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Akira Toriyama’sDragon Ballis arguably the most influential anime, captivating fans for decades without leaving a moment of boredom. Not to mention, Goku and Vegeta’s rivalry, along with the iconic Super Saiyan’s transformation, has inspired awe across the generations.
AmidDragon Ball Daimamaking its highly anticipated premiere later this Fall, fans are most excited for the latest installment in the popularDragon BallTenkaichi series.Dragon Ball Sparking! Zerohas become the talk of the community, with manyDBfans claiming it to be a true sequel to the Budokai Tenkaichi series. Apart from a whopping 181 playable characters,Sparking! Zerohas also introduced a new feature that lets players alter Toriyama’s original narrative.
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What If scenarios have always been a hot talking point in theDragon Ballfandom. True fans who’ve stuck with the series for years have often wondered how things might have turned out if the storyline had taken a different path.Dragon Ball Sparking! Zeroallows players to explore their wildest dreams by introducing the new ‘What If’ scenario feature.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero‘s episode battle mode will allow players to experience the anime’s storyby letting them play as eight characters, including Vegeta and Goku.Dragon BallTenkaichi series has revisited the iconicDBZstoryline countless times, making it challenging to keep things fresh for anew audience.
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However,Sparking! Zerohas risen to the challenge by introducing a ‘What If’ scenario mode, breathing new life into the classic narrative. Just after diving into the episode mode, fans get an interesting choice where players could decline Piccolo’s request and head to fight Raditz alone, resulting in a completely different outcome.
That’s not all either! Even if you decide to play by the canon and team up with Piccolo, you could encounter the first What If scenario, that would alter the entireDragon Ballsaga.
In order to trigger the What If scenario, players have to defeat Raditz alone before Piccolo launches his attack, which will result in Goku surviving his tragic outcome and deviating fromAkira Toriyama‘s original storyline.
What Happens After Goku Survives the Inevitable Fate?
Goku surviving the Reditz’s invasion is the first What If scenario players encounter inSparking! Zeroepisode mode. It’s important to highlight thatSparking! Zerodoesn’t allow players to just change the entire storyline like letting Frieza take over the entire universe. However, the feature seems more like a reward for most dedicated players who enjoy intense challenges.
‘Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO’ has the ‘What If’ scenario if Goku never died to end the Raditz Sagapic.twitter.com/lwFSbkzRt3
It’s worth mentioning that What-If scenarios are not easy to trigger, as players have to meetcertain criteria and challengeswhile being involved in intense fights. On top of that, players can’t trigger the What If scenarios if they decide to lower the difficulty, making it a lot more challenging for regular players.
After the first Sparking Episode, players witness Goku surviving his encounter with his brother, Raditz. This lets them encounter a completely different narrative from the original storyline. Goku takes over Piccolo’s role as Gohan’s guardian and trains him before the two Saiyans arrive on Earth.
The two Saiyans are none other thanVegetaand Nappa. Since Goku survives in this timeline, he doesn’t train under King Kai and learns two iconic techniques, the Spirit Bomb attack and the Kaioken power boost, as he did in Toriyama’s original narrative.
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What’s your opinion on the What-If feature? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
Dragon Ballis available for streaming on Crunchyroll.
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Mehul Rolta is a seasoned journalist with over 3 years in esports and soccer journalism. Transitioning to anime writing at Fandom Wire, Mehul shares his lifelong passion for anime about integrates professionalism. Dedicated to connecting the world of anime globally, Mehul shares thoughts and insights, communicating personal passion with professional insight.
