- September 25, 2012
- Team NINJA
Dead or Alive 5
With some much needed tweaks and additions, Team Ninja has created an excellent fighting game, one that will keep you occupied for hours and hours.
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Dead or Alive 5 is a single player and multiplayer fighting game. It was developed by Team NINJA and was released on September 25, 2012. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.
Dead or Alive 5 is a fighting game in the Dead or Alive series. It is the first Dead or Alive game to have a multi-platform release since Dead or Alive 2 as well as the series' first installment that was released for the PlayStation 3. Dead or Alive 5 features guest characters from Sega's Virtua Fighter fighting game series and several new gameplay mechanics, as well as improved graphics and a mor…
- The game features a robust story mode that is engaging and well-structured, appealing to both offline and online players.
- Character modeling has been significantly improved, showcasing the developers' dedication and attention to detail.
- The gameplay incorporates exciting mechanics like Power Blows and Dynamic Attractions, enhancing the overall fighting experience.
- The conditions to unlock certain characters, like Alpha-152, are overly harsh and may frustrate players, especially those who prefer offline play.
- The story mode suffers from unnecessary mission requirements that disrupt immersion and can be frustrating for players.
- The graphics, while generally good, have noticeable issues such as jagged edges and tearing, which detract from the overall visual experience.
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The story aspect of the game has received largely negative feedback, with many users criticizing it as weak and laughable, accompanied by repetitive dialogue and a frustrating learning curve. Additionally, the story mode is described as awful and lacking depth, detracting from the overall experience.
“Awful story mode and repetitive pre-match dialogue.”
“Weak story mode.”
“Story is laughable.”
Dead or Alive 5 Review
A competent, fun fighter, that probably should invest more time in the gameplay and less time in the boob animation studio.
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Featuring engaging fighting, various martial arts styles, and gorgeous, interactive environments, Dead or Alive 5 is a worthy addition to the long-running fight franchise.
70%Dead or Alive 5 Review
Dead or Alive 5 has enough to please fans and newcomers with game mechanics that are easy to learn, but difficult to master.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dead or Alive 5 is a fighting game.
Dead or Alive 5 is available on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Xbox and PlayStation.
Dead or Alive 5 was released on September 25, 2012.
Dead or Alive 5 was developed by Team NINJA.
Dead or Alive 5 has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.
Dead or Alive 5 is a single player game with multiplayer support.
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