I remember reading about the production of this game, apparently some sweaty game designers spent two years studying breast mechanics to get the physics of mammaries just right. Well that's just fascinating. Maybe they should've just spent those two years coming up with some fluid fighting moves so that the game didn't feel like a turn-based fighting game.
Description:While you may not be familiar with the original Dead or Alive--a run-of-the-mill fighting game most famous for the bouncing breasts of its female combatants--the sequel Dead or Alive 2 is a major-league contender that ranks up there with genre giants (including Soul Calibur and the Tekken series). Dead or Alive 2 features drop-deaWhile you may not be familiar with the original Dead or Alive--a run-of-the-mill fighting game most famous for the bouncing breasts of its female combatants--the sequel Dead or Alive 2 is a major-league contender that ranks up there with genre giants (including Soul Calibur and the Tekken series).
Dead or Alive 2 features drop-dead gorgeous visuals, with gracefully animated 3-D characters rendered in great (and in some cases, downright naughty) detail. Not merely scenic backdrops, the lavish 3-D arenas are also highly interactive: fighters get slammed and thrown against walls, and, in some cases, they can be thrown through windows and off ledges, with the camera viewpoint following the aggressor as he or she jumps down to the lower level of the arena to continue the punishment.
A game that plays as good as it looks, Dead or Alive 2 sports a rich combat system that's heavy on the counterattacks. Gameplay moves along at a blazingly fast pace, and the simple controls are easy to pick up on and make executing combo moves a breeze; this is a brawler that both button-mashers and hardcore gamers will enjoy.
Unlike other fighting games which contain hidden features that must be "unlocked," Dead or Alive 2 pretty much lays all its cards out on the table from the start. There are 12 fighters to choose from (each with at least one alternate costume) and seven modes of play are available (including tag battle mode and a two-on-two battle royal that up to four players can join). --Joe Hon
Pros:
Drop-dead gorgeous visuals Blazingly fast gameplay; simple yet effective controls Highly interactive 3-D arenas 7 modes of play, including tag battle mode Cons:
Virtually none to speak of
"Release Date: February 29, 2000 (NA)
Publisher: Tecmo
Developer: Team Ninja
Genre: Fighting
Dead or Alive 2 was one of the more sought-after games on the Dreamcast. Years after the death of the console, a used copy of Dead or Alive 2 was still fetching around $30 or so. Last time I checked, that price has dropped, but regardless of what it costs, this is a must-play game for fighting enthusiasts. In my personal opinion, this is the pinnacle of the Dead or Alive series, with improvements in ever"
"Release Date: February 29, 2000 (NA)
Publisher: Tecmo
Developer: Team Ninja
Genre: Fighting
Dead or Alive 2 was one of the more sought-after games on the Dreamcast. Years after the death of the console, a used copy of Dead or Alive 2 was still fetching around $30 or so. Last time I checked, that price has dropped, but regardless of what it costs, this is a must-play game for fighting enthusiasts. In my personal opinion, this is the pinnacle of the Dead or Alive series, with improvements in ever"
"Zack
This Dennis Rodman wannabe never seemed cool to me...In fact, I always looked forward to any fights that I may have with him just so I could pummel the ever-lovin' urine out of him and his stupid green hair and/or skin-tight alien outfit...Either or, I'm not picky. There aren't too many fighting game characters that I really despise, but Zack is on that short, little list. Good for him."
“I remember reading about the production of this game, apparently some sweaty game designers spent two years studying breast mechanics to get the physics of mammaries just right. Well that's just fascinating. Maybe they should've just spent those two years coming up with some fluid fighting moves so that the game didn't feel like a turn-based fighting game.
Now the series is only known for the overflowing women and their revealing outfits. Nobody can surely take this game seriously as a result!” read more
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