Dead Or Alive 5: Last Round review – the physics of sexism | Metro

Metro:
Gaming’s most controversial fighter comes to Xbox One and PS4, with upgraded graphics, two new characters, and… a ‘breast physics’ option.

Ask anyone to name the first thing that comes to mind when they think of fighting game franchise Dead Or Alive, and they’re almost certainly going to say ‘boobs’. Or, depending on their feelings on the matter, ‘sexism’. That’s not really a good sign for an almost two decade old franchise, that has always struggled for legitimacy in the face of other more technical fighters. But Dead Or Alive has been making progress, even if this latest release is a very small step along that path.

[ARESWARLORD]

two words pre ordered.

[SaveFerris]

Why can't we get a game review that just concentrates on the graphics, gameplay and online performance without the need of the reviewer having to present their opinion on social matters.

[gamer7804]

Exactly. I'd say MK violence is more controversial than the beauty of the human race but hey that's just me. And I certaintly wouldn't say mk is too violent. It's just the style the game chooses.

[Lord_Sloth]

Let's not forget that DoA has equal gender fanservice all across the board. Pretty shirtless boys with ripped muscles, masculine shirtless men with ripped muscled, even a dudes decked out in skintight leather, and even a guy in broken handcuffs.

[DanielGearSolid]

Annoying isnt even the word...

Obviously a person interested in this game doesnt care about social justice so why even put in the review

not even gonna click

[Yi-Long]

Actually, I DO care about 'social justice', but that doesn't mean all my entertainment has to be 'politically correct'. Far from it.

I'm perfectly fine with sexuality and violence in my movies, games and books.

In the case of Dead or Alive 5, I'm much more 'offended' and irritated by the non-stop DLC milking.

[DanielGearSolid]

What i meant was they dont care about Social Justice within the game itself

It's a long standing series, well known for its use of sexuality, so including and even highlighting that point in the review of the 5TH installment of the game, is just begging for SJW clicks

[Bathyj]

Because as I said earlier in the week reviewers have no objectivity anymore. I've often said I want a lot less opinion in a review and a bit more hard cold facts.

When I stand on a scale, I dont need the scale telling me I look fat, I should eat less, did I exercise this week or how they feel about the designated hitter rule.

I want my weight. Thats is. A scientific measure, free from opinion, biased, preconceived notions or inflamed hyperbole I got from reading everyone elses opinion on the internet.

When I look at the speed gauge I dont want to be told I should drive slower. Just tell me how quick I'm going.

When I look at my watch I dont need it to tell me Im wasting time posting on N4G. Just tell me the time.

I think you get my point.

But reviewers today seem incapable of just going in with an open mind, leaving their baggage at the door, and just reviewing the game in front of them, not the game they feel it should be.

The fact people say a game was hyped too much but failed to deliver is literal proof that they had a notion in their minds of what the game should be like before they even touched the game.

Just another reason reviews are becoming more and more irrelevant.

[turdburgler1080]

Their was a episode in the x files where mulder and scully confront a mad scientist and ask him "why?" He reponds with "Because I can." That just about sums it up.

[rhap]

Oh boy.

[Monkeycan8]

metro.... ya metrosexual..

[Darkwatchman]

Harping on dead or alive for its sexualization of females is like harping on mortal kombat for its gore and violence. They're just a part of the franchise. Focus on the actual GAME

[DualWielding]

People seem to understand well enough that people who like Mortal Kombat do not normally condone violence in real life... However people do not seem to be able to understand that just because you like Dead or Alive and enjoy its fanservice does not mean you condone sexual exploitation of women in real life

[WizzroSupreme]

Techmo Koei should make a dick physics engine for the sake of equality alone, to be frank.

[Scatpants]

Right, if your game features hot chicks it's sexist. Get out of here with this crap. I guess the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue is sexist too?

[mixelon]

Lol. Many would say so, yes. XD

[Scatpants]

I think it's sad that so many people are uptight about the fact that men enjoy seeing the female form. Maybe women don't, maybe Dead or Alive isn't directed at women, just like Barbie Horse Adventures isn't directed at men.

[OhMyGandhi]

The problem is, The reviewer could not not LET IT GO. Seriously, at every turn did he mention the game's blatant objectification of women, which is obviously how Dead or Alive does things. It's not a new franchise, and is unlikely to change. Bring it up once, if you have to, and move on to more important aspects of the game. I could of gotten more information about the game by reading the back of the damned box.

[TricksterArrow]

What if it were bouncing.. ehrm... bulges?

[Flewid638]

This review brings up a valid point. As long as they keep making T&A a thing in this game, fewer people will take it seriously.

Mind you...DOA has been my favorite fighting game since Hardcore and DOA5 is my favorite in the series bc they actually implemented a true fighting game engine...that they update OFTEN. No other fighting game offers such a movie-like, camera angled, cinematic experience.

But as long as bubble gum kawaii and tits are a focal point, no one will take it seriously.

[mixelon]

I think I agree.

Mechanically it's by far my favourite (non weapon based) 3D fighter too, aesthetically though? Not so much.

[rainslacker]

It's a solid fighting game, and the people that play it and enjoy it take it seriously. Who cares if people who have no interest in playing the game take it seriously? Do we care that people against violence in the media don't take MK seriously?

I would argue that they take it seriously if it offends them so much. All the controversy they cause with their tantrums only brings more attention to the game, which only helps sales, and when people try it because of that, they end up enjoying it. It works for GTA, and it works for this game.

[dcj0524]

What's wrong with big tits? The jiggle is set to natural so you have to go out of your way for it to bounce.is something wrong with sexually attractive females? Honestly this review is a bit sexist. Not one mention of these chiseled hard muscular men. I mean they have hayabusa in under wear, not even a top. Why don't you focus on the blatant objectification of the men, why do most of them have such noticeable Muscles? Oh right, your just focusing on the females because it's a hot topic and offer no real input in the matter, woops.I read the whole review and I'm confused on why it's a 6/10. The only way it could be a 6/10 is because of its overall buginess on Xbox One. So the PS4 version should score higher , but instead it's docking points based on sexually attractive characters and fun gameplay?

[Remy_S]

And this is why game journalism isn't taken seriously.

[IrisHeart]

This isn't journalism just a beta male pushing some feminist agenda.

[Inception]

And the beta male pushing their agenda through game reviews. They pretend they as game journalist who know everything about video game, but the only thing they care was pushing their feminist crap.

That's why we shouldn't take game journalism seriuosly.

[Pintheshadows]

As far as I can remember the breast physics option has been in DoA for years.

[SharnOfTheDEAD]

I like the DOA games, pretty good fighting games, not too fond of the silly DLC options but you don't have to buy Kasumi a schoolgirl Uniform....