The fights inDragon Ball: Sparking! Zeroare meant to be challenging, but fans of the epic fighting game are struggling with Great Ape Vegeta in the most hilarious of ways. While fighting games such as those from theDragon Ballfranchise are meant to test the player’s patience and wit, it seems some of the battles within the title are causing a bit of an uproar, aiding in the curation of hysterical memes in the process.
Some fans have taken to Reddit to not only vent their frustrations and discuss the overwhelming difficulty level associated with Great Ape Vegeta but to post relatable memes that leave some readers in stitches. This is par for the course, as according toLance Goseat GameRant,Great Ape Vegeta has always been one of the toughest fighters, yet most players would not expect this level of difficulty so early in the game.

Players Can’t Stop Raging Over Great Ape Vegeta
The Great Ape Cannot Be Stopped Before The Fight Even Starts
Within seconds of starting the battle with Great Ape Vegeta,players find themselves being flung across the map before they can even find their footing. UserMountainDeuput it simply, stating,“Literally in the first millisecond, no let me be accurate, the first PIXEL of the battle he’s firing a galik gun and then just spams it if you actually start winning.“The constant attacks paired with Great Ape Vegeta’s strength make him a fierce opponent. Another player,CjMack293, noted how they had died 12 times before they were finally able to beat him.
There are a plethora of memes surfacing due to the difficulty of this particular fight, such as one byDaRealHank13which has been dubbed one of the most “relatable posts” on Reddit. The image shows Great Ape Vegeta with his hand on Goku’s shoulder, paired with the caption"I think he has something to tell us.”

This is not the only battle that’s been deemed difficult inDragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, however, with multiple players pointing out that the battle with Frieza is even harder to master. There is speculation, however,that this is by design and is rooted in “anime realism”,or an immersive style meant to reflect the anime, as opposed to having fights players can easily blast through in one sitting. Even with the almost souls-like difficulty, fans can’t seem toget enough of the mechanicsand features that make the title what it is.
Dragon Ball Sparking Zero Is Allegedly “Very Difficult”
There Is Ample Discussion On The Game Being Impossible To Win
Immersion aside,fans are having an exceptionally difficult timewith this game. Even when players successfully win a battle, there is always another opponent proving to be too strong. Many players have been comparing this version to older iterations, saying that while there has always been some level of difficulty, it is now impossible to beat any opponent.ConstructionElegant1states, “GA Vegeta will literally be dashing to you; immediately stop, and block most of your long range kamehamehas..:while also elaborating players had a fighting chance in older games.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero! Mechanic Praised By Fans For Anime Realism
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is already popular among fans of the franchise but one new mechanic is impressing everyone with its cinematic flair.
I think there is something to be said about the increasing difficulty in games, but there is also an argument for being a game true to the source material.I want to feel like I am in the actual battlezone, and having Great Ape Vegeta knock me out of commission within a few seconds, no matter how frustrating, is part of that immersive experience. The eighth time it happens, I may be a little less kind in my approach, but for now, I believe this is part of the game and I think it holds up.

