Gaming Squad

It should come as no surprise that Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is chock-full of easter eggs and fun references. A few of the more subtle examples can be found in the scant special throws available—these feature more cinematic animations and potentially different combo extensions, but just like the special finishers, there aren’t many compared to the roster size.

Another similarity to the finishers is that these are almost a hidden inclusion, their only mention in Whis’ Stamp Book. Having to be on the main menu to piece together which characters can pull off a unique throw is a drag, especially when there are ten total to keep track of. Our guide will break down how to perform them all and what makes them different from a fighter’s typical grab.

How to Trigger Special Throws

All it takes to trigger a unique throw is to have one particular fighter grab a specific target. It’s distinct enough that just using any version of a character might not cut it. Goku has three opponents he can perform a special throw against, but each one requires him to be in a certain form from a particular era.

Aside from some launching an opponent differently, these don’t feature any major gameplay differences. While there are some subtle advantages, they’re mainly meant to be fun references to iconic moments and fights us fans love.

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Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is a fun time, but the flashy combos and quick-time events can bump up the intensity. Although you can’t make the latter easier, the game does have an incredible selection of features called Battle Assists to make the general gameplay more approachable. There is one major problem though: the game doesn’t explain what they do.

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The addition of Battle Assists is fantastic for those in need of accessibility boosts, or for newer players. This is what makes their lack of explanation bewildering. It’s easy to have an inkling of what their purpose is, but figuring out how they work isn’t as simple. Here’s our breakdown of what each Battle Assist setting does and how to change them.

How to Adjust Battle Assist Settings

You can freely toggle the various Battle Assist options by entering the Options Menu and then scrolling down to Accessibility. There are a lot of things to tinker with here, but a majority of them are different Assist features. You can adjust each one individually or use preset configurations.

• Off – Every Battle Assist is turned off
• Auto – Every Battle Assist is turned on
• Semiautomatic – Only the Guard and Recovery Assists are turned on
• Custom – Your selection of which are active and which aren’t

Remember that the Options Menu can only be reached when outside a match. It’s available while browsing all the main menus, and even in the character select screen before entering training. Once you’re in an actual fight, you can’t access this menu and the associated settings anymore.