Complete Goku Story Paths in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero

Goku’s narrative journey is the most prominent and expansive in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, mirroring his status as the franchise’s iconic protagonist. While many fans are already familiar with the plot, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero introduces various optional “what if”scenarios that players can explore throughout the primary campaign. This article will provide a comprehensive checklist of Goku’s story paths and how to access them in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero.

Complete List of Goku’s Major Story Paths in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero

In Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, Goku has three distinct story paths.

Side by Side
Pushing the Limit
The Changing Future

Among these paths, two are particularly challenging and require strong combat skills, which might pose a challenge for newcomers.

Side by Side (Facing Raditz Alone)

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero Goku side by side story path — Image Credit: Twinfinite

The initial choice you face in Goku’s storyline occurs right at the beginning. Raditz has captured Gohan, and while Piccolo offers assistance, you can opt to confront Raditz solo. If you fail to defeat him within the unseen time limit (indicated by Piccolo’s arrival), you’ll revert to the standard storyline. Successfully beating Raditz unlocks the Side by Side narrative, which unfolds as follows:

Raditz vs The Turtle School: Weaken Raditz before Krillin intervenes, or you’ll revert to the main story.
Piccolo’s Proposal: Post-Raditz defeat, Piccolo proposes training Gohan for power enhancement.
Training Together: Goku battles Krillin, Yamcha, Tien, or Chiaotzu; defeating any of them drives the narrative forward.
The Importance of Teamwork: Nappa arrives and Goku defeats him, after which Vegeta ends Nappa’s life.
Fearless Vegeta: A showdown with Vegeta ensues, who transforms into a Great Ape, escalating the conflict.
Great Ape Extermination!: Defeat Vegeta in his Great Ape form by diminishing his health to conclude the fight.
The Battle Resumes Too Soon: Goku faces Vegeta again, leading them to form a temporary alliance.
Team Combat by an Unlikely Pair: Goku combats Frieza’s minions, defeating Dodoria and Zarbon.
Mysterious Elite Squadron: Guku faces Guldo from the Ginyu Force and must weaken him to win.
Consecutive Battles with the Ginyu Force!: Goku must take down all five Ginyu Force members in a single encounter without health regeneration.
Suspicious Vegeta: Controlled by Captain Ginyu, Vegeta turns against Goku, culminating in Ginyu transforming into a frog.
Frieza’s Transformation: Goku confronts Frieza, pushing him through various transformations up to the climactic battle.
Side by Side: Goku battles Frieza in his third form, with Vegeta forcing a retreat for recovery.

Goku vs Frieza in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero story path — Image Credit: Twinfinite

Pushing the Limit (Team Up with Piccolo)

To access the Pushing the Limit Sparking Episode, you must choose to align with Piccolo instead of taking on Raditz solo. Similar to the previous path, you must defeat Raditz within a time limit to proceed. This storyline shifts dramatically when Goku attains Super Saiyan status and faces the final antagonist of the Namek Saga.

Temporary Peace: Knowing Vegeta and Nappa are heading to Earth, Goku tests Gohan by challenging him.
Hurry, Goku!: Arriving just in time, Goku assists his friends against the Saibaman, tasked with defeating them.
Goku vs Nappa: Goku confronts Nappa, aiming to deplete his health to win this bout.
A Saiyan’s Education: Goku defeats Nappa again, leading to Vegeta eliminating him out of shame.
Transformation: After Nappa’s defeat, Vegeta engages Goku, transforming into a Great Ape upon sustaining damage.
Goku’s Rage: Goku transforms into Super Saiyan after Vegeta injures his loved ones, defeating Vegeta but permitting his escape.
A Solo Journey to Planet Namek: Goku and friends arrive at Planet Namek, seeking Dragon Balls while battling Frieza’s soldiers.
Pushing the Limit: Vegeta, now a Super Saiyan, declares his victory over Frieza. Goku must next triumph over Vegeta, concluding this pathway.

Super Saiyan Vegeta on Planet Namek in Goku story path — Image Credit: Twinfinite

The Changing Future (Exiting the Time Chamber)

The third and final Sparking Episode triggers during the training arc of Goku and Gohan in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber amidst the Cell Saga. Gohan will urge you to join the fight against Cell. Agreeing and managing to defeat Cell without suffering damage from the Solar Flare allows you to unlock the Changing Future episode.

Defeat Cell!: Goku arrives to save Piccolo from Cell, needing to defeat Cell in this segment—avoid his Solar Flare to continue the storyline.
The Androids and Goku: With Cell out of the way, Android 18 remains a threat; defeat her to progress.
Fun and Games: After overpowering Android 18, Goku must now take down Android 17 to move towards the finale of this pathway.
The Changing Future: As Androids 17 and 18 attempt to escape, Android 16 confronts Goku; defeating 16 finishes The Changing Future storyline and Goku’s last Sparking Episode.

Goku fighting Android 16 in Sparking Zero alternative episode — Image Credit: Twinfinite

Overview of Goku’s Minor Story Paths in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero

In addition to the major paths outlined above that alter the outcomes significantly, several minor branches allow deviations from the main storyline; however, they generally return to the primary narrative after a few challenges and events.

Episode	What If Requirement
Arrival on Planet Namek	Defeat Jeice first
Goku’s Back	Defeat Frieza without using the Spirit Bomb
The Cell Games Begin!	Defeat Cell utilizing Goku
A New Power Awakens	Defeat Majin Buu within a specified time limit
Frieza Returns	Defeat Frieza as Goku upon his return to Earth
The Truth about Zamasu	Defeat Zamasu and Goku Black prior to Trunks’ arrival
Into a Third Future	Defeat Zamasu and Goku Black within a time frame to unlock an additional encounter.
Search for the Ultimate Team Members! (Majin Buu)	Invite Majin Buu to the Tournament of Power
Search for the Ultimate Team Members! (Android 17)	Invite Android 17 to the Tournament of Power
Search for the Ultimate Team Members! (Tien)	Invite Tien to the Tournament of Power
Goku’s Strength	Defeat Jiren within a very brief time limit

This concludes the summary of Goku’s narrative paths and the Sparking Episode “what if”scenarios in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero. Be sure to explore the various scenarios available for each character as well as how to obtain and utilize Dragon Orbs.

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