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2001USK 12Xbox

A fast 3D fighting game for the original Xbox built around countering your opponent's attacks. In 2001 it stood out with striking graphics, interactive arenas and bouts for up to four players.

  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Competing against other players
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Lavish presentation
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Dead or Alive 3 special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Virtua Fighter 5

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2006PlayStation, Xbox

Brings what grabs you about Dead or Alive 3: competing against other players, melee combat with weapons or fists and combat with precise timing.

A technical 3D fighting game built on precise inputs, timing and deep mastery of distinct martial arts styles. A roster of 17 fighters, arcade and versus duels, and customizable items keep players coming back.

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Garou: Mark of the Wolves

Competing against other players

A celebrated SNK 2D fighter built around precise timing, Just Defend parries and a choice of fighting styles. It shines in head-to-head duels against a friend, with striking sprite art and fast, tight combat.

Killer Instinct

Competing against other players

A fast, flashy fighting game with fluid animation, a reactive soundtrack and a combo system built around chaining attacks and breaking opponents' strings with Combo Breakers. Online competition is the main draw.

Virtua Fighter 2

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A landmark 3D fighter from Sega AM2 that emphasizes grounded martial arts, precise timing and deep one-on-one duels instead of flashy special effects. Great for players who enjoy technical versus matches against friends or the AI.

Bloody Roar 3

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A fast 3D fighting game where fighters fill a gauge to morph into beast forms that hit harder and move faster. Arcade-style bouts with two-player versus duels.

Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001

Competing against other players

A crossover fighter where Capcom and SNK icons clash in three-character teams, with selectable fighting styles called Grooves. Precise timing, parries and deep combos make it shine, especially in head-to-head play with friends.

Virtua Fighter 4

Competing against other players

A technically deep 3D fighting game built around precise timing, counters and positioning rather than flashy gimmicks. In arcades it also helped pioneer online networks and player ranking systems.

SoulCalibur IV

Lavish presentation

A 3D weapon-based fighting game where swordsmen, spear users and many other warriors clash in fast duels. It offers character customization, online battles and Star Wars guest fighters.

X-Men vs. Street Fighter

Competing against other players

A fast crossover arcade fighter where you build two-character teams from the X-Men and Street Fighter casts, swapping in and out with tag mechanics and assist attacks for flashy combos. It shines in local versus play.

Street Fighter IV

Lavish presentation

Street Fighter IV revives the classic Street Fighter II style of play in a 3D, comic-inspired look. Precise inputs, timing and head-to-head duels against other players are the heart of the game.

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