Dead or Alive

"Overall, the multiple costume changes are a nice change of pace, but I would like to have seen another half dozen characters or more. I believe it would have added even more value to an already interesting title."

"...graphics are concerned, Dead or Alive comes out much more alive than dead. And though the music and sounds could have used more snap, overall it is a worthy addition to any fighting-game fan's library. Look forward to DOA 2."

"...Dead or Alive delivers a realistic fighting experience. Combining fantastic graphics and above-average gameplay, Dead or Alive is a fun and challenging fighting game well worth picking up."

"The gratuitous sexism aside, Dead or Alive is a polished product that pushes Tecmo to the front of the fighting game, hot on the heels of Namco for the title."

"Most people when they hear the name Dead or Alive mentioned will immediately think of breasts, not game play. Whatever your opinion of the exploitation of mammary glands to sell video games, it's safe to say Tecmo (the developers) have managed to do it very well. However, it's also arguable that by emphasizing the ladies love pillows to the extent they have in this and the two sequels they have undermined their claim that the Dead or Alive series can offer a rewarding fighting experience and not just plenty of virtual bosoms to ogle."