Sparking Zero Gameplay Insights from Gamescom 2024

Aug 22, 2024

Sparking Zero Gameplay at Gamescom 2024

Overview

  • Played Sparking Zero with an updated build featuring new characters.
  • Focus on providing new content and gameplay experiences.
  • Encouragement to subscribe for upcoming content.

New Features

Soundtrack

  • Selected a different song for each match, moving away from default music.

Character Select Screen

  • Same style as previous build, but includes new characters:
    • New Gohans: Kid Gohan, Teen Gohan, Ultimate Gohan (separate from Adult Gohan).
    • Other Characters: Kid Trunks, Kid Goten, Gotenks (Fusion), Vegeta, Fidel, Cell (all forms), Super Buu, Kid Buu, Ginyu Force, Spopovich.

Gameplay Highlights

Match Format

  • Challenge self with 1v3 fights rather than standard 1v1 or 3v3 matches.
  • First match featured Vegito vs. Gogeta to determine the strongest Fusion.

Character Strategies

  • Gogeta: Made strong to ensure transformation.
  • Fusions: Highlighted gameplay dynamics and challenges.
  • Emphasized importance of defensive abilities and interrupts in gameplay.
  • Mentioned disappointment in the Big Bang Attack animation compared to expectations.

Combo Mechanics

  • Emphasis on practice and modified control schemes to improve gameplay.
  • Rush combos provide opportunities for lengthy attacks, but defensive mechanics are crucial.
  • Ability to perform three Rush combos in succession.

Specific Character Gameplay

Super Buu Gameplay

  • Engaged in another 1v3 challenge featuring Super Buu.
  • Noted glitches in gameplay and some character moves,
  • Highlights of Super Buu’s iconic moves and abilities:
    • Majin Beam: Attempted to use on opponents and turn them into chocolate.
    • Absorption: Absorbed Gotenks and Gohan, showcasing unique moves.
    • Health Recovery: Discussed Super Buu’s self-heal ability and effectiveness.

Conclusion

  • Noted that the gameplay is challenging and not always easy, with expected failures in attempts.
  • Future videos will include gameplay of characters like Kid Buu, Cell, and Ultimate Gohan.
  • Call to action for viewers to subscribe for more updates and gameplay content.