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 incredibly challenging boss, leaving players bruised and bewildered.

Great Ape Vegeta: A Boss Battle of Epic Proportions

Boss fights are meant to be challenging, but Great Ape Vegeta transcends mere difficulty. His brutal attacks and seemingly unstoppable moves have created a near-universal struggle. The situation has become so widespread that even Bandai Namco is joining the meme-fest, acknowledging the intense frustration.

Fans of Dragon Ball Z will recall Vegeta's devastating Great Ape transformation. In Sparking! ZERO, this form is amplified to an almost insurmountable level. His relentless beam attacks, including the infamous Galick Gun, and a health-draining grab move make the fight feel less like a battle and more like a desperate survival test. Players often restart upon seeing the Galick Gun charge.

The challenge is exacerbated by Great Ape Vegeta's early appearance in Goku's Episode Battle. For newcomers to Dragon Ball fighting games, this encounter can be a brutal initiation, often beginning with a barrage of super moves.

Bandai Namco's Humorous Response

Instead of a quick fix, Bandai Namco opted for humor, responding to the player outcry with a meme featuring a GIF of Great Ape Vegeta overwhelming Goku. This lighthearted approach acknowledges the difficulty while adding to the ongoing discussion.

A Historically Difficult Foe

It's worth noting that Great Ape Vegeta has always been a notoriously difficult opponent in Dragon Ball fighting games. Veterans may recall similar struggles in the original Budokai Tenkaichi.

Other Challenges in Sparking! ZERO

Great Ape Vegeta isn't the only hurdle. Even on Normal difficulty, CPU opponents can unleash devastating combos. Super difficulty amplifies this, with the AI seemingly possessing an unfair advantage, leading many players to lower the difficulty to Easy.

A Triumphant Launch Despite the Challenge

Despite the intense challenge posed by Great Ape Vegeta, DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO has enjoyed a hugely successful early access launch on Steam. Within hours, it reached a peak of 91,005 concurrent players, surpassing established fighting game giants like Street Fighter, Tekken, and Mortal Kombat.

This success is unsurprising, as Sparking! ZERO represents the long-awaited revival of the Budokai Tenkaichi series. Game8's 92/100 review highlights the game's impressive roster, visuals, and scenarios, calling it "the best Dragon Ball game in ages." For a more in-depth review, see our featured article.