DOA5 stages are more than spectacular visual backdrops, instead playing to a
fighter's strengths. As a fight progresses, the backdrop will change and
interact with players. Skilled fighters will be able to utilize these dynamic
stages to pit their opponents against fresh obstacles to create a new fighting
experience. This fusion of combat and dynamically changing backdrops is a
formula for the evolution of fighting games as "Fighting Entertainment".

With a sensual yet realistic style, DEAD OR ALIVE 5 characters are rendered in
incredibly lifelike detail. From smooth, lithe muscles to emotive facial
expressions, every character comes to life. Characters can even perspire as
they fight, with realistic depiction of wet skin, damp hair, and moist,
semitranslucent clothing as the match progresses.

Along with a rich array of single player modes including story mode, DOA5
offers new online options with arcadestyle matches, tournaments, and social
features. Players can be paired into oneoff matches or work their way up the
leaderboards for the honor and prestige of competing in global tournaments,
the resulting matches of which can be watched by any player as a learning
tool.

No longer content to be eye candy with a deadly kick, the female fighters
of DEAD OR ALIVE 5 show a whole new level of character and style. The unique
style of each fighter, both male and female, will be accentuated by their
individual personalities as they battle with a new look and feel for an
intense new generation of DEAD OR ALIVE combat.

FEATURES

• Intense DOA Fighting: DOA5 expands the signature fighting style for
  which the series is known with a variety of new martial arts techniques and
  styles
• Realistic and Sensual Graphics: Characters come alive with a new visual
  style combining stunning realism with a warm, naturalistic feel that conveys
  every facet of each character - from raw power to sleek sensuality
• Dream Lineup: Play as Ryu Hayabusa, Hayate, Ayane, and Hitomi as well as
  numerous additional characters yet to be announced
• Dynamic New Interactive 3D Stages: More than a backdrop, spectacular
  locations from around the world provide a changing and interactive showcase
  for deadly battles
• New Finishing Moves: Use power blows to interactively trigger the Danger
  Zone of a stage, including crashing cars, collapsing glaciers, and an
  exploding oil rig - distract your opponent or drive him into danger
• Online Battles: A fullfledged online experience awaits players that
  allows for both beginners and experts to compete head to head in a variety
  of playing fields and battle modes.