Sparking Zero Detail Proves the Devs Spent More Time Focusing on Battle Royales than Expected

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Sparking Zero Detail Proves the Devs Spent More Time Focusing on Battle Royales than Expected

When Dragon Ball fans were granted their wish for a Budokai Tenkaichi game at The Game Awards 2023 with the announcement of Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, the hype train left the station faster than Goku’s Instant Transmission. Bandai Namco has been steadily building the hype for the game with each new reveal, and a recently surfaced clip has fans even more fired up.

The 20-second video, which appears to have been captured on a mobile device and shared across social media, features an intense battle between Majin Buu and Vegeta in a highly detailed open-world environment. Thanks to the power of Unreal Engine 5, the game boasts smooth animations and a wide range of flashy attacks and abilities.

Sparking Zero’s Destructible Buildings: A Fortnite-Inspired Feature?

“The ground will shake.” | Image Credit: Spike Chunsoft

In the gameplay footage, we see Majin Buu and Vegeta seamlessly transition their brawl from the open world into the interior of a multi-story building, revealing that Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero‘s destructible environments are far more intricate than initially anticipated:

YOU CAN ****** INSIDE THE BUILDINGS

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This attention to detail has left fans in awe, with some drawing parallels to the destructible environments found in a specific battle royale juggernaut:

just like in fornite

— ParadiseCity| Zaaz! ~ #TEAMPEPPA (@ParadiseCityIQQ)

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While the comparison to Fortnite may raise some eyebrows, it’s clear that Spike Chunsoft has taken a page out of the battle royale playbook when it comes to designing immersive and interactive environments.

The fact that players can continue their battles inside buildings adds another layer of depth to the gameplay and showcases the studio’s commitment to creating a truly next-gen Dragon Ball experience.

Some fans are already salivating at the possibilities that this level of environmental interaction could bring to the game.

A Dragon Ball Fan’s Dream Come True?

Dragon Ball fans are eating well. | Image Credit: Spike Chunsoft

The attention to detail in Sparking Zero‘s environments has not gone unnoticed by the Dragon Ball faithful, with one fan on the

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forum gushing about the game:

This game is surpassing my wildest expectations of what a DB fighting game can be if a talented team is given enough time and money to work on it. Between this, Kakarot, Fighterz, and Xenoverse, Dragon Ball fans are eating really good when it comes to gaming.

—GameFAQs user Vegeta-the-4th

With all the promising features and revelations emerging in the lead-up to the game’s release, Sparking Zero is shaping up to be a dream come true for many Dragon Ball devotees.

Between the destructible environments, the fluid animations, and the wide range of attacks and abilities (among other features), it’s clear that the developers at Spike Chunsoft have poured their hearts and souls into creating a truly authentic and immersive Dragon Ball experience.

As the October 11, 2024, release date draws closer, fans can’t help but feel that they’re in for a treat. It’s safe to say that Dragon Ball enthusiasts will continue to be well-fed when it comes to gaming!

What’s your take on the latest Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero gameplay footage? Are you itching to explore the game’s destructible environments and take your battles to new heights, or do you think the Fortnite comparisons are a bit of a stretch? Let us know in the comments below!