Dead Or Alive 4 Review (IGN)

**Camron Kosciozko** · 12-29-2005, 01:12 AM

Closing Comments

DOA4 is a move in the right direction for the series in the long run, even if, in the short run, the changes to the counter system, blocks, throws and the ground game are a little annoying at first. The fighting is now deeper and more sophisticated, and while it may not seem so at first, there is a solution to every attack. For instance, if you see the warthog driving toward you in Gambler's Paradise, you can jump it. You can still counter nearly everything, and the ground game and the use of the environment is much greater. DOA4's online mode is also a tremendous improvement, giving the series another layer of play that should take off and breathe new life into the series. The game is also incredibly funny, too. The breadth of game endings is vast, and some are incredibly hilarious (Zack and Kasumi for starters).

9.0 Presentation
Very nicely done. A ton of modes and the online set-up is especially well done.

9.0 Graphics
Everything looks excellent, the characters, the backgrounds, the special effects -- everything.

8.5 Sound
Kicking guitar riffs and rocking tunes are complemented by high action sound effects and nicely separated sound.

9.0 Gameplay
Subtlety is the name of this game, which, for this series, is a big change. DOA3 fans will need to re-adjust their fighting style a bit.

9.0 Lasting Appeal
There are tons of unlockables in DOA4, from fourth and fifth costumes to weird hats and face masks. The online mode is rich with options and it's technically sound, making for a great experience.

9.0
Outstanding OVERALL
(out of 10 / not an average)

**^Apex^$hockWave** · 12-29-2005, 01:35 AM

cool i've been waiting for this game

**Saiten-Genjo-Sanzo-Hosu** · 12-29-2005, 01:47 AM

I'm glad that DOA has gotten some improvements to the fighting system. Unlike DoA 3 this one my feel like a true sequel.

Before I go any further I just want to apologize for all the negative things I'm about to say. Coming into this thread I had good intensions. I really did.

For instance, if you see the warthog driving toward you in Gambler's Paradise, you can jump it.

Ok, what the FOCK is this!?!? Not only do they have tha halo man, but they have to have his damn vehicle too?

What's next first person perspective and guns! The english language doesnt have a cussword to express my anger and Disappointment. =/

I tried. I really did. I tried to keep hope alive. Now, I see the light--the painful truth... that halo is going to infect this game. Lord help us if halo starts to affect the series. Seeing that anything that has to do with halo gets tons of praise and hype I doubt if the score is relible. My God! What other games will halo infect? No series is safe.

I'm seriously thinking about not playing this game. If I do play it; the way I view DoA Halo, er... I mean DoA4 will never be the same.

It's official. I hate DoA. I thought this day would never come. One of the few none SEGA titles I actually liked. I cant believe it. A man can only take so much--So I must say, good reddens to bad rubbish.

**Apocalypse_Spawn** · 12-29-2005, 01:56 AM

Originally Posted by Saiten-Genjo-Sanzo-Hosu

I'm glad that DOA has gotten some improvements to the fighting system. Unlike DoA 3 this one my feel like a true sequel.

Before I go any further I just want to apologize for all the negative things I'm about to say. Coming into this thread I had good intensions. I really did.

For instance, if you see the warthog driving toward you in Gambler's Paradise, you can jump it.

Ok, what the FOCK is this!?!? Not only do they have tha halo man, but they have to have his damn vehicle too?

What's next first person perspective and guns! The english language doesnt have a cussword to express my anger and Disappointment. =/

I tried. I really did. I tried to keep hope alive. Now, I see the light--the painful truth... that halo is going to infect this game. Lord help us if halo starts to affect the series. Seeing that anything that has to do with halo gets tons of praise and hype I doubt if the score is relible. My God! What other games will halo infect? No series is safe.

I'm seriously thinking about not playing this game. If I do play it; the way I view DoA Halo, er... I mean DoA4 will never be the same.

It's official. I hate DoA. I thought this day would never come. One of the few none SEGA titles I actually liked. I cant believe it. A man can only take so much--So I good reddens to bad rubbish.

Lmao don't give up just yet if you need to just ck it out before you buy it.

**Raziel243** · 12-29-2005, 06:10 AM

Originally Posted by Saiten-Genjo-Sanzo-Hosu

I'm glad that DOA has gotten some improvements to the fighting system. Unlike DoA 3 this one my feel like a true sequel.

Before I go any further I just want to apologize for all the negative things I'm about to say. Coming into this thread I had good intensions. I really did.

For instance, if you see the warthog driving toward you in Gambler's Paradise, you can jump it.

Ok, what the FOCK is this!?!? Not only do they have tha halo man, but they have to have his damn vehicle too?

What's next first person perspective and guns! The english language doesnt have a cussword to express my anger and Disappointment. =/

I tried. I really did. I tried to keep hope alive. Now, I see the light--the painful truth... that halo is going to infect this game. Lord help us if halo starts to affect the series. Seeing that anything that has to do with halo gets tons of praise and hype I doubt if the score is relible. My God! What other games will halo infect? No series is safe.

I'm seriously thinking about not playing this game. If I do play it; the way I view DoA Halo, er... I mean DoA4 will never be the same.

It's official. I hate DoA. I thought this day would never come. One of the few none SEGA titles I actually liked. I cant believe it. A man can only take so much--So I must say, good reddens to bad rubbish.

I think you need to relax. Sure Nicole is in the game, but that doesn't mean you have to be all angry about it. It's just some fan service that's all. Plus Nicole's a cool character to play as. It's just a simply collaboration between two companys, nothing to get all Dooms Day about. Anyway, it's cool to see that the game finally has a review, it's even better to see that it's this good. Cheers Team Ninja.

**Saxon69** · 12-29-2005, 08:52 AM

Wow, DOA4 is like the first Xbox 360 game to manage a 9 from IGN. Must be really good

**Saiten-Genjo-Sanzo-Hosu** · 12-29-2005, 09:00 AM

Lmao don't give up just yet if you need to just ck it out before you buy it.

I wasnt going to buy this title anyway because I dont have a 360; and now you see why. One of the few games that I think is worth playing gets :):):):)ed with.

I think you need to relax. Sure Nicole is in the game, but that doesn't mean you have to be all angry about it. It's just some fan service that's all. Plus Nicole's a cool character to play as. It's just a simply collaboration between two companys, nothing to get all Dooms Day about. Anyway, it's cool to see that the game finally has a review, it's even better to see that it's this good. Cheers Team Ninja.

No She isnt. Putting tha halo character on DoA is just as bad as Shadow the hedgehog having a gun. Why does every company want to wh0r3 out their franchises :):):):) Nicole! :):):):) halo and :):):):) DoA!