Sega Dreamcast · Fighting
Dead or Alive 2
Certified classic
| System | Sega Dreamcast |
|---|---|
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | Team Ninja |
| Publisher | Tecmo |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Dead or Alive |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 9 |
Dead or Alive 2 is a fighting game released for the Sega Dreamcast, developed by Team Ninja and published by Tecmo.
Among the 38 Dreamcast fighting games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
It is part of the Dead or Alive series. The series also appears on other systems with Dead or Alive (PS1) and Dead or Alive (Saturn).
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want to experience one of the Dreamcast's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
What playing Dead or Alive 2 is like
Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.
Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.
Dead or Alive 2 walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Dreamcast games today
Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.
Dead or Alive 2 FAQ
Who made Dead or Alive 2?
It was developed by Team Ninja and published by Tecmo.
How long does Dead or Alive 2 take to play?
As a fighting game, Dead or Alive 2 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Dead or Alive 2 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.