It's probably easier. We'll see
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Dead or Alive 5 |OT| Put a little bounce in your sidestep!
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It's probably easier. We'll see
DR2K
Banned
You have it too?
Alright will change to No idea then. Thanks for the clarification.
EDIT:
Difficulty Levels
Rookie
Easy
Normal
Hard
Champ
True Fighter
Master
More impressions from FSD user Keylay
I like the game but I wanted more out of sit down stuns. I'm still in the lab testing it out. After <- Block+Kick Kasumi can get a guaranteed <- Punch . I still have to mess around with the other sit down stuns. I really like the graphics and whatnot. But I'm still playing it like DOA4. If I go for Critical Burst, the AI counters me relentlessly on Champ difficulty. Maybe I need to find some new strings. I feel like the same thing will happen against human opponents.
chronos4590
Member
I agree, Somebody on FSD mentioned that one of Kasumi's Costumes shown in one of the Dev chronicle videos
The Blue Kimono
The more options the better. Will surely be fun see some rage videos on youtube lol
Definitely. Pretty happy ill be able to play this as casually or as seriously as I'd like (EDIT: I say this assuming none of the unlocks are difficulty specific a la DOA2U.). I wonder if the difficulty setting affects Story Mode or if that cycles through then all independently...
xion4360
Member
well in DOA4 you could change the difficulty setting for each mode, story mode as well. also funny DOA4 only has normal, hard and very hard.
I hope Master is VERY HARD. because I play offline a lot and I would appreciate some challenge.
Oh and in DOA4 to unlock costumes you had to leave it on default setting, which is normal.
Also note these difficulty modes are for Arcade mode, but im just assuming its the same difficulty options.
Ah, I see. Was Normal difficulty reasonable for less skilled players? How did Dimensions handle difficulty/unlocks?
xion4360
Member
I never played Dimensions myself. Apparently you unlock costumes in DOA5 by playing arcade mode.
People generally say DOA4 is pretty difficult. I couldn't really tell you but the AI can counter a lot if you do the same moves over and over and the boss character can be pretty tough if you don't know how to handle her.
Alpha on 4 was hard at first but she has very predictable patterns once you play more. As for the difficulty I found it easier working with shorter hits and grabs than trying to go all out on harder difficulties. Switch up combos often works obviously.
Bumping.
EteRnal PAL
Member
Love Kokoro's outfit in that video. Always thought the DOA series had the best costumes of any fighter. Looks like DOA5 will continue that tradition.
DR2K
Banned
Yeah no competition there.
Love Helena's new costume. Hope it gets a few recolor variants.
Ditto.
EscapingJail
Member
Hey Drdogg and grape, long time no see.
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
Member
Still wondering how much of the costumes will be unlockable in the game and how many of it will be DLC. With Team Ninja making Ryu Hayabusu's weapons as DLC in NG3, I'm preparing for the worst onslaught of DLC for DoA5.
That's one big thing that's holding me back from wanting to enjoy this game.
That's one big thing that's holding me back from wanting to enjoy this game.
Dimensions was way too easy. Tag Challenge mode upped the ante with super damage on the part of the opponent and tiny health bars for the player. Just skip the 3DS version if you want to play single player.
DR2K
Banned
Only thing on the disc is bikini's, other than that the game has around 6 costumes per character.
No character DLC or stage DLC.
In DoA's case, I'd happily welcome both of those with open arms. (minor edit: whoops read "character" as "costume"--new characters, costumes, and stages are all fine by me)
I just hated how the free costume DLC with Dimensions was handled. Made me paranoid I'd miss something. I think I'd rather pay money to not have to deal with that again.
DR2K
Banned
Costume DLC is fine, but characters/stages should be done via expansion.
Yeah I hated leaving my 3DS on to download a costume I might never have a chance at getting again, very dumb way of DLC.
EDIT- hah, looks like a lot of special 360 owners will be getting to play DOA5 asap.
neohwa
Junior Member
So what's the reason of changing the story/personalities of some fighters in this series? I remember Lei Fang was more of a badass and Tina's hair was brown/black and was an asian back in DOA1. did I miss anyone else?
I actually prefer them over the changed one in DOA2. They could have made new characters instead of changing them imo.
I actually prefer them over the changed one in DOA2. They could have made new characters instead of changing them imo.
DR2K
Banned
They didn't really have characters. This format allows the developer to give characters personalities, same with MK9.
leatherhat
Member
How great would it be to see Ryu go full out NG on everybody and break the game completely.
I'm pretty sure Kasumi is more popular in DOA. There's got to be some stats for most used character.
I won't complain but... I still wonder why it seems so hard for dem devs to follow the trail of Netherrealm and just offer a 100% complete package.
I mean, they have such goegeous models and before the XBOX era DoA's endings weren't about crazy CG (which I agree about the fact it was amazing sometimes and just cheap-looking some others) but short in-game-engine sequences. Would have it been that unreasonable for Team Ninja to provide the Story Mode and also Arcade endings just as in DoA2?
Anyway, not a big deal, but in a way I can feel some of those complaints.
ResidentDante
Member
I've thought this about fighters too, it's not like they are overloaded with content. Hell DoAX3 should just be in the game and it would be a fantastic package.
Dunno if serious or sarcastic
but I really don't believe that wrapping up a bunch of Arcade endings (using the in game models and assets, no expensive CG at all or elaborate plots: just 30secs-1min long individual, silly sequences) would have been this unbearable amount of extra work for TN guys.That aside, I don't care (I know how I will spend my offline-time with the game, and that ain't gonna be with Arcade) and I'm fine with the actual Story mode.
neohwa
Junior Member
they really got to make a ninja gaiden with Kasumi being the lead character. i'm bored with Ryu being in EVERY ninja gaiden games.
Out with Ryu! XD
ResidentDante
Member
Dunno if serious or sarcastic
That aside, I don't care (I know I will spend my time with the game offline otherwise) and I'm fine with the Story mode.
Not being sarcastic, I totally agree with you
I'm looking at huge games like Forza, Gran Turismo, Skyrim, Fallout etc. all packed with lots of content, then I look at fighters and there isn't so much in there.QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
I'm probably the only person who doesn't mind a barebone game as long as the netcode is solid XD Now if the netcode is ass I wouldnt dare touch the game I dont care if there is some awesome single player content I'll go watch that on youtube if I really want to see it
DR2K
Banned
Not being sarcastic, I totally agree with you
You're comparing it apples to oranges. It's a game designed around multiplayer. Compare it to games in similar genres, like FPS. Small campagin, big multiplayer. Outside of Mk9 and Blazeblue DOA5 is soundling like it has a pretty beefy story mode.
SolarPowered
Member
All dat Mahvel you played must mean you got that super secret speed of light netcode.
neohwa
Junior Member
Not being sarcastic, I totally agree with you
i'm not a racing game fan so forza and GT seems kinda empty to me, just racing and nothing else to do.......
Skyrim is loaded with bugs too, my ps3 version was loading like 10 mins every time i boot up the game!
TTT2 is loaded with contents for a fighter. same with blazblue, SSF4, MK, etc. and if you like create a figther, SC5 is awesome and the customization is limitless. i'm still not done with SC4 yet to be honest.
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
All dat Mahvel you played must mean you got that super secret speed of light netcode.
Netcode wasnt that bad at all. You want bad netcode go play T6 or SC4 or Mortal Kombat
Nope, thank goodness.
Oh cool, sorry then.Not being sarcastic, I totally agree with you
But i guess the reason (pretty much fair, is that...)
...people like Q here are totally not 'the only person who doesn't mind'. Again, I think it's fair and also a good thing fighting games' contents are calibrated according to high tier players (who just care for the engine, with no frills) but I can't help myself and just love when they literally overflow out of the box, as in Blazblue games, or the latest Mortal Kombat/KoF/Tekken Tag.
Oh cool, sorry then.
But i guess the reason (pretty much fair, is that...)
...people like Q here are totally not 'the only person who doesn't mind'. Again, I think it's fair and also a good thing fighting games' contents are calibrated according to high tier players (who just care for the engine, with no frills) but I can't help myself and just love when they literally overflow out of the box, as in Blazblue games, or the latest Mortal Kombat/KoF/Tekken Tag.
It's not like DOA is that barebones in features. I mean, at least it has Tag and 1vs1 in one game...
I'm all for more content but somehow more stuff to unlock doesn't equal more features to me.
-tetsuo-
Unlimited Capacity
DoA5 is almost 9 gigs....
DR2K
Banned
Nah there's tons to unlock(tons of costumes + characters), big robust story mode, plenty of modes to play, online mode is especially robust and feature filled as well.
Oh no no, that's not what I meant: I'm totally fine with the contents in DoA5.
Was more burbling about the whole 'Arcade endings' thing, really.
Oh no no, that's not what I meant: I'm totally fine with the contents in DoA5.
Was more burbling about the whole 'Arcade endings' thing, really.
i think the arcade thing is mostly habit.
People are still not used to a story mode/ fear that their favourite won't get any screentime.
maybe i'm a bit biased but beating the arcade mode a hundred times for all endings is boring.
good thing is that they don't change anyone after DOA2. i like the new sets of characters except the "new" tina. "new" lei fang is finally growing on me fortunately.
it seems no one complained about the "new" tina and lei fang though, or maybe they did 10+ years ago......
It seems I haven't stated my preference for Original Brunette Tina from DoA1 That Actually Looked Like a Wrestler in this thread enough.
Shouldnt be hard to reskin into and sell as DLC for a modest amount.
And system voices, wheee!