Why Is Dragon Ball Sparking Zero A MASTERPIECE?!

[@TheActMan]

🥳Thank you for watching! Sign up and download Grammarly for FREE: grammarly.com/theactman Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is my new favorite fighting game and it's a worthy successor to the Budokai Tenkaichi games! Goku would be proud!

[@luckyacehigh7779]

When Deep Rock Galactic?

[@OptimisticSturmmann142]

​@@luckyacehigh7779When Metro 2033/ MW1 2007?

[@vanquese8947]

You know you have to review dragon age veilguard now right

[@ChromiumDome411]

There is no Grammar that could describe my feelings for Sparking Zero.

[@Drluvv258]

You getting close to 2 mil Bro LETS GET IT!!!

[@Nblackburnn]

Finally i missed these type of videos

[@TheActMan]

You'll be excited to know I have an interview set up with Roger Clark in a few days...

[@Nblackburnn]

@@TheActMan 🙀🙀🙀

[@krazykatz97_1]

@@TheActManWHAT

[@hydrolll1432]

@@TheActMandayssssssss!!?!?!? We are so ready

[@Urekyu]

@@TheActMan YOU WHAAAAAAAAT

[@Mamilkaa]

Did not expect you to cover this game

[@TheActMan]

took me a while but I was PLAYING IT TOO MUCH

[@db_524]

@@TheActMan I’m glad you’re enjoying the game. I’m liking it as well, especially a DB/DBZ fan.

[@H4L0GUY117]

bro you see his million sub vid? bro is a mega db fan

[@C24U_]

I kind of expected it cause if you look at a few of his more recent videos u will see copies of the Budakai games on his fireplace mantle that aren’t normally there.

[@MarValProductions]

You must not've seen the Dragonball games sneakily placed in the background of a previous video.. 🤭

[@RedzaMalaysianCrossover]

I hate when IGN gave this game 7/10 but Dragon Age: Veilguard 9/10? I'm glad a KZbinr like this appreciate this masterpiece and not like IGN.

[@xSabinx1]

Always better to listen to an individual who has similar taste to you rather than big corpo media who hire dozens of inconsistent reviewers

[@vidarin.]

That is because IGNs score is not based on how good the game is, it's based on how much the developers paid them

[@1kbmahan]

This game is a beat em up arena game it’s only truly fun if you play with friends. It’s a 7/10 game but you bring up a completely different game to make a weird point.

[@MrKOLCOO]

But game journalists are essential workers! How else would we know what to think without their guidance?

[@Crispifordthe3rd515]

Sparking Zeros had no pandering or identity politics in it. Therefore it received its score. (I.e: veilguard devs fr payed IGN for good reviews knowing damn well it's a shit game)

[@-zeroistaken-2801]

I speak for the entire country of Mexico when I say: *yes, we agree*

[@ImperfectVoid8479]

Same for Brazil

[@johns3002]

Same for Paraguay

[@marioveraballon5965]

Same for Perú 🙌🏼

[@imbetter599]

same for mexico

[@ALaMadrenmms]

@@imbetter599 hvtrxytdrvrdtusdvtrcsdtyeaefthdcsertwZGTRa ZRYRvbe zryyrttf

[@nirwander]

I am ashamed to say "Chun-Li's thighs" gave me a physical reaction..

[@Dr_Kaido]

Get a job

[@baylithe]

Audibly said mmm. Was like wtf was that me? lol

[@vxxiii4160]

I mean, I don't blame you lol

[@outlavv]

"There is 210 bones in a human body.... 211 if i watch gossip girl" vibes

[@KashimoJoestar]

that's what they exist for

[@phantazem9381]

My only complaint was vegeta and piccolos campaign not being longer. I literally cried at the end of piccolo because of his speech

[@flixytip4571]

Ngl they may of just ran out of time or had to focus more on the other parts of development. They maybe could add more to the campaigns later who knows

[@Tailsxcosmo2122]

You're also forgetting Vegetas story too

[@sakata250]

"Some might not relate" mf Mexico exists.

[@resipticles546]

As a mexican, i can confirm

[@johns3002]

In the name of Southamerica, i can confirm.

[@imbetter599]

same fkr mexico

[@sunxnes]

Theres literally a mexican meme like 3 minutes in

[@dangbear5933]

Took me til 4:31 to realize the super Saiyan hair was a hat and not a bad edit 😂😂😂

[@derpderpson2167]

0:55 singlehandedly the best edit you've done on any video, hands down. And that's saying something considering your editing on the dark age of KZbin was legendary already.

[@eastlakebaytalk4138]

AND HERE COMES A GIANT FIST🗣️

[@TevyaSmolka]

I am so happy dragon ball sparking zero is a success because damn it this game looks freaking fantastic and amazing in my opinion.

[@georgethomas4567]

As someone who spent the last few weeks grinding to Z rank in both solo and DP(team) battles, this game is a challenge in maintaining your sanity. However playing with friends is easily some of the most fun you can have. It literally feels like im back playing BT3 during a sleepover again this shit is just too much fun.

[@The_Mashrur]

No Lie. Sparking Zero actually got me into Dragon Ball. I remember watching some people play the beta and it just looked really cool. I got it myself, and I enjoyed it so much, that I actually went and read the whole Dragon Ball Manga, along with Super, and am watching Super right now.

[@Mohmar2010]

Reminder the game has been out for a MONTH only, and we have yet to see what the true extent of this game will be Modders are already working on adding new costumes, new transformations, and there's someone making an in-game color and material editor to make it easier to make retexture mods

[@HyJyncks]

The freeze frame stills are a slap in the face and I hope that they add in more cutscenes than two lines of dialogue and a picture signifying 45 episodes of the story.

[@topcat59]

Great ape Vegeta did a pretty great job at breaking the pride of newer players.🐱

[@easiestcc6451]

And he did so in the exact same way Vegeta's opponents break his pride from time to time. He talks shit, then he gets hit.

[@Artixes]

I can’t believe I just realized peter’s chins are just balls 2:10

[@keynanmartinez]

RIP Akira Toriyama, thank you for Dragon Ball.

[@ThatDudeCalled]

13:28 Literally all you have to do to counter a z-dash (enemy dragon dashing behind you) is continuously move to the left or right. You can even dash left and right to get behind them when they try and dash behind you. Its super easy to counter.

[@flyingrumble5743]

Act man is best man, love the videos brother

[@Coyote4x4]

“Power lvl of 5??, shidd ain’t nobody got time for that” gotta love TFS lmao

[@Doombot2point0]

I really do love FighterZ though. That game is amazing too. The attention to detail is amazing. Glad this is hitting all the right notes too! Thanks again SaiyanMan

[@Deep_Rock_Galactic_Scout]

Patrolling the mines of Hoxes IV almost makes you wish for a “why is deep rock galactic so awesome!?!?” Video by the act man. Can I get a rock and stone!?!?!

[@something3551]

Rock And Stone!!!! 🪨

[@FredSavageRavage]

Thanks for covering this Act Man! Game has its flaws, but at its core, it’s a phenomenal Dragon Ball toybox. Much love from my little 4-starred heart ❤️ 🐉 ❤️

[@TotallyRealAccount]

I was not expecting a dragon ball game review, glad it’s here

[@GCcubone]

They removed the line where Goten called 18 a baddie. 9/10

[@McDanked]

This is my game of the generation. I feel like I've waited a lifetime to play this series again!!

[@TheKman12]

If you think this is a biased review, YOURE GODDAMN RIGHT, imagine 17 years of waiting for a new game in this series. Love the review, agree with alot of what you said, this game is a love letter to dragon ball fans.

[@easiestcc6451]

I honestly couldn't imagine a better game for a legacy to go out on.

[@ericthomas8624]

“If sparking zero had a cack, balls would be on my chin right now.” -Act Man 2024 legendary quotes

[@Trunkx_x]

It’s a shame that we waited 17 years but the player base dropped 90% in a month. People really hate losing and “getting good”.

[@dougfax]

People have better things to do than facing the Android Spammer or Brolly Spammer number 15842356

[@Dr_Kaido]

@@dougfaxwhat’s wrong with androids?

[@tyrantgaming4142]

The player base didn’t drop 90% that was just on steam. Majority of the players are on PlayStation.

[@calebstevens9446]

That was only on PC b they’re still sitting @ 14-15k. The console numbers will never b available but the game is more than alive on Xbox n PS

[@tyrantgaming4142]

@@calebstevens9446 rhyme also posted the complete player numbers on his Bluesky account I think

[@Xerixyt380]

Seeing the act man happy about speaking zero is a sign that anime fighting games is going in a good direction if banzai namco keeps going

[@lorenzoananasso6672]

This video makes me wonder what act man thinks about other dragon ball games before sparking zero like Budokai 3/Raging blast 2/Xenoverse 2/Fighterz and Kakarot. Would be curious to ear his toughts about them, Great video by the way.

[@MrZip420]

sparking zero is not meant to be competitive but they added a ranked system.

[@abduldavid1745]

thats why i stopped playing because most of it is pvp after story mode.

[@fancytoxicsoda]

I missed these. Not that the gaming news videos aren't good but these are another level. Do more of them pleaseeee.

[@YourAveragePlayer432]

If they made the ai in free battle not stupider than Chiaotzu and added cross play so I can play with friends who have an X box then it would be a masterpiece to me

[@NelsonPimenta93]

I love Dragon Ball, but from the first gameplay videos I saw I knew Sparking Zero wasn't going to be for me. I was never the biggest fan of the Tenkaichi series and that has translated to this game. I don't like how the combat feels in this game, and their approach to the story is so weak, DBZ Kakarot was much better at both those aspects. Also, there is absolutely no need for the roster to be this big. For those who are enjoying the game, I am happy for you, we can never have too many Dragon Ball games.

[@abduldavid1745]

It is also not for me cause never played tenkaichi as a kid cause I started playing raging blast 2 as my first one and then played xenoverse 1 and 2, and fighters z. I liked xenoverse 2 cause of its controls and the characters and villains which you only see in dbh game which is Japanese only.

[@ernimuja6991]

Kakarot’s combat is so lame compared to this. This is authentic dragon ball. Maybe you’re just not at a high level to appreciate the intricacy of the combat. The story I agree.

[@BlazerK1914]

This Act Man video is over Nine THOUSAAAAAAAAAAAND!!!

[@hotfunyunsop6196]

I enjoyed the game! Dont really play much now, but definitely a good 7/10.

[@purple6012]

lol as a Mexican, that krillin death scene killed me.😂

[@Kira_Official_]

You're god damn right it's a masterpiece.

[@jessemach5817]

Can't wait for you to cover dragon age veliguard

[@roseTKz]

A game made from the fans to the fans everyone involved rlly put their heart and soul into this game nd im so glad it live up to the hype

[@SwanyPlaysGames]

Great video! Couldn't have said it better myself. This was a good watch.

[@cashordeals3672]

Even though obviously there are needed updates for the game I would be lying if I said I wasn't having a blast with this game

[@TheMisbegottenOphanim]

My only gripe with the game is the cutscenes being mostly slideshows and the fights mostly only being 1v1 fights, everything else is really f*cking good!

[@Garfeed_Awesome]

FINALLY I’VE BEEN WAITING A WHOLE MONTH FOR THIS VIDEO

[@reygamerz8041]

im so glad that this game didn't ruin or put a massive stain on the ionic franchise like every other franchise did and for that i'm forever grateful for the devs who made this dream come true

[@enman009]

Can't wait for the new fusion character between Mr. Satan, Buu and Act Man: Mr. Buutaman.

[@njpkimg371st]

YES!!!! Was really hoping you'd cover this gem! Love you content homie

[@arijusbliuvas1829]

Dragon ball AND Act man? this is a dream come true

[@dominiqueodom3099]

This game really just came and reminded the world why DBZ is the gateway introduction anime for Americans for over 20 years

[@camphardcore]

For a second I was super impressed how well the hair was composited. Haha

[@battlericky17]

It may not be a masterpiece to everyone, but its EXACTLY what i asked for in many categories. So i consider it one yes.

[@gamewithadam7235]

Mr. Satan buu team up against cell was immaculate.

[@GuyWithZen459]

WAIT HE ACTUALLY MADE THE REVIEW??

[@sergiorocha1820]

RIP AKIRA TORIYAMA👑

[@MrPajamaShark]

I was literally playing Budokai Tenkaichi 1 on a portable PS2 setup in a hospital waiting room while my little brother was being born. This year, we got Sparking Zero for him on his 19th birthday.

[@CrackedJust1n]

the goku cosplay is hard af

[@scatchel1703]

I love this game a ton, but the online cheese strats of spamming instant sparking and unblockable supers get kinda annoying, but one thing I don’t see anyone pointing out is how the Super Counter/ Z counter being free is problematic for the game. I know a lot of people will roll their eyes and just go “skill issue” but hear me out: Having a defensive option that beats everything besides unblockable, and COSTS NOTHING allows people to play carelessly and recklessly. What’s the draw back to throwing out a grab or a super at a bad time, if once you start getting hit you can break out for free? Theres no risk. This problem could easily be solved by having it cost 1 skill point, kind of like the revenge counter. It would be slightly cheaper resource wise for being harder to pull off, but by having it cost something now you have to weigh your options before using it: Do you use a skill point for a super counter to break out of the combo to take less damage? Or do you take the full damage so you can use your skill points to transform or use your precious, busted, after image strike? Super counters being free are also annoying when you finally get past the cheese stats of after image strike, and then they break out of your combo and hit YOU with an unblockable if you don’t vanish it perfectly. It’s really frustrating. I just think such a powerful defensive mechanic needs to cost SOMETHING, regardless if it’s hard to pull off.

[@TMKB43]

Exploring the backyard battleground really makes u want the act man to review plant vs zombies garden warfare 2

[@afrw23]

I like the mechanics because there’s a low floor with a high ceiling which is amazing, like this is the first time I’ve actually enjoyed an anime fighting game

[@NotALiberalSoSkipTheScript]

I LOVE the obscure characters and their interactions. King Cold being terrified of Beerus is great. Frieza does the same with Super Broly. I just love being able to be rarely seen/used characters. Yajirobi is (was) actually good. Whello Scouter Vegeta turning Ozaru Slug turning giant Giant Janemba becoming true form. Baby Vegeta all his forms Love 1st form cell and Frieza How can people say there’s no content?

[@rich4446]

I’ve been waiting for this vid to drop!😍

[@TheJPcasanova]

I cried grown man tears playing this game, it's perfection.

[@topazmarigold804]

For a lot of those what if missions, I was so mad when I found out that you can check the win conditions during the fight by pausing the menu and looking under battle conditions. Took me a week to figure that one out.

[@Ell40]

Didn't know Walter White also plays Dragon Ball

[@KnightAppe]

Man, this game was everything I expected and then multiplied that by a hundred, I hope they give this game as long of a life as Kakarot and XV2 this game makes me feel like that kid on the couch watching Goku transform inton SSJ3

[@500werewolf]

3:36 Metroid fans know this all too well.

[@daveTHEdirty]

This is a game you're supposed to play on your couch with your fellow fan. The fact that they added a competitive aspect to it just destroyed the online scene.

[@phantazem9381]

It'll be a sad day when half the cast dies with Chris sabat. Talented man voices nearly half of the show

[@michaelredford5389]

The "Blow me away" song from the Halo soundtrack... that was amazing with its guitar riff.

[@luminatron]

The ki blast spam slander 😭 To quote DBZA Cell, "Please, when has that ever worked?"

[@iamzypher3981]

I always get really excited when I see “Why is “____” good/bad/a masterpiece” by The Actman pop up in my notifications! Always been a guilty pleasure of a video series of mine 😁

[@Wolvilax]

Balance is for cowards! BELIEVE IN YOUR HUMAN PRIIIIIDEEEEE!

[@Chickensea10]

Join the modding community! We already got optimus prime, shrek, sora from kindom hearts, donley kong,etc. And more! ALL Split screen maps are available! People even started adding in original dragonball tracks and are still going of course In the future, new ultimates etc. Will probably come!

[@pushyrummble8625]

I love the game and think its very fun, especially the pvp aspect and playing with your friends and having those matches where you both have a scrape of health left. What I can say however, is that they should of worked much more on the story mode and put more effort into the story mode, the few scenes we do have of animated cut scenes look coolish but also hardly animated. Character dont really move or background is empty planes of nothing and most of the story are told by stills with some parts being voice over. I say story mode for this game in terms of quality is definitely a 4/10.

[@bluj9325]

Man, I hope the devs and creators see this video. Absolutely fantastic review. Made me remember when I played the predecessor on my friends ps2.

[@patricklitterallyit4164]

I have been waiting a long time for this! This game is my first time experiencing the Tenkaichi games with others at the same time since when they released I was still an infant so this game means a lot to me and it is incredible. The downside of it being a fighting game is obviously the lack of a consistent audience but that's fighting games in general. This game is purely made to have fun, not to milk player retention

[@pawejaworski9487]

As Sseth once said shonen protagonists beating each is other to tune of compressed Power metal is peak literature

[@lpgaming7110]

I have never watched Dragon Ball or played any of the games but this one’s made me interested in getting into the series

[@sc1on]

Man, 16 years later but we’re finally back. At first i wanted to spam UI -Sign- Goku non-stop on ranked but then switched to base Master Roshi. Besting literal gods with the Turtle Hermit master has been fun asf. Though they need to address the connection issues on PC. I keep getting disconnected mid match for no reason and the game calls that a ragequit…

[@hadiszn]

thanku for showing this game the love it actually deserves, unlike most communities online!

[@annamalaisivakumar875]

4:20 😂😂😂 luv it , when he says “five minutes “ with freiza in the background

[@Zaylin999]

I know Akira Toriyama is smiling in other world, while we continue our own stories with the legacy he left behind! Dragon ball is goat! So glad everyone is loving Sparking Zero!

[@mr.dr.daxter4049]

This game would be a masterpiece in my opinion IF I COULD PLAY IT ONLINE WITH MY FRIENDS, but constant communication errors shutdown about 90% of the matches I try to have with my friends. The rest of the game is amazing. I wish there was more of a cost for sparking mode or instant sparking abilities, and for there to be another way to end vanish wars, but other than that the gameplay is perfect.

[@Babyface7216]

ACT MAN HEAR ME NOW!!!!!! When “Why is Red Dead Redemption 2 a Masterpiece”????????

[@blazefire131]

My only grip with the game is there are a lot of stages from the old Tenkaichi games missing, such as Hell, Kami's Lookout or the Glaciers. But I know we will definitely get more with DLC and updates. The game is truly amazing though.

[@MessiOlly8]

I made sure to get this game before Christmas (sold a lot of old games for credit at a shop and got it delivered) and it’s been a blast

[@masterofbloopers]

This is extra impressive considering this is the same company that made the original Budokai games. Their last 3D Arena Fighter titles were Jump Force and One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows (which were panned by critics and fans alike), so they locked tf in for this one! This bodes we'll for the next Shonen Jump title, especially since they skipped the most recent anniversary.

[@christopherjones4025]

My nostalgia meter is at an ABSOLUTE 8,000/10 and I’m HERE FOR IT!!! Awesome video.

[@soullessg2249]

Act man all of your videos are a genuine joy to watch and the work you put in is always apparent and appreciated. The only thing I need from you now is the red dead redemption 2 review and my life will be complete. I played the first game due to your review and then played the second did literally everything and have been waiting for the day of the review. I’m sure you’re busy and have many other videos and personal things to attend to first but whenever you get the chance I have been craving that video for months now as I’m sure man others have as well. Other than that keep up the truly phenomenal work and I’d love to watch you actually upload more of your streams or time playing the game to KZbin.

[@GuyLarb]

I've been waitning really patiently for this video, and the acting male delivered yet again.

[@aooaooapoooopa]

I love this game so damn much man. I’ve spent so much time playing this game. It’s amazing. Not perfect but man it delivers for me. I truly love it

[@JakubSulewski-xt3wu]

Okej.. for over the half episode I thought his hat was edited in..

[@alexandreturcotte6411]

9:40 "No Hard Feelings" Hit. Might be one of the names of all time.

[@ATM351]

Fans will go to games that show the devs both love and respect the property and fanbase, kudos to such a badass game

[@dokusei0]

I was actually little upset we didn't get OG Dragon Ball characters like Tao Pai Pai, Grandpa Gohan, and Chi Chi(23rd Tournament) hopefully we get them as DLC in the future.

[@CoffeeCrowgasm]

I love the move mr Satan does "something to remember me by!" 😂 Fighting zombies and wandering around Knox county Kentucky makes you wanna see the act man review project zomboid

[@CaptainAlex69]

BT2 and 3 on the Wii!!!

[@danielferrieri7434]

Dragon Ball Z Budokai is the Anime Equivalent to Smash Bros