Sparking Zero – Battle Training Mode Game Revealed – PlayStation.Blog

Dragon Ball games have made their mark on the video game world over the past decade with the launches of the Xenoverse, Kakarot, and FighterZ series.

Now, in 2024, Dragon Ball fans have gathered to celebrate the return of the beloved Budokai Tenkaichi series. This action fighting franchise was last released in 2007 on PlayStation 2 as Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 in the Americas and Europe and Dragon Ball Z: Sparking Meteor in Asia.

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, the next chapter in the Budokai Tenkaichi series, will launch on October 11, 2024, on PlayStation 5. This installment will not only continue the series’ legacy but also unify it under one name globally, ‘Sparking Zero’, brings together fans from all over the world.

Sparking Zero will feature a combat system that continues the one-on-one 3D combat formula pioneered by its predecessors. This formula allows fans to enjoy total freedom of movement in three-dimensional space and feel truly immersed in the world of Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero and its characters.

Whether you’ve been a loyal fan for years or you’re just starting your journey, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is designed for you. It’s been over a decade since the last installment and we’re excited to give PS5 players their first look at Battle Training mode, a feature that will prepare you for the ultimate Dragon Ball combat experience.

Training mode

For players new to the franchise or veterans who need a refresher, there’s a robust training mode between Master and Apprentice Piccolo and classic Gohan, with Goten also making a guest appearance . While practice mode covers basic in-game commands, it also delves into intermediate and advanced techniques for players to explore and alerts players if they have successfully performed the actions outlined. mentioned in the instructions they are provided.

Start with the basics

Battle Training mode allows players to choose the level they want to start at. Players can start at the beginner level, learning how to fly, use Ki Blast and counters.

You can also learn how to use special commands, such as character change and transformation.

Meet in the middle with intermediate to advanced techniques

Those who want to advance to the next level and progress to higher level play may enjoy learning how to perform intermediate and advanced techniques, such as Rush Chains, Vanishing Assaults, Advanced Counters, etc.

Players can move 360 ​​degrees but can also charge and use their ki to use Dragon Dash to move quickly across the battlefield. Players can use Dragon Dash to perform follow-up attacks after defeating an opponent.

Additionally, the new gameplay reveals how players can access Vanishing Assaults to quickly gain the upper hand against unsuspecting opponents. The mode also reveals how players can follow up these attacks with additional moves and attacks to form combos.

Access and avoid opponents

Caught in the crossfire of enemy attacks? Battle Training mode also delves into how to counter swarming attacks using Perception and Metaperception.

Players can also dodge the opponent’s next attack by using a Z-counter. Change the course of battle by using these defensive moves to your advantage.

Maximize every movement

Finally, true to Sparking Zero’s legacy, this mode also includes how players can charge their Ki and enter Sparking mode, unlocking powerful abilities for each character (*Requires at least 1 Skill Count to enter mode).

After completing the training, this mode will help players combine what they have learned and teach how to combine attacks, Vanishing Assaults mode and Sparking mode to launch a devastating combo on the opponent.

That concludes our first look at the Battle Training mode in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero. Prepare for the ultimate Dragon Ball fighting experience by using the Battle Training mode to train for future battles and journeys.

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero will make its long-awaited launch on October 11, 2024 on PlayStation 5. Those who pre-order the Deluxe or Ultimate Edition will be able to play the game three days early, So be sure to pre-order today.