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Dead or Alive 4

Dead or Alive 4 - Xbox 360

Pros Cons
Intense action Doesn't live up to expectations
Addictive gameplay Repetitive gameplay
Tight controls  
Formula is growing weak

Maybe I'm bias, cause I've never been much for 3-D fighters, but I like Dead or Alive on the original xbox, so I gave this one a shot. It's a decent fighter, to be sure, but the fun only lasts for a few days.

Story:Eh, it's a fighting game, it's really just a branch of mini stories between each fighter.

Graphics: I guess they are good for a launch game, but Tekken and Virtua Fighter blow it out the water. Character models are pretty decent, but hair is oddly stiff. The environments are nice and detailed though.

Sounds: I found it annoying that all dialogue was in Japanese. Even the Americans talk Japanese! They should have at least varied it up a little. Other than that, there's not alot going on other than the sounds of fists and kicks hit bodies.

Gameplay: It's a 3d fighter with alot of emphasis on grappling and special moves. Some of these moves can be tricky to pull off, but are a lot of fun once you figure them out. The CPU's are suprisingly tough! Even on normal they can beat you down if you don't know what you are doing. It's a good challenge, but unless you have someone to play multiplayer with alot, it gets old fast.

Overall: It's not a bad fighter, but you should save your money for something better.

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