Dead or Alive 6: Last Round Reviews
As a game in its own right, Dead or Alive 6 Last Round is simply a solid fighting game, but for seasoned players, it's not a good investment.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Dead or Alive 6: Last Round is the definitive version of the original 2019 outing, but there is no denying that the lack of new additions and modern online features is a letdown. Thankfully, the underlying game is still as solid as ever due to its addictive gameplay and an overwhelming amount of content, and because of that, it is still easy to recommend. Although not everyone will find the upgrade worth it, the free-to-play Core Fighters version can be a great substitute.
Dead or Alive 6 Last Round is a frustrating rerelease. I absolutely loved it, and I wholeheartedly recommend it as a game, but I’d say exactly the same about the original release. For those like me who already own it, I don’t feel enough was added to make this worth a repurchase. But if you don’t have the original, then it’s more than worth the purchase price. You’re getting a great game with tonnes of content, if with a somewhat lacking online experience by modern standards, at a rather budget price. While it is ironic to say the game may just be the other kind of DOA (dead on arrival), at least regarding its online features, the potential is there. If Koei Tecmo tweaks the multiplayer experience and gives players the chance to match up with solid netcode on the platform of their choice, I will happily come back and eat crow. But as it stands, this re-release simply isn't the best way to bring eyes back onto the franchise, despite being a release of an excellent fighting game.
DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round is a great game, but it has one major flaw. It isn’t a completely new title; it’s a “definitive version” of a game released seven years ago. From that perspective, it doesn’t offer enough updates or new features to make it easy to recommend. The content is there and it’s good, but it’s essentially the same content that already existed.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
While there is not a lot of new content in DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round, it is certainly the ‘definitive’ edition of the fighting game. It brings a few new fighters and costumes to the table, but the real eye candy is the visuals, and the buttery-smooth gameplay. It excels at mastering the art of fighting with both simple and complex fighting moves, offering something for both casual and hardcore fighting enthusiasts. DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round not only looks good but also plays well. The photo mode also brings a unique element to the game. For long-term fans of the franchise, or new players who missed the original 2019 release of DEAD OR ALIVE 6, the Last Round certainly is a fighting game that will deliver hours of fighting.