Having buying an array of dreamcast games recently I decided I would buy Dead or Alive 2. Reviews through the roof, cited as the second best fighter game on the Dreamcast, okay that bought me. Trying it,however, gave me a very different opinion. Okay yes really nice graphics, nice environments and some nice models. Fighting wise? complete crap. Soul Calibur is superior to this game in every single way, Tekken 3 a dated PS game is superior to this game in every single way. What is there compelling about simply button-mashing? Oh hey it has this counter feature! Pity it doesn't work in single-player mode. Busty models clearly influenced many opinions on this.
Dead or Alive 2 is a very good fighting game. The gameplay and fighting mechanics are superb. The controls are also very sharp. The destructible environments make the game even more fun. The graphics aren't as good a... Read Full Review
The second installment in the Dead or alive series is a great one. It has all you could want from a 3d fighting game. It sports a colorful selection of playable characters each with their own move and combo lists as well... Read Full Review