Product Description

Dead or Alive 4 Platinum raises the bar in both online and offline fighting. The game redefines 3-D high-definition graphics and sound, creating one of the most visually beautiful and realistic-looking video games available. Unsurpassed online capabilities via Xbox Live, incredible new interactive stages, an all-star lineup of old and new favorite characters, and a complex DOA countering system all combine to create a must-have video game for Xbox 360. The DOA fighting system is overhauled, for more strategy and countering - and mastery of your favorite character All-new costumes and hairstyles

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6235 in Video Games
• Brand: Tecmo
• Model: TCM1051
• Published on: 2007-03
• Released on: 2007-03-08
• ESRB Rating: Mature
• Platform: Xbox 360
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .33 pounds

Features

• Dead or Alive 4 takes 3D graphics to a new level, using the advanced technology of Xbox 360
• Unsurpassed online play on Xbox Live, including large-scale global online tournaments -- form clans & a new and interactive lobby area, plus text and voice chat
• Meet new faces in the DOA cast of characters, and get ready for the return of favorites Christie and Brad Wong!
• Incredible new 3D interactive stages -- from each strand of a character's hair, to the individual cherry blossoms falling from the sky
• In-depth story line and cut scenes, with a new plotline and amazing cinematics

Customer Reviews

Great, if you don't mind the frustration...
DOA is a different kind of fighting game. It's not just about combos and quick reaction times, it's about fighting with strategy and learning to anticipate your opponent's moves.

The core of this game is fantastic. It consists of a seemingly simple system of attacks (punches, kicks, etc), throws, and counters. Counters beat attacks, throws beat counters, and attacks beat throws. It's a rock-paper-scissors affair. However, the gameplay has far more depth to it than that, which results more in "feeling" the game out more than practicing combos and timing over and over again like most fighters.

However, the game's frustration level, in accordance with Team Ninja's style, is at times simply overbearing. Sometimes it seems like the CPU 'cheats' because it can anticipate your moves waaay too well. And the end boss character is one of the most frustrating bosses I've ever fought.

The only thing left to cover is the online play, which is fantastic only if you never get tired of ninjas. Sure, it is true that there is no such thing as a truly balanced fighting game. But Team Ninja is so obviously dipping the favor towards the ninja characters (4 in total), that it's somewhat pointless to bother playing as any other character. You'll see what I mean after you've fought Ryu Hayabusa for the 70th time in a row...

One of the best fighting games I have ever played
Well I have played this a lot lately, and well what can I say this game is a must-have for your x360 collection.

This game is hard, I mean the normal setting is hard, and learning to play will be a pain if you have never played another DoA game. But that's what really makes the game fun, to be able to say that you can finish history mode or even time attack without losing once to the boss... that's just great.

Overall is a great game and I recommend you get it, there's still plenty people playing on Live and well for the price this is one of the best purchases you can make for you x360.

Hard, is it...
While this is a tricky game to master, on the default settings. I've found that its using the normal Xbox 360 controllers are the reason why people find this game lacking. So therefor using an arcade-style stick such as Hori's Xbox360 Fighting Stick EX 2 will improve your game. After all, it is why SFIV fans are clammering for Madcat's Xbox 360 Street Fighter IV FightStick Tournament Edition