🥳Thank you for watching! Sign up and download Grammarly for FREE: grammarly.com/theactman Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is my new favorite fighting game and it's a worthy successor to the Budokai Tenkaichi games! Goku would be proud!
No Lie. Sparking Zero actually got me into Dragon Ball. I remember watching some people play the beta and it just looked really cool. I got it myself, and I enjoyed it so much, that I actually went and read the whole Dragon Ball Manga, along with Super, and am watching Super right now.
This game is a beat em up arena game it’s only truly fun if you play with friends. It’s a 7/10 game but you bring up a completely different game to make a weird point.
Sparking Zeros had no pandering or identity politics in it. Therefore it received its score. (I.e: veilguard devs fr payed IGN for good reviews knowing damn well it's a shit game)
It isnt an success when you look at the games current state in online. There are so many reason people already left the game before 1 month lifespan More people Seem to hate the game at its current and unplayable success so I cant be successful The only success they really had is the money they got before release The game will be great once it is fixed
@@werbeplakat4318what the fuck are u talking about? Game has 82 on metacritic,90% very positive rating on steam and an almost 5 star rating on ps store and the general consensus is that the game is great but needs patches most people still love the game As for player retention,Those are only steam stats while the playerbase is primarily on ps5 and it still had much higher numbers than most fighting games on steam
Remember, if you ever get captured by the cartel, plead to their love for goku. It's like playing dead with a bear. It's not a guarantee, but your best chance for survival.
As someone who spent the last few weeks grinding to Z rank in both solo and DP(team) battles, this game is a challenge in maintaining your sanity. However playing with friends is easily some of the most fun you can have. It literally feels like im back playing BT3 during a sleepover again this shit is just too much fun.
I kind of expected it cause if you look at a few of his more recent videos u will see copies of the Budakai games on his fireplace mantle that aren’t normally there.
Reminder the game has been out for a MONTH only, and we have yet to see what the true extent of this game will be Modders are already working on adding new costumes, new transformations, and there's someone making an in-game color and material editor to make it easier to make retexture mods
boy... i see this channel and its fanbase are completely out of touch with what's going on with that dumpster fire... yeah Number 1, the modding thing has been squashed by bandai in case you wasn't aware.. if you try it, it will either not work or if you take it online you'll get banned but that's not the relevant point... the game plyer base has dropped off around 90 percent... now I get you don't care about any of these things and will formulate some cornball nerd come back retort to deflect from those FACTS about this piss poor game but just understand.... i dn't care about none of that and will proceed to laugh at all yours and anybody else's VERY Generic yt posts
@@billybadass3056 Your own statement can be used against you..."just understand....I don't care about none of that and will proceed to laugh at yours and anybody else's VERY generic hate comment" Just let people enjoy things
@@luigisbrother7968 just making myself clear since the bulk of who watches this dudes channel are kids... really REALLY stupid kids and regardless of whatever factual points I made it still be met with some form of regarded response so I'm just letting you all know, I know you won't care about what I say and you'll say what you want just know it'll be met with mockery
@luigisbrother7968 if the console player base doesn't get mod support like how ark survival did, that side of the playerbase WILL die. Think about it, we get two dlc, no news of co/op or new modes being introduced, korin tower was taken out, the tournament mode was reduced in size, and xbox servers didn't work for the first two weeks. I think ps5 had problems but nowhere near as many. More than anything tho, the mods. Devs have not said they'd be adding new outfits so mods are the ONLY way to look different other than battle damage.
The thing about being a Dragon Ball fan is that you should be just as hyped to play the Ginyu Force or any other characters just as much as you are for the Saiyans and Fusions
0:55 singlehandedly the best edit you've done on any video, hands down. And that's saying something considering your editing on the dark age of UA-cam was legendary already.
Ngl they may of just ran out of time or had to focus more on the other parts of development. They maybe could add more to the campaigns later who knows
There will be sequels, no worry. Just like Budokai back in the day (both 2D and the arena fighter), they only got properly finished in the third game. Namco milks this stuff with no shame whatsoever, lol still, they included a lot of stuff right at the get go, I bet they didn't expected this positive reaction
@@RRRRRRRRR33I got the season pass. I really hope they put in more story lines, especially for piccolo and vegeta, and also extend gohans story line to db super super hero. I NEED beast gohan
@@1shogunate696 Gohan has a lot of fans, lol the character was wasted indeed. Let's see if they will treat this as a game as a service or they will recycle the entire game while adding QOL and graphical improvements, sell it a full price (like the PS2 days). Both scenarios are kinda toxic, but I rather have fake sequels than game as a service
It really did look like an edited on asset.. or should I say ass hat hahaha am I right? Am I right guys.. No..? I'm wrong? shit I just couldn't resist making that joke once I typed it out
If you think this is a biased review, YOURE GODDAMN RIGHT, imagine 17 years of waiting for a new game in this series. Love the review, agree with alot of what you said, this game is a love letter to dragon ball fans.
I was 3 years old when this game came out but I had my hands on it when I was 6. I remember needing to go to a place where I needed to rent out a PlayStation by using coins just to play this game and having to write down codes just to play my favorite characters with Red Potaras like Future Gohan and Kid Buu. This game truly reminded me why I grew up loving Dragon Ball.
@@easiestcc6451I think we should be grateful for this game while still being able to note some of its flaws. That’s the only way the developers will get better, so I don’t see the problem.
13:28 Literally all you have to do to counter a z-dash (enemy dragon dashing behind you) is continuously move to the left or right. You can even dash left and right to get behind them when they try and dash behind you. Its super easy to counter.
@@TheActMan It took me getting my ass beat maaaaany a time before I figured it out aha. Pretty much spent days doing tournaments. Almost hosted 200 random character tournaments now :D Also, once you learn to counter it. You'll be golden. No pun intended, aha.
Patrolling the mines of Hoxes IV almost makes you wish for a “why is deep rock galactic so awesome!?!?” Video by the act man. Can I get a rock and stone!?!?!
This video makes me wonder what act man thinks about other dragon ball games before sparking zero like Budokai 3/Raging blast 2/Xenoverse 2/Fighterz and Kakarot. Would be curious to ear his toughts about them, Great video by the way.
im so glad that this game didn't ruin or put a massive stain on the ionic franchise like every other franchise did and for that i'm forever grateful for the devs who made this dream come true
I dont remember the last time i saw act man so excited and enthusiastic about any game. Its wonderful to see. Also huge thanks to the company for carrying Toriyamas Legacy.
The freeze frame stills are a slap in the face and I hope that they add in more cutscenes than two lines of dialogue and a picture signifying 45 episodes of the story.
@@shubhamghoshal2939 For a full price game, that feels at best lazy. Dialogue over still images is such a shit way to exposit story. And for some this is their first anything into DragonBall. Not everyone playing weebfight simulator is in their late 20s and seen it 400 times.
@@HyJynckswomp womp the story has been retold like a million times at this point. Who is trying to learn the story of an anime from a video game? Go watch the anime.
I have been waiting for this sequel since 2005 when I was 6. It was my favorite dbz game and the only one I look fondly back on. Now after playing sparking zero it’s everything i wanted from a sequel
Sparking zero was literally the game I’ve been waiting for. I’m 18 but my first video game ever was Budikai tenkaiechi 3 on ps2 and I’ve been telling everyone I waited my whole life for this
Actman thank you for the honest passion you put into the Why (video game) is a masterpiece videos. Honestly it’s like a small documentary or something. I enjoy them all. Even games I haven’t touched my whole life. I watch them all, they are legitimately the best videos I think you make.
Thanks for covering this Act Man! Game has its flaws, but at its core, it’s a phenomenal Dragon Ball toybox. Much love from my little 4-starred heart ❤️ 🐉 ❤️
I love the fact that you love the ginyu force so much as i do. And zarbon is my favorite. The poster in the background was always an eyecatcher for me.
And just when I was wanting another Dragon Ball video from Act Man after rewatching his other one, out comes another one. Loved this game and love Dragon Ball.
I'm ok with it because I feel it takes a lot of the people who want to use op characters, out of player matches. There are still some but I think if they didn't put ranked, player matches would be flooded with op characters
what bt3 was competitive im sorry you guys just can’t keep up i have no trouble with the instant sparking characters as long as your good at ki management and defense you won’t lose to someone worse than you not matter who they pick
absolute masterpiece. I love especially the voice lines from Sean when he goes serious or dark like with SSJ3 and 4 Goku or base Goku Black. Those line just hit different
Damn, Dragon Ball Daima has been such a joy and this game came out at a great time. I'm feeling so nostalgic and genuinely enjoying the series again after I don't know how long. Also, wasn't expecting an Eazy-E reference, I fucking love you.
I love this game because it’s over the top, stylistic, and wild fun, just like I like my dragon ball media. HOWEVER, there’s not much to do from a single player standpoint, and ranked (though Im not personally in on the multiplayer aspect of dragon ball games) is really just annoying to play. Mostly cheese players using broken characters who do insane damage for nothing. I might love the game, but it’s a shame most of the player base won’t stick around because the multiplayer isn’t that fun unless you’re playing casually with friends.
The game is great, and well-designed, my only problem with it is that the level ups and ability capsules have no impact on the campaign mode.I have absolutely 0 interest in the multiplayer scene so the fact that my levels and items do absolutely nothing for me leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
See THIS is the Dragon Ball game that I’ve been wishing for my entire life since back in the days when Dragon Ball GT was still coming out weekly. I was also a Naruto kid and an Ultimate Ninja Storm fan, stopped playing it after Generations (which was one of my favorites) and the 3D of that game was what always got me hooked. Most Dragon Ball games I knew were 2D and I was never a 2D fighting game sweater like so many; they didn’t hit me the same and I’ve always wished for a 3D Dragon Ball game like the Ultimate Ninja titles. Maybe there are some already out but the 2D games turned me off to never really look into it. Now seeing Act Man explain this game in such detail, seeing the physics; seeing lore accurate callbacks- like cmon, this is just what I’ve been asking for. When this game came out I thought it just gunna be like the others, never looked into it. I trust Act Man’s opinions most times so this is the *perfect video* for me right now. Thank you, Act Man.
I even made a joke to someone saying “Dragon Ball fans are eating good” after briefly hearing good things about the game, but I still hadn’t looked into the game at that time. I WAS TRULLY RIGHT.
From PS2 era to PS5. Worth the wait, this game looks amazing. Playing DBZ 2 player local "splitscreen" with the homie late at night was so damn fun back in the day. 😅😔🔥 Those days are long gone, but playing this game will definitely be revitalizing that nostalgic feel.
@turbotrup96 I don't own it currently and if I did, I'm not a big fighting game kind of guy these days, and would only throw it in for a couple matches here and there. As I like to have a selection of different games to enjoy and it's on the list of possible new games recently dropped to try. Plus the said homie I was mentioning was when I was a teenager. I'm a grown man now with my own kid and family and no friends/homies. So I don't expect anything out of gaming involving others. I can play a multi-player game from time to time but will most of the time just play single player story based rpgs. Just was enjoying some nostalgia and fond memories. I'm going to take by your reply to me that you "dropped" it already from not being happy with it. Where as The Act Man himself gave some criticism still said it's a good game that he had alot of nice things to say about it as well. So obviously as EVERYTHING recreational/subjective will be, there is people who like it and people who don't. I'll take your opinion into account if I choose to spend money on it myself, but I'll also take into account the praise it's received. Sucks if you didn't enjoy it, but oh well, not everything is consistently fun for everyone. Thanks for sharing your perspective.🙏
I discovered this channel recently and I have to say that this man really puts his heart and soul into these videos! You can tell he really loves what he does, and really dives into the games he plays! So much BGE (BIG GAMER ENERGY)!
I really do love FighterZ though. That game is amazing too. The attention to detail is amazing. Glad this is hitting all the right notes too! Thanks again SaiyanMan
As a diehard Bleach fan, I hope Bleach Rebirth of Souls is half as good as this game. I may not care for Dragonball that much, but I'm really happy that Dragonball fans got such an awesome game.
Game is super fun, but I really hope they add more customization, maps and more! Was sad to realize they cut chars from BT3 and Raging Blast 2, so hopefully this game gets lots of more content, and a more balanced online.
Only issue I have is the save game bug.. lost 30+hours of my gameplay and all my characters but other than that it is amazing. I have no real complaints other than that
Very very critically speaking (I love the game) I think the game is lacking in some areas esp the local play, but it’s a huge step in the right direction. Just the pacing of the fights feels 1:1 with a real dbz fight. I give the game a solid 8 and that’s just me being nit picky about some features
I love Dragon Ball, but from the first gameplay videos I saw I knew Sparking Zero wasn't going to be for me. I was never the biggest fan of the Tenkaichi series and that has translated to this game. I don't like how the combat feels in this game, and their approach to the story is so weak, DBZ Kakarot was much better at both those aspects. Also, there is absolutely no need for the roster to be this big. For those who are enjoying the game, I am happy for you, we can never have too many Dragon Ball games.
It is also not for me cause never played tenkaichi as a kid cause I started playing raging blast 2 as my first one and then played xenoverse 1 and 2, and fighters z. I liked xenoverse 2 cause of its controls and the characters and villains which you only see in dbh game which is Japanese only.
Kakarot’s combat is so lame compared to this. This is authentic dragon ball. Maybe you’re just not at a high level to appreciate the intricacy of the combat. The story I agree.
If they made the ai in free battle not stupider than Chiaotzu and added cross play so I can play with friends who have an X box then it would be a masterpiece to me
I've never seen the show and was forced to play this game. Now its my pick for game of the year and definitely one of the best experiences I've ever had with a game
I'm so glad to see a big UA-camr posting a video praising this amazing game. Thank you so much. All I see is hate on it and as much as I know people just are going to do that. It still gets me worried for the future of the game. It seems the popular thing to do is to make the title of your video about how much it sucks, so happy to see this title come to my recommended.
Masterpiece is a bit of an overstatement. It’s a fun game for the first week but after you beat the bare minimum story mode there’s not really much else to do. There’s only two difficulties easy mode and normal mode and the normal mode isn’t hard enough. The tournaments are cool for a couple days but if you don’t like online play it’s not much of a game
That said, I feel missing game modes is a better tradeoff than a reduced roster compared to BT3. We could always have a new DLC game mode or something for way less than a large quantity of DLC characters.
Welp, I was on the fence about this one. After watching your video I’m 100% sold. I’ll be picking this up hopefully soon once a sale drops. Thanks Act Man! 👌🏼
I didn't like the use of AI generated art at 13:47 There are so many drawings of Goku out there made by real, passionate people, but you decided to use an AI generated Goku instead when this whole video was about praising the work of the graphic designers, animators, voice actors, writers, music composers and Akira Toriyama himself to make the piece of work that is Dragon Ball Sparking Zero come to life. Seeing the use of AI art spoiled the video a little for me, but hopefully you'll see that this isn't a cool move and not use those anymore. Please and thank you!!
I love this game a ton, but the online cheese strats of spamming instant sparking and unblockable supers get kinda annoying, but one thing I don’t see anyone pointing out is how the Super Counter/ Z counter being free is problematic for the game. I know a lot of people will roll their eyes and just go “skill issue” but hear me out: Having a defensive option that beats everything besides unblockable, and COSTS NOTHING allows people to play carelessly and recklessly. What’s the draw back to throwing out a grab or a super at a bad time, if once you start getting hit you can break out for free? Theres no risk. This problem could easily be solved by having it cost 1 skill point, kind of like the revenge counter. It would be slightly cheaper resource wise for being harder to pull off, but by having it cost something now you have to weigh your options before using it: Do you use a skill point for a super counter to break out of the combo to take less damage? Or do you take the full damage so you can use your skill points to transform or use your precious, busted, after image strike? Super counters being free are also annoying when you finally get past the cheese stats of after image strike, and then they break out of your combo and hit YOU with an unblockable if you don’t vanish it perfectly. It’s really frustrating. I just think such a powerful defensive mechanic needs to cost SOMETHING, regardless if it’s hard to pull off.
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Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is my new favorite fighting game and it's a worthy successor to the Budokai Tenkaichi games! Goku would be proud!
When Deep Rock Galactic?
@@luckyacehigh7779When Metro 2033/ MW1 2007?
You know you have to review dragon age veilguard now right
There is no Grammar that could describe my feelings for Sparking Zero.
You getting close to 2 mil
Bro LETS GET IT!!!
Finally i missed these type of videos
You'll be excited to know I have an interview set up with Roger Clark in a few days...
@@TheActMan 🙀🙀🙀
@@TheActManWHAT
@@TheActMandayssssssss!!?!?!? We are so ready
@@TheActMan YOU WHAAAAAAAAT
RIP Akira Toriyama, thank you for Dragon Ball.
The contrast between Dragon Quest 3 Remake disrespecting the man with censorship, then here it comes Tenkaichi 4, it's interesting to say the least
@@RRRRRRRRR33is that true?
Dbz really helped me into becoming a good* person
If dbz didn’t exist I would be frieza but with no powers
Thank you mr. Akira for the amazing DB series along with Chrono Trigger!
I speak for the entire country of Mexico when I say: *yes, we agree*
Same for Brazil
Same for Paraguay
Same for Perú 🙌🏼
same for mexico
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No Lie. Sparking Zero actually got me into Dragon Ball. I remember watching some people play the beta and it just looked really cool. I got it myself, and I enjoyed it so much, that I actually went and read the whole Dragon Ball Manga, along with Super, and am watching Super right now.
That’s actually crazy 😂. Wish I could experience it for the first time again 😌
Super is hype coming towards the end tbh
how do you skip db and dbz and go straight to super 😭😭
@@absolutebinlid4994 reading comprehension devil
@@Yoyiiii dragon ball fans arent beating the reading allegations
I hate when IGN gave this game 7/10 but Dragon Age: Veilguard 9/10? I'm glad a UA-camr like this appreciate this masterpiece and not like IGN.
Always better to listen to an individual who has similar taste to you rather than big corpo media who hire dozens of inconsistent reviewers
That is because IGNs score is not based on how good the game is, it's based on how much the developers paid them
This game is a beat em up arena game it’s only truly fun if you play with friends. It’s a 7/10 game but you bring up a completely different game to make a weird point.
But game journalists are essential workers! How else would we know what to think without their guidance?
Sparking Zeros had no pandering or identity politics in it. Therefore it received its score.
(I.e: veilguard devs fr payed IGN for good reviews knowing damn well it's a shit game)
I am so happy dragon ball sparking zero is a success because damn it this game looks freaking fantastic and amazing in my opinion.
It isnt an success when you look at the games current state in online. There are so many reason people already left the game before 1 month lifespan
More people Seem to hate the game at its current and unplayable success so I cant be successful
The only success they really had is the money they got before release
The game will be great once it is fixed
@@werbeplakat4318 fair enough
@@werbeplakat4318what the fuck are u talking about?
Game has 82 on metacritic,90% very positive rating on steam and an almost 5 star rating on ps store and the general consensus is that the game is great but needs patches most people still love the game
As for player retention,Those are only steam stats while the playerbase is primarily on ps5 and it still had much higher numbers than most fighting games on steam
@@TevyaSmolkahe is bullshiting the game is a huge success
@@nimittkhare3201 I agree with that
"Some might not relate" mf Mexico exists.
As a mexican, i can confirm
In the name of Southamerica, i can confirm.
same fkr mexico
Theres literally a mexican meme like 3 minutes in
Remember, if you ever get captured by the cartel, plead to their love for goku. It's like playing dead with a bear. It's not a guarantee, but your best chance for survival.
As someone who spent the last few weeks grinding to Z rank in both solo and DP(team) battles, this game is a challenge in maintaining your sanity. However playing with friends is easily some of the most fun you can have. It literally feels like im back playing BT3 during a sleepover again this shit is just too much fun.
Did not expect you to cover this game
took me a while but I was PLAYING IT TOO MUCH
@@TheActMan I’m glad you’re enjoying the game. I’m liking it as well, especially a DB/DBZ fan.
bro you see his million sub vid? bro is a mega db fan
I kind of expected it cause if you look at a few of his more recent videos u will see copies of the Budakai games on his fireplace mantle that aren’t normally there.
You must not've seen the Dragonball games sneakily placed in the background of a previous video.. 🤭
Reminder the game has been out for a MONTH only, and we have yet to see what the true extent of this game will be
Modders are already working on adding new costumes, new transformations, and there's someone making an in-game color and material editor to make it easier to make retexture mods
I've seen some of the mods go CRAZY
boy... i see this channel and its fanbase are completely out of touch with what's going on with that dumpster fire... yeah Number 1, the modding thing has been squashed by bandai in case you wasn't aware.. if you try it, it will either not work or if you take it online you'll get banned but that's not the relevant point... the game plyer base has dropped off around 90 percent... now I get you don't care about any of these things and will formulate some cornball nerd come back retort to deflect from those FACTS about this piss poor game but just understand.... i dn't care about none of that and will proceed to laugh at all yours and anybody else's VERY Generic yt posts
@@billybadass3056 Your own statement can be used against you..."just understand....I don't care about none of that and will proceed to laugh at yours and anybody else's VERY generic hate comment" Just let people enjoy things
@@luigisbrother7968 just making myself clear since the bulk of who watches this dudes channel are kids... really REALLY stupid kids and regardless of whatever factual points I made it still be met with some form of regarded response so I'm just letting you all know, I know you won't care about what I say and you'll say what you want just know it'll be met with mockery
@luigisbrother7968 if the console player base doesn't get mod support like how ark survival did, that side of the playerbase WILL die. Think about it, we get two dlc, no news of co/op or new modes being introduced, korin tower was taken out, the tournament mode was reduced in size, and xbox servers didn't work for the first two weeks. I think ps5 had problems but nowhere near as many. More than anything tho, the mods. Devs have not said they'd be adding new outfits so mods are the ONLY way to look different other than battle damage.
I am ashamed to say "Chun-Li's thighs" gave me a physical reaction..
Get a job
Audibly said mmm. Was like wtf was that me? lol
I mean, I don't blame you lol
"There is 210 bones in a human body.... 211 if i watch gossip girl" vibes
that's what they exist for
You’re so chad for running the ginyu force
The thing about being a Dragon Ball fan is that you should be just as hyped to play the Ginyu Force or any other characters just as much as you are for the Saiyans and Fusions
@@paulrhodes6564 true so true
0:55 singlehandedly the best edit you've done on any video, hands down. And that's saying something considering your editing on the dark age of UA-cam was legendary already.
AND HERE COMES A GIANT FIST🗣️
@@eastlakebaytalk4138 OMG THAT'S WHAT HE SAID!!! I thought he was screaming SUPER CONCENTRATED PISS!!!
My only complaint was vegeta and piccolos campaign not being longer. I literally cried at the end of piccolo because of his speech
Ngl they may of just ran out of time or had to focus more on the other parts of development. They maybe could add more to the campaigns later who knows
You're also forgetting Vegetas story too
There will be sequels, no worry. Just like Budokai back in the day (both 2D and the arena fighter), they only got properly finished in the third game. Namco milks this stuff with no shame whatsoever, lol still, they included a lot of stuff right at the get go, I bet they didn't expected this positive reaction
@@RRRRRRRRR33I got the season pass. I really hope they put in more story lines, especially for piccolo and vegeta, and also extend gohans story line to db super super hero. I NEED beast gohan
@@1shogunate696 Gohan has a lot of fans, lol the character was wasted indeed. Let's see if they will treat this as a game as a service or they will recycle the entire game while adding QOL and graphical improvements, sell it a full price (like the PS2 days). Both scenarios are kinda toxic, but I rather have fake sequels than game as a service
Took me til 4:31 to realize the super Saiyan hair was a hat and not a bad edit 😂😂😂
Super saiyan Act😂😂 It messed with my eyes for a second
LOL GOTTEM
It really did look like an edited on asset.. or should I say ass hat hahaha am I right? Am I right guys.. No..? I'm wrong? shit I just couldn't resist making that joke once I typed it out
@@killbotjames22 Its the colorfull cell shaded look. Kinda fooled me too
@@TheActMan ENGLISH PLEASE!
“Power lvl of 5??, shidd ain’t nobody got time for that” gotta love TFS lmao
beeech move your bechin bechass over XDDDD
ngas copy me like a printer
Great ape Vegeta did a pretty great job at breaking the pride of newer players.🐱
And he did so in the exact same way Vegeta's opponents break his pride from time to time. He talks shit, then he gets hit.
not rly. fight was kinda easy
@prideyeet you played it on easy mode then, coward
Fight was really easy. People just don't know how to play game lol..
Imagine playing a fromsoft game then saying THIS game is difficult lmaooo
@crowing3886 Bloodborne was easier (or at the very least way less annoying) than great ape vegeta
"Big Green"?!
That's why Team 4 Star called Dende "Little Green",I finally get the joke!
😂❤
If you think this is a biased review, YOURE GODDAMN RIGHT, imagine 17 years of waiting for a new game in this series. Love the review, agree with alot of what you said, this game is a love letter to dragon ball fans.
I honestly couldn't imagine a better game for a legacy to go out on.
I was 3 years old when this game came out but I had my hands on it when I was 6. I remember needing to go to a place where I needed to rent out a PlayStation by using coins just to play this game and having to write down codes just to play my favorite characters with Red Potaras like Future Gohan and Kid Buu. This game truly reminded me why I grew up loving Dragon Ball.
@@easiestcc6451 So you can't imagine better balance, less bugs, more offline modes, no weird holes in the character roster?
@@turbotrup96 quit knitpicking
@@easiestcc6451I think we should be grateful for this game while still being able to note some of its flaws.
That’s the only way the developers will get better, so I don’t see the problem.
13:28 Literally all you have to do to counter a z-dash (enemy dragon dashing behind you) is continuously move to the left or right. You can even dash left and right to get behind them when they try and dash behind you. Its super easy to counter.
Good to know!
@@TheActMan It took me getting my ass beat maaaaany a time before I figured it out aha.
Pretty much spent days doing tournaments. Almost hosted 200 random character tournaments now :D
Also, once you learn to counter it. You'll be golden. No pun intended, aha.
The mexican town I live in has experienced ZERO gang violence after this game was released. Thank you dragon ball 🙏
Is someone tries to rob you ask them if they played it and then maybe instead of robbing you you'll just have a pleasant conversation about the game
@@luckybones8749they’re too busy on the game to mug people
1:26 A man of culture I see lmfao
Act Man knows ball
That Was epic JAJAJA
Patrolling the mines of Hoxes IV almost makes you wish for a “why is deep rock galactic so awesome!?!?” Video by the act man. Can I get a rock and stone!?!?!
Rock And Stone!!!! 🪨
FOR KARL!
Rock and Stone
This video makes me wonder what act man thinks about other dragon ball games before sparking zero like Budokai 3/Raging blast 2/Xenoverse 2/Fighterz and Kakarot.
Would be curious to ear his toughts about them, Great video by the way.
Act man is best man, love the videos brother
yes
WTF!! Why are you here? Not that I'm complaining or anything, but this is awesome
im so glad that this game didn't ruin or put a massive stain on the ionic franchise like every other franchise did and for that i'm forever grateful for the devs who made this dream come true
Trunks' Burning Attack hand motions have lived rent-free in my head since high school.
Seeing the act man happy about speaking zero is a sign that anime fighting games is going in a good direction if banzai namco keeps going
This is how a video game based on a franchise should be. Making the fans really happy but also making newcomers happy to try for first time.
I missed these. Not that the gaming news videos aren't good but these are another level. Do more of them pleaseeee.
I dont remember the last time i saw act man so excited and enthusiastic about any game. Its wonderful to see. Also huge thanks to the company for carrying Toriyamas Legacy.
The freeze frame stills are a slap in the face and I hope that they add in more cutscenes than two lines of dialogue and a picture signifying 45 episodes of the story.
But everyone knows the story already
@@shubhamghoshal2939 For a full price game, that feels at best lazy. Dialogue over still images is such a shit way to exposit story. And for some this is their first anything into DragonBall. Not everyone playing weebfight simulator is in their late 20s and seen it 400 times.
@@HyJyncksif you buy sparking zero in 2024 for the story you are retarded
@@HyJynckswomp womp the story has been retold like a million times at this point. Who is trying to learn the story of an anime from a video game? Go watch the anime.
classic DBZ fan L of having watched 45 episodes that can be signified with a picture
I have been waiting for this sequel since 2005 when I was 6. It was my favorite dbz game and the only one I look fondly back on. Now after playing sparking zero it’s everything i wanted from a sequel
This Act Man video is over Nine THOUSAAAAAAAAAAAND!!!
Sparking zero was literally the game I’ve been waiting for. I’m 18 but my first video game ever was Budikai tenkaiechi 3 on ps2 and I’ve been telling everyone I waited my whole life for this
“If sparking zero had a cack, balls would be on my chin right now.”
-Act Man 2024 legendary quotes
It's a sequel to the sparking games they didn't release in north america. It plays the same too which is outstanding.
FINALLY I’VE BEEN WAITING A WHOLE MONTH FOR THIS VIDEO
Great video! Couldn't have said it better myself. This was a good watch.
A game made from the fans to the fans everyone involved rlly put their heart and soul into this game nd im so glad it live up to the hype
Actman thank you for the honest passion you put into the Why (video game) is a masterpiece videos. Honestly it’s like a small documentary or something. I enjoy them all. Even games I haven’t touched my whole life. I watch them all, they are legitimately the best videos I think you make.
Sparking Zero turned me into a Dragon Ball fan. I’m watching the anime for the first time now.
dude... this review just convinced me to go buy it. thank you so much man.
Thanks for covering this Act Man!
Game has its flaws, but at its core, it’s a phenomenal Dragon Ball toybox. Much love from my little 4-starred heart ❤️ 🐉 ❤️
strong skills need to give debuffs like ki sickness in BT3, it's too easy to spam them.
I love the fact that you love the ginyu force so much as i do. And zarbon is my favorite. The poster in the background was always an eyecatcher for me.
I can’t believe I just realized peter’s chins are just balls 2:10
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And just when I was wanting another Dragon Ball video from Act Man after rewatching his other one, out comes another one. Loved this game and love Dragon Ball.
sparking zero is not meant to be competitive but they added a ranked system.
thats why i stopped playing because most of it is pvp after story mode.
Cuz if they didn’t people would complain hahaha, it’s a lose lose situation for them
I'm ok with it because I feel it takes a lot of the people who want to use op characters, out of player matches. There are still some but I think if they didn't put ranked, player matches would be flooded with op characters
what bt3 was competitive im sorry you guys just can’t keep up i have no trouble with the instant sparking characters as long as your good at ki management and defense you won’t lose to someone worse than you not matter who they pick
absolute masterpiece. I love especially the voice lines from Sean when he goes serious or dark like with SSJ3 and 4 Goku or base Goku Black.
Those line just hit different
For a second I was super impressed how well the hair was composited. Haha
Mr. Satan buu team up against cell was immaculate.
Is that why most players have already dropped it? Act maeaaaaam at it again
After all these years the DBZ community finally got what they've been asking for
Damn, Dragon Ball Daima has been such a joy and this game came out at a great time. I'm feeling so nostalgic and genuinely enjoying the series again after I don't know how long.
Also, wasn't expecting an Eazy-E reference, I fucking love you.
The only thing about this game that I think is bad is the endless vanishing chains. Should have kept the mechanic from BT3 there
The combat and gameplay is phenomenal. I just wanted more single player content, something like the Dragon Arena or some survival mode
Even though obviously there are needed updates for the game I would be lying if I said I wasn't having a blast with this game
I love this game because it’s over the top, stylistic, and wild fun, just like I like my dragon ball media.
HOWEVER, there’s not much to do from a single player standpoint, and ranked (though Im not personally in on the multiplayer aspect of dragon ball games) is really just annoying to play. Mostly cheese players using broken characters who do insane damage for nothing. I might love the game, but it’s a shame most of the player base won’t stick around because the multiplayer isn’t that fun unless you’re playing casually with friends.
The game is great, and well-designed, my only problem with it is that the level ups and ability capsules have no impact on the campaign mode.I have absolutely 0 interest in the multiplayer scene so the fact that my levels and items do absolutely nothing for me leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
Im so glad the series is back finally
I’m not dragon ball fan but it’s clear that Akira Toriyama’s legacy is still as strong today as it was back then
See THIS is the Dragon Ball game that I’ve been wishing for my entire life since back in the days when Dragon Ball GT was still coming out weekly. I was also a Naruto kid and an Ultimate Ninja Storm fan, stopped playing it after Generations (which was one of my favorites) and the 3D of that game was what always got me hooked. Most Dragon Ball games I knew were 2D and I was never a 2D fighting game sweater like so many; they didn’t hit me the same and I’ve always wished for a 3D Dragon Ball game like the Ultimate Ninja titles. Maybe there are some already out but the 2D games turned me off to never really look into it. Now seeing Act Man explain this game in such detail, seeing the physics; seeing lore accurate callbacks- like cmon, this is just what I’ve been asking for. When this game came out I thought it just gunna be like the others, never looked into it. I trust Act Man’s opinions most times so this is the *perfect video* for me right now. Thank you, Act Man.
I even made a joke to someone saying “Dragon Ball fans are eating good” after briefly hearing good things about the game, but I still hadn’t looked into the game at that time. I WAS TRULLY RIGHT.
From PS2 era to PS5. Worth the wait, this game looks amazing.
Playing DBZ 2 player local "splitscreen" with the homie late at night was so damn fun back in the day. 😅😔🔥
Those days are long gone, but playing this game will definitely be revitalizing that nostalgic feel.
Yeah, exactly, it LOOKS nice. But you will drop it soon enough.
Also, hope you're prepared for playing your homie in 1 stage only.
@turbotrup96 I don't own it currently and if I did, I'm not a big fighting game kind of guy these days, and would only throw it in for a couple matches here and there. As I like to have a selection of different games to enjoy and it's on the list of possible new games recently dropped to try.
Plus the said homie I was mentioning was when I was a teenager. I'm a grown man now with my own kid and family and no friends/homies. So I don't expect anything out of gaming involving others.
I can play a multi-player game from time to time but will most of the time just play single player story based rpgs.
Just was enjoying some nostalgia and fond memories.
I'm going to take by your reply to me that you "dropped" it already from not being happy with it.
Where as The Act Man himself gave some criticism still said it's a good game that he had alot of nice things to say about it as well.
So obviously as EVERYTHING recreational/subjective will be, there is people who like it and people who don't.
I'll take your opinion into account if I choose to spend money on it myself, but I'll also take into account the praise it's received.
Sucks if you didn't enjoy it, but oh well, not everything is consistently fun for everyone.
Thanks for sharing your perspective.🙏
I discovered this channel recently and I have to say that this man really puts his heart and soul into these videos! You can tell he really loves what he does, and really dives into the games he plays! So much BGE (BIG GAMER ENERGY)!
I’ve been waiting for this vid to drop!😍
I really do love FighterZ though. That game is amazing too. The attention to detail is amazing. Glad this is hitting all the right notes too! Thanks again SaiyanMan
Didn't know Walter White also plays Dragon Ball
As a diehard Bleach fan, I hope Bleach Rebirth of Souls is half as good as this game. I may not care for Dragonball that much, but I'm really happy that Dragonball fans got such an awesome game.
Game is super fun, but I really hope they add more customization, maps and more! Was sad to realize they cut chars from BT3 and Raging Blast 2, so hopefully this game gets lots of more content, and a more balanced online.
(I only played enough online to get the achievements, personally, I couldn't care less about it otherwise).
Only issue I have is the save game bug.. lost 30+hours of my gameplay and all my characters but other than that it is amazing. I have no real complaints other than that
Can't wait for you to cover dragon age veliguard
He hasn't cared about Dragon Age since 2 butchered the series and he said that Veilguard more than likely wouldn't change his opinion on the series.
Greatest tribute to this game. Awesome video !
WAIT HE ACTUALLY MADE THE REVIEW??
Very very critically speaking (I love the game) I think the game is lacking in some areas esp the local play, but it’s a huge step in the right direction. Just the pacing of the fights feels 1:1 with a real dbz fight. I give the game a solid 8 and that’s just me being nit picky about some features
This game really just came and reminded the world why DBZ is the gateway introduction anime for Americans for over 20 years
I’m sick of hate on this game this Looks amazing
I love Dragon Ball, but from the first gameplay videos I saw I knew Sparking Zero wasn't going to be for me. I was never the biggest fan of the Tenkaichi series and that has translated to this game. I don't like how the combat feels in this game, and their approach to the story is so weak, DBZ Kakarot was much better at both those aspects. Also, there is absolutely no need for the roster to be this big. For those who are enjoying the game, I am happy for you, we can never have too many Dragon Ball games.
It is also not for me cause never played tenkaichi as a kid cause I started playing raging blast 2 as my first one and then played xenoverse 1 and 2, and fighters z. I liked xenoverse 2 cause of its controls and the characters and villains which you only see in dbh game which is Japanese only.
Kakarot’s combat is so lame compared to this. This is authentic dragon ball. Maybe you’re just not at a high level to appreciate the intricacy of the combat.
The story I agree.
Obviously it’s not gonna be similar to kakarot
Disagree on every point
@chilldudie242 same on yours if you have it.
RDR3 should be about Jack’s destruction of the Pinkerton Detective Agency.
They removed the line where Goten called 18 a baddie. 9/10
Dragon ball AND Act man? this is a dream come true
It may not be a masterpiece to everyone, but its EXACTLY what i asked for in many categories. So i consider it one yes.
Totally agree and awesome video!
If they made the ai in free battle not stupider than Chiaotzu and added cross play so I can play with friends who have an X box then it would be a masterpiece to me
I've never seen the show and was forced to play this game. Now its my pick for game of the year and definitely one of the best experiences I've ever had with a game
This is my game of the generation. I feel like I've waited a lifetime to play this series again!!
Totally buying this game ASAP!!! Thanks for the amazingly detailed review man 👍
Just wait for sale
It'll be a sad day when half the cast dies with Chris sabat. Talented man voices nearly half of the show
I'm so glad to see a big UA-camr posting a video praising this amazing game. Thank you so much. All I see is hate on it and as much as I know people just are going to do that. It still gets me worried for the future of the game.
It seems the popular thing to do is to make the title of your video about how much it sucks, so happy to see this title come to my recommended.
Masterpiece is a bit of an overstatement. It’s a fun game for the first week but after you beat the bare minimum story mode there’s not really much else to do. There’s only two difficulties easy mode and normal mode and the normal mode isn’t hard enough. The tournaments are cool for a couple days but if you don’t like online play it’s not much of a game
That said, I feel missing game modes is a better tradeoff than a reduced roster compared to BT3.
We could always have a new DLC game mode or something for way less than a large quantity of DLC characters.
no friends ?
Welp, I was on the fence about this one. After watching your video I’m 100% sold. I’ll be picking this up hopefully soon once a sale drops. Thanks Act Man! 👌🏼
Wait till it gets it's coming patch , currently the game isn't in peak condition
thanks for the info. I’ll wait for now but definitely want to get it later down the road.
RIP AKIRA TORIYAMA👑
I love this game so much. Best DB game since the original BT series. Can't wait for them to add more content.
17:28 new soyjack meme !!!
DAMN YOU ACT MAAAANNNN!!!!!
You’ve never felt true joy until you doll out a 62-hit combo, nor have you felt genuine despair until you have been KO’ed by a 68-hit combo.
I didn't like the use of AI generated art at 13:47 There are so many drawings of Goku out there made by real, passionate people, but you decided to use an AI generated Goku instead when this whole video was about praising the work of the graphic designers, animators, voice actors, writers, music composers and Akira Toriyama himself to make the piece of work that is Dragon Ball Sparking Zero come to life. Seeing the use of AI art spoiled the video a little for me, but hopefully you'll see that this isn't a cool move and not use those anymore. Please and thank you!!
Probably couldn't find the right pic. Or he thought it wasn't. Google images is full of AI slop now
1:26 as a latam boy, recognizing that clip was peak cinema, man i don't grow up with DBZ man but the video edits are superb.
I love this game a ton, but the online cheese strats of spamming instant sparking and unblockable supers get kinda annoying, but one thing I don’t see anyone pointing out is how the Super Counter/ Z counter being free is problematic for the game. I know a lot of people will roll their eyes and just go “skill issue” but hear me out:
Having a defensive option that beats everything besides unblockable, and COSTS NOTHING allows people to play carelessly and recklessly. What’s the draw back to throwing out a grab or a super at a bad time, if once you start getting hit you can break out for free? Theres no risk.
This problem could easily be solved by having it cost 1 skill point, kind of like the revenge counter. It would be slightly cheaper resource wise for being harder to pull off, but by having it cost something now you have to weigh your options before using it:
Do you use a skill point for a super counter to break out of the combo to take less damage? Or do you take the full damage so you can use your skill points to transform or use your precious, busted, after image strike?
Super counters being free are also annoying when you finally get past the cheese stats of after image strike, and then they break out of your combo and hit YOU with an unblockable if you don’t vanish it perfectly. It’s really frustrating.
I just think such a powerful defensive mechanic needs to cost SOMETHING, regardless if it’s hard to pull off.