The fourth installment in the Dead or Alive series continues in a similar vein of fighting game. Delivering another dose of combo heavy action set in a variety of highly interactive locations.
With Helena assuming control over DOATEC, an eclectic cast of fighters from all corners of the world battle each other for some personal goal. Each character has vastly different, and often unusual, motives.
In the main game's story mode, each character fights through a series of encounters, often with a bizarre context, such as fighting over a fresh lettuce. This reflects the rather odd but still hilarious Japanese humour.
XBOX 360 Live support allows players to watch fights while waiting for their turn in the arena. VOIP is also supported, as with many Live games.
Featuring a graphical upgrade and an improved fighting system, Dead or Alive 4 is aimed not only at the older DOA players, but enticing new gamers due to its less intimidating control system, which gives slightly less advantage to the experienced.