AsDragon Ball: Sparking! Zeroplayers either learn the game’s systems for the first time or become reacquainted with the classicBudokai Tenkaichitechniques, one new mechanic is gaining plenty of extra praise. It wouldn’t be aDragon Ballgame without the ability to counter enemy moves, setting the stage for a dramatic switch-up that could turn the fight on its head. While such an action is exciting in its own right,Sparking! Zerohas gone the extra mile to give players the anime brawls they’ve come to love.
Over on Reddit, userGlobal-Tax7862sharedan impressive clip that highlights the Perception mechanic in action as their character, Goku, briefly pauses the fight against Jiren to catch the enemy’s punchand hit them away.
The brief scene of the fighters, when the counter is executed, is incredibly stylish, perfectly capturing the drama fans have come to associate withDragon Ball’s over-the-top battles. A new addition to the franchise,Super Perception allows players to pre-emptively counter-attack, nullifying most physical moves and even Ki-Blasts; when performed correctly, it results in an animation that’s almost a reward in its own right.
Sparking Zero! Praised As The Best Dragon Ball Fighter Yet
A True Return To Form
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zerois raking in praise from fans and critics alike with many stating that its presentation and dedication to capturing the anime’s spirit is admirable.Small touches, like the Perception mechanic rewarding skilled players with a brief cutscene, are the kind of details that many licensed games would neglect to include. With all the particle effects, lighting enhancements, and upgrades to the character models, there’s certainly precedent to callSparking! Zeroone ofthe best-looking anime games yet.
Screen Rant critic Joshua Foxpraised the game’s aesthetics in theirSparking! Zeroreview, specifically calling outthe inclusion of minor details like characters becoming dirtier and more damaged the longer they fight. They also noted the animation, which is based on the work ofDragon Ball Super: Brolyanimator Naohiro Shintani, writing that the transition into 3D works extremely well. With authentically recreated characters and stunning visual effects,Sparking! Zerodoes feel likea love letter toBudokai Tenkaichifans.
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Our Take: Is This The Best-Looking Anime Game?
It’s Up There, But It Has Stiff Competition
It’s plain to see thatDragon Ball: Sparking! Zerois a stunning game that’s up there as one of the best-looking anime games of all time, butI have a soft spot forDragon Ball FighterZ. Arc System Works is known for producing some of the best animation in the business and seeing those frenetic battles in action is always a joy. It may not be as visually broad asSparking! ZerobutFighterZis still my top pickfor best-looking anime game.
