Sparking! ZERO’s Great Ape Vegeta is So Difficult, Bandai Namco Memes About It

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 meme-ing their way through the struggle.

Great Ape Vegeta: A Boss Battle of Epic Proportions (and Difficulty)

Boss battles are supposed to be tough, but Great Ape Vegeta transcends "difficult" and enters the realm of legendary frustration. His relentless attacks, including the devastating Galick Gun and a health-draining grab, transform the fight into a desperate survival test. Players are resorting to immediate restarts upon seeing the Galick Gun charge, a testament to his overwhelming power. The encounter, appearing early in Goku's Episode Battle, presents a significant hurdle for newcomers to the Dragon Ball fighting game franchise.

Bandai Namco Embraces the Memes

Instead of a quick fix, Bandai Namco's UK Twitter account cleverly responded to the player outcry with a meme featuring Great Ape Vegeta's onslaught, simply stating, "This monke got hands." This acknowledges the challenge while embracing the humorous side of the situation. It's worth noting that challenging Great Ape Vegeta encounters have been a recurring theme in the Dragon Ball fighting game series, with some players recalling similar struggles in Budokai Tenkaichi.

Beyond the Ape: Other Challenges in Sparking! ZERO

Great Ape Vegeta isn't the only source of frustration. Even on Normal difficulty, CPU opponents unleash punishing combos, a problem amplified on Super difficulty where the AI seems exceptionally aggressive. This has led many players to lower the difficulty to Easy.

Sparking! ZERO's Triumphant Launch

Despite the intense challenge posed by Great Ape Vegeta, DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO has stormed onto Steam. Within hours of early access, it reached a peak of 91,005 concurrent players, surpassing established fighting game giants like Street Fighter, Tekken, and Mortal Kombat. This success is largely attributed to the game's revival of the beloved Budokai Tenkaichi style, a series eagerly awaited by fans for years. Game8's 92/100 review highlights the game's vast roster, stunning visuals, and engaging scenarios, calling it "the best Dragon Ball game in ages." For a more in-depth review, check out our full article!