DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO's early access release for Deluxe and Ultimate edition pre-orderers has unleashed a formidable foe: Great Ape Vegeta. This colossal ape is proving to be an unexpectedly brutal challenge, leaving players bruised and meme-ing their way through the frustration.
Great Ape Vegeta: The Ultimate Test of Skill (and Sanity)
Boss battles are designed to be challenging, but Great Ape Vegeta transcends "difficult" and enters the realm of legendary hardship. His devastating attacks, including the infamous Galick Gun and a health-shredding grab, transform the fight into a desperate survival struggle. The sheer intensity has even prompted Bandai Namco to join the meme-fest, acknowledging the widespread difficulty.
The encounter, occurring early in Goku's Episode Battle, presents a significant hurdle for newcomers to the Dragon Ball fighting game franchise. The relentless barrage of super moves from the outset makes survival a monumental task.
Bandai Namco's Hilarious Response
Instead of a quick fix, Bandai Namco embraced the player outcry with humor. Their UK Twitter (X) account posted a meme featuring a GIF of Great Ape Vegeta overwhelming Goku, simply stating, "This monke got hands." This lighthearted response only amplified the shared experience of frustration.
A Longstanding Challenge
It's worth noting that Great Ape Vegeta has a history of being a notoriously difficult opponent in Dragon Ball fighting games. Veterans may recall similar struggles in the original Budokai Tenkaichi, where the fight was essentially a test of endurance.
Beyond the Ape: Other Challenges
Great Ape Vegeta isn't the only source of difficulty. Even on Normal difficulty, CPU opponents unleash punishing combos, a problem exacerbated on Super difficulty where the AI seems almost unfairly advantageous. Many players have resorted to lowering the difficulty to Easy to progress.
A Triumphant Launch Despite the Difficulty
Despite the widespread "monke hands" experience, DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO has made a massive impact on Steam. Within hours of early access, it peaked at 91,005 concurrent players, surpassing major fighting game titles like Street Fighter, Tekken, and Mortal Kombat.
This success is unsurprising, given the game's status as a long-awaited revival of the Budokai Tenkaichi series. Game8's 92/100 review highlights its extensive roster, stunning visuals, and engaging scenarios, calling it "the best Dragon Ball game in ages." For a more detailed review, check out our full article.
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