Dragon Ball Sparking Zero has undergone a significant update that has altered the dynamics of one of its more contentious characters. The adjustments made to Yajirobe’s abilities have sparked a divide among the game’s community.
Developed by Spike Chunsoft, Dragon Ball Sparking Zero has achieved remarkable success, selling over 3 million copies on its debut and becoming one of the top-favorite fighting games on Steam.
This acclaim is largely attributed to the game’s commitment to authentically capture the essence of the various anime series it draws inspiration from. Unlike many conventional fighting games, Dragon Ball Sparking Zero prioritizes the anime’s intricate details over standard balance, resulting in more formidable characters, such as Vegito, having a distinct advantage over weaker ones like Mr. Satan.
Therefore, it may come as a surprise to some players that the very first character to be nerfed in the October 2024 patch was indeed Yajirobe. The modifications to this rounded warrior have elicited mixed responses from the fanbase.
The justification behind the nerfing of a relatively underpowered character like Yajirobe stems from his overly effective Senzu Bean ability. When used skillfully, this ability allows him to regenerate completely, with no limit to its application. This has led to a frustrating gameplay technique among players known as “bean stalling,” where Yajirobe could effectively prolong matches indefinitely.
To curb this exploit, the developers implemented several notable adjustments for Yajirobe in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero:
- The Senzu Bean ability now requires 6 Skill Count instead of 5.
- Yajirobe’s health has been decreased from 3 bars to 2.5 bars.
- He will now start matches with a Skill Count of 0 rather than 2.
Many players on the game’s Subreddit are thrilled with these amendments, describing the Yajirobe nerfs as “well deserved,” and labeling it a “massive W.” One player explained, “Bean stalling is an anti-fun mechanic. Now, if someone chooses him, they will need real skill to succeed.”
Conversely, some community members believe the nerfing was somewhat excessive. “To be honest, reducing his health feels a bit too harsh. While the adjustments to Skill Count and the increased requirements for Senzu Beans are reasonable, losing HP feels unnecessary,” one user shared their thoughts. “They could have limited the bean to a single use alongside one of the other adjustments,” another commenter suggested.
Yajirobe’s feat of defeating Great Ape Vegeta in the anime might validate his strength within the game, especially given how this character was dominating early gameplay in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero. It will be interesting to see which new strategies come to the forefront following these updates.
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