Game details
- Game:
- Dead or Alive 5
- AKA
- DoA 5
- Genre:
- Fighting
- Sub Genre:
- N/A
- Release Date (US):
- September 25th, 2012
- Release Date (UK):
- September 28th, 2012
- Players:
- 1-2
- Online Players:
- TBA
- Developers:
- Team Ninja
- Publisher:
- Tecmo Koei
- Rating:
- M [Mature]
- PSU Rank:
- 0 of 1169 Games
- PSU Rank on PS3:
- 0 of 0 Games
- Additional Information:
- Also available on Xbox 360
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About Dead or Alive 5
Dead or Alive 5 is an upcoming fighting game in the Dead or Alive franchise. It is the first game in the series to see a multi-platform release since Dead or Alive 2 and the only one to be released simultaneously for both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, as well as the first in the series to be released for the Xbox 360 since Dead or Alive Xtreme 2.
Review
- PSU Review Score
- 8.0
- Avg. user review score:
- 0.0
Summary
Dead or Alive 5 has enough to please fans and newcomers with game mechanics that are easy to learn, but difficult to master.
We like
- Improved visuals and story plot
- Dynamic and lively characters and environments
- Training tools
We dislike
- Not enough evolution
- Graphical shortcomings
- Poor storytelling
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After the departure of Dead or Alive creator Tomonobu Itagaki from Team Ninja in 2008, many were concerned about the future of the series. For fans, Itagaki was DOA. A lot of the designer’s personality had been injected into the games and Itagaki has called DOA’s female characters his ‘daughters’ in the past. Nothing was heard about a sequel for several years following DOA4’s release. Now nearly s...
- Posted Sep 26th 2012
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Dead or Alive 5 News
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Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate punching its way into stores this fall
Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate will be released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 this fall, Tecmo Koei has announced. The brawler will be made available on disc and as a digital download, and features the full version of the original DoA5 as well as the additional modes seen in the PlayStation Vita relea...
- Posted May 10th 2013
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Tecmo Koei confirms English & Japanese audio for Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge & Dead or Alive 5 Plus
Tecmo Koei has confirmed via their Facebook page that both the upcoming PlayStation 3 game Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge and PlayStation Vita game Dead or Alive 5 Plus will have both English and Japanese audio options. This news comes after the controversial choice of only including the English audi...
- Posted Mar 15th 2013
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Dead or Alive 5 Plus trailer highlights PS Vita controls
Tecmo Koei has flying-kicked a fresh Dead or Alive 5 Plus trailer in our direction this morning, highlighting the brawler’s PlayStation Vita touchscreen controls. In addition, the footage also compares the portable punch-‘em-up to the original version of Dead or Alive 5 on PlayStation...
- Posted Feb 15th 2013
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New Dead or Alive 5 update adds free island stage & swimsuit DLC to purchase
We previously reported that the 1.03 patch update for Dead or Alive would add tweaks to gameplay and match recording and uploading, a new major feature not available at launch. If that wasn't enough to make DOA fans happy, Team Ninja is releasing a new stage for free with the patch and new swimsu...
- Posted Jan 22nd 2013
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Dead or Alive 5 Plus to feature Cross-Play, Cross-System Support for DLC
The PlayStation Vita's next fighting game release, Dead or Alive 5 Plus, will include Cross-Play support. Japanese game magazine Famitsu has confirmed that DOA fans will for the first time in the franchise's history be able to continue the same game from home console to their portable and vice-v...
- Posted Jan 16th 2013
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Upcoming Dead or Alive 5 patch adds match recording and uploading
Team Ninja has announced via Twitter that Dead or Alive 5's version 1.03 patch will include a major new feature - the ability to record and upload matches online. The developer is excited to bring match recording and sharing to those without capture equipment. The PlayStation 3 version of the game ...
- Posted Dec 30th 2012
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Dead or Alive 5 PS Vita port motion controls and first-person mode detailed
Earlier this week, Team Ninja confirmed a PlayStation Vita port of Dead or Alive 5 would arrive early next year. Today, Tecmo went further to announce some of the additions and enhancements that would be in Dead or Alive 5 Plus on its Facebook page. Naturally, touch controls will be implemente...
- Posted Dec 6th 2012
- 2 Comments
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Team Ninja to rebalance Dead or Alive 5
The developer behind Dead or Alive 5 has revealed plans to rebalance its voluptuous brawler, and has called for feedback from fans in regards to what tweaks it should implement. Team Ninja took to Twitter to announce the move, which includes giving weaker characters a boost and taking the heavie...
- Posted Nov 1st 2012
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New Dead or Alive 5 DLC adds school uniforms, gym clothes, and more
More DLC costumes are on the way for you to dress up your favorite Dead or Alive 5 characters. The three DLC Costume Packs are the School Uniform Pack, Gym Clothes Pack, and Special Pack 2. All of them will be available next Tuesday for $4.99 USD each or as a complete set for $12.99. If you'r...
- Posted Oct 26th 2012
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Dead or Alive 5 adds 3 new costume DLC packs
Fighting as your favorite Dead or Alive character can get boring when you have to see him or her wearing the same thing match after match. Starting today, Team Ninja is letting you mix it up with three new costume DLC packs available for download. Everything from formal and fancy wear to playful...
- Posted Oct 16th 2012
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