Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO’s first gameplay shows altered beam clashes and more characters

Bandai Namco has finally showcased more content for Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO, dropping a new video today offering our first extended look at its gameplay. This included breakdowns of a few returning features, mechanics that will debut in this title, and a host of characters joining the playable roster. 

One of the biggest questions asked upon Sparking! ZERO’s big reveal at The Game Awards in December was “will there be beam clashes?” The answer was previously confirmed to be yes, but it doesn’t look like it will be the same joystick-spinning struggles featured in the last Budokai Tenkaichi games. Instead, it looks like players will hit a button to provide a boost to their clash meter—though it’s unclear if that will be through timed presses or mashing the button.