Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO takes beloved story arcs from the franchise and reimagines them through “What if…” scenarios, creating alternative universes in Goku’s Episode Battles. These inventive story paths provide distinct challenges and outcomes, offering a refreshing perspective on the Dragon Ball narrative. Below, you will find a guide to unlocking all alternate timelines for Goku, complete with useful tips—without giving away any spoilers!
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO – Unlocking All Goku Battle Alternate Timelines
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO features alternate timelines primarily in two formats:
- Arcs that unfold through a sequence of battles culminating in a significant event.
- Episodes centered around a single confrontation with minor changes to the storyline.
Key decision points throughout the narrative enable you to influence outcomes, but many confrontations come with specific battle conditions that, once met, will unlock different arcs and episodes. These opportunities are signified by a green icon on the map, showing various story directions—either remaining true to the original or branching out into new adventures.
Here is a detailed chronological guide of alternate arcs and episodes:
The Saga of Goku
Chapter 1 – Saiyan Arc
Episode: The Mightiest Duo of Earth?!
Choices: Go Solo or Team Up with Piccolo.
Option 1: Go Solo.
Episode: Raditz vs. The Turtle School
- Battle Conditions:
- Survive for a specified duration (canonical).
- Conquer Raditz: This will unlock the “Side by Side” arc.
Option 2: Team Up with Piccolo.
Episode: Rematch and Outcome
- Battle Conditions:
- Fail to defeat Raditz within the time frame (canonical).
- Overcome Raditz: Unlocks the “Pushing the Limit” arc.
Chapter 2 – Planet Namek Arc
Episode: Arrival at Planet Namek
- Battle Conditions:
- Defeat Burter: If you fail to eliminate Jeice in time, Burter will join the battle (canonical).
- Defeat Jeice before Burter arrives: Unlocks the “Burter and Ginyu” episode.
Episode: Goku Returns
- Battle Conditions:
- Defeat Frieza using a Spirit Bomb (canonical).
- Defeat Frieza without a Spirit Bomb: Unlocks the “A Hard-Earned Victory” episode.
Chapter 3 – Android/Cell Arc
Episode: The Hyperbolic Time Chamber
Choices: Wait for Vegeta and the others or Step in to assist.
At this critical juncture, you can either adhere to the traditional storyline by waiting for Vegeta and Trunks to exit the Hyperbolic Time Chamber or make the bold choice to confront Cell before he evolves into his perfect form.
Option 2: Step in to assist.
Episode: Defeat Cell!
- Battle Conditions:
- Take a Solar Flare: Cells uses Solar Flare, leading you back to the canonical timeline.
- Conquer Cell: Unlocks the “The Changing Future” arc.
Episode: The Start of the Cell Games!
- Battle Conditions:
- Survive for a specified duration (canonical).
- Defeat Cell before the time runs out: Unlocks the “Homecoming” episode.
Chapter 4 – Majin Buu Arc
Episode: A New Power Awakens
- Battle Conditions:
- Wear down Majin Buu (canonical).
- Defeat your opponent within the given time: Unlocks the “We’ll Meet Again One Day…” episode.
Chapter 5 – God of Destruction Beerus/Frieza’s Resurrection Arc
Episode: The Return of Frieza
- Battle Conditions:
- Unable to defeat Frieza in a specified time (canonical).
- Defeat Frieza within the time limit: Unlocks the “Deadly Mistake” episode.
Chapter 6 – Future Trunks Arc
Episode: Zamasu’s Truth
- Battle Conditions:
- Unable to defeat within the specified time frame (canonical).
- Defeat Zamasu and Goku Black before time runs out: Unlocks the “Unstoppable Rage” episode.
Episode: A Third Future Emerges
- Battle Conditions:
- Unable to defeat in the designated time (canonical).
- Defeat Zamasu and Goku Black before time expires: Unlocks the “The Three Prevail” episode.
Chapter 7 – Universe Survival Arc
Episode: Seeking the Ultimate Team Members!
Choices: Recruit Majin Buu, Recruit Android 17, Recruit Tien.
No matter which choice you make, each selection aligns with the canonical timeline, leading to the same outcome.
Episode: Goku’s Might
- Battle Conditions:
- Defeat Jiren within the allocated time: Unlocks the “Goku, the World’s Strongest Warrior” episode.
Overall, Goku’s Saga includes three alternate arcs and eight unique episodes. With this comprehensive guide, you’re well-equipped to dive into the thrilling “What if…” scenarios offered in Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO. Best of luck, and may your alternate timelines be as exhilarating as the original story!
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