Dead or Alive 6 Reviews
Taking its place as my favourite fighting game this generation, Dead or Alive 6 is so addictive! When you’re not trying to achieve all three stars in each of the 104 quests, you’ll be either fighting a stranger online, training for your next fight or working your way through the rather messy story mode. The narrative may not be one of the best out there but the game delivers where it counts, in the combat mechanics and performance. Delivering both a resolution or framerate mode on the PS4 Pro, Dead or Alive 6 ensures it remains stable whichever option you decide to go with.
DOA fans, I'm sure this one will be a winner in your eyes. And the same goes for fighting game fans.
Even without the series' signature tag mode, Dead or Alive 6 is still a blast to play with a large roster of characters and enjoyable game modes like story and the brand new DOA Quest. The tantalizing nature of DOA may show a little restraint as well, but it is still ever present in Dead or Alive 6 for those that are looking for it.
Dead or Alive 6 is ridiculously fun and endlessly charming!
Dead or Alive 6 isn’t going to shake up the fighting game scene, but it’s good for some quick fun and a very accessible entry point for newcomers to the genre.
Dead or Alive 6 isn’t a game that’s going to make me a fan of the fighting genre, but the ease of jumping into the basics makes it a fun title to break out with other fighting game newbies.
I wish I could say this was the definitive Dead or Alive experience. I really do. That honor still belongs to Dead or Alive 4. There’s an insane amount of fun to be had in DOA6, and it truly is a great game for pure fighting mechanics and unique characters.
Despite a lot of omissions, this still remains a fun fighting game to play with friends and there is hope that Koei Tecmo will add features in the near future. How much would that cost is a whole other story.
Team Ninja has put together a solid entry into the DOA world. While there is nothing truly groundbreaking here, fans of the genre will find plenty here to sink their teeth (or fists) into and won’t be disappointed. I do think a little more originality with the characters would have made a huge difference (especially as a Tekken fan). I found myself questioning why I would play DOA as a character with a Tekken Move-set, surely I would just play Tekken? Is this a day one ‘must have’? probably not, but if any of you feel like punching a CGI opponent, look this one up.
For fighting fans, this is a must play.
Despite a robust and fun fighting system, a lack of online functions and stripped down modes take the shine off Dead or Alive 6.
Dead or Alive 6 shines again with good graphics, sound design and enough offline modes to keep you going for some hours after finishing the story mode but doesn't manage the change to a serious competitive fighting game because of some uninspiring changes in the gameplay mechanics, modes and outfits of the characters.
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When it comes to fighting games, there’s no doubt that Dead or Alive 6 is in a league of its own and it has a lot to offer from start to finish. Whether you are an offline player and want to dive into the campaign or DoA Quest modes, there’s a lot there to enjoy, and that doesn’t change for those who want to take the fight online and show the world who the best of the best actually is.
For what it is, Dead or Alive 6 offers an enjoyable experience for new players and veterans alike, but the full package currently fails to deliver in a lot of key areas.
Dead or Alive 6 is a great entry in the franchise that refines many elements while expanding the general roster.
If you’re like me though, prepare to just spam all the buttons hoping for the best, because Dead or Alive is back in business!
Look past the game’s infamous history and what you have is what has always existed in the series. An easy to follow combat system with intrinsically rewarding gameplay that will keep you saying “one more game.”
Unfortunately, That's when I expect it to be eclipsed by a better adversary.
So was seven years worth waiting for a new entry to Dead or Alive? Yes. Alongside the like of the newest Soul Calibur and the upcoming Mortal Kombat, this is a good time to be a fan of these titles. With both a new story to follow and plenty of other modes to keep yourself and others occupied as you go head to head, Dead or Alive 6 is a great new entry into the series and worth picking up.
Dead or Alive 6's main draw comes from its simple, yet complex combat system that everyone can try for themselves in the free Core Fighters edition. Too bad every fighting game fan is already focusing on Mortal Kombat 11.
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