Dragon Ball Sparking!

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is the newest addition to the beloved Dragon Ball gaming series and aims to welcome new players into its expansive universe. However, it’s worth mentioning that this game can be quite challenging, even for those who are experienced in gaming. The difficulty level is notably high, presenting a tough challenge for even the most skilled players.

Thankfully, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero features a difficulty selection option, which, while a bit tricky to locate, enables gamers to customize their experience. In this guide, we will explain how to modify the CPU difficulty and how to ease the challenge in story mode, as these features operate separately.

Easing the Difficulty in Episode Battles

In the episode battles mode, which represents the main storyline of Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, players can choose between two difficulty settings.

The first option is normal difficulty, which is the default setting when you first start the game. The second choice is reduced difficulty, which is meant to be more user-friendly for those who find the game tough to navigate.

If you’re having a hard time in normal mode, you can lower the difficulty in two different ways:

• First, you can adjust the difficulty for each saga directly from the episode map by pressing L2 on PlayStation or LT on Xbox. This option can be changed as often as you need.
• Alternatively, if you lose a battle in story mode, the game will give you the option to retry the fight at a lower difficulty level.

Keep in mind that even on reduced difficulty, the game can still be quite challenging. The AI can be aggressive, and you may find yourself losing frequently during tougher battles in each saga.

Additionally, be aware that reducing the story difficulty may prevent you from achieving certain secondary objectives in battles with alternate paths. Therefore, if you wish to unlock optional episodes, mastering the controls is essential. Alternatively, you may want to look for strategies and tips to defeat challenging opponents without becoming overly frustrated.

Modifying CPU Difficulty in Battles

Besides the story mode, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero also includes a CPU difficulty selector with four levels: weak, normal, strong, and super.

• This setting can be adjusted during battles against the CPU in either “Fights” mode or “World Tournament” mode.
• To make changes, head to the game settings screen and select the “Rules Settings” tab.
• In this section, you’ll find an option called “Select CPU Level,” where you can pick a difficulty that matches your skill level.

Setting Up Control Assistance Features

Furthermore, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero offers various accessibility settings designed to make gameplay smoother for newcomers.

• To access these options, navigate to the main menu and select options.
• Then, go to the “Accessibility” section.
• In this menu, you can enable the “Combat Assistance” feature, setting it to “Automatic” if you prefer.

Activating these assistance features will provide help with combos, defenses, counterattacks, and special moves, making it easier to win battles, particularly for those still familiarizing themselves with the controls.

We also recommend spending time in the training center to complete all available tutorials. This will give you essential knowledge about the game’s controls, which can be quite diverse and intricate. Learning these controls is vital to ensure your gaming experience is fun rather than frustrating.