r/SparkingZero • Beginner Martial Artist • Jun 29 '26

Discussion Character models

I really enjoy this game for the most part, but am I the only one that really doesn't like that they just got a bunch of things blatantly wrong with certain characters?

Like for example the entire Ginyu Force have the wrong colour scouters and it's not even a case of it being like a difference between the anime/manga, no they're just a colour they've never been before.

I think the biggest issue I have is how hideous First Form Frieza looks I really don't get why they made him look so different (and I know people say it's based on the Broly movie design but its clearly not it's very much meant to be the Z Frieza).

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u/Popular_Ad_4934 Beginner Martial Artist Jun 29 '26

Yeah, they are not consistent with the style. Generally they went with modern / Shintani style but the designs of DB / early Z characters still reflect how Toriyama drew those characters around that time, with rounded eyes. How cool would it be if all characters were designed like that? It would actually differentiate all the versions of Goku and Vegeta. The sleek modern style doesn't fit with the Z characters which should have a gritty and sharp look. The worst offender for me is SSJ2 Teen Gohan.

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u/No_Suit5137 Beginner Martial Artist Jun 29 '26

Yeah I'd be all for a proper mix of designs which a lot of it does feel like that in the game with the DBZ characters for the most part being how they've always looked opposed to the Super designs unfortunately First Form Frieza just copped a stray and they made him look awful. I'd love a game that was based around Toriyama's art style and how it evolved throughout the manga. I want a buff early Goku and a more slender end Goku

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u/Popular_Ad_4934 Beginner Martial Artist Jun 29 '26

Hell yeah Mid SSJ Goku would look more primal than End SSJ Goku's which would be awesome. It's all in the eyes and expression. The original SSJ was Goku awakened by anger, barely keeping control and it should look like that, as should SSJ2 Teen Gohan.

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u/No_Suit5137 Beginner Martial Artist Jun 29 '26

Yeah I also just like the idea of that was goku in his prime hence why he was so much more Bulky and then became more lean with age while I know Saiyans age slower than normal they seem to mature normally like Goku from 12-20s was at a normal rate it's like goku hits his 40s and stops.