The best of what's happening in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero

Important takeaways

• Dragon Ball kicks! Zero
  prioritizes fun over balance and offers solid gameplay inspired by
  Budokai Tenchaichi
  .
• What if in-game scenarios provide refreshing alternative outcomes, challenging player expectations.
• The game recreates important moments in
  Dragon Ball
  which shows character development through different story arcs.

After years of anticipation, Dragon Ball fans finally got a new fighting game that follows the acclaimed formula Budokai Tenkaichia success on the PlayStation 2. Unlike competitive fighting games focused on balance, Dragon Ball kicks! Zero offers solid gameplay, which places more emphasis on fun rather than character balance.

One of the biggest highlights Dragon Ball kicks! Zero is it What if in story modewhich allows players to explore alternate outcomes for key events in the franchise. These scenarios show how small changes can radically change the story and offer new perspectives to the players. The best What Ifs in Dragon Ball kicks! Zero are the ones who challenge expectations and reimagine the universe that fans know so well.

Warning: This content contains spoilers for Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero.

8 Home-coming

A simple but cute take on Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero

Dragon Ball fans know how important the Cell Games arc is to the development of many characters, especially Gohan, who is one of the main characters in this part of the story. However, Dragon Ball kicks! Zero shows the possibility that all these battles will end even sooner.

For this to happen, Goku simply needs to defeat Cell quickly at the first opportunity, before the story follows its canonical path. At the very least, this story will warm the hearts of players, as with his father's quick victory, Gohan can return home, leaving Chi-Chi happy to see them both safe, and showcase a beautiful family moment in the game.

7 A mentor's guidance

Piccolo takes the lead during the Android Saga

The beginning of the Android saga is marked by Goku's heart problems and the arrival of Trunks to warn of the dangerous enemies that would appear in three years. Right from the first battle against Android 19, players have the choice to help Goku or let him face the consequences alone.

If they choose to intervene, Piccolo takes the lead in this arc. In this What If of Dragon Ball kicks! Zerohe seeks more power while Goku recovers, causing the story to delve even deeper into the relationship between Piccolo and Gohan, culminating in the two defeating Cell in the tournament, in an exciting alternate version of the original saga.

6 True Strength

A little manga what if for players

Jiren was one of the most formidable opponents of the characters Dragon Ball ever faced, and was the greatest challenge for Universe 7 to prevail in the Tournament of Power. Therefore, when players control this character, it is possible to simply wait and see what can happen with Kale, opening a new story.

This What If is based on some events from the manga, which were ported into the battles in Dragon Ball kicks! Zerowhere after some time Master Roshi decides to face Jiren directly to show Goku that it is possible to avoid his attacks. Although not very complex, the arc shows a struggle that was only seen in until then Dragon Ball manga.

5 Vegeta Unleashed

The Prince of Saiyans is not brainwashed by Babidi

During the Majin Buu arc, one of the most important parts of the story is when Vegeta accepts Babidi's power to stop caring about humans and return to his most powerful form; the end of the story also shows the overall development of the character. But in the latest fighting game i Dragon Ball universe, players can see a new approach to the story and offer additional content.

In this What If of Dragon Ball kicks! ZeroVegeta manages to escape Babidi's spells and defeat not only the wizard but also his henchman, Dabura. Through this victory, Majin Buu never becomes a real threat for the heroes to face. Thus, the story ends with Vegeta finally achieving the long-awaited victory in his revenge against Goku, only to discover that his rival did not use his full power.

4 The changing future

The Androids would have a different fate if Goku defeated Cell earlier

If Goku, during his training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, decided to go into battle without waiting for Vegeta and the others, the results would be very different from what happened in the canon of the series. IN Dragon Ball kicks! Zerothis What If shows Goku defeating Cell before his perfect form, preventing the tournament and changing the course of history.

Without a common enemy, the androids return to attack Goku. However, in this scenario, Goku defeats all three, including Android 16, but spares their lives when they realize that there is good in them. The ending is unexpected and light-hearted, with the androids deciding they need to go to the mall in search of new clothes.

3 The strongest warrior

A story focused on Gohan's Fighter side

For some fans, Gohan has a bit of wasted potential in him Dragon Ball universe, and the fighting side of the character is not explored as much as it should be. But this What If of Dragon Ball kicks! Zero shows what the character would be like if he regained his fighting instincts, adding more depth to him and also to the gameplay. This happens during the Frieza's Resurrection arc, where this alternate story can be played out.

The story unfolds in a few new chapters, where Gohan tries to regain his power, as despite defeating Golden Frieza, he realizes how unprepared he is for battle. This leads to some changes in the Goku Black arc as well, with Gohan playing a fundamental role against many enemies that appear in this arc, showcasing more of the character's potential.

2 Pushing The Limit

The Frieza bow can be completely different

One of the most iconic moments in Goku's saga is the sacrifice that allows Piccolo to defeat Raditz. However, Dragon Ball kicks! Zero presents a fascinating What If, showing what would happen if the battle ended before both were killed. In this alternate scenario, Goku remains on Earth, triggering a series of unexpected twists.

After seeing Vegeta defeat most of his friends, Goku awakens the Super Saiyan form much earlier than in the original story, which drastically changes the events. With Vegeta defeated, Goku decides to go alone to Namek in search of the Dragon Balls. There he meets another Vegeta who, in addition to defeating Frieza, has also awakened the Super Saiyan power, leading to another epic confrontation between the two characters.

1 Inherited Pride

This What If shows a new version of trunks

If, after the battle against Zamasu, Future Trunks decided to stay in the present and train with Vegeta, Gohan, and Piccolo instead of returning to his original timeline, players gain access to “Inherited Pride”. This is one of the most interesting bets Dragon Ball kicks! Zero. Here, players can see a little more of the character's development.

The story follows Future Trunks' participation in the Tournament of Power, and shows the character's entire development, where he even has to go against his own beliefs in order to succeed. For his fans, the story has a strong emotional appeal, and this What If allows them to see the outcome if Trunks decides to follow Vegeta or stay with Gohan and the Androids.