Dead or Alive
Dead or Alive is a 1998 3D fighting game that revolutionized the genre with its fast-paced combat and interactive environments. Choose from 10 fighters including Kasumi, Ryu Hayabusa, and Tina Armstrong, each with unique martial arts styles. Features the groundbreaking 'Danger Zone' system where fighters can knock opponents through breakable walls and off multi-tiered stages.
Platform
PlayStation
Year
1998
Genre
Fighting
Developer
Team Ninja
Controls
About This Game
Originally an arcade title, this PlayStation port introduced the fighting series that would become famous for its cinematic combat and female character designs.
Pioneered environmental interactions in 3D fighters - walls can be broken, and falling off certain stages triggers dramatic mid-air combos before landing on lower levels.
Features a unique counter-hold system that rewards precise timing to reverse enemy attacks, adding deep defensive strategies to the fast combat.
Includes all content from the arcade version plus exclusive PlayStation modes like Team Battle and Survival, laying the foundation for the franchise's future success.
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