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2001 Xbox

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.

What defines Dead or Alive 3:

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Lavish presentation
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Co-op or multiplayer

The closest matches for Dead or Alive 3 are Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001, Garou: Mark of the Wolves and SoulCalibur IV. 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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Garou: Mark of the Wolves

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

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.

Art of Fighting 3: The Path of The Warrior

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A 2D SNK arcade fighter in which Robert Garcia travels to Mexico to find a childhood friend. Its standout features are the fluid, detailed character animation and a combat system built around spirit gauge management and special moves.

Street Fighter IV

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

Bloody Roar 3

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

Virtua Fighter 2

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

Tekken Revolution

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A free-to-play entry in the Tekken series on PlayStation, offering classic 3D one-on-one fighting with character levelling introduced for the first time. It focuses on quick online and arcade duels with familiar fighters.

Virtua Fighter 5

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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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