Dead or Alive 4 (Xbox 360) Review

The game has added many more features that any fighting-game addict will love. The graphics take full advantage of the Xbox 360’s horsepower, the sound is brutal and bone-crushing, and the gameplay rewards those with skill.

If you like fighting games, then you’ll have nothing but love for DOA4. It has terrific action addictive online play, so many unlockables that you may not get them all. This is the game all future fighting games will be compared to, period. One of the best fighting games delivers its best installment.

REPORT CARD : Dead or Alive 4

category	rating	comments
Originality	4	While DOA4 builds on the advances ot DOA3 and DOA Ultimate, it is only in competition with itself. The characters and multi-tiered arenas are creative, and fighting is over-the-top.
Longevity	5	Online play will keep gamers glued to this game for years.
Sound	4	Impact sounds are brutal and exaggerated. Music is good and adds to atmosphere.
Innovation	5	The lobby idea meshed gaming culture with online play. New sparring feature allows players to learn the game without wildly beating the buttons like a primate.
Graphics	5	Currently the best demonstration of the Xbox 360’s power.
Fun Factor	5	Extremely challenging, especially against online opponents. There are many unlockable characters with new moves to explore.