, in-depth combat system, and returning fan-favorite features like Chi-Chi’s encyclopedia. This game, as a whole, makes for a fun, nostalgic experience for new and old Dragon Ball fans. |
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| Forever Classic Games |
Alex McCumbers |
7.3 / 10 |
10-23-2024 |
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO stokes the fires of the Dragon Ball fandom, but it could be a raging inferno with the right post-launch support. My wish to Super Shenron is that the game gets lots of polish, new modes, better online connectivity, and as many characters as it will hold. |
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| Game Rant |
Liam Ferguson |
4 / 5 stars |
10-07-2024 |
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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| GameBlast |
João Pedro Boaventura |
8 / 10 |
10-14-2024 |
It’s great to feel that Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO has managed to rescue this very clear, yet abstract concept of what makes Dragon Ball what it is, something that the Budokai Tenkaichi of the past managed to achieve without even thinking too much. Even with its flaws, saying that this is a game “more for the fans” is to diminish the very concise product that it is. Thank goodness, in this case, that Dragon Ball has a ton of fans around the world, right? |
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| Gameblog |
Unknown |
9 / 10 |
10-07-2024 |
https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-dragon-ball-sparking-zero-jeu-ultime-617667) |
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| Gamefa |
Unknown |
7.8 / 10 |
10-07-2024 |
In Sparking! ZERO We are faced with a combination of elements that lead to the creation of an epic and exciting experience. From the flashy visual effects to the impressive voice acting of the characters and the evolution of the combat system, everything is top notch. The music is also well-harmonized with the spirit and atmosphere of the game and doubles the excitement of the battles. But despite these strengths, Sparking! ZERO is not without flaws. Problems such as the poor performance of the camera when the two fighters reach the climax of the conflict and the low detail and design of some maps are visible. |
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| GameGrin |
Martin Heath |
8.5 / 10 |
11-04-2024 |
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO feels like a faithful continuation of the series. Beautiful visuals and epic combat make for a great combination and the creative What If scenarios were a treat to explore. A definite recommendation for fans. The AI cheats, though. |
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| Gamepressure |
Giancarlo Saldana |
8 / 10 |
10-09-2024 |
Sparking Zero is all about giving fans what they want, and the game achieves this despite some of its flaws. It’s a fighter at its core, but it also offers fans the tools to make it the Dragon Ball game they have always dreamed of. |
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| GamePro |
David Molke |
67 / 100 |
10-07-2024 |
Extremely extensive fan service, but ultimately disappointing fights. |
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| Gamer Guides |
Callum Self |
83 / 100 |
10-07-2024 |
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is an excellent Dragon Ball game that delivers plenty of deliciously intense arena fights, with a great amount of content too. It feels familiar yet remarkable, but the performance issues are problems that need to be quickly rectified. |
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| GAMES.CH |
Olaf Bleich |
78 / 100 |
10-07-2024 |
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| GameSpot |
Jason Fanelli |
6 / 10 |
10-07-2024 |
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero does a serviceable job instant-transmissioning the Budokai Tenkaichi format into the modern age. However, a lot of the pitfalls of that former era–lack of variety in the control scheme, shallow gameplay, limited mode selection–have also made the journey through the decade-plus hiatus. The core fighting experience is fun and exciting, and it looks terrific in motion, but repetition sets in quickly. The modes that are here allow you to relive your favorite Dragon Ball stories from different points of view, but the experience runs dry quickly. |
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| GamesRadar+ |
Ian Walker |
3 / 5 stars |
10-07-2024 |
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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| Gaming Age |
Tyler Nethers |
5 / 10 |
10-10-2024 |
At the end of the day, your mileage with Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO will vary. I found myself bored as often as I was excited and frustrated as often as I was exhilarated. For fans who simply want to relive the glory of their childhood with Budokai Tenkaichi, there might be enough here to draw them in. For folks looking for a continuation of the depth that FighterZ added or the beat-em-up fun of a Kakarot or Xenoverse style game, I do not see Sparking! ZERO scratching that itch for you. |
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| GamingBolt |
Ravi Sinha |
8 / 10 |
10-14-2024 |
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO isn’t perfect, with Episode Battle falling somewhat short in its ambitions, but it’s an excellent recreation of the series’ power fantasy. |
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| GBAtemp |
Prans Dunn |
7.8 / 10 |
10-08-2024 |
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero marks a triumphant return of the Sparking!/Budokai Tenkaichi series with an expansive roster and immersive anime-like presentation that will delight fans of the series. |
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| Gert Lush Gaming |
Jim Smale |
9 / 10 |
10-11-2024 |
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO is a comprehensive and engaging game that offers a wealth of content and customization options. Its stunning graphics, extensive character roster, and satisfying gameplay mechanics make it a must-play for fans of the series. |
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| God is a Geek |
Lyle Pendle |
8 / 10 |
10-12-2024 |
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is a wonderful and unique fighting game that fans will love, but it takes a lot of dedication to learn how to play. |
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| GRYOnline.pl |
Sebastian Kasparek |
7.5 / 10 |
10-10-2024 |
Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO has a metric ton of content and some well crafted fanservice. Do not expect a complex gameplay and try to forget about a problematic camera, and you should spend dozens of hours playing a really fun and flashy game. |
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| Hardcore Gamer |
Zach Mckay |
3.5 / 5 stars |
10-07-2024 |
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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| Hobby Consolas |
Daniel Quesada |
90 / 100 |
10-07-2024 |
The Dragon Ball experience reaches a new level with this game. Spectacular on its surface and deep when we delve into it, it is a dream come true for fans. |
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| IGN |
Jarrett Green |
7 / 10 |
10-12-2024 |
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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| Impulsegamer |
Nay Clark |
5 / 5 stars |
10-08-2024 |
While yes, this is just another Dragon Ball game, it stands in line with the best of the best in style, presentation, graphics, sound design, gameplay, and content. It is surprising how polished DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO actually is. Besides the sheer amount of things to do from the long story mode, bonus battles, and achievements you can strive for, the sophistication with the combat is fun to master and the actual gameplay feels buttery smooth thanks to new and improved systems. Even though a lot of the 181 characters are a bunch of different versions of the same character, there’s plenty of variety in the selection right from the start. DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO is the perfect welcoming back into the franchise. Thanks Shenron! My wish has been granted! |
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| Kakuchopurei |
Jonathan Leo |
80 / 100 |
10-09-2024 |
While the game is not the most in-depth title from a competitive standpoint, Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero is this generation’s best Dragon Ball-themed 3D fighter complete with thrills, spills, and fanservice up the wazoo. |
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| LevelUp |
Ulises Contreras |
9 / 10 |
10-07-2024 |
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is the Budokai Tenkaichi 4 we’ve dreamed of for over 10 years. With revamped controls, stunning graphics and a combat system that’s both accessible and fun, it revitalizes the classic formula and brings it to modern times with new mechanics and game modes. Despite some minor issues, it’s a love letter to Akira Toriyama’s work and the legacy of one of the most important animes in history |
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| MondoXbox |
Andrea Giuliani |
8.8 / 10 |
10-20-2024 |
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO hits straight at the heart of longtime fans while setting a new standard for Dragon Ball fighting games, offering us a fast-paced, fun, and visually spectacular experience that strikes the right balance between immediacy for newbies and a good degree of depth for those seeking a more competitive challenge. Highly recommended for fans of Goku and Co. |
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| MonsterVine |
Spencer Legacy |
5 / 5 stars |
10-07-2024 |
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is an incredible comeback for the Budokai Tenkaichi series. The roster is packed, the gameplay is satisfying, and the breadth of content is impressive, to say the least. This is the Dragon Ball game so many have been waiting for, and I can’t wait to see what content we get throughout the game’s assuredly long life. |
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| Nexus Hub |
Sahil Lala |
8.5 / 10 |
10-14-2024 |
Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero is simply more Budokai Tenkaichi: blazingly fast fights, a massive roster and powerhouse visuals all make for an entertaining, must-play Dragon Ball game. |
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| NookGaming |
Andrew Camac |
9 / 10 |
10-17-2024 |
I cannot say enough positive things about Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO. In my opinion, there hasn’t been a better representative for the product in the whole history of the franchise. It has more depth than a traditional arena fighter, and that goes such a long way to staving off the repetitive nature of the genre. |
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| One More Game |
Chris Garcia |
Recommended |
10-13-2024 |
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is a dream come true for fans of the series, bringing back the beloved Budokai Tenkaichi series in all its glory to modern platforms. Fights are flashy and fun, while its immense roster of characters is enough to satisfy players looking for a fighting game fix. |
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| PC Gamer |
Scott McCrae |
80 / 100 |
10-07-2024 |
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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| PPE.pl |
Kajetan Węsierski |
9.5 / 10 |
10-07-2024 |
Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero is not only a return to the wonderful days of playing Budokai Tenkaichi 3 |
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| Press Start |
Matthew Zimmari |
8.5 / 10 |
10-08-2024 |
Picking right up where it left off with Budokai Tenkaichi 3, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is a return to form and a celebration of everything Dragon Ball. Reinvigorated with characters and transformations from Dragon Ball Super as well as your favourites from Dragon Ball Z, the game feels both brand new and classic as it brings fast-paced action and eye-popping graphics into the new generation. While some players may be frustrated or overwhelmed with the learning curve of the controls, the rewards lie in mastering your favourite characters, and crafting an experience that blends your imagination and classic Dragon Ball. |
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| PSX Brasil |
Isabella Alves |
75 / 100 |
10-07-2024 |
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero attempts to revive the glory days of the Budokai Tenakichi series , but the aftertaste is somewhat bittersweet. It is, in fact, a beautiful homage to the franchise, especially considering the events that occurred this year, but it misses the essence of what made Budokai Tennkaichi so beloved. A game that may please some fans, but it is far from being as incredible as its predecessors. |
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| Push Square |
Robert Ramsey |
8 / 10 |
10-09-2024 |
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is an impressively robust celebration of all things Dragon Ball. It’s just about as bombastic as arena fighters get, and while the game could do a much better job of teaching players the ropes, there’s a technical depth to combat that makes the learning curve feel incredibly rewarding. Boasting a colossal character roster and some of the best anime-based visuals in gaming, Sparking! Zero is an absolute blast. |
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| Saudi Gamer |
Unknown |
9 / 10 |
10-07-2024 |
Dragon Ball Z Sparking Zero is a love letter to the Dragon Ball Z fans and the most anime accurate game I have ever played by far |
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| Screen Rant |
Joshua Fox |
4.5 / 5 stars |
10-07-2024 |
There are definite issues with gameplay and overall presentation, but between how much it refines the work of its predecessors and every stellar new addition to the gameplay, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is an excellent addition to the Budokai Tenkaichi franchise that more than justifies the long wait for its release. Whether someone grew up with the older games or is jumping into the style for the first time, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero will be plenty of fun to play, and it’s bound to go down as one of the best Dragon Ball games of all time. |
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| SECTOR.sk |
Matúš Štrba |
8.5 / 10 |
10-14-2024 |
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is a dream come true for long-time fans who have waited years for a new Budokai Tenkaichi installment. While it doesn’t introduce anything groundbreaking, it offers enjoyable gameplay and a massive amount of content that can keep you entertained for dozens of hours. However, the game is not trying to attract new players’it’s made strictly for fans and won’t have much appeal to others. |
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| Siliconera |
Joel Couture |
8 / 10 |
10-07-2024 |
I was pleasantly surprised with Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero. It looks spectacular in motion and really captures the scope of the franchise’s wild fights. With its many counters, fast movements, explosive field effects, and incredible blast moves, it makes you feel like you’re fighting for your life against relentless enemies. |
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| SpazioGames |
Silvio Mazzitelli |
8.6 / 10 |
10-07-2024 |
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero , when compared to all the other 3D arena fighting games based on anime (for example Naruto Ninja Storm ), is several steps above all the rest , not only because it manages to emulate the Dragon Ball fights almost perfectly, but above all because it is so much fun that it never gets boring. |
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| TechRaptor |
Robert Scarpinito |
8.5 / 10 |
10-07-2024 |
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is the ultimate Dragon Ball sandbox, giving you all the tools needed to satisfy your wild imagination. Filled with iconic fights, flashy animations, and delightful easter eggs, it’s arguably the final form of Dragon Ball arena fighters. |
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| The Games Machine |
Pietro Iacullo |
8.8 / 10 |
10-07-2024 |
Dragon Ball Sparking Zero! is truly the Budokai Tenkaichi 4 fans were waiting for. There are some UX issues and the lack of cross-play is a bummer (as for the split screen local versus available only in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber), but really, who can complain about the game overall? |
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| The Outerhaven Productions |
Scott Adams |
4.5 / 5 stars |
10-07-2024 |
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero evolves the Budokai Tenkaichi series into the modern era of gaming: Faster-paced fights, and more dynamic than it has ever felt before. |
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| TheGamer |
George Foster |
4.5 / 5 stars |
10-07-2024 |
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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| TheSixthAxis |
Jason Coles |
8 / 10 |
10-10-2024 |
As a modern successor and sequel to the classic PS2 era Budokai Tenkaichi trilogy, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is a great time for Dragon Ball fans. You’ll have to ease yourself into the controls, but once it clicks it’s a lot of fun to explore the full roster and smash anime characters together. |
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| Tom’s Hardware Italia |
Andrea Maiellano |
80 / 100 |
10-09-2024 |
Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero is exactly what fans have been clamoring for over many years—a new installment in the Budokai Tenkaichi series, with all its strengths and weaknesses. Despite the developers’ efforts to rebalance many elements from the previous entries and provide a proper sense of satisfaction for those looking to improve, it remains a fighting game that leans more towards the “party game filled with brawls” genre than that of competitive, strategic fighting games. With over 180 fighters, each with three unique special moves of varying effects, balance has never been a priority for Spike Chunsoft… and that’s perfectly fine |
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| TrueGaming |
Unknown |
9 / 10 |
10-17-2024 |
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO offers with it the best gaming experience for this ancient series since its inception, with an elaborate gameplay system, strong content, multiple game modes and high production value, this game is undoubtedly a very special experience for fans . |
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| Twisted Voxel |
Salal Awan |
8 / 10 |
10-11-2024 |
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero revitalizes the Tenkaichi series with nostalgic charm and complex mechanics. The game offers a dynamic experience with a vast character roster and an engaging combat system. While it has some issues with camera angles and balance, it’s still a highly enjoyable entry in the franchise. |
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| Use a Potion |
Unknown |
8.5 / 10 |
10-17-2024 |
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero has a steep learning curve that’ll take a few hours to get to grips with, but its exhilarating combat and gorgeous visuals make the time investment worthwhile. There’s plenty of depth and strategy to combat to ensure that battles are authentic and action-packed – and sure, it takes some time to figure each mechanic out, but it makes for a frantic and super fun experience when you do. Add to that the cool game modes, the wealth of content, and the beautiful visuals, and it’ll be clear that Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is a real hit for both Dragon Ball and fighting game fans. |
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| Video Chums |
A.J. Maciejewski |
8.2 / 10 |
10-10-2024 |
Even though I enjoyed its online multiplayer much more than its story mode, there’s no denying that DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO is a great fighting game. It’s also one that the more you play it, the more you’ll enjoy it because of its steep yet rewarding learning curve. 🐉 |
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| WayTooManyGames |
Leonardo Faria |
8.5 / 10 |
10-22-2024 |
It’s almost odd that one of the best things about Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero is the fact it’s not trying to be the most technically sound or balanced fighting game in the franchise. Yes, it’s inconsistent and occasionally frustrating, but the sheer amount of stuff to do, and characters to play as, all culminated in me feeling like I was just playing an incredibly pretty PS2 game from back in the day, back when developers would try to fit in a DVD with as much content and fanservice as possible, balancing be damned. |
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| Wccftech |
Francesco De Meo |
9 / 10 |
10-18-2024 |
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is undeniably one of the best games based on Akira Toriyama’s series. With an engaging story mode that includes intriguing what-if scenarios, a combat system that’s easy to learn but challenging to master, a massive character roster, and impressive attention to detail, Spike Chunsoft has created a must-have for Dragon Ball fans. If you’ve ever wanted to be Goku and scream your heart out before unleashing secret techniques, this is the game for you. |
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| WellPlayed |
Mark Isaacson |
8 / 10 |
10-08-2024 |
As Dragon Ball games go, Sparking! Zero stands as one of the better translations of what it feels like to be a super powered hero, Goku or otherwise. It’s not for everyone, but with a great set of modes and roster of characters, fans should find plenty to enjoy. |
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| Worth Playing |
Chris “Atom” DeAngelus |
8.5 / 10 |
10-08-2024 |
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is in an easy running for the best Dragon Ball game ever made. The surprisingly in-depth gameplay is combined with a love for the franchise that seems to radiate from every aspect of the game. The combat might end up being a little frustrating for someone who just wants to bash together their favorite characters, but once you’ve learned how to play, it feels absolutely fantastic, and it’s a genuine labor of love that fans will adore. |
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| Xbox Achievements |
Richard Walker |
70 / 100 |
10-07-2024 |
A sensational-looking game that looks just like the anime, Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO marks a robust return for the dormant Budokai Tenkaichi series, even if the nuts and bolts of the game’s fighting mechanics can wear quite thin pretty quickly. |
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| XboxEra |
Genghis Husameddin |
7.8 / 10 |
10-08-2024 |
DRAGON BALL Sparking! ZERO is a great 3D arena fighter. It’s got a sizeable roster, huge maps, and a fun combat system that I quite a bit of mileage out of over the weekend. A clumsy user interface and only one splitscreen map does suck the life out of the party a bit, but there’s still a great game here for Dragon Ball fans and arena fighter enthusiasts. ∎ |
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| XGN.nl |
Luuc ten Velde |
7.5 / 10 |
10-07-2024 |
Dragon Ball Sparking Zero is an outstanding fighter for anyone familiar with the previous entries in the Budokai Tenkaichi games, but for those new to the series, it might be a bit rough getting yourself up to speed before becoming a great fighter like Goku. |
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| Zoomg |
Farhang Heshmati |
9 / 10 |
10-07-2024 |
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is the closest game to a flawless Dragon Ball experience. Sparking! ZERO provides everything you’d expect from a Dragon Ball game: fast-paced and exhilarating battles, a lengthy story section with new features, and a myriad of different modes that can keep you entertained for hours. The game’s graphics, thanks to the Unreal Engine 5, are truly captivating, and the abundant effects add a special touch to the Ultimate moves. Sparking! ZERO brings the Dragon Ball series back to the glory days of PlayStation 2, and if you’re a passionate fan of the Dragon Ball anime, it’s exactly what you’ve been waiting for |
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