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This game is horrible unless your into bouncing boobs:

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 7 / 30
Date: September 13, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I've played all of the Dead or Alive games and found that they lack everything but boobs and girls. Sure there are guy ninjas like the awsome Hybusha but that's really the only reason I kept the game. Sure I like girls, but come on, i buy a fighting game to play a fighting game. Oh about the fighting physics they suck. You can about counter every freakin move. I used Hybusha for a few days and I beat a Super rank gamer on DOA online, how pathetic. The graphics are all that seemed to please the eyes except for B-factor. Anyways When it comes down to it, matrial art fighting is way better than this, To me this is horrible tekken clone that diserves to be put down for good, DOA 4, a clone of this game with more characters, whooo who cares. Anyways if your looking for a awsome fighting game pick up the best, Soul Caliber II or if you like Tekken buy Tekken 5, but please save yourself the money and dignity skip this one...

dead

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 3 / 11
Date: January 14, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Although I am not a fan of DOA's, Virtua Fighter's, Tekken's, and other "modern fighting games'" play mechanics, I was actually considering buying this game. I'm glad I rented it instead.
This was supposed to be a remake of both Dead Or Alive 1 and 2 with upgrades. Instead, Dead or Alive Ultimate ends up as just another port. Sure it has extra outfits and stages and online play for those who can afford the excruciating monthly broaband fees, but it fixes none of the information problems in training mode, the characters are hard to control, and the optional English Language Dialogue that was in DoA 2 Hardcore for the PlayStation 2 has been stripped from the X-Box version.
As for the Dead or Alive series in general, if I want confusing combo moves, I'll play one of those stupid dancing games. I hope this isn't the future of fighting games and that "Street Fighter" gameplay will come back again.

Good but nothing to new

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 4 / 11
Date: June 30, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I love the DOA series but, this game offers nothing new except costumes and online play but its mostly just DOA 2 remade. The controls feel a little odd and countering moves dosnt work as well as in DOA 3. I do like the new costumes and they are much easier to get than in DOA 3 where you have to beat a TON of people in order to just unlock one. Then theres the addition of online play but for those of us who dont have Xbox live theres really no reason to buy this just stick to DOA 3 until DOA 4 comes out with the Xbox 360 this year. Also no body really plays it online because I tired it at my friends house and everyone was playing Halo (of course, its not like theres anything else out there). All in all I do like this game but its not worth the cash.

Let down

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 13
Date: November 06, 2004
Author: Amazon User

If you've played Dead or Alive 3,don't bother with this one,it's just a rehash.Should have stuck with volleyball.

Hey, it's okay.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 7
Date: December 27, 2004
Author: Amazon User

The question is, what else is there? I mean we all know fighting games work, right? Well it's just another fighting game. You will have an okay time with it at first, but it will get old really fast. I would highly suggest purchasing Mortal Kombat Deception for the Xbox over this game. The reason I say this is because MK Deception offers you more than just fighting. It offers a puzzle game, and a chess style game along with the normal game, and you get tons of unlockable characters, which you can do by playing a 3D adventure. As far as Dead or Alive Ultimate goes, it's not worth the money. All you can do is fight, and that's it... Nothing else, no suprises, no rewards, no nothing... Prepare to get bored after playing this game for about an hour.

Sort of a letdown

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: November 16, 2004
Author: Amazon User

If I were you, I would just rent it and play it like that. It is basically the old version of dead or alive and the newer version combined on a two cd set. The first disk is very hard, the moves are basic and limited. It wasn't an enjoyment to play at all.

The second disk is much better, in many aspects. The graphics aren't as painful to look at (because it is the newer dead or alive) I enjoyed playing this one the first time I rented it. A cool thing about this one is that you can unlock costumes for the characters instead of just their story. It is a great time and the only reason why I gave this set three stars.

A unique policy...

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 6
Date: January 31, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I read somewhere that Tecmo only releases this game to the most highly-capable (at least graphics-wise) console, "and as a result all versions were released to different consoles." I was surprised, though, to see when I bought this game that it was a remake of DOA 2, the Dreamcast version. Make no mistake, though, plenty of advancements were made. The Dreamcast's version had superb graphics, and with 733 MHz to work with this time around, these are the most stunning graphics I have ever seen. As well, new levels were added, including an awesome aquarium level. Each character has over 12 outfits to unlock (haven't passed this number yet), and the levels are now interactive environments. Speaking of improvements, the operahouse level has embers all over the place, something the Dreamcast might've been taxed trying to do. Also comes with the original DOA, never released stateside. On a minus note, the fighting engine is my least favorite. Wasn't a fan of part 2, and it remains unchanged in this version. Every other button seems to be a dead button, though they are really blocks and counters that have to be atomically timed in order to execute. Moreover, button mashers dominate this game. The controls aren't such where intuition prevails. Some moves require like 16 button presses, and button mashers will pull them off most often- on you. Also, the infamous combos of this game can exceed 7 hits, which can be frustrating. A visually stunning game, as no character looks ordinary, but is that enough to dominate the genre? Not in my book. Street Fighter Anniversary (PS2) is the way to go...

DOA 2 Hardcore

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: September 05, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I have the PS2 version of this game and I thought it was pretty good, not as good as Tekken but still good. What I really wanted to write was that the original DOA was released in the United States on PS1, I own it and it sucks by the way.

Great background and gameplay

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 10 / 10
Date: November 27, 2004
Author: Amazon User

In Dead or Alive Ultimate, you get to play both Dead or Alive 1 and an improved version of Dead or Alive 2 - plus online gameplay as well!

XBox fans who enjoy fighting are thrilled about this - because while Dead or Alive 3 was on the XBox, until now there was no way to play the older games on this console. The Dead or Alive 1 gameplay is just like the original, bringing the classic feel and fun. On the other hand, Dead or Alive 2 is definitely updated. You get the same characters and locations, but the graphics have been revamped to take advantage of the XBox's engine.

I have to say this is GREAT because I'm a huge fan of Dead or Alive 3 and its amazing graphics. To be able to have that same level of graphic achievement - with blowing leaves, footprints in the snow, and so on - is just great. The costumes and characters are all quite distinctive and really let you get a feel for the personality of each individual.

The main theme is done by Aerosmith, but each level has its own music that fits well with the scenario. You get to fight in Japanese gardens, on the Great Wall of China, in a peaceful forest, and in other quite detailed spots. Not only are the three dimensional areas visually spectacular, but you can knock a character off a given section of the map and continue the fight on lower levels. It really adds to the strategy and gameplay.

There are great new scenes to help you learn more about the Dead or Alive universe. It's like reading a prequel to your favorite story - suddenly the characters and their actions take on new meanings.

The online gameplay lets you take your skills and techniques online, to test against players around the world. Instead of being 'stuck' with the gameplay in the game (which can easily last for weeks), you could play 24 hours a day and never run out of new opponents to face.

If I have any complaint about this game, it's that while the guys are in really cool costumes, the women all seem to be wearing costumes that clearly show off their underwear and big breasts. Some people DO play these games who aren't obsessed with women's underwear and inflatable chests.

That being said, it is at least great that female fighters are treated with respect, and it's considered normal to have just as many female characters in a fighting game as males. It wasn't that long ago that a fighting game would be males only, with women stuck on the sidelines waving little flags.

A great fighting game in general, and a must-have for DOA fans to fill in the storyline.

4.5/5

Ninjitsu Soap Opera

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: April 21, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I have not exactly played a lot of fighting games. In fact, ever since they took the Mortal Kombat 2 machine out of the video rental place, I haven't really seen that much of the fighting game. But here goes:

I have to say this game was pretty good. There were good characters, great backgrounds, interesting moves and that colorful sheen that Team Ninja casts upon its games. The story was a bit iffy, in my opinion. Although the intro, played out to Aerosmith's "Dream On," was an excellent piece, it has absolutely nothing to do with the game! There are similarities between it and certain characters' motivations, but in the long run, it has more to do with the Dead or Alive 1 that is tacked in as a bonus feature.

The characters' motivations are clearly enough represented, even if their stories are not up front. And you will get some back-story on all the characters, but it turns in a soap operatic thingy. For example: the wrassler must face his daughter; the phrase, "haven't we met before?" is all over the place; there are some people revealed to be family members at various moments; the karate champ has lost his memory, and a ninja lady must face her evil twin.

Also, the designers put in some really neat-o moves. In doing this, they forgot that most human only have so many fingers and a pair of thumbs. The controls are workable, but workable at best. This can lead to the dreaded button mashing. On that note, I can say that this game remains true to the original. It is also fairly unforgiving.

By the way, "ultimate" means "the best, biggest, and last." This collection does not have that many extra features. Most "ultimate" games should be dripping with readily unlockable stuff. Although you can collect more outfits for the ninja babes to fight in, that's all she wrote.

However, the game is pretty good. Why? Well, for one thing, it's beautiful. The girls in skimpy outfits don't hurt. Neither does the fact that that guy from Ninja Gaiden is here. Familiarity breeds content.

Plus, the fighting, although a bit clumsy at first, will grow on you. Of course, a side effect to this might be that you cannot play any other game for a while, but for a while you won't want to.

And of course, the crowning achievement of this game is its unlockable soundtrack. I have a soft spot for those, and this on includes the previously mentioned "Dream On." So if you're a fan of battling ninjas, girls in bikinis, and classic rock, give this game a try.

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