DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO's early access release has unleashed a formidable foe: Great Ape Vegeta. This colossal ape is proving to be an unexpectedly brutal challenge, leaving players bruised and begging for mercy.
Great Ape Vegeta: A Boss Battle of Epic Proportions (and Difficulty)
The difficulty of boss fights is expected, but Great Ape Vegeta transcends mere challenge; he's a near-unbeatable wall. His relentless attacks, including the devastating Galick Gun and a health-shredding grab, transform the fight into a desperate survival struggle. Players often resort to immediate restarts upon seeing the Galick Gun wind-up.
This challenging encounter, appearing early in Goku's Episode Battle, presents a steep learning curve for newcomers to the Dragon Ball fighting game genre. The sheer onslaught of super moves from the outset can be overwhelming.
Bandai Namco Embraces the Meme
Instead of a quick fix, Bandai Namco's UK Twitter (now X) account playfully acknowledged the player outcry with a meme: "This monke got hands," accompanied by a GIF of Great Ape Vegeta's overwhelming assault. This humorous response highlights the widespread difficulty.
While challenging, Great Ape Vegeta's difficulty echoes past Dragon Ball games. Veterans might recall similar struggles with the ape in Budokai Tenkaichi, where survival was the primary goal.
Other Challenges in Sparking! ZERO
Great Ape Vegeta isn't the sole source of frustration. Even on Normal difficulty, CPU opponents unleash devastating combos, a problem amplified on Super difficulty. The AI's seemingly unfair advantage forces many players to lower the difficulty to Easy.
A Triumphant Launch Despite the Difficulty
Despite the intense difficulty curve, DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO has stormed onto Steam. Within hours of early access, it peaked at 91,005 concurrent players, surpassing established fighting game giants like Street Fighter, Tekken, and Mortal Kombat.
This success is unsurprising. Sparking! ZERO is seen as a revival of the beloved Budokai Tenkaichi series, a long-awaited return for many fans. Game8's 92/100 score praises its vast roster, stunning visuals, and engaging scenarios, declaring it "the best Dragon Ball game in ages." For a more detailed review, check out our full article!
