Dead or Alive 4 Platinum Hits

by Tecmo Koei

Product Features

• Dead or Alive 4 takes 3D graphics to a new level, using the advanced technology of Xbox 360
• Unsurpassed online play on Xbox Live, including large-scale global online tournaments -- form clans & a new and interactive lobby area, plus text and voice chat
• Meet new faces in the DOA cast of characters, and get ready for the return of favorites Christie and Brad Wong!
• Incredible new 3D interactive stages -- from each strand of a character's hair, to the individual cherry blossoms falling from the sky
• In-depth story line and cut scenes, with a new plotline and amazing cinematics

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000NQD6NY
• Item Weight: 5.8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: March 8, 2007
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,648 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Dead or Alive 4 Platinum Hits

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great, if you don't mind the frustration..., September 1, 2007

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Brad Lee (USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Dead or Alive 4 Platinum Hits (Video Game)

DOA is a different kind of fighting game. It's not just about combos and quick reaction times, it's about fighting with strategy and learning to anticipate your opponent's moves.

The core of this game is fantastic. It consists of a seemingly simple system of attacks (punches, kicks, etc), throws, and counters. Counters beat attacks, throws beat counters, and attacks beat throws. It's a rock-paper-scissors affair. However, the gameplay has far more depth to it than that, which results more in "feeling" the game out more than practicing combos and timing over and over again like most fighters.

However, the game's frustration level, in accordance with Team Ninja's style, is at times simply overbearing. Sometimes it seems like the CPU 'cheats' because it can anticipate your moves waaay too well. And the end boss character is one of the most frustrating bosses I've ever fought.

The only thing left to cover is the online play, which is fantastic only if you never get tired of ninjas. Sure, it is true that there is no such thing as a truly balanced fighting game. But Team Ninja is so obviously dipping the favor towards the ninja characters (4 in total), that it's somewhat pointless to bother playing as any other character. You'll see what I mean after you've fought Ryu Hayabusa for the 70th time in a row...

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best fighting games I have ever played, August 14, 2007

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E. Gonzalez "mundox" (Panama, Panama) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Dead or Alive 4 Platinum Hits (Video Game)

Well I have played this a lot lately, and well what can I say this game is a must-have for your x360 collection.

This game is hard, I mean the normal setting is hard, and learning to play will be a pain if you have never played another DoA game. But that's what really makes the game fun, to be able to say that you can finish history mode or even time attack without losing once to the boss... that's just great.

Overall is a great game and I recommend you get it, there's still plenty people playing on Live and well for the price this is one of the best purchases you can make for you x360.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars best freaking game ever, February 18, 2009

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johnthecompnerd - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Dead or Alive 4 Platinum Hits (Video Game)

the DOA series has always been my favorite game series of all time. My brother in law finally got a 360 and I had the game already for when I got mine, so I decided to try it out. All I could say was "wow" Everyone is faster, more complex moveset, better countering system, and amazing graphics. They removed a lot of the landing of moves, for instance, if someone is high in the air, you can still do Ayane's back+punch down+kick and it'll land, which is AWESOME!! If you're a newbie at DOA, you're going to really despise it, as it is a difficult game. The computer is ruthless and will not take a break until you are dead, or it's dead. Before you had a couple seconds to get up, now you don't =) Also, if you're a newbie, go into the settings and don't you dare try to set the computer AI to hard, you'll want to punch your TV really really bad. I've been playing DOA for many years and I can say that Tecmo did an excellent job in the final DOA game.

ps - it took me at least 6 tries on my first try to kill Alpha (the boss). she's the kind of fighter that hits you six times, grabs you, then you miraculously get a KO. don't be too quick with her, she'll punish you, be smart. but not too slow either =)

in closing, if you like fighting games, get this. it's difficult, but once you learn it, it's one of the most fun games out there, IMO