Brawls are quick, exciting affairs, rewarding players for their character knowledge and smart adaptation. It’s a great system, making for satisfying psychological combat.ĭoA 6‘s “Fierce Fighting Entertainment” remains solid. This forces good players to constantly switch up their combos, mixing high, low, and mid-attacks – along with throws – to prevent being read. The latter comes in the form of DoA‘s “Triangle System” which uses “Holds” (essentially counters) to reverse enemy attacks, turning the fight in your favour. Still one of the fastest punch-ups on the market, DoA rewards split-second timing and the ability to capitalise on reading your opponent.
As Yogi Berra once said: “It’s deja vu all over again.”ĭead or Alive 6 (PC, PS4, Xbox One)įor those not-versed in Dead or Alive, it’s a 3D fighting game which places emphasis on speed and prediction. This would be a new Dead or Alive – for a new world of core values – marketed proudly with the slogan “Fierce Fighting Entertainment.” Enough of the cheesecake bouncing boobs, panty shots, and doe-eyed lolis. It’s time for Dead or Alive to be taken seriously as a fighter, they said. Perhaps realising the need for change, Team Ninja announced last year they’d be taking a new tack with their own franchise. Whether it’s Mortal Kombat‘s cinematic storytelling, Street Fighter‘s obsession with the eSports scene, King of Fighters‘ venture into 2.5D, Arc System Works’ anime crossover chaos or, bafflingly, Tekken bringing in guest stars from The Walking Dead.
We’re currently in an experimental era for fighting games, with everyone trying new ideas and concepts.
I first became aware of Dead or Alive thanks to the ill-fated Sega Saturn Magazine, which once sported a cover image of pro-wrestler Tina, while huge text declared “FOXY BATTLING BABEFEST!” From day one, DoA had found its hook, something to set it apart from competition like Sega’s Virtua Fighter and Namco’s Tekken, the latter of which still rules the 3D fighting genre today.ĭecades have passed since then.
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