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Dead or Alive 5
Dead or Alive 5Fast‑paced fighting action with stunning visuals and deep combo mechanics
Stay Dead Evolution
Stay Dead EvolutionA cinematic beat'em up where you fight like a video‑game hero in real‑life footage
Overview
Description

Dead or Alive 5 delivers high‑octane 3D fighting on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, featuring a roster of iconic characters and a polished tag‑team system. The game blends classic DOA style with modern graphics, offering both solo story modes and robust multiplayer battles. Players can dive into intense online versus matches, practice combos in training, or enjoy the cinematic story mode that showcases each fighter's background. With regular balance updates, the experience stays fresh for competitive and casual audiences alike.

Stay Dead Evolution blends classic fighting game mechanics with rhythm‑game timing, all set against fully filmed, movie‑quality cinematics. Players control the main character in real‑time, executing over 100 techniques across five stages while the on‑screen action feels like a live‑action movie. The indie title, developed by Brucefilm and published by Plug In Digital, offers a single‑player experience on PC that merges arcade action, rhythm precision, and cinematic storytelling into a unique, immersive combat adventure.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Fighting Games
Fighting Games
Best for
Fighting game fans and esports competitors
Fans of cinematic indie fighting games
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
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release date
2012-09-25
2015-02-04
Specifications
developer
Team NINJA
Brucefilm
publisher
Koei Tecmo Games
Plug In Digital
age rating
PEGI 16, ESRB M
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multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player
critic score
75/100
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep tag‑team combat system
  • Stunning HD graphics on PS3/Xbox 360
  • Robust online multiplayer
  • Extensive costume customization
  • Innovative use of real‑life video footage
  • Deep move set with over 100 techniques
  • High‑quality cinematic sound and graphics
  • Combines rhythm and fighting gameplay uniquely
Cons
  • Limited platform availability (no PC or newer consoles)
  • Online matchmaking can be inconsistent at times
  • Learning curve steep for newcomers
  • Limited to single‑player only
  • Niche appeal may not attract mainstream fighting fans
  • Performance can be demanding on lower‑end PCs
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