Dead or Alive
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Published by

Tecmo, Ltd.

Developed by

Tecmo, Ltd.

Released

Nov, 1996

Platforms

Arcade, PlayStation, PlayStation 3, PSP, PS Vita, SEGA Saturn

Genre

Perspective

Visual

Art

Gameplay

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Description

The first in the Dead or Alive series, and features many of the same features that has made the DoA series so popular today; somewhat realistic combat, good character design, and scantily clad women whose breasts bounce a lot.

The game doesn't mess too much with a background story- it's a 3D one on one fighter that takes place within an arena of limited space. Each character has their own unique way of fighting, their own abilities, and even their own hobbies and likes. (For example, Ryu Hayabusa- yes, he of Ninja Gaiden fame- likes sushi, mountain climbing, and fishing.)

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Screenshots

Dead or Alive SEGA Saturn Intro shot 4. Hayabusa introduction.

Dead or Alive SEGA Saturn I am about to taste the danger zone.

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Promo Images

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Alternate Titles

"生或死" -- Chinese spelling (simplified)
"デッドオアアライブ" -- Japanese spelling

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User Reviews

A great start to a great fighting series	PlayStation	AaronGamer (45)

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Critic Reviews

Shin Force	SEGA Saturn	Oct 12, 1997	9.5 out of 10	95
All Game Guide	Arcade	1998		90
Digital Extremes	SEGA Saturn	1997	9 out of 10	90
Absolute Playstation	PlayStation	Jul, 1998	86 out of 100	86
Mega Fun	PlayStation	Jun, 1998	86 out of 100	86
Mega Fun	SEGA Saturn	Nov, 1997	85 out of 100	85
Thunderbolt Games	PlayStation	Aug 19, 2004	8 out of 10	80
Video Games	PlayStation	Jun, 1998	78 out of 100	78
GameSpot	PlayStation	Apr 07, 1998	7.3 out of 10	73
GameSpot	SEGA Saturn	Mar 04, 1998	6.8 out of 10	68

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Trivia

Version differences

Both console ports ditch the 3D backgrounds of the original arcade version in favor of textured planes and flat bitmaps. The Playstation version however improves the model shading somewhat and adds a ton of alternate costumes as well as two brand new characters: Ayane and Bass. Said version (complete with the backgrounds and all) actually saw an arcade release under the name Dead or Alive ++, which is an extremely rare find.

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