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Sparking Zero’s Minimal Game Size Absolutely Destroys Any Excuse Western Devs Have For Making Games 100+ GBs

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Sparking Zero’s Minimal Game Size Absolutely Destroys Any Excuse Western Devs Have For Making Games 100+ GBs

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is one of the most anticipated games of the year, and for good reason. As the direct sequel to the beloved Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3, which captivated fans back in 2007, Sparking Zero also represents the next chapter in the iconic Budokai Tenkaichi series. Fans have been eagerly waiting for a new installment that combines the rich lore of the Dragon Ball universe with exciting gameplay mechanics.

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Players are super excited about the release of the game on 11th October. | Image Credit: Spike Chunsoft

However, it seems like its impressive gameplay is not the most remarkable thing about the game, it’s the game’s compact file size of just 27 GB that has become the talk of the gaming community. This stands as arguably the most striking contrast to the modern-day gaming industry, where game sizes have become increasingly bloated over the years.

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero‘s Impressive Content-to-Size Ratio

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The recent release of the download size for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero has shocked players as it is only around 27GB in size. | Image Credit: Spike Chunsoft

In an era where it’s very common for games to exceed 100 GB, justifying the size in the name of innovation, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero stands as a testament to the idea that size doesn’t always equate to quality (with its being only 27.025GB on PS). The game packs a punch with a variety of content that consists of an extensive roster of characters (more than 180), immersive storylines inspired by popular Dragon Ball, and thrilling battle mechanics.

The game is not only challenging the industry’s norms surrounding game sizes but also enhancing the gaming experience. Players can expect vibrant graphics, fluid animations (with varied animation based on characters), and characters drawn straight from the beloved anime series, all while enjoying a game that’s super easy to download and store. (

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also only requires 29 GB of storage).

Some players can’t believe it.

Others were ready to make some space.

Players are ready to get into the action.

These comments show that players are shocked by the size of the game. Some are expectedly skeptical about the news, thinking that the usual trend of first-day patches for major fixes will increase the size while others are happy to see low download size. Overall, the players are happy and can’t wait to get their hands on the game.

Skeptical players have to realize that the compact size doesn’t mean the lack of depth in gameplay, rather, it shows the capability of developers, who prioritized content and gameplay mechanics over sheer data volume. There is an argument to be made that high-resolution graphics and expansive open worlds often require substantial data but many games take it as an excuse.

The justification for the large size of each game also ranges from needing extra space for high-resolution textures to vast open worlds, but the reality of the truth is that not all of these elements contribute meaningfully to the gaming experience.

Sparking Zero Showcasing The Blueprint for Future Development

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Players are surprised that modern AAA-quality games can be this small in size. | Image Credit: Spike Chunsoft

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero should serve as a reminder and a blueprint of how future games should be developed. It highlights that creativity and thoughtful design are what make the games memorable gaming, not the need for massive file sizes. Smaller-size games like Sparking Zero challenge the notion that ******* games are always better, inviting developers to rethink their approach once again.

Moreover, there are also extra benefits to this approach as well. A smaller game size means faster downloads and less stress on players’ storage, making it accessible to a wider audience. It essentially allows for a more streamlined patching process and reduces the frustration that often comes with lengthy downloads and storage constraints.

As for the players who are waiting for the release of the game, they are happy and excited to see that developers at Spike Chunsoft are prioritizing gameplay mechanics and player experience, compressing the game data as much as possible to reduce the downloading phase and enhance the gameplay experience.

In the end, with Sparking Zero showing that modern games with a great amount of content can also be smaller in size, it is time for the gaming industry to embrace the change and start crafting games that captivate players without the burden of excessive size.

Which character are you going to try first in the game? Tell us in the comment section below.




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