Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is a title that generated a lot of hype when it was revealed at The Game Awards in 2023. While there have been various other titles based on the IP before, the unique thing about this title is that it belongs to the iconic Budokai Tenkaichi series.
The gameplay showcase of the game was also released recently, with fans expressing their reactions to the reveal. But while the title seems very promising, most players might need to invest in a new display to get the most out of the high-octane action.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero’s Reveal Has Fans Wondering If They Should Buy a High-Refresh Rate Monitor
In laypeople’s terms, a display’s refresh rate is how many new images or frames it can display in a second, or how many times it can refresh the current image to show you a different one. Generally, the higher the refresh rate, the better the gaming experience is provided at higher framerates.
After watching the gameplay reveal embedded below, fans were convinced that the game would do justice to the pacing of the epic battles seen in the anime. As seen in the reveal, traversal and attack animations in the game look blazing fast.
After the showcase went live, fans on the game’s subreddit, r/tenkaichi4, discussed Goku’s speed as he rapidly got to Vegeta by flying toward him. Fans on the subreddit used the footage to discuss how technically demanding the game would be to run.
One comment provides insight into how fast Goku got to Vegeta, per rough calculations. While this may seem irrelevant and futile, it is germane to the subject matter:
While most monitors and even TVs support a 60Hz refresh rate in the current scenario, the catch also lies in the upper bound of the framerates that the game will support. There is every possibility that it might be time to invest in a better display.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Could Be More Than 60 FPS
Per initial impressions, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero will be played at 60 FPS with support for even higher frames at the cost of graphical fidelity. That said, one would need a monitor with a higher refresh rate to be one step ahead of the enemy’s reaction to all of the Dragon Rush maneuvers that the opponent pulls.
However, the caveat also lies in a display’s response time. The best monitors have a response time of 1 ms, while others can be much worse. So, ensure your monitor is as fast as Goku, or you might get hit with a dragon fist while distracted by ghosting issues.
This was also stated by a particular user in the following comment:
While some fans were not amused by the hefty purchase to follow so that they could play the game in peace, others appreciated how close the game felt to the anime.
What do you think the ceiling for FPS in Sparking Zero will be? And would you need to upgrade your display to enjoy it? Let us know in the comment section below!
