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Shinobi
Previewed
11.09.2005
Publisher
Tecmo
Developer
Team Ninja
Format
1x DVD
Origin
Import / Domestic
Available
?, 2005 (Japan)
Dec. 30, 2005 (USA)
Exclusive
Yes
Difficulty
Adjustable
Dimensions
3D
View
Dynamic Side
Genre
Arcade / vs.Fighting
Player(s)
1-4
co-op 2
2-16 Live
Options
1MB save
HDTV 480p/720p/1080i
Xbox Live
Requires
n/a
Features
DD 5.1
Leaderboards
Voice
ESRB
M - Mature
Importable
n/a
11.09.2005
     > Ever since Team Ninja released the first Dead or Alive on Saturn, they've pushed the envelope for vs. fighting games on Sega consoles, Playstation 2, then Xbox.  Especially in the graphics department, Dead or Alive 2 for Dreamcast was a huge step forward in the series.  Next came Dead or Alive 3 and Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball for Xbox, which enhanced gameplay, graphics and sexuality.  Now, Team Ninja is poised once more to set the benchmark as Dead or Alive 4 is set for a near simultaneous release with the Microsoft Xbox 360 console.

     > Team Ninja boasts that Dead or Alive 4 will take full advantage of Xbox 360's superior technology, in order to provide the defining vs. fighting experience on next generation consoles.  The graphics, gameplay (especially counters), sound and online play will all be state-of-the-art.  New incredible interactive stages, characters and costumes will be added for increased fun!  Top that off with a new and more in-depth storyline, which will be enjoyed via gorgeous cut-scenes.

     > I've often read that Team Ninja are perfectionists.  That notion, and the fact that I thoroughly enjoy all their games, leads me to be very confident in their latest next generation game.  Out of all the non-Sega development teams out there, Tecmo's Team Ninja has surely been my favorite over the past few years.  I'm very much looking forward to all their future releases on Xbox 360...

First Impression
     > Dead or Alive 4 definitely looks like one of the few first round must-buys for Xbox 360.  It's games like this that will convince me to stand in line for a $399 console, as I don't have one reserved, and Microsoft has supposedly cut the reserve shipments in half anyway.  Microsoft claims that the Xbox 360 will have the best launch titles in history.  Too bad this game's been delayed already, according to ebgames.com.  However, I'm not convinced that any console will surpass the Sega Dreamcast Launch of 9.9.1999.
Potential
9+/10
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