Goku’s journey in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero unfolds through several unique Sparking timelines. This guide will help you navigate and conquer these exciting storylines.
A major highlight when diving into a Dragon Ball game is revisiting the unforgettable moments from the beloved anime series.
The Episode mode serves as the campaign in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, offering players the chance to control characters like Goku, Vegeta, Piccolo, and Gohan, spanning various sagas from the anime.
This mode is just one of the many features showcased in the latest installment of the Budokai Tenkaichi series.
Diverging Pathways for Goku in Sparking Zero’s Episode Mode
The branching paths in Goku’s storyline mainly reflect his formative adventures, igniting intense battles and dramatic alterations to the timeline.
These alternative routes originate from significant Episodes. In Goku’s saga, the two available pathways are:
- Side by Side
- Pushing the Limit
Both of these pathways in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero are readily accessible as soon as you start Goku’s campaign.
Exploring the Side by Side Pathway and Episode Breakdown
To kick off this alternative narrative, make your choice during the Episode titled The Earth’s Mightiest Duo?!
The Side by Side storyline significantly alters characters’ fates starting from the arrival of Raditz, Nappa, and Vegeta on Earth, culminating in new ways to defeat Frieza. Here’s how to navigate this path:
Confronting Raditz and The Turtle School
The first Episode requires you to weaken Raditz before Krillin can rush in to assist. Failing this means returning to the original storyline.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zen
- x50 Player EXP
Piccolo’s Training Offer
After overcoming Raditz, Goku and the group prepare for the impending Saiyan threat. Piccolo steps in to propose training for Gohan to enhance his power levels.
Joint Training Sessions
Goku has the option to fight either Krillin, Yamcha, Tien, or Chiaotzu. Winning against any opponent will allow progression through this pathway.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zen
- x50 Player EXP
The Value of Teamwork
Nappa’s arrival marks a new challenge where you must defeat him in this Episode. After Goku’s victory, Vegeta eliminates Nappa for his defeat.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zen
- x50 Player EXP
The Unyielding Vegeta
Now, Vegeta takes Goku head-on. Inflict sufficient damage to see Vegeta transform into a Great Ape.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zen
- x50 Player EXP
Defeating the Great Ape!
During his Great Ape transformation, you must lower Vegeta’s health to conclude this battle.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zen
- x50 Player EXP
The Clash Resumes Too Soon
Goku once more faces Vegeta. Reduce his health to finish this Episode, wherein Piccolo inadvertently strikes Goku with his Special Beam Cannon, leading to Goku’s demise.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zen
- x50 Player EXP
Unexpected Team Combat
Frieza arrives to challenge Goku. You need to defeat Dodoria and Zarbon to advance.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zen
- x50 Player EXP
The Enigmatic Elite Squadron
With Dodoria and Zarbon defeated, the Ginyu Force joins the action. First up is Guldo, whom you must wear down to complete this Episode.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zen
- x50 Player EXP
Battling the Ginyu Force in Quick Succession
After demonstrating Goku’s strength against Guldo, face the entire Ginyu Force in a single bout.
This Episode can be particularly challenging, as all five Ginyu members need to be defeated without any health regeneration.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zen
- x50 Player EXP
Curious Behavior from Vegeta
Frieza dispatches Captain Ginyu to hunt the Dragon Balls. When Ginyu masquerades as Vegeta and returns, you must battle him, revealing his true identity as Ginyu.
In keeping with the original story, Ginyu finds himself transformed into a frog, albeit under altered circumstances.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zen
- x50 Player EXP
Frieza Undergoes a Transformation
With the Ginyu Force neutralized, Goku battles Frieza in his first form. Lower Frieza’s health to force him to transition into his second and third forms, leading to the climactic battle of this path.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zen
- x50 Player EXP
The Side by Side Climax
In Frieza’s third form, Goku fights back. As Goku inflicts damage, Frieza transforms into his Final form. Following a brief battle, Vegeta urges Goku to step away and recover his energy.
As Vegeta strives to survive, Goku prepares to unleash his Spirit Bomb, ultimately leading to Frieza’s defeat and concluding the Side by Side pathway.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zen
- x50 Player EXP
Unpacking the Pushing the Limit Pathway and Episode Insights
To initiate this particular pathway, you must engage with Piccolo during The Earth’s Mightiest Duo?! Next, in the Episode titled Rematch and Result, you need to vanquish Raditz.
However, should you take too long with Raditz, you risk missing out on Goku’s second Sparking Episode. Be quick and deal significant damage to Raditz to unlock this divergent pathway.
A Brief Truce
Now that Goku is aware of Vegeta and Nappa’s imminent arrival on Earth, he decides to test Gohan’s abilities. Defeat Gohan to finish this Episode.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zen
- x50 Player EXP
Quickly, Goku!
Goku must rush to assist his comrades, who have suffered against the Saibamen. Defeating them is essential for progression.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zen
- x50 Player EXP
Goku Confronts Nappa
As Nappa and Vegeta arrive, battle Nappa and deplete his final health bar to complete this Episode.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zen
- x50 Player EXP
The Education of a Saiyan
Following the last battle, Goku again faces Nappa, and after his victory, Vegeta kills Nappa out of shame.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zen
- x50 Player EXP
The Transformation
Once Nappa is defeated, Vegeta enters the fray. Bring down his health to successfully conclude this Episode, where Vegeta transforms into a Great Ape, threatening Goku and his friends, leaving Goku unconscious.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zen
- x50 Player EXP
Goku Ignites His Rage
Seeing Vegeta harm his friends and son, Goku transforms into a Super Saiyan—an ability he first achieves in the anime following Krillin’s death at Frieza’s hands.
In this form, he swiftly defeats Vegeta, who reverts to his normal state, but Goku chooses to let him go, hinting at the confrontations to come.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zen
- x50 Player EXP
Solo Adventure to Planet Namek
Arriving on Planet Namek in search of the Dragon Balls, Goku and his allies must take down Frieza’s soldiers to complete this Episode.
Rewards:
- x1000 Zen
- x50 Player EXP
Pushing Beyond Limits
In this confrontation, Vegeta, now a Super Saiyan from his training after his encounter with Goku, claims to have already defeated Frieza. This climactic fight lands Goku against Vegeta, marking the conclusion of this pathway.
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