Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero’s appearance during the Summer Game Fest had much of the fan base at the edge of their seats. The community is eager for the game to be released, with many claiming it might be the best version of a Budokai Tenkaichi game ever.
However, not everyone is impressed by what they have seen so far. Some fans are pointing out a glaring miss on the developers part. A similar incident happened when people got their first glimpse of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, which prompted Insomniac to act quickly.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Fans Critique the Game’s Lack of Polish and Presentation
When seeing an early build of a game, it’s generally accepted to offer a degree of leniency to the team. This means any glitches, bugs, or other such issues spotted should be considered part of the early build and accepted that the developers would work them out in the final release. But when that game is close to launch, it can raise some concerns.
We finally got the much-awaited release date for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero at Summer Game Fest, and fans can get their hands on the title starting October 8, 2024. However, with just a few months to release, some fans were not entirely happy with what they saw. The art style and character animations look top-notch, but the game’s interface still leaves a lot to be desired.
Several people have shared their opinions on the UI, with many stating the menu and selection screens look unappealing.
Others hope they can disable the menus in-game so as not to distract them from the fight.
Spider-Man 2 had a similar issue when showing a pre-release version of the game. The interface was heavily critiqued and Insomniac reworked it before launch. Spike Chunsoft would do well to listen to the fans’ opinions if they want to create a title that is not only functionally optimal but also aesthetically pleasing.
Sparking Zero to Resurrect and Revolutionize the Long-Standing Franchise
Fans of the Budokai Tenkaichi series had been wondering when they would get another game in the franchise. Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is going to be a nostalgic moment for many, but it is also upping the ante in many ways. Environmental destruction is being taken to the next level, with special emphasis on making it look epic and cinematic.
The game is leveraging the capabilities of Unreal Engine 5 to bring a new caliber of visuals. Hellblade 2 also utilized this technology and is easily one of the best-looking games of the year, if not this generation of consoles. The Tenkaichi series has always offered stellar art and visuals, and Sparking Zero seems to be keeping that tradition alive.
With one of the largest character rosters of any game in the series, fans of the anime and manga are going to see many of their favorites, and even some surprising characters, make an appearance. Spike Chunsoft is leaving no stone unturned with their new release, so it’s likely they will also fix the UI before October 8.
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