Game Breaking Bug Found: ZERO's Vegeta Stumps Bandai Namco

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO's early access release has unleashed a formidable foe: Great Ape Vegeta. This colossal ape is proving to be an unexpectedly brutal challenge, leaving players bruised and begging for mercy.

Great Ape Vegeta: The Ultimate Test of Skill (and Sanity)

Boss battles are designed to be challenging, but Great Ape Vegeta transcends "difficult." His devastating attacks, including the infamous Galick Gun and a health-draining grab, transform the fight into a desperate struggle for survival. Players report frequently restarting the fight upon seeing the Galick Gun wind-up. This early encounter in Goku's Episode Battle presents a significant hurdle for newcomers to the Dragon Ball fighting game franchise, often initiating with a relentless barrage of super moves.

Bandai Namco Joins the Meme Frenzy

Instead of a quick fix, Bandai Namco UK's Twitter (X) account playfully acknowledged the player outcry with a meme featuring Great Ape Vegeta's overwhelming power, tweeting "This monke got hands" alongside a GIF of the epic battle. This humorous response highlights the widespread difficulty players are experiencing.

While notoriously challenging in previous Dragon Ball games (some players recall the original Budokai Tenkaichi's brutal Great Ape Vegeta), the intensity in Sparking! ZERO is amplified. Even on Normal difficulty, CPU opponents unleash devastating combos, a problem exacerbated on Super difficulty where the AI seems to possess an unfair advantage. Many players are resorting to lowering the difficulty to Easy.

A Triumphant Launch Despite the Challenge

Despite the widespread frustration with Great Ape Vegeta, DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO has stormed Steam. Within hours of early access, it reached a peak of 91,005 concurrent players, surpassing major fighting game titles like Street Fighter, Tekken, and Mortal Kombat. This success is largely attributed to the game's status as a long-awaited revival of the beloved Budokai Tenkaichi series. Game8 awarded the game a 92 score, praising its vast roster, stunning visuals, and engaging scenarios. For a more in-depth review, see our linked article.