If you'd like to see more of Dead or Alive 5, but haven't been able to get your hands on the demo, AtemSK5 uploaded quite a bit of gameplay footage from the public build of the game.
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Dead or Alive 5 debuted 10 years ago today, ushering in a new era of AAA free-to-play gaming which has since become commonplace.
I really wish "free-to-play" got a different name. Because, yeah, you can play (part of) the game for free, but then they hypercharge you for DLC. Nearly 1000 credits to get all the DLC? Damn.
Worse decision ever for the gamer. Over emphasis on fan service nonsense and micro transactions than making a great fighting game.
Use to love the game as a Virtual Fighter offshoot and competitor to VF and Tekken. Won't touch this current incarnation with a 10 foot pole. You know there was something wrong when they tried to charge for hair color.
Do people really not realize there was a full release of this game? I've seen this pop up a few times and it always baffles me that people talk as if DOA5 was only F2P. I still have the Last Round disc that includes all characters, maps and most outfits
Truly the best in the series. If you only want one DOA this is the one to get right here.
I (Robin Ek, TGG) was just informed that it appears as if Jonathan Holmes (writer for Nintendo Force and Destructoid) have stated that the DOA series promotes beating of women. So, here's my take on the matter.
Oh my days! That journalist must be constantly triggered by fighting games, but then I don't understand why he just doesn't quit if he can't handle the scripted actions of pixels.
@SaveFerris
"Absolutely. There are lots of women who take part in contact sports willingly because they enjoy it, and not just martial arts, but also rugby and rugby league."
- Yep, I like American Football more than Rugby though ;)
Jonathan Holmes is a liberal snowflake. Quick Mr. Holmes aka Captain No Manhood call on the developers of DOA to make a safe space in game for these women. The amount of mentally unstable people on earth is hilarious, but also extremely scary at the same time.
BUHAHA
Don't include women in fighting/shooting games = sexist because women are equal
Put women in = sexist because it promotes domestic violence
The DOA series has always been nice to look at, but I just can't get into it. The fighting system never felt good to play. Doesn't look like there's anything in this entry to make me consider giving it another shot.
Hmmm, I'm liking the new look of the women; they no longer look overly sexed-up. However, gameplay-wise, I'm not quite too sure with the inclusion of the cinematic attack sequences. Kinda breaks the flow of the combat for me is all.
Looks like Hayashi plans on ruining this franchise too.
-Removed DOA characters for MORE Virtua Fighter characters.
-Added stupid power blow mechanic that sends you full screen into the environment even if you're not near it & breaks your guard if you try to block it.
-Removed the advanced 4 point counter system for the 3 point counter system.
-Less fanservice with female characters/No more character charm (anime design).
-Hayashi said it's no longer a "fighting game" & that it's "fighting entertainment".
In other words it's now just a casual, non-competitive game...I mean "entertainment". The character designs are like changing a classic character into something they're not (ex: Crash Bandicoot after leaving Naughty Dog).
DOA5 is garbage. Just give me a port of DOA4 on PS3 or a HD Collection of DOA2 & 3.