Look, we all know the drill. You’re playing through Frieza’s episode in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, feeling like the ultimate space tyrant, and then you hit the wall. Specifically, the "Frieza Revived" mission. It’s that infamous point in the Resurrection ‘F’ arc where the game casually asks you to "defeat Goku and Vegeta quickly."
Sounds simple? It’s not. It’s actually one of the most frustrating difficulty spikes in the entire game. If you don't finish them off fast enough, the story just funnels you back into the canon timeline where Frieza gets his tail handed to him. But if you pull it off, you unlock the Frieza Force Joins the Fray Sparking Episode—a massive branching path that is easily the best "What-If" content in the game.
The Secret Timer Most Players Miss
Here’s the thing: the game doesn't give you a ticking clock on the screen. You’re just fighting for your life against Super Saiyan Blue Goku, and then Vegeta tags in, and suddenly the screen fades to black. You've failed the secret requirement.
To get the frieza revived sparking zero alternate ending, you basically have about two minutes. Maybe two minutes and fifteen seconds if the game is feeling generous. But there is a very specific audio cue you need to listen for. The moment you hear Beerus start talking in the background—that's it. You’re done. If Goku and Vegeta are still standing when Lord Beerus opens his mouth to comment on the fight, you haven't been fast enough.
Honestly, it feels a bit unfair because the AI in this game is relentless. Goku isn't just standing there; he's vanishing, countering, and spamming Kamehamehas like his life depends on it (which, to be fair, it does).
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How to Beat the Clock (Without Losing Your Mind)
If you've tried this ten times and keep failing, you’re probably playing too "clean." To unlock this branch, you need to play dirty.
- Don't Waste Sparking on Base Goku: In the first phase of the fight, just focus on building your skill points. Use basic combos and maybe a Death Beam to chip him down. You want to save your resources for when the real fight starts.
- The Golden Transformation Window: As soon as you can go Golden Frieza, do it. But here is the trick: use Frieza's "No Hard Feelings" skill. It’s a buff that lets you enter Sparking mode almost instantly.
- The Ultimate Spam: Once you are in Sparking mode, do not engage in a long, cinematic melee battle. You don’t have time. Land one solid hit, then immediately fire off your Ultimate.
- Vegeta is the Easy Part: Usually, if you can get through Goku fast enough, Vegeta goes down much quicker. He has less health in this specific encounter. One well-placed Ultimate in Golden form usually deletes half his life bar.
If you are still struggling, there is no shame in using a Dragon Orb. You can get these by making a wish to Shenron. When you use one on a mission, it makes the "challenge" requirements significantly easier to hit. It’s basically a "skip the frustration" button for those of us who don't have the reflexes of a 15-year-old on energy drinks.
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Why This Branching Path is Worth the Stress
You might be wondering why anyone bothers. Is it just for a trophy? No. The branching path that opens up—Frieza Force Joins the Fray—is wild.
Instead of Frieza dying and going back to hell, he actually succeeds in his revenge. But it goes deeper. You get to make a series of choices about who to recruit for the Tournament of Power. You can choose to bring back the Ginyu Force, or even team up with Cooler and King Cold.
Seeing the Ginyu Force interact with the fighters from Universe 11 is the kind of fan service that makes Sparking! Zero feel like a true successor to Budokai Tenkaichi 3. It turns the Tournament of Power into a complete chaotic mess where the Frieza Force actually has a say in the outcome.
Key Takeaways for the Frieza Revived Mission:
- Difficulty: You MUST be on "Normal" difficulty. You cannot unlock branching paths on "Easy."
- The Timer: Aim for under 120 seconds.
- The Cue: If Beerus starts talking, restart the mission immediately.
- The Strategy: Spam Golden Frieza’s Ultimate. Don't try to be fancy with combos.
What to Do Next
If you’ve managed to beat the timer and unlock the new path, your next move is to head into the Frieza’s Philosophy stage. This is where the real choices happen. You’ll be prompted to choose between different groups to bolster your army.
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I highly recommend going with the Ginyu Force path first. It has some of the funniest dialogue in the game, and let's be real, watching Recoome try to pose in front of Jiren is worth the price of admission alone. Just make sure your save file is backed up, because once you start these What-If paths, you’ll likely spend the next five hours seeing every possible variation.