DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO's early access release has unleashed a formidable foe: Great Ape Vegeta. This colossal ape is proving to be an incredibly challenging boss, pushing players to their limits and sparking widespread online discussion.

Great Ape Vegeta: A Universal Struggle

Boss battles are inherently difficult, but Great Ape Vegeta transcends typical challenge. His brutal attacks and seemingly uncounterable moves have left many players feeling defeated. The situation has become so prevalent that even Bandai Namco is acknowledging the difficulty with humorous memes, highlighting the widespread frustration.

The encounter is particularly punishing for newcomers to Dragon Ball fighting games. Great Ape Vegeta's onslaught of super moves, including the devastating Galick Gun and a health-draining grab, makes the fight feel less like a strategic battle and more like a desperate survival test. Many players resort to immediate restarts upon seeing the Galick Gun charge. His appearance early in Goku's Episode Battle only exacerbates the problem.

Bandai Namco Joins the Meme

Instead of a quick fix, Bandai Namco's UK Twitter account playfully responded to the player outcry with a meme featuring a GIF of Great Ape Vegeta overwhelming Goku, simply stating, "This monke got hands." This lighthearted approach acknowledges the difficulty while engaging with the community's shared experience.

This isn't the first time Great Ape Vegeta has presented a significant hurdle. Veteran players recall similar struggles in previous Dragon Ball fighting games, notably the original Budokai Tenkaichi, where the fight was famously grueling.

Beyond Vegeta: A Challenging Experience

The difficulty isn't solely confined to Great Ape Vegeta. Even on Normal difficulty, CPU opponents deliver punishing combos that are hard to counter, a problem amplified on Super difficulty. This often leaves players with little choice but to reduce the difficulty to Easy.

A Triumphant Launch Despite the Challenge

Despite the widespread complaints about Great Ape Vegeta's difficulty, DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO has experienced a phenomenal launch on Steam. Within hours of early access, the game reached a peak of 91,005 concurrent players, surpassing established fighting game giants like Street Fighter, Tekken, and Mortal Kombat.

This success is largely attributed to the game's revival of the popular Budokai Tenkaichi style. Fans have eagerly awaited this return, and the positive reception (Game8 awarded it a 92 score) confirms the game's quality and appeal. The massive roster, stunning visuals, and engaging scenarios have clearly resonated with players, making it a highly successful launch despite the challenging boss encounter.