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But thanks to a beautiful new coat of paint-not to mention the online play-the series' time-tested formula seems better than ever now.ĭead or Alive Ultimate is a two-game compilation containing updated, online-enabled versions of the original Dead or Alive and its sequel. With that said, the core gameplay in Dead or Alive Ultimate really hasn't changed much since the release of Dead or Alive 2 about five years ago, so if you've played any of the recent installments in the series, you'll know exactly what to expect here. This multiplayer mode presents some innovative twists that admirably attempt to restore the spirit of arcade competition, where the fighting game genre was born and thrived. Furthermore, it sports the most fully featured online multiplayer mode of any fighting game yet, which is a huge accomplishment.
Dead or Alive Ultimate features the series' signature characters and gameplay, which strikes a good balance between offering flashy pick-up-and-play appeal and delivering the long-term depth that fighting game fans want. Though Dead or Alive is nearly 10 years old, the 3D fighting game series has never quite managed to steal the limelight from its direct competitors, namely Virtua Fighter, Tekken, and Soul Calibur.
