Dead or Alive 4 Xbox 360 Preview – DOA4 Tecmo’s Baby

Dead Or Alive 4 is, as I’m sure you can figure out, the fourth installment in the much loved series from Tecmo’s own Team Ninja.
From what we’ve seen of the game so far, it sure doesn’t look set to disappoint. For starters, the game is visually phenomenal, boasting
an unprecedented level of detail that’s enough to make any gamer with eyes go weak at the knees and slack in the jaw department.
Just from the five-minute demo we were shown at E3 it’s clear that DOA4 will be there at launch to show what the Xbox 360 is capable
of right from the start.

Of course, Dead Or Alive games always were more than just a very, very pretty face and a tightly packed, low cut dress. We’ve been promised a fighting system that’s even
move fluid than it’s predecessors, with more emphasis on anticipating your opponent’s actions and defending than ever, making for a
much more skill and reflex reliant gaming experience. We’re also told to expect some great, all-new characters, three of whom get a
chance to flaunt their moves in the aforementioned demo. All this coupled with some cringe-worthy environmentally specific moves (can you
say riding an enemy down some stone stairs by their face?) and a much touted, new improved online system, makes for a game to be salivating
over right up to 360 launch day.

Taking advantage of the superior technology of the new Xbox 360, Dead or Alive 4 will be the defining gaming experience on the
next generation console as it will encompass all that Xbox 360 has to offer, giving players the most rewarding digital fighting
experience to date on any video game console. Dead or Alive 4 will be the leader in fighting games as it once again raises the bar
in both online and offline fighting.

By utilizing the advanced technology of the new Xbox 360 hardware, Dead or Alive 4 will redefine
3-D high definition graphics and sound, creating the most visually beautiful and realistic looking video game to date.
Unsurpassed online capabilities via Xbox Live, new incredible interactive stages, an all star line-up of old and new favorite
characters, and the most complex DOA countering system yet, all add up to the must-have video game to own along with Xbox 360 t
his holiday season.

• The DOA Online World – Unsurpassed online play via Xbox Live including large scale global online tournaments, increased worldwide simultaneous online play, detailed scoreboards, players can form clans, new and interactive lobby area featuring voice and text chat available, and more!

• Redefining 3-D High-Definition Graphics – Utilizing the advanced technology of Xbox 360 and Team Ninja’s development expertise, Dead or Alive 4 will redefine 3-D graphics creating the most visually stunning video game to date!
• New Characters and Old Favorites Back – New characters added to the DOA all-star line-up, and the return of DOA3 favorites, Christie and Brad Wong!
• New Interactive Stages – Incredible new interactive stages showcasing the incredible 3-D graphics and astounding attention to detail from each strand of the character’s hair to each cherry blossom falling from the sky.
• New and In-depth Story Line and Cut-Scenes – All adding up to new insight into the mysterious yet captivating world of Dead or Alive.
• New Costumes – Each character will have a variety of new costumes to rock while they fight, some characters will even sport new hair dos and this latest installment.
• Most Complex DOA Countering System to Date – Fighting system will be overhauled allowing even more mastery and strategy of your favorite character, including the most complex DOA countering system yet!

Right in the face baby!

Yes, the jiggle physics are still there!

Expect even better fluidity, this outfit in motion is phenomenal.

See all Dead or Alive 4 Xbox 360 Screenshots in the Gallery.

• Developer – Tecmo / Team Ninja
• Publisher – Tecmo
• Dead Or Alive 4 Official Site
• Release Date: Xbox 360 launch title – Christmas 2005
• Dead or Alive 4 Xbox 360 Screenshots

There’s simply no denying that Dead or Alive 4 is a complete and utter visual orgasm, both in and outside of the cut-scenes.
It just looks so mind-blowingly dazzling that it’s hard not to get excited. No doubt it’ll be a huge selling point for the Xbox
360 come launch day, bundled with consoles and carted home in the arms of beaming gamers worldwide on that hallowed date; not
without good reason mind you.

Aside from the graphics, fans of the series can look forward to taking the reins with a number of all
new characters (as well as all your old favorites), kicking seven bells out of them in brilliantly interactive locations, and a new,
more fluid style of play that’ll test the skill of veterans as well as welcome newbies to the fold with open arms.
Regardless of if you’re a fighting fan or not, you really should be slobbering buckets in anticipation. If you’re not, grab the
local phone book and flick to the ‘P’ section, only there will you find someone who can help you.

Written by XBS UK Staff Writer Infinity.

Filed under: Xbox 360

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