Product Overview
- Product Name: Dead or Alive 2
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Disc Condition: Disc has light cosmetic surface wear; tested and plays perfectly.
- Notes: A nicely preserved copy of Dead or Alive 2 for Sega Dreamcast, offering a very attractive overall presentation. The instruction manual retains its vibrant artwork and intact staple binding, with moderate handling wear consistent with prior enjoyment. Rear tray artwork remains bright and colorful, while the game disc shows only faint cosmetic surface wear and has been tested to play perfectly. A well-kept example of this Dreamcast fighting favorite, worthy of a spot in any collector's library!
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What's Included
- Dreamcast Game Disc: Yes
- Disc Count: 1
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Case Artwork: Yes
- Jewel Case*: Yes
- Extras:
Game Description
The tournament is back, and this time the entire arena is part of the fight! Dead or Alive 2 unleashes blistering martial arts action on the Sega Dreamcast console, where lightning-fast strikes, bone-rattling throws, and perfectly timed counters decide who walks away victorious. Choose from a colorful roster of fighters, including ninja rivals Kasumi and Ayane, martial arts master Jann Lee, and the legendary Ryu Hayabusa. Battle across breathtaking 3D environments where a devastating attack can send your opponent crashing through barriers, tumbling down staircases, or plunging into an entirely new section of the arena.
Developed by Team Ninja and published by Tecmo, this 3D fighting game for Sega Dreamcast rewards sharp reflexes and clever strategy with its signature strike, throw, and hold system. Predict an incoming attack and turn the tables with a perfectly timed counter, or unleash rapid-fire combinations to keep your rival guessing. The spectacular Tag Battle mode lets fighters switch partners mid-combat, opening the door to devastating combination attacks and special team throws. With Story, Survival, Time Attack, Team Battle, and Sparring modes, there's always another challenge waiting beyond the next knockout.
For fighting game enthusiasts, Dead or Alive 2 captures the excitement of an era when arcade-quality 3D combat was pushing home consoles to incredible new heights. Fluid character animation, cinematic camera angles, and multi-tiered fighting arenas make every showdown feel like a martial arts action movie, while the accessible controls conceal plenty of depth for players determined to master their favorite fighter. Whether you're revisiting the Dreamcast's legendary fighting game lineup or discovering Tecmo's celebrated series for the first time, this physical release delivers the kind of arcade fighting excitement that keeps rivalries alive long after the final round.
Gameplay Features
- Master the strike, throw, and hold system to counter incoming attacks and outsmart skilled opponents.
- Send rivals crashing through barriers and down staircases in spectacular multi-tiered arenas.
- Fight as Kasumi, Ryu Hayabusa, Ayane, Jann Lee, and other martial arts specialists with unique moves.
- Unleash devastating tag-team throws and rapid partner switches during exciting Tag Battle matches.
- Test your skills in Story, Survival, Time Attack, and Team Battle modes with different challenges.
- Practice combinations in Sparring mode or challenge friends to intense head-to-head Versus battles.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Dead or Alive 2 first entered Japanese arcades in 1999, running on Sega's powerful NAOMI arcade hardware, the same technology family closely associated with the Dreamcast. Under the direction of Tomonobu Itagaki, Team Ninja expanded the original game's formula with dramatic multi-level environments, faster combat, and an exciting Tag Battle system that helped distinguish the series from other 3D fighters. The 2000 Dreamcast conversion impressed players with its remarkably faithful arcade presentation, helping establish Dead or Alive as one of the standout fighting franchises of the console generation.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Fighting
- Year Released: 2000
- Publisher: Tecmo
- Developer: Team Ninja
- ESRB Rating: T - Teen
- UPC: 018946010120
- SKU: 8823
- Format: Sega Dreamcast authentic physical video game disc (GD-ROM)
- Platform: Sega Dreamcast console (DC system)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- *Used jewel cases may be replaced with a brand new aftermarket one if damaged. Aftermarket cases may differ slightly in build quality from original Dreamcast jewel cases.
- Any online features (e.g., multiplayer, DLC, patches) may no longer be supported.
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