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DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO takes the legendary gameplay of the Budokai Tenkaichi series and raises it to whole new levels. Make yours the destructive power of the strongest fighters ever to appear in Dragon Ball!

86%
Very Positive
DeveloperSpike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
PublisherBandai Namco Entertainment
Release DateOct 10, 2024
$49.99
Peak Players120.0K
Metacritic83
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
AI Review Summary

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO acts as a visually impressive revival of the Budokai Tenkaichi series, delivering the high-speed arena combat fans have craved for over a decade. While it successfully modernizes the classic gameplay loop, it is heavily criticized for a lack of content compared to its predecessors and a frustrating online environment plagued by technical issues and rage-quitters.

Pros

  • Faithfully captures the feel and mechanics of the classic Budokai Tenkaichi series for modern hardware.95%
  • Stunning modernized graphics and visual effects that bring Dragon Ball battles to life.90%
  • Satisfying and accessible combat mechanics that appeal to both casual players and series veterans.85%
  • Strong nostalgic value for long-time fans who have waited years for a true Sparking sequel.90%

Cons

  • Noticeable lack of content, maps, and unlockables compared to older titles in the franchise.90%
  • Poor online multiplayer experience characterized by frequent rage-quitting and a lack of win-credit or reporting systems.85%
  • Perceived low value-for-money at full price, with some users describing the game as feeling unfinished.80%
  • Underwhelming DLC offerings that fail to provide substantial new content like maps or costumes.70%
  • Technical bugs and polish issues that detract from the overall experience.65%

Notable Mentions

  • A dedicated modding community is significantly extending the game's lifespan for many players.
  • Reviewers noted a controversial pricing strategy during sales events that negatively impacted consumer trust.
Confidence: 96%
Based on the 168 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 31, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
1.1K
Peak · last 90 days
4.9K
All-time peak
120.0K

Price

Current price
$49.99
Lowest tracked
$34.99since Dec 19, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
27%
All-time positive
86%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews72.5K
Positive: 62.7K (86%)Negative: 9.9K (14%)

3%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

72h

Avg Playtime at Review

69%

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