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General: DOA2: Hardcore is basically an enhanced version of Dead or Alive 2... More moves, more stages, more boobies; and 1 new character (Bayman, from DOA1), for a total of 10 characters in all... seems like a quiet crowd when compared to Tekken Tag eh? At it's core it's pretty much the same game, with a few more play modes and features.
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The story mode still doesn't do the characters any justice... Mainly because there's not even much of a story, it's more like just a few "cut-scenes" for each character, and some of which don't even make much sense. The Survival mode is back and even more fun this time with bonus items to collect as you defeat your enemies. The Tag mode also returns with faster gameplay, cool new tag team throws / attacks, and new stages. Your standard Time Attack and Practice (Sparring) Modes are also present.
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Gameplay-wise we're looking at the same old DOA... Overly dependent on counters and not as much on combos = a NEWB-Friendly fighting game. While it may appeal to some, especially with it's purdy graphics (and yes, bouncy boobies too), hardcore fighting gamers looking for the best 3D hand to hand competitive action will probably stick with Tekken Tag or Tekken 4.
Manufacturer: Tecmo
Platforms: Arcade,
Playstation 2
Release: 2001
Characters:
Ein,
Leon,
Lei
Fang, Tina,
Bass,
Kasumi,
Zack,
Ayane,
Hayabusa,
Helena,
Gen
Fu, Jann Lee, Tengu,
Bayman
Related Games:
Dead
or Alive, Dead or Alive 2, Dead
or Alive 3, Dead or Alive 4
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Closing Comment:
Don't get me wrong, DOA2 is a quality game in it's own right. But characters
are still lacking personality and could even have "cooler" fighting styles.
Lastly, I do remember playing other 3D fighting games and having more fun...
~F.Yagami,
Webmaster
of TFG