Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero: Every Frieza Character, Ranked
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is loaded with powerful characters, and although a lot of them are iconic, the various forms of Frieza certainly take the cake. The villain has gone through multiple transformations over the years, but not all of them always make it to video game rosters.
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Posts By George FosterWhether it's his brutal first appearance in Dragon Ball Z or the golden form from Dragon Ball Super, Frieza’s forms have captivated fans for decades. In Sparking Zero, he is well-represented, but not all versions of the galactic tyrant are equally formidable, so you should be aware of picking him at his prime.
8 Frieza (Z, 3rd Form)
The Strange One
Frieza's third form is where things start to get... weird. Resembling something straight out of a xenomorph movie, this form simply looks off, almost as if it isn’t really part of his natural transformation process; there’s a reason why most people don’t even remember this form, or who fought it.
It’s curious to compare it to Cooler and his own final form, since that looks like the ideal transition between Frieza’s 2nd and 4th forms. Fortunately, Frieza can’t go back to previous incarnations, meaning that we only have games like Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero to remind us of it.
7 Frieza (Z, Full Power)
Strength Without Finesse
While Frieza's full power form from Dragon Ball Z is iconic, especially during his battle with Goku on Namek, it’s one of his least effective forms in Sparking Zero. In this form, Frieza gains a significant boost in strength and durability, but his movements become much slower and predictable, making him an easy target for quicker opponents.
Even Frieza himself mocked this form during Dragon Ball Super, tricking Frost into it so he became an easy target. Though it’s fun to relive the epic showdown on Namek, you’ll find better success with more nimble or versatile versions of the character.
6 Mecha Frieza
The Cyborg Threat
After his defeat on Namek, Frieza returned as Mecha Frieza, a half-robot version of himself that was quickly taken care of by Trunks. As such, while the visual design is fantastic, this particular Frieza never had a lot going for him, almost like he should just be a skin for the normal Frieza rather than his own character.
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Posts By George FosterFrieza’s brother Cooler also has a metallic version, but since he had a whole movie dedicated to it, the form can actually become a different character than base Cooler. Here, the most entertaining thing we can expect from Mecha Frieza is seeing him during King Cold’s ultimate attack.
5 Frieza (Z, 2nd Form)
Size Matters, But Speed Kills
Frieza's second form, with its towering size and bulk, is certainly intimidating. In Sparking Zero, this form plays similarly to a heavyweight fighter—slow but extremely powerful. While the reach of his attacks can catch opponents off-guard, his lack of speed makes him vulnerable to faster, more agile foes.
Interestingly enough, this is the form we see King Cold in during Dragon Ball Z, but the monarch never lived to evolve beyond it. Still, the brutality in use of this form can’t be understated, particularly when it comes to its ultimate move where it stabs his opponent with his horns.
4 Frieza (Z, 4th Form)
Classic Frieza
This is the form that most fans recognize when they think of Frieza, with a balance between speed, strength, and versatility, making it a well-rounded choice in Sparking Zero. This form maintains Frieza’s signature energy blasts and devastating melee combos, and it doesn’t suffer from the sluggishness of his bulkier transformations.
This used to be Frieza’s ultimate form, but since he reappears in Dragon Ball Super, there are now better versions of him to use, particularly if you’re into this classic white and purple look. Besides, it might tempt you to use your “full power,” essentially becoming a worse character.
3 Frieza (Z, 1st Form)
The Original Tyrant
The first form of Frieza might not seem like much at first glance, but don’t underestimate this version. In Sparking Zero, this form is quick and agile, with energy-based attacks that can chip away at opponents from a distance, making it ideal for hit-and-run tactics while keeping the pressure from afar.
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Posts By George FosterSince transforming into the other forms heals you, this is a great character to tire your opponent out. While not all of those forms are perfect, you can nonetheless keep the pressure up while negating part of the damage that your opponent might be dishing out.
2 Frieza (Super)
The Return of the Emperor
Frieza’s resurrection in Dragon Ball Super brought him back stronger than ever. In Sparking Zero, this version of Frieza has a slight edge over his Z counterpart, having all of his former selve’s moves while adding some new touches here and there.
If you enjoy Frieza in all his previous incarnations, this is basically the perfect character for you, making it hard to justify the other versions beyond a specific strategy. He can even go up to a higher form, and unlike his “full power,” it isn’t bait to become slower.
1 Golden Frieza
The Ultimate Evolution
Golden Frieza is the pinnacle of Frieza’s power, and it’s no surprise that this form takes the top spot, since it takes everything that makes the character good and it pushes the limit forward. If you like the other, more subdued forms of the villain, they are still there (you can even depower into your base form), but this mode takes the gold for a reason.
The best part in particular is his ultimate attack, a breath of fresh air from all the finger lasers and big orbs of energy. It has Frieza getting up close and personal with his opponent, showing them why this alien can go toe to toe with those saiyan monkeys.
4.5/5 Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Like Follow Followed Fighting Action Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 82/100 Critics Rec: 86% Released October 11, 2024 ESRB T For Teen Due To Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence Developer(s) Spike Chunsoft Publisher(s) Namco Bandai 8 Images CloseWHERE TO PLAY
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