Dead or Alive 3

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  • Publisher: Tecmo
  • Release Date: Nov 14, 2001
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  • Summary: Dead or Alive returns to take fighters to the next level. The third installment of the series features new characters, interactive environments, and all-new lighting effects. Explore the many expansive levels in single-player mode or battle against up to four players in multiplayer mode.Dead or Alive returns to take fighters to the next level. The third installment of the series features new characters, interactive environments, and all-new lighting effects. Explore the many expansive levels in single-player mode or battle against up to four players in multiplayer mode. The destructible environments, kinetic tag-battle feature, and all-new fighters make Dead or Alive 3 a worthy entry in the series.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. Hot Games
    100
    There's not a lot holding DOA3 back from becoming X-Box Game of the Year: it's that good. Every time you pop this disc in you're instantly amazed by the leaps and bounds that the X-Box engine has achieved.
  2. Official Xbox Magazine
    95
    Glorious looking, fast moving fighter with all the right moves. [Dec 2001]
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  3. Game Informer
    93
    A masterpiece in both form and function. [Dec 2001, p.98]
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  4. Xbox Exclusive
    85
    It won't win any medals for a perfectly balanced cast or an innovative control scheme, and it certainly won't be a tourney fighter, but it's still one of those games that you and your friends can play for hours.
  5. Total Video Games
    80
    Behind all of the surface gloss is a very shallow game that will disappoint fighting fans, there isn't a lot to go back to once you've completed it and the end feeling is slightly cheap.
  6. Maxim Online
    80
    Though the one-player mode can get a bit stale, it's saner than picking fights at the local Teamsters hall.
  7. All Game Guide
    70
    The old adage "beauty is only skin deep" basically sums up Dead or Alive 3 rather nicely.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 32
  3. Negative: 1 out of 32
  1. flashstep111
    Jun 28, 2021
    10
    This game is honestly still the very best dead or alive game even in 2022. I think the game does a perfect job from voice acting to theThis game is honestly still the very best dead or alive game even in 2022. I think the game does a perfect job from voice acting to the intense fast combat gameplay. Controls are super tight and well thought out. I disliked the mid kick forward counter mechanic that was introduced in dead or alive 4 and carried onto the new DOA games. The music, stages and characters are all superbly designed and added variety to the game. I think keeping all counters to the back and X buttons was good enough, no need to complicated the fighting mechanics of the game. I really hope we get a dead or alive 3 port to steam and current gen consoles. This game deserves to be played by more people. I think not enough people experienced the game to give it a fair rating. I think this game is a Must Play game and was way ahead of its time when it came out. PLEASE Remaster/remake DOA3!

    Thank you for coming to my TED Talk.

    My name is Flash and I'll see you guys on the next game review.    … Expand
  2. EllenN.
    Mar 6, 2002
    10
    Great graphics, it's at the top of my list. The moves slide together perfect. Good chararacters too. GO AYANE.
  4. BobB.
    Sep 19, 2003
    10
    Absolutely...the best fighting game!!!
  5. StealthK.
    Aug 16, 2002
    9
    This game is a lot of fun. A perfect game for Xbox. Fun gameplay good graphics and the girls...yeah.
  6. Suadi86
    Nov 29, 2022
    9
    I believe for the time D.O.A 3 are the best I purchased xbox original at the time with this game for me are unbelievable
  7. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    8
    Fast paced, flashy, and kinetic, this 3d fighter is a constant thrill ride. Complex combos can be a pain but overall a solid set of gameplayFast paced, flashy, and kinetic, this 3d fighter is a constant thrill ride. Complex combos can be a pain but overall a solid set of gameplay options and a well balanced fighting system mean its always fun to be a flashy ninja or bruce lee… Expand
  8. ZackW.
    Jan 19, 2002
    4
    Dead or alive 3 is a great game. But not as good a said to be. Nothings really changed about it. Graphics are good. But some of the new Dead or alive 3 is a great game. But not as good a said to be. Nothings really changed about it. Graphics are good. But some of the new character designs make them look ugly.This game is pretty good. But I prefer doa2 hardcore for tons of costumes and more.… Expand

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#6 Best Xbox Game of 2001
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#3 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2001
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#7 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2001