Ape Vegeta: Unlocking the Berserker in "DRAGON BALL LEGENDS"

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO's early access launch has unleashed a formidable foe: Great Ape Vegeta. This colossal ape is proving to be a brutally challenging boss fight, leaving players bruised and meme-ing their way through the encounter.

Great Ape Vegeta: A Boss Fight of Epic Proportions (and Difficulty)

The difficulty of boss battles is expected, but Great Ape Vegeta transcends mere challenge; he's a trial by fire. His relentless attacks, including the devastating Galick Gun and a health-draining grab, transform the fight into a desperate survival struggle. The sheer intensity often leads players to instantly restart upon seeing the Galick Gun charge-up. This early encounter in Goku's Episode Battle presents a significant hurdle for newcomers to the Dragon Ball fighting game franchise, who may be overwhelmed by his barrage of super moves.

Bandai Namco Embraces the Meme

Instead of a hasty patch, Bandai Namco cleverly acknowledged the player outcry. Their UK Twitter (X) account posted a meme featuring Great Ape Vegeta's overwhelming attack, perfectly capturing the widespread frustration with the phrase, "This monke got hands."

A Familiar Foe, a New Level of Difficulty

It's worth noting that Great Ape Vegeta has a history of being a tough opponent in Dragon Ball fighting games. Veterans might recall similar struggles, even comparing this iteration to the infamous survival test he presented in the original Budokai Tenkaichi.

Beyond the Ape: Other Challenges in Sparking! ZERO

Great Ape Vegeta isn't the sole source of difficulty. Even on Normal difficulty, CPU opponents unleash devastating combos that are hard to counter. Super difficulty amplifies this, with the AI seeming to possess an unfair advantage, consistently landing long attack strings. The result? Many players are forced to lower the difficulty to Easy.

A Triumphant Launch Despite the Challenge

Despite the widespread "monke-slapping," DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO has enjoyed a phenomenal launch on Steam. Within hours of early access, it peaked at 91,005 concurrent players, surpassing major fighting game titles like Street Fighter, Tekken, and Mortal Kombat.

This success isn't surprising. Sparking! ZERO represents the highly anticipated return of the Budokai Tenkaichi style, a series fans have longed for. Game8's 92/100 review praises its vast roster, stunning visuals, and engaging scenarios, calling it "the best Dragon Ball game in ages." For a more in-depth look at our review, see the linked article below!