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Dead or Alive

The first in the Dead or Alive series, and features many of the same features that has made the DoA series so popular today; somewhat realistic combat, good character design, and scantily clad women whose breasts bounce a lot. The game doesn't mess too much with a background story- it's a 3D one on one fighter that takes place within an arena of limited space. Each character has their own unique way of fighting, their own abilities, and even their own hobbies and likes. (For example, Ryu Hayabusa- yes, he of Ninja Gaiden fame- likes sushi, mountain climbing, and fishing.)

Genre: Fighter
Year: 1998
Developer: Team Ninja
Publisher: Tecmo
Players: 2

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Achievements

60 achievements · 605 total points

Master Kasumi Movements Perform all of Kasumi's Ninjutsu movements in Training Display Command mode in one session.
5 pts
Master Zack Movements Perform all of Zack's Thai Boxing movements in Training Display Command mode in one session.
5 pts
Master Hayabusa Movements Perform all of Hayabusa's Ninjutsu movements in Training Display Command mode in one session.
5 pts
Master Bayman Movements Perform all of Bayman's C-Sambo movements in Training Display Command mode in one session.
5 pts
Master Lei-Fang Movements Perform all of Lei-Fang's Taikyoku-ken movements in Training Display Command mode in one session.
5 pts
Master Gen-Fu Movements Perform all of Gen-Fu's Shini-Rokugo-Ken movements in Training Display Command mode in one session.
5 pts
Master Tina Movements Perform all of Tina's Wrestling movements in Training Display Command mode in one session.
5 pts
Master Bass Movements Perform all of Bass's Wrestling movements in Training Display Command mode in one session.
5 pts
Master Jann-Lee Movements Perform all of Jann-Lee's Jeet Kune Do movements in Training Display Command mode in one session.
5 pts
Master Raidou Movements Perform all of Raidou's Tenjinmon movements in Training Display Command mode in one session.
10 pts
Master Ayane Movements Perform all of Ayane's Ninjutsu movements in Training Display Command mode in one session.
10 pts
Ketsui no Toki Defeat every fighter in Tournament mode as Kasumi with default Game Config.
10 pts
Gonna Make You Gasp Defeat every fighter in Tournament mode as Zack with default Game Config.
10 pts
Blade of RYU Defeat every fighter in Tournament mode as Hayabusa with default Game Config.
10 pts
Megadeath Defeat every fighter in Tournament mode as Bayman with default Game Config.
10 pts
Concentration Defeat every fighter in Tournament mode as Leifang with default Game Config.
10 pts
Fastbreak Defeat every fighter in Tournament mode as Gen Fu with default Game Config.
10 pts
Power is Beauty Defeat every fighter in Tournament mode as Tina with default Game Config.
10 pts
Superstar Defeat every fighter in Tournament mode as Bass with default Game Config.
10 pts
Heated Heartbeat Defeat every fighter in Tournament mode as Jann Lee with default Game Config.
10 pts
Dead or Alive Defeat every fighter in Tournament mode as Raidou with default Game Config.
10 pts
AYA Defeat every fighter in Tournament mode as Ayane with default Game Config.
10 pts
Angel Kasumi Unlock all the costumes available for Kasumi.
25 pts
Pixie Leifang Unlock all the costumes available for Lei-Fang.
25 pts
Playboy Bunny Unlock all the costumes available for Tina.
25 pts
Toreko Cosplay Unlock all the costumes available for Ayane.
25 pts
Alien Zack Unlock all the costumes available for Zack.
5 pts
Modern Hayabusa Unlock all the costumes available for Hayabusa.
5 pts
Scuba Diver Unlock all the costumes available for Bayman.
5 pts
Hawaiian Gen Fu Unlock all the costumes available for Gen-Fu.
5 pts
Heavy Metal Bass Unlock all the costumes available for Bass.
5 pts
Bartender Jann Lee Unlock all the costumes available for Jann-Lee.
5 pts
Don Ramon Unlock all the costumes available for Raidou.
5 pts
The Regeneration of Brutality Unlock Raidou.
5 pts
The Killer Kunoichi Unlock Ayane.
10 pts
Lightning Dirk Combo Trial Perform a 11-hit combo using Lightning Dirk Combo (sweep ender) as Kasumi.
5 pts
Genocide Rush Trial Perform a 10-hit combo using Heel Kick and Genocide Rush as Zack.
5 pts
Rising Dragon Kick Trial Perform a 12-hit combo using Rising Dragon Kick as Hayabusa.
10 pts
Giant Uppercut Trial Perform a 10-hit combo using Giant Uppercut into Knee Lift into Crash Leg Spike as Bayman.
10 pts
Renkan-Zensho Trial Perform a 11-hit combo using Renkan-Zensho as Leifang.
5 pts
Kaiho, Sosui, Soha Trial Perform a 8-hit combo using Kaiho, Sosui, Soha as Gen-Fu.
5 pts
Ultimate Combination Trial Perform a 11-hit combo using Double Uppercut and Ultimate Combination as Tina.
10 pts
Buffalo Crush Trial Perform a 6-hit combo using Buffalo Crush three times and Hell Stab two times as Bass.
5 pts
Dragon Cannon Trial Perform a 17-hit combo using Dragon Cannon as Jann Lee.
10 pts
Gale Edge Trial Perform a 10-hit combo using Gale Edge Dance and Gale Edge as Ayane.
5 pts
Devil Slash Kick Trial Perform a 10-hit combo using Devil Slash Kick as Raidou.
5 pts
A Clean and Fast Fight Finish the first tournament match in less than 15 seconds and without being hit in the last match point with default Game Config.
5 pts
Greatest! Win a Tournament match without being hit on Very Hard on default Game Config.
10 pts
Hold! Win a Tournament match only using Holds on Very Hard with default Game Config.
10 pts
The Female Tengu Defeat Ayane during Tournament mode with default Game Config.
10 pts
For Ayame and Hayate Defeat Raidou and finish Tournament mode as Kasumi on Very Hard on default Game Config.
10 pts
Dead or Alive Challenge Finish Tournament mode without using more than 3 continues on Very Hard and with Life Gauge set to 'Smaller' for both P1 and P2, using default Game Config.
25 pts
Team Battle Challenge Defeat a CPU Team of 5 members on Hard without losing a round with default Game Config.
10 pts
Into The Danger Zone Finish Tournament mode without using a continue on Hard using the following settings: Life Gauge = Smallest, Safety Z. Size = Nothing, Danger D. = Critical, Bounce = High.
25 pts
Time Attack Challenge I Defeat every fighter in Time Attack mode in less than 5'00".
5 pts
Time Attack Challenge II Defeat every fighter in Time Attack mode in less than 4'00".
10 pts
Time Attack Challenge III Defeat every fighter in Time Attack mode in less than 3'25".
25 pts
50 Kumite Challenge Finish 50 Kumite mode with at least 30 wins.
25 pts
10 Survival Challenge Obtain 10 victories in Survival mode.
10 pts
25 Survival Challenge Obtain 25 victories in Survival mode.
25 pts

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Dead or Alive frequently asked questions

How do I play Dead or Alive online with a friend?

Dead or Alive (PlayStation) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Dead or Alive on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Dead or Alive in the PlayStation library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Dead or Alive netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Dead or Alive have achievements?

Yes, Dead or Alive has 60 achievements worth 605 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Dead or Alive for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Dead or Alive on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.