Japanese version of Budokai Tenkaichi 2 under the Sparking! Neo title. Roster considerably expanded from the first Sparking and gameplay refined. A major step forward for the series, highly appreciated by Japanese fans for its content generosity.
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Fighting2 players12+
Description
The Japanese and Korean edition of the second Tenkaichi, released in October 2006 as "Sparking! Neo." Spike pushes the formula further with over one hundred characters (counting all forms), an even more airborne combat system and full inclusion of Dragon Ball GT and the movies.
Dragon Ball Z Sparking! Neo review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾1,6 GB📅05/10/2006
Published by Atari
Dragon Ball Z Sparking! Neo (PS2) price, value & rarity
The second Tenkaichi under the Japanese title Sparking! Neo, this Spike installment pushes the formula past a hundred characters and folds in Dragon Ball GT and the films, the peak of the sub-series' excess. The Korean edition, from a limited PS2 market, is an uncommon pressing sought by regional collectors. Its desirability combines the record roster size with the scarcity inherent to Korean pressings of the license.
Is Dragon Ball Z Sparking! Neo still worth playing in 2026?
Known as Budokai Tenkaichi 2, this Spike Sparking Neo enriches the open 3D arena combat with a sprawling roster of over a hundred characters, a narrative adventure mode and a refined game system. The sense of power, the faithfulness to the anime sagas and the profusion of fighters make it a licensed fighting reference for fans. The camera and a still imperfect balance remain. An excellent spectacular brawler for Dragon Ball fans and lovers of multiplayer aerial combat.
