Dead or Alive - Sega Saturn Classic (Import)
🥷 Dead or Alive (Sega Saturn, Japan)
Team Ninja’s groundbreaking 3D fighter, Dead or Alive, makes a powerful debut on the Sega Saturn — blending lightning-fast gameplay, cinematic visuals, and revolutionary physics that pushed the limits of 90s hardware.
Key Features:
⚔️ Fast-Paced Combat — Built on a modified Virtua Fighter engine, DOA emphasizes fluid counters, explosive throws, and high-risk, high-reward tactics.
💥 Innovative “Hold” System — A now-iconic defensive mechanic lets you counter your opponent’s attacks with perfect timing — turning defense into deadly offense.
🧠 Mind Games and Precision — Every move counts — DOA rewards anticipation, timing, and mastery over button mashing.
👩🎤 Iconic Fighters — Kasumi, Ryu Hayabusa (Ninja Gaiden), Zack, and Tina make their franchise debuts here.
🎮 Technical Showcase — One of the best-looking 3D fighters on the Saturn, complete with fluid animations and smooth hit detection.
Perfect for: Fans of Virtua Fighter, Tekken, or anyone who wants to experience the origins of one of the most stylish fighting franchises ever created.
Platform: Sega Saturn • Developer/Publisher: Tecmo • Released: 1997 (Japan) • Genre: 3D Fighting / Arcade Combat