DBSZ's Best What If reveals the list's biggest blind spot

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Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero
An explosive episode of The Strongest Warrior.

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero positioned herself as the official successor of her beloved Budokai Tenkaichi series. Filling those very large shoes came in all shapes and sizes, from the game's gigantic roster to its extremely pompous battles. Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero also revived what-if scenarios, though it may have come at an unexpected cost.

in any case, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero takes the “What if” premise and runs with it. The new “What Ifs,” now called “Sparking Episodes,” often deliver the kind of interesting and exciting stories fans have been hoping for. Gohan's Sparking Episode almost certainly takes the cake for one bold decision, but it also manages to reveal one of the game's biggest blind spots.

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Can't Leave What If Characters On The Table

Gohan's Explosive Episode The Strongest Warrior Goes Beyond Sparking Zero's Other What Ifs

Each episode of Sparking provides its own flavor of fun, but there are a few that rise above the rest. Some Sparking Episodes don't necessarily pose an interesting question, but instead just serve as slightly altered endings. Some simply give their protagonists more agency, but the best is the What If. Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero take some really unexpected turns.

In that regard, Gohan's single “Spark Episode” has to take the cake. Titled The Strongest Warrior, players essentially go through a lifelong dream of watching Gohan become Dragon ballThe main character. At first it seems like The Strongest Warrior is just going through the motions of increasing Gohan's prominence in the story, but it quickly becomes bait. Gohan's Sparking Episode is easily one of the most inventive stories the game has to offer, and one of the longest Sparking episodes.

The Strongest Warrior diverges from the main narrative during events Resurrection of Fand Gohan proved himself to be strong enough to withstand Frieza's powers. From here, Gohan's story quickly takes a turn with an unexpected original villain. This character quickly becomes the focal point of the game, although their exclusion from the roster is not disappointing.

Gohan Black is set to become a playable character in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero

The Strongest Warrior achieves something no other episode has attempted Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero. Gohan Black is an aptly named alternate take on Goku Black and a completely original new character Sparkling zero. Gohan Black easily represents the best of what Sparking Episodes has to offer, and it's a shame it's not yet playable.

To some extent this is understandable. in the end Sparkling zeroThe developers probably didn't want to spoil the players on the character selection screen, especially not with the game's biggest twist. This begs the question of how long fans might have to wait for it to become playable, assuming it becomes available at all. It's a fair guess, though, as Gohan Black is exactly the villain fans have been hoping to get rid of in What If all along.

For Gohan Black, it would be a particular shame if he didn't become playable, since he's essentially the only one in the concept. One Sparking Episode reveals that Vegeta became a Super Saiyan much earlier, leading to a unique form, but this is significantly different. While Vegeta's original design could be carried over to the suit, it would be a shame if Gohan Black didn't use his power to its fullest potential.

Gohan has always been a fan favorite and Goku Black has been an equally popular part Dragon Ball Super. The pairing of the two characters isn't unheard of, but it was pleasantly surprising to watch Sparkling zero to take such a bold step. Gohan Black isn't playable yet, though some are Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero leaks suggest that may change. No matter what, it would be a shame Sparkling zero to create such an interesting concept but never realize its full potential.