Dead or Alive Video Game Series
A series of 3D arcade brawlers in anime style. The series was created by Team Ninja studio with publishing support from Tecmo corporation. The brand has gained popularity among gamers primarily due to the presence of female protagonists with strongly exposed female shapes.
The creator of the series Dead or Alive is Tomonobu Itagaki. The first game in the series was released in 1996 on game machines and Sega Saturn and PlayStation consoles. For the sequel - Dead or Alive 2 - gamers had to wait three years and another two for Dead or Alive 3 (2001). Released in 2006, the fourth part of the series was also the last one created with Itagaki's participation. The next full-fledged installment of the series - Dead or Alive 5 - appeared on store shelves in 2012, while the latest installment - Dead or Alive 6 - came out in 2019. Dead or Alive 6. It should be noted, however, that individual games in the series are often released in revised or expanded editions (e.g. Dead or Alive 2: Hardcore i Dead or Alive 5 Plus). In addition, the brand has lived to see a whole series of spin-offs such as Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball (2003), The Girls of Dead or Alive: Blackjack (2009) or Dead or Alive Paradise (2010).
In the case of the games that are the main installments of the series, the plot revolves around the events related to the titular eastern martial arts tournament, organized by the mysterious corporation DOATEC (Dead or Alive Tournament Executive Committee). The fighting arena is various corners of the world - from the Arctic to the tropical forests of the Amazon. Participants in the competition (among whom appear such characters as Zack, Kasumi, Raidou, Hayate, Helena and Ryu Hayabusa) are guided by distinct motives and prefer diverse fighting styles.
Among other features of the series are special interactive areas outside the battlefield, called Danger Zones. If an inattentive player enters such an area, his or her character can receive additional damage and give the enemy a bit of an advantage. Another element for which the series is known Dead or Alive are the models of female warriors, whose feminine qualities are extremely exposed and often even exaggerated. Already in the first part, the player is given the opportunity to activate a special mode in which the breasts of female protagonists wave during the clash. However, the latest part of the series breaks with tradition, relying on more realistic models and their animations.
Against the background of competing 3D brawlers, the series Dead or Alive stands out primarily because of the dynamics of the clashes and the counterattack system. The game focuses on the rapid derivation of dozens of blows and combining them into spectacular combinations. Using the right cover allows you to interrupt the opponent's attack at the right moment with a powerful counter-strike.
The series is also famous for its high-quality three-dimensional visuals in anime style. The graphics were already impressive at the time of its debut and quickly made the game recognized as one of the best-looking representatives of the genre. Dead or Alive 6 also offers support for 4K resolution and a dynamic lighting system
Popularity of the series Dead or Alive was reflected in the form of a movie adaptation. Directed by Corey Yuen, the film DOA: Dead or Alive hit theaters in 2007. The production turned out to be a complete flop, and the revenue from ticket sales did not even cover half of the costs incurred.
According to 2016 figures, the series Dead or Alive sold 9.7 million physical copies worldwide.
Dead or Alive Series Evolution
2019
Dead or Alive 6
2016
Dead or Alive: Xtreme 3
2015
Dead or Alive 5 Last Round
2013
Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate
2013
Dead or Alive 5 Plus
2012
Dead or Alive 5
2011
Dead or Alive: Dimensions
2010
Dead or Alive Paradise
2005
Dead or Alive 4
2004
Dead or Alive Ultimate
2003
Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball
2001
Dead or Alive 3
Dead or Alive 6
Fighting
March 1, 2019
The sixth full-fledged entry in the series of three-dimensional fighting games developed by Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo. The game features an improved combat system designed for beginners and a completely new graphics engine that features more realistic visuals and physics.
Dead or Alive: Xtreme 3
Sports
March 24, 2016
A spin-off of the series of fighting games developed by Team Ninja. Only female characters from the main series appear in this game. The mechanics of Dead or Alive: Xtreme 3 are completely different than the ones in the fighting games – it is a compilation of several arcade minigames. Each of these minigames has completely different principles. The player can participate in beach volleyball duels that – despite being based on real rules – are purely action based. Rock climbing requires the player to press (in correct order) the buttons appearing on the screen. Among other available modes there are card game and beach running. As the player proceeds through the game, they unlock new content like costumes for the female characters. In addition to that, the girls can participate in various other activities like dating and taking pictures in Photo Paradise mode.
Dead or Alive 5 Last Round
Fighting
February 20, 2015
The most complete edition of the fifth installment in the cult fighting game series Dead or Alive. The first version of this game was released in 2012 on seventh generation consoles. The game was developed by studio Team Ninja which also created some entries in the Ninja Gaiden series. A characteristic trait of Dead or Alive games are the dynamic battles with an option to capture enemy attacks directed at different body parts. The duels take place across the whole world on multi-level arenas filled with destructible objects. The warriors have more than 300 sets of clothing and accessories to unlock so that the player can customize their characters as he wants. The Last Round edition contains all previously available game modes and a full set of DLCs released after the debut of the original game. The PC and eight-generation consoles versions of the game have better special effects and 1080p resolution support.
Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate
Fighting
September 3, 2013
An expanded version of Dead or Alive 5, the arcade fighting game developed by studio Team Ninja. The title introduces with new game modes, arenas and characters. Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate contains more than twenty playable characters among which one can find Ryu Hayabusa and Momiji known from the Ninja Gaiden series, female ninja warriors Kasumi and Ayane, wrestler Tina, crazy Zack and a few newcomers. Combat system in Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate requires the player to aggressively push the enemy to the wall and to counter attacks directed at various body parts. The duels are very dynamical. The game features the infamous breast physics simulation which is a characteristic trait of the series. The duels take place on multi-leveled, three-dimensional arenas, the elements of which are destructible. Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate offers more than a dozen of game modes, including single- and multiplayer ones. Among the single player modes there is a story campaign with a final boss.
Dead or Alive 5 Plus
Fighting
March 19, 2013
A special version of the fifth installment of the famous fighting series, designed for PlayStation Vita. The game has been enriched with support for some characteristic elements of the console (e.g. touch screen). The creators also included many corrections, changes and novelties, which were also included in the patch released on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
Dead or Alive 5
Fighting
September 25, 2012
The fifth installment in the series of arcade fighting games developed by Team Ninja. The game offers more than twenty playable characters among which one can find Ryu Hayabusa and Momiji known from the Ninja Gaiden series, female ninja warriors Kasumi and Ayane, wrestler Tina, crazy Zack, and a few newcomers. The fighters can be personalized, for the player unlocks outfits for them. As usual, the player participates in fast-paced duels requiring them to play aggressively and intercept enemy punches directed on different body parts in order to achieve victory. The game features the infamous breast physics simulation which is a characteristic trait of the series. Fighting takes place on multi-leveled, three-dimensional arenas containing destructible elements. Apart from the single-player mode complemented by a storyline and a boss fight at the end, Dead or Alive 5 offers over a dozen of different game modes, including multiplayer ones.
Dead or Alive: Dimensions
Fighting
May 19, 2011
Another part of the well-known series of brawlers, this time aiming only at a portable console. The game is characterized by incredible dynamics and a relatively easy to master combat system.
Dead or Alive Paradise
Sports
April 2, 2010
A game that is a side project to the Dead or Alive series of brawls. The whole is in fact a set of complex mini-games, in which we visit a tropical island and play the hot heroines from the main cycle. The competition included beach volleyball, swimming pool competitions as well as gambling in the local casino.
Dead or Alive: Xtreme 2
Sports
November 21, 2006
Dead or Alive: Xtreme 2 is a continuation of Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball - one of the best items for the first generation Xbox. Talented specialists from the Far East corporation Tecmo dedicated the two exclusively to the successors of Microsoft's device.
Dead or Alive 4
Fighting
December 29, 2005
Another installment in a series of popular arcade fighting games developed by Team Ninja. It is the first installment to be released on Xbox 360. The game features three new playable characters, including Eliot (a Xing Yi Quan fighter - the style is based on rapid punches with open palms), Kokoro (a black-haired beauty using the style of Virtua Fighter's Akira) and a female wrestler wearing a mask. Apart from the new characters, the game offers various fighters from previous installments, such as Ryu Hayabusa or Kasumi. When it comes to the mechanics, it is an old-school fighting game - two opponents face each other in a fight which lasts until one of them is defeated. Counter-attack mechanics were improved in this installment in order to maintain a healthy balance between attack and defense. Fighting takes place on multi-leveled arenas filled with destructible objects and surprises, such as cars passing by, which can be used against the opponent. The game offers an extensive online component, featuring clans and international tournaments. Additionally, both the graphics and character physics were improved.
Dead or Alive Ultimate
Fighting
January 1, 2004
A great series of Dead or Alive battles, whose biggest advantages are probably great graphics and a very well-balanced combat system, has lived to see the next part with the subtitle Ultimate.
Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball
Sports
January 22, 2003
"Xtreme Beach Volleyball" is an alternative game from the "Dead or Alive" series. It is no longer a three-dimensional fight, but a sports game with many additional elements.
Dead or Alive 3
Fighting
November 15, 2001
The third part of one of the best series of battles created by Team Ninja, creators of the cult Ninja Gaiden, among others.
Dead or Alive 2: Hardcore
Fighting
October 25, 2000
Dead or Alive 2: Hardcore is the next installment of an extremely popular series of fighting games. We take part in spectacular battles, during which we also have the opportunity to admire the feminine charms thanks to Team Ninja company - creators of the cult hit Ninja Gaiden.
Dead or Alive
Fighting
March 31, 1998
The first installment of the popular series of three-dimensional brawls created by Team Ninja studio. A special feature of the title is the simplified control in relation to other representatives of the species, which focuses primarily on the speed and use of counter-attacks. The game is also famous for its unusual ability to turn on the mode, in which the busts of playable warriors unnaturally jump during the fight.
Dead or Alive Series News
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video games
Adrian Werner
November 22, 2022