DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO is a 3D fighting game that brings high-speed aerial combat and team-based battles to the Dragon Ball universe on PC. Players select characters or assemble teams of up to five fighters and engage in direct confrontations that emphasize movement, energy management, and special techniques drawn from the anime series. The HERO OF JUSTICE Pack expands the available roster with eleven new fighters and related content from the Dragon Ball SUPER: SUPER HERO film, allowing those characters to participate in the existing battle systems.
Gameplay
Combat revolves around two primary resources: an HP gauge that tracks health and a Ki gauge used for super attacks and advanced maneuvers. Fighters can dash, counter incoming strikes, and perform vanishing assaults to reposition quickly during exchanges. A Skill Count mechanic tracks executed moves and enables special abilities once the count reaches certain thresholds. Teams operate under a cost system that limits the total strength of selected fighters in each round to maintain balance between stronger and weaker options. Two control schemes are available, with the standard layout recommended for most players and a classic option that mirrors earlier entries in the series. Stages feature destructible elements that can influence positioning and strategy during fights.
Game Modes
Episode Battle serves as the primary single-player experience, presenting story-focused scenarios from the viewpoints of eight specific characters including Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, and Piccolo. Custom Battle lets players construct original fight situations with adjustable parameters and share them with others. Tournament Mode supports both online and offline competitions with customizable rules and bracket structures. Additional options include Battle Mode for quick matches and Ranked Match for competitive play. Bonus Battles appear within Custom Battle and provide pre-set encounters tied to specific story events.
Additional Content from the Super Hero Film
The HERO OF JUSTICE Pack introduces eleven playable characters: Gohan Superhero, Gohan Superhero Super Saiyan, Ultimate Gohan Superhero, Gohan Beast, Piccolo Superhero, Piccolo Potential Unleashed, Orange Piccolo, Orange Piccolo Giant Form, Gamma 1, Gamma 2, and Cell Max. A dedicated costume for Piccolo Superhero recreates the outfit worn during infiltration sequences in the source film. Three Bonus Battles recreate key confrontations, such as Piccolo versus Gamma 2, Gohan versus Gamma 1, and the combined effort against Cell Max. These additions integrate directly into the roster and mode options already present in the base game.
Is It Worth Playing?
The game suits players who enjoy fast-paced 3D fighting mechanics centered on Dragon Ball characters and team composition decisions. Those interested in reliving or creating anime-inspired scenarios will find value in Episode Battle and Custom Battle. The HERO OF JUSTICE Pack specifically appeals to fans of the Super Hero movie by adding its central fighters and associated encounters. Free updates have introduced further modes such as Mission 100, with additional content planned for later release. The combination of core systems and expanding roster supports repeated play sessions focused on mastery of movement and resource management.
