WARNING: SPOILERS FOR DRAGON BALL SUPERVISION! ZERO EPISODE BATTLES
Dragon Ball fans were treated to a plethora of features in Spark! Zero game, including your story mode And if scenarios. These scenarios, which could serve as intriguing spin-offs on the manga or anime, allow players to delve into the franchise’s stories from the unique perspectives of several beloved cast members. With each character’s storyline branching out into alternate situations, the game offers a diverse and immersive experience unlike any other. Dragon Ball fan must miss it.
Longtime fans of Akira Toriyama Dragon Ball The franchise has had no shortage of video games to enjoy over the past decade. However, people who have played several may have lost interest in playing the same storyline over and over again. That’s why the latest game’s What If scenarios captured the attention and imagination of so many fans. Many of Dragon Ball shining! ZeroThe well-thought-out branching plots are so good they should be adapted outside of the game and known by fans around the world.
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Piccolo takes command of the battle against the androids and the cell phone
The saga of cell phone games takes place in Dragon Ball Z Episodes #166 – #194
Even though Trunks broke the rules of space and time to give Goku heart medicine, he still succumbed to his illness just in time for Android 19 and Dr. Gero’s attack. With Piccolo generally standing out for his cunning nature, Spark! Zero has the opportunity to have the Namekian interfere in Goku’s battle against the energy-draining Android. After this, Piccolo takes on a more vital role than during the DBZ arc training with Gohan in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber and becoming strong enough to make an even bigger difference when Cell becomes a problem.
Gohan and Piccolo’s relationship is without a doubt one of the most emotionally satisfying in the franchise, especially during the events of the most recent film, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero. Unfortunately, Piccolo’s character took a backseat in terms of relevance during many of the DBZ and DBSbows. However, the character’s What If scenario continues to focus on his bond with Gohan, and arguably sets up a more poignant payoff during the Cell Games than the original storyline.
Instead of Goku, Spark! ZeroThe story of What If explores what happens when Piccolo challenges Perfect Cell in the first battle of the tournament after training with Gohan in the Time Chamber. With extra years of training, the Namekian is able to put up a considerable fight, forcing the antagonist to unleash all of his powers and cause significant damage to Piccolo, enraging Gohan and forcing him to join the battle. Unlike the Dragon Ball manga, this scenario shows Gohan calming his anger more effectively and defeating Perfect Cell with Piccolo’s helpsomeone who many fans consider a better father figure than Goku.
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Golden Frieza defeats Goku and Vegeta and gains command of the Tournament of Power
The Golden Frieza Saga takes place in Dragon Ball Super Episode #16 – #27
The Resurrection F arc isn’t rated particularly high in any Dragon Ball Super on arc rankings lists, but Frieza’s episode battles allow players to control the iconic villain and win when he should have lost. By defeating Super Saiyan Blue Goku and Vegeta, in extreme haste, Beerus avoids the Saiyans’ deaths and exchanges their lives for Earth’s Dragon Balls. After returning to life and defeating the God of Destruction’s protégés, Frieza regained Beerus’ respect and the opportunity to revive his forces that once ruled the universe and would surprisingly help defend his future.
“…the game’s choice to further explore the villain and his dynamics with his minions is something fans didn’t know they needed.”
After Frieza revived his comrades, including the Ginyu Force, his brother Cooler, and more, his group once again became the most formidable force in Universe 7. However, the scenario doesn’t end there. Beerus later approaches the Galactic Emperor to participate in the Tournament of Power to help prevent the Universe from being completely erased. After defeating Goku and Vegeta and earning Beerus’ respect, Frieza is able to choose team members for the ToP, resulting in the return of characters fans would never have imagined in the multiversal tournament.
Players can select which of Frieza’s allies they want to include in Grand Zeno’s tournament, and each choice features different battles, outcomes, and interactions. Frieza’s return brought several surprises both in Dragon Ball Superanime and manga. However, the game’s choice to further explore the villain and his dynamics with his minions is something fans didn’t know they needed. As readers eagerly await what will happen to Black Frieza’s monstrous transformation, Dragon Ball shining! ZeroFrieza’s extra stuff will have to be enough for now.
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Goku unlocks Super Saiyan in his first battle against Vegeta
The Saiyan Saga takes place in Dragon Ball Z Episodes #1 – #35
Goku’s older brother, Raditz, coming to Earth at the beginning of Dragon Ball Z triggers a multitude of events that could have had alternative repercussions throughout the universe if they had happened differently. Another of Spark! ZeroGoku’s most interesting idea is for Earth’s forces to unite and defeat Raditz without Goku’s death. When Nappa and Vegeta arrive, another desperate battle begins, but after seeing several of their friends die, Goku activates his Super Saiyan form against Great Ape Vegeta, drastically changing the future DBZ fans are used to.
While Goku’s triumphant transformation moment against Frieza is an all-time highlight for many anime fans, the What If moment also gets its dramatic introduction worthy of the golden form’s first debut. The idea of ​​Goku triggering Super Saiyan early is a fun idea, but what makes it worth getting fans’ attention is the fact that the story continues in a surprising direction, where Goku travels to Namek alone to wish that his fallen comrades come back to life, but what he finds is an already dead Frieza and a satisfying rematch for players to discover.
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Future Trunks in the Tournament of Power
The Tournament of Power Takes Place in Dragon Ball Super Episodes #77 – #131
Dragon Ball SuperThe Tournament of Power was a big highlight for many viewers. However, the arc had some disappointing participants that could have been replaced with more interesting inclusions like Future Trunks. The What If Scenario explores what would have happened if Trunks remained in the main timeline to train and participate in the Tournament of Power instead of Frieza, resulting in several scenarios where the once fan-favorite character had some emotionally moving battles, interactions, and development that seemed to be lacking in the anime.
Additional dialogue between Future Trunks and Vegeta builds on their relationship throughout Dragon Ball shining! Zerostory modes that seemed to be missing DBSscenes where father and son interacted. The pair have several satisfying moments in the game’s What If scenarios, especially during the Tournament of Power arc when they team up against God of Destruction Toppo. However, Future Trunks’ participation in the Tournament of Power explores another narratively rich opportunity involving Androids 17 and 18.
At first, Frieza’s inclusion in the Tournament of Power was a surprising and disappointing turn of events for fans eager to see more Majin Buu in action. However, in hindsight, it’s hard to imagine a more emotional ending than what fans got in the Tournament of Power. Still, by adding Trunks to the group, he was able to deal with the trauma that the Androids from his timeline caused more effectively by having to work together with them to help save the universe. Spark! Zero arguably did better in evolving Future Trunk’s character than the canon material.
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Gohan Black’s story is rich in narrative potential
Goku’s Dark Arc takes place in Dragon Ball Super Episodes #47-#76
THE Dragon Ball Super the series has featured incredible highs and lows, and both can be found in the Goku Black arc. While the return of Future Trunks and an evil Goku are interesting ideas in their own right, the two characters fail to resonate with satisfaction on a narrative level. However, one of Dragon Ball shining! ZeroThe most interesting What If scenario fixes this with Gohan Blacka timeline where the rogue Kai Zamazu steals the Human-Saiyan hybrid body instead of Goku’s.
In Dragon Ball SuperIn Frieza’s canon story, Frieza returns and easily overpowers an adult Gohan, who was neglecting his training, but Spark! Zero allows for a much more exciting alternative. If Gohan defeats Frieza, it leads him to continue his training, which leads to him fighting Hit during the tournament against Universe 6. The battle attracted the attention of the Gods of the multiverse, including Zamazu. Instead of Goku, Gohan’s body is stolen, forcing Trunks to face the man who trained him under very different and tragic circumstances.
Although Goku is a more popular character, which led to some interesting interactions when his body was stolen (again) in DBSGohan’s body being used for Zamazu’s evil plans feels much more emotionally moving on several levels. The fact that Trunk faces the consequences of his past actions, manifested directly as his former teacher, is heartbreaking. And having a more determined Gohan facing Gohan Black also fits as a brilliant obstacle, a physical manifestation of the one who has always held him back: himself. Dragon Ball shining! ZeroGohan Black is such a narratively rich idea; It’s a shame it wasn’t explored Dragon Ball Super.