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Dead or Alive 3

First seen: 15 november 2001

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Great Deal: $19.20

  • User Score (262)
    8.7 8.7 from 262 reviewers
  • Expert Score (61)
    7.8 7.8 from 61 reviewers
  • Gameplay (22)
    6.9 6.9 from 22 reviewers
  • Graphics (26)
    7.6 7.6 from 26 reviewers
  • Sound (26)
    6.6 6.6 from 26 reviewers
  • Storyline (2)
    6.3 6.3 from 2 reviewers
  • Lifespan (8)
    6.1 6.1 from 8 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • fast gameplay, fairly easy to learn, very fast, aerosmith musical contribution, high kicks
  • two buttons, no extra goodies, bad boss, poor stories, few secrets

Dead or Alive® 3 , the latest installment in the popular fighting series from Tecmo, is available exclusively for Xbox. Dead or Alive 3 offers a host of new features, including new characters, lighting effects, muscle and clothing movement, interactive environments and more. Players can choose from a variety of new and returning characters to engage in hours upon hours of frenzied fighting. Up to four players can battle it out in multiplayer mode while single-player m…

Specifications

  • Developer:
    Tecmo®
  • Publisher:
    Tecmo®
  • Genre:
    Fighting
  • Release Date:
    11/1/2001
  • Console:
    Xbox playable on Xbox 360
  • Game Rating:
    T (Teen) Mature Sexual Themes Violence

Release Date

  • First seen
    15 November 2001

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  1. Reviewer: Game Monkeys
    1 October 2007
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    Okay, you're looking at what I just wrote. You're seeing all those fours, and you're thinking, "Why am I only seeing three monkeys leering at me happily?" It's because, in short, DOA 3 isn't really offering us anything new and certainly doesn't do anything to push what our latest and greatest video game system is capable of. True, what it does offer is done pretty well...But it really amounts to a port from the PS2 that is spending a hell of a lot of time resting on its... Read more

  2. Dead Or Alive 3

    Reviewer: Video Game City
    1 October 2007
    Overall 9
    8.5
    Gameplay 9
    9.0
    Graphics 10
    10
    Sound 8
    8.0
    Lifespan 7
    7.0
     

    Dead or Alive 3 was Tecmo's first game for the Xbox, and it’s quite a good game. The graphics are still some of the best around, and the fighting itself is great. There are a few problems however, which you will read about later in the review. Read more

  3. Dead or Alive 3 Review

    Reviewer: IGN Entertainment
    9 February 2008
    Overall 8
    8.2
    Gameplay 8
    8.0
    Graphics 10
    10
    Sound 8
    8.0
    Lifespan 7
    7.0
     

    Explosive Tag Team Combat Watch out for That Fence Tag Team Under the Water Page 3 of 3 Read more

  4. Dead or Alive 3

    Reviewer: Into Liquid Sky
    3 May 2009
    Overall 9
    9.1
     

    The DOA series is one of the most controversial fighting games around. Fighting game elitists, in particular, seem to find joy in bashing the series. It has been called everything from a "button masher" to "hentai for the masses". In truth, DOA is as deep as any other fighting game, and excels in areas that others falter. Limbo stuns, open and closed stances, hi counters. Haven't heard of them? Check some FAQs. Where does DOA3 excel? The Tag Team mode is the smoothest... Read more

  5. DEAD OR ALIVE 3 REVIEW (XBOX)

    Reviewer: Games Fusion
    16 May 2009

    Dead of Alive 3 kicks a large quantity of arse and although it falls victim to strange sound glitches in loading and welcomes those who button bash, to be frank, it is stunning. If you own nothing but an Xbox and like fighting games I strongly recommend DOA3 because fighting games are either dead, or alive, and this one�s alive and kicking! Read more

  1. Dead or Alive 3 Reader Review - 8.9

    Reviewer: BoricuaTXA, IGN Entertainment
    9 October 2004
    Overall 9
    8.9
    Gameplay 10
    9.6
    Graphics 10
    9.8
    Sound 10
    9.8
    Lifespan 10
    10
     

    Oh my goodness a totally awesome game right here. Ever since that one time I played it at school, when my friend brought his X-BoX, I've been in deep like with this game. I mean it was so awesome. First time I played, I played with Zack. Then when I got the game I got real good with Brad Wong and Christie. There are some good modes. Such as Aracade, Versus, Survival and anything regular for a fighting game. And then there is the tag in which is so fun to play. Not to... Read more

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    Reviewer: Vasillis Andreas from West Sussex, Game Seek
    10 November 2003
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    I was wondering if you know if you cna play any of the DOA NORMAL XBOX GAMES ON THE XBOX 360 AND GO ONLINE WITH IT. If so can you please tell me which oen you can as i just orded and paid for the DOA Ultimate. thanks v a Read more

  3. "It is very stupid"

    Reviewer: CNET
    15 June 2005
    Overall 5
    5.0
     

    I do not like this game. I would not refer it to my friends. Read more

  4. Fantastic graphics, but the game is missing something

    Reviewer: Geoffrey Johnson "sitebender", Amazon
    16 November 2009
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    This is an arcade style fighting game with 16 playable characters, all with their own unique traits other than appearance. Some fighters are made for speed (Ayane & Jann Lee), others are made for brutality (Bayman), others are meant to throw around the compeition (Tina & Bass) and some are meant to just be unique (Hayabusa & Brad Wong). I am sure that we can all see that the graphics in this game are some of the best of the X-Box and that is saying alot. There are... Read more

  5. Reviewer: Epinions
    15 October 2005
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Dead or Alive 3 is an excellent martial arts game. It has stunning graphics, beautiful backgrounds and is easy to play. Tecmo's team NINJA really outdid themselves this time and used the powerful Xbox graphics hardware to the full extent. Features ... Read more

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