Dead or Alive 2 Classic
PlayStation · Fighting
Dead or Alive
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 (originally 1996) |
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | Team Ninja |
| Publisher | Tecmo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Dead or Alive |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Dead or Alive is a fighting game released in 1998 for the PlayStation, developed by Team Ninja and published by Tecmo. This PS1 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1996.
It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II.
It is part of the Dead or Alive series. The series also appears on other systems with Dead or Alive 2 (Dreamcast) and Dead or Alive (Saturn).
Dead or Alive supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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 have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
What playing Dead or Alive 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 cheats & codes
15 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Health P1 | 80095DF0
00A0 |
|---|---|
| No Health P1 | 80095DF0
0000 |
| 1 Hit Death P1 | 80095DF0
0001 |
| Infinite Health P2 | 80095E48
00A0 |
| No Health P2 | 80095E48
0000 |
| 1 Hit Death P2 | 80095E48
0001 |
Dead or Alive walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Dead or Alive FAQ
When did Dead or Alive come out on the PS1?
Dead or Alive was released for the PlayStation in 1998; the original game dates back to 1996.
Who made Dead or Alive?
It was developed by Team Ninja and published by Tecmo.
Is Dead or Alive multiplayer?
Yes. Dead or Alive supports up to 2 players.
How long does Dead or Alive take to play?
As a fighting game, Dead or Alive 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 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.