Video Game Spotlight/Talkback #54 - Dead or Alive 4 (XBOX 360)

[Bird Boy]

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Release Info:
US: Out Now!
Rated: M for "Mature" (Blood, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Violence)
MSRP: $59.99

Short Description:

Taking advantage of the superior technology of the new Xbox 360, Dead or Alive 4 will be the defining gaming experience on the next generation console as it will encompass all that Xbox 360 has to offer, giving players the most rewarding digital fighting experience to date on any video game console. Dead or Alive 4 will be the leader in fighting games as it once again raises the bar in both online and offline fighting. By utilizing the advanced technology of the new Xbox 360 hardware, Dead or Alive 4 will redefine 3-D high definition graphics and sound, creating the most visually beautiful and realistic looking video game to date. Unsurpassed online capabilities via Xbox Live, new incredible interactive stages, an all star line-up of old and new favorite characters, and the most complex DOA countering system yet, all add up to the must-have video game to own along with Xbox 360.

Features:

Redefining 3-D High-Definition Graphics: Utilizing the advanced technology of Xbox 360 and Team Ninja’s development expertise, Dead or Alive 4 will redefine 3-D graphics creating the most visually stunning video game to date!
New Characters and Old Favorites Back: New characters added to the DOA all-star line-up, and the return of DOA3 favorites, Christie and Brad Wong!
New Interactive Stages: Incredible new interactive stages showcasing the incredible 3-D graphics and astounding attention to detail from each strand of the character’s hair to each cherry blossom falling from the sky.
New and In-depth Story Line and Cut-Scenes: All adding up to new insight into the mysterious yet captivating world of Dead or Alive.
New Costumes: Each character will have a variety of new costumes to rock while they fight, some characters will even sport new hair dos in this latest installment.
Most Complex DOA Countering System to Date: Fighting system will be overhauled allowing even more mastery and strategy of your favorite character, including the most complex DOA countering system yet!


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Official site: http://64.78.9.175/games.asp?id=18, http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/d/deadoralive4/default.htm

(Source(s): ESRB (http://www.esrb.com/), Gamestop.com (http://www.gamestop.com/), Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/))

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[Chad Bonin]

Wow, I know $34.99 ain't the MSRP. Just bought it though.

[Vermunium]

From the few rounds I played at a friends house, I thought it was pretty good, but it'd take time to get used to again, since it's been awhile since I played DOA3 or DOAU.

[Sigma]

Best 360 title thus far, Team Ninja has done it yet again with DOA 4, great online play, lots of unlockables, great graphics, and most importantly kick ass gameplay.

[.Automatisch]

Does it have more depth than the previous iterations? I'm not really big into 3D fighters [2D guy myself, SNK...], but I am interested in getting DOA4 when I get a 360 soon. Also, how smooth is Live?

[BigLouMan20]

It is very smooth online though there was one match where it lagged, but not crappy lag more like slow-motion. My god, the gameplay on this is so fast. Best DOA yet despite I have to get my counter skills back up.

[SuperLuigiBros]

Don't have the 360 yet, but if and when I get it, this will certainly be one of the first titles I buy for it.

[Chad Bonin]

Meh, I have all major iterations of DOA (1, Ultimate, 3, 4), and the series still doesn't hold a candle to the Capcom's. Good waste of time with my 360 though.

[Vermunium]

Meh, I have all major iterations of DOA (1, Ultimate, 3, 4), and the series still doesn't hold a candle to the Capcom's. Good waste of time with my 360 though.
...Yeah, you play the Capcom series a bit too much. We need to get together soon and try some Dead or Alive. I'm actually decent at that game.

[Chad Bonin]

Well, that's THE fighter company I was raised on. (And own on, as you've seen)

Now, it's not to say I don't have fun in DOA. But in this, you can win rounds just by hitting punch and kick. Heck, those are the only real attacks. Combos seem to come off by accident.

[Adam Tyner]

snake']Does it have more depth than the previous iterations? Not really.

It's basically Dead or Alive Ultimate with more characters, prettier backgrounds, more brutal AI, and a tighter timeframe for counters. ...and that's fine with me because I really liked DOAU. Kinda disappointed in the selection of unlockable costumes...it's slimmer this time around, and even with that smaller number, too many are palette swap-ish. The gameplay itself is great, though, if you liked the earlier installments.

[Dr. Daedalus]

Kinda disappointed in the selection of unlockable costumes...it's slimmer this time around, and even with that smaller number, too many are palette swap-ish. Sounds like DOA 3.

[.Automatisch]

OK, I finally got to play it with some fighting game club friends... Incredibly fun, but still same old DOA silly gameplay. It's even less legit than before, but it's also a lot more fun at the same time, so it doesn't matter. Definitely getting this when I find a 360. It's even more fun to watch 2 DOA n00bs go at it with the mashing, as it seems to make the game go crazy and pull of all kinds of ridiculous stuff. I don't see how anyone could not have fun with this game.

[.Automatisch]

Not really.

It's basically Dead or Alive Ultimate with more characters, prettier backgrounds, more brutal AI, and a tighter timeframe for counters. ...and that's fine with me because I really liked DOAU. Kinda disappointed in the selection of unlockable costumes...it's slimmer this time around, and even with that smaller number, too many are palette swap-ish. The gameplay itself is great, though, if you liked the earlier installments.

XBL = more costumes most likely. And I'm sure they'll have some other new stuff on Live...

[Chad Bonin]

Hence partially why I got DOA4. Yeah, it's an online fighter, which is good, but I can see Microsoft/Tecmo supporting this game for a while via Live.