Dragon Ball games have made their mark on console gaming over the past decade with the releases of the Xenoverse, Kakarot, and FighterZ series.
Now, in 2024, Dragon Ball fans have gathered to celebrate the return of the beloved Budokai Tenkaichi series. This fighting action series was last released in 2007 on PlayStation 2 as Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 in the Americas and Europe and Dragon Ball Z: Sparking Meteor in Asia.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, the next chapter in the Budokai Tenkaichi series, will launch on October 11, 2024 on PlayStation 5. This installment will not only continue the series’ legacy but also unite them under one global name, ‘Sparking Zero’, brings together fans from all over the world.
Sparking Zero will feature a combat system that continues the one-on-one 3D combat formula pioneered by its predecessors. This formula allows fans to enjoy full freedom of movement in three-dimensional space and feel truly immersed in the world of Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero and its characters.
Whether you’ve been a loyal fan for years or you’re just starting your journey, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is designed for you. It’s been over a decade since the last installment and we’re excited to give PS5 players their first look at Battle Training mode, a feature that will prepare you for the ultimate Dragon Ball combat experience.
Training mode
For players new to the franchise or veterans who need a refresher, there’s a robust training mode between Master and Apprentice Piccolo and classic Gohan, with Goten also making a guest appearance . While practice mode covers basic in-game commands, it also delves into intermediate and advanced techniques for players to explore and alerts players if they have successfully performed the actions outlined. mentioned in the instructions they are provided.
Start with the basics
Battle Training mode allows players to choose the level they want to start at. Players can start at the beginner level, learning how to fly, use Ki Blasts and counters.
You can also learn to use special commands, such as character change and transform.
Meet in the middle with intermediate to advanced techniques
Those who want to improve their game beyond the game and progress to higher level gameplay can enjoy learning how to perform intermediate and advanced techniques, such as Rush Chains, Vanishing Assaults, Advanced Counters, etc.
Players can move 360 degrees but can also charge and use their ki to use Dragon Dash to move quickly across the battlefield. Players can use Dragon Dash to perform follow-up attacks after defeating an opponent.
Additionally, the new gameplay reveals how players can access Vanishing Assaults to quickly gain the upper hand against unsuspecting opponents. The mode also reveals how players can follow up these attacks with additional moves and attacks to form combos.
Counterattack and dodge opponents
Caught up in your opponent’s attacks? Battle Training mode also goes into depth on how to counter barrage attacks using Perception and Meta-Perception.
The player can also dodge their opponent’s next attack by using a Z-counter. Change the course of the battle by using these defensive moves to your advantage.
Maximize every movement
Finally, true to Sparking Zero’s legacy, this mode also includes how players can recharge Ki and enter Sparking mode, unlocking powerful abilities for each character (*Requires at least 1 Skill Point function to enter this mode).
Once you complete your training, this mode will help players combine what they have learned and teach them how to combine attacks, Vanishing Attacks, and Glow Mode to unleash a devastating combo on their opponents.
So we have concluded our first look at the Battle Training mode in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero. Prepare for the ultimate Dragon Ball combat experience by using Battle Training mode to practice for future battles and journeys.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero will launch on October 11, 2024 on PlayStation 5. Those who pre-order the Deluxe or Ultimate Edition will be able to play the game three days early, So be sure to pre-order today.
