Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero Video Showcases Gameplay

The successor to the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi series has been a hot topic amongst the fighting game community. Now it seems that Bandai Namco is ready to reveal more details about the gameplay, as well as part of the roster of characters.

In a new gameplay showcase, Bandai Namco showed off new mechanics for Sparking Zero, as well as 11 characters that will join the fight. Here is what the press release had to say about the game.

“DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO brings back and enhances gameplay elements that the franchise has been known and cherished for, making battles even more spectacular, faster, impressive and authentic to the anime. Evolved features such as “Skill Count”, “Revenge Counter” and “Vanishing Assaults” have been added, giving chances for players to counterattack their foes, and add more strategy to their fights.

A new trailer also unveils 11 new characters joining the DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO roster, this time centered on the constant discussion of Speed vs. Power:

Super Trunks
Master Roshi, Max Power
Nappa
Burter
Jeice
Super Saiyan Broly (Full Power)
Hit
Super Saiyan Kale (Berserk)
Toppo
Dyspo
Kakunsa

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO takes the legendary gameplay of the Budokai Tenkaichi series and raises it to whole new levels. Learn and master an incredible roster of playable characters, each with signature abilities, transformations, and techniques. Unleash the fighting spirit within you and take the fight to arenas that crumble and react to your power as the battle rages on.”

I’m very excited to see how Sparking Zero builds on the formula and success of the Budokai Tenkaichi series. I loved the Budokai games as a kid, so this is an exciting return to form for a highly successful franchise. Only time will tell if Sparking Zero meets fan expectations though. You can watch the full gameplay showcase below.