DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO's early access release has unleashed a formidable foe: Great Ape Vegeta. This colossal ape is proving to be an incredibly challenging boss, leaving players bruised and frustrated.
Great Ape Vegeta: A Boss Fight of Epic Proportions
Boss battles are meant to be tough, but Great Ape Vegeta transcends "difficult" and enters the realm of legendary frustration. His brutal attacks and seemingly uncounterable moves have players struggling for survival. The situation has become so widespread that even Bandai Namco is joining the meme-fest, acknowledging the widespread difficulty.
The encounter is particularly punishing for newcomers to Dragon Ball fighting games. Facing a barrage of super moves from the outset, players often find themselves quickly overwhelmed. The Galick Gun, in particular, is a constant threat, forcing many to restart the fight at the mere sight of its impending launch. This early-game challenge in Goku's Episode Battle acts as a significant hurdle for many.
Bandai Namco's Humorous Response
Instead of a quick fix, Bandai Namco's UK Twitter (now X) account playfully acknowledged the player outcry with a meme featuring a GIF of Great Ape Vegeta's devastating attack, simply stating, "This monke got hands." This humorous response highlights the community's shared experience.
A Historically Difficult Foe
It's worth noting that Great Ape Vegeta has a history of being a challenging opponent in Dragon Ball fighting games. Veterans may recall similar struggles in the original Budokai Tenkaichi games, where the fight felt more like a survival test.
Beyond Great Ape Vegeta: Other Challenges
The difficulty isn't solely confined to Great Ape Vegeta. Even on Normal difficulty, CPU opponents can unleash devastating combos, a problem exacerbated on Super difficulty where the AI seems to have an unfair advantage. This often leaves players with one option: lowering the difficulty to Easy.
A Triumphant Launch Despite the Difficulty
Despite the intense challenges posed by Great Ape Vegeta and the overall difficulty, DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO has enjoyed a remarkably successful early access launch on Steam. Within hours, it reached a peak of 91,005 concurrent players, surpassing major fighting game titles like Street Fighter, Tekken, and Mortal Kombat.
This success isn't surprising, given the game's status as a long-awaited revival of the popular Budokai Tenkaichi series. Game8's impressive 92 score underscores the game's quality, praising its vast roster, stunning visuals, and engaging scenarios. For a more in-depth review, check out our full article.
