Most moves assigned to a character can be pulled off by pressing either punch or kick while holding down or pressing a direction on the d-pad or analog stick. The game utilizes four buttons to pull off punches, kicks, throws and counters holds. Gameplayĭead or Alive 5 is a 3D fighting game where players can move around in a 3D-axis allowing sidestepping and more movement freedom compared to 2D fighters. It was released on March 19th, 2013 in North America.

Save data and DLC costume packs are also exchangeable between the Playstation 3 and Vita versions, as well as the availability of cross-platform play between the two systems.

Claiming that it would have 'features which are appealing as the DOA5 Plus name reads are planned,' DOA5+ will feature touch-screen controls, a new first-person mode and exclusive costumes in addition to the base game. DOA5 will be directed by Yohei Shimbori, who oversaw direction over the studio's first DOA fighting title post- Itagaki, Dead or Alive: Dimensions.Ī Playstation Vita version, entitled 'Dead or Alive 5 Plus' was announced on IGN's IPL YouTube channel by Yosuke Hayashi on December 1st, 2012. Dead or Alive 5 will be available for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 upon release. After Dead or Alive 5 was released, it was mentioned that Uncharted 2 jaw-breaking set pieces delivered the inspiration behind the concept of 'fighting entertainment.'įor the first time, Team Ninja will release a Dead or Alive title on multiple platforms at launch. Setting off environmental hazards will drastically change the fighting environment. There will be more dynamic environments in the fighting arenas, such as an explosion setting off when a fighter gets knocked into a power transformer, similar to the Danger Zone in previous titles, and the environment collapsing around them. Team Ninja head, Yosuke Hayashi, has said that this game represents 'fighting entertainment,' more than just a regular DoA game. Announced at the Tokyo Game Show 2011, Dead or Alive 5 is a brand new entry in the Dead or Alive franchise.

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