Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball. Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball(Japanese: デッドオアアライブエクストリームビーãƒãƒãƒ¬ãƒ¼ãƒœãƒ¼ãƒ«,Hepburn: Deddo Oa Araibu EkusutorÄ«mu BÄ«chi BarÄ“bÅru?, abbreviated as DOAX) is a beach volleyballgame by Tecmo released in 2. Xbox. The game was a departure from the rest of the Dead or Alive series which otherwise consisted of fighting games. It also marked the first game in the series to have a Mature rating due to some revealing swimsuits featured in the game.
The plot is set immediately after the tournament in Dead or Alive 3 ended. Gameplay revolves around the women of the DOA series playing various mini- games in the many locations of Zack Island, a reclusive private resort on an island owned by Zack, the only male character from the series to appear anywhere in the game. This installment features no fighting engine, instead being much like a simulation game that encourages the player to establish relationships with the AI of characters, and eventually make a two- person team to compete in volleyball competitions. Currency earned from completing mini- games and gambling in the island's casino allow the player to purchase hundreds of different swimsuits to wear in the game. Its sequel, Dead or Alive Xtreme 2, was released on November 1. Dead Or Alive Xtreme 2 Ps3Xbox 3. 60. The next sequel, Dead or Alive Xtreme 3, was released on March 2. Asian countries for Playstation 4 and Playstation Vita. Gameplay[edit]In the main story mode, players select a woman to play as for the duration of their two- week period. Since the volleyball matches in the game are always two on two, the player automatically begins with a partner. Each day, players can select one activity in the morning, one in the afternoon, and one in the evening. While players do have an opportunity to simply relax during these time periods, they are generally used to either court new partners, or to challenge existing partnerships to a game of volleyball. Winning a match provides money which can be used to buy swimsuits and accessories, either for oneself, or as gifts to bestow upon the other women. Alternatively, players can also earn money through gambling at a casino located on the island. Playing volleyball is done primarily through the use of two buttons, one designated for spiking and blocking, and the other for receiving or setting. As many of the actions happen automatically (e. While it is possible to manually direct one's partner towards or away from the net, she will generally move to cover whichever area the player has left empty. The game is one of the few to make use of the analog sensitivity of the face buttons on the Xbox controller, with a softer touch allowing one to barely hit the ball over the net. Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 (Japanese: デッドオアアライブエクストリーム2, Hepburn: Deddo Oa Araibu Ekusutorīmu 2?, abbreviated as DOAX2) is a 2006 video game for the Xbox 360 game console. Developed by Team Ninja. Description. After years of build up, Koei Tecmo has released the very first footage for Dead Or Alive Xtreme 3! Many gamers share fond memories of the previous iterations, especially the first title, Dead Or Alive Xtreme. Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 Will Not See Western Release - IGN News. The Ninja Gaiden character climbs some rocks and lounges in the pool. In addition to the core volleyball mechanic, the game features a relationship system between the various women on the island. Through gifts and skillful play, players can induce other characters to increase their esteem and positive feelings toward the character being played. A positive relationship with one's partner can translate into better performance during a volleyball match, while strong relationships with the other women leads to opportunities for new partners. Conversely, negative feelings from a partner can lead to missteps on the court, or can lead to gifts being thrown away unopened. All money carries over between vacations, so that unspent "Zack bucks" can be used by a different character selected on the next play- through. Similarly, all swimsuits acquired by a given character remain with that character for all future play sessions. Since each character has access to a different set of swimsuits at the shop, the majority of suits for each character can only be acquired as gifts. Many of the costumes are very revealing and make the women appear almost nude in some instances. This, coupled with the suggestive poses the women present themselves in (which can be viewed and zoomed in on from almost any angle, as controlled by the player) led to the first Mature rating in the series' history. Characters[edit]The playable characters consist of seven females from the previous Dead or Alive titles, plus Lisa, who makes her first appearance in this title. Zack (voiced by Dennis Rodman) is not a playable character but appears in the game's beginning and ending cinematics, with small appearances throughout the game. His girlfriend, Niki, appears only in cutscenes. As such, the volleyball players consist of: Ayane – Japanese ninja and rival (as well as half- sister) of Kasumi. Christie – British assassin and automobile enthusiast. Helena – French opera singer fond of walking her dog. Hitomi – German high- school student and aspiring chef. Kasumi – Japanese runaway ninja who enjoys fortune- telling and origami. Leifang – Chinese college student with an interest in aromatherapy. Lisa – American stock broker and amateur surfer. Tina – American wrestler and daughter of Bass Armstrong. Each of the playable characters has her own likes and dislikes (documented in the game manual), which influence how likely she is to accept or be impressed by certain gifts. Favorable gifts include those based on her favorite food, favorite color, and hobbies. In order to suit the lighter, more playful nature of the game, the Dead or Alive characters' previous rivalries were reduced to just a general dislike in this title. As a result, even characters who would normally try to kill another (such as Ayane and Kasumi, or Christie and Helena) can become fast friends through a brief exchange of gifts. Zack gambles his winnings from the Dead or Alive 3 tournament at a casino. In the process, he hits the jackpot, earning a ridiculously large sum of money. The money is used to purchase a private island, which he promptly turns into a resort names after himself ("Zack Island"). He then invites the women from the previous tournament (along with one newcomer — his girlfriend) to his island under the pretense that the next Dead or Alive tournament will be held there. The women arrive and after discovering the truth, (namely that it was merely a hoax) decide to make the best of the situation by spending two weeks vacationing on the island. At the end of the two- week time period, the ladies depart, leaving only Zack and his girlfriend Niki on the island. Shortly thereafter, a volcano, previously thought to be inactive, spontaneously erupts, threatening to destroy Zack's island. In the chaos, Niki escapes using Zack's jetpack. Zack survives the volcanic eruption, but the island itself is completely destroyed. While not part of the game itself, Zack's later Dead or Alive 4 ending shows the pair robbing an ancient tomb and escaping with a truck filled with gold, suggesting a possible financing source for a sequel. In the sequel, it is confirmed that this is indeed the source for financing "New Zack Island". Soundtrack[edit]Reception[edit]Reviewers were mostly positive, especially to the depth of the volleyball game, as well as with the high quality of the visuals and animation.[1. Review scores ranged from poor to very high, resulting in the averaged ratings of 7. Game. Rankings[1] and 7. Metacritic.[2]In its review, Edge focused on the game's unusual social, rather than adversarial, focus.[4]Maxim gave the game a score of eight out of ten and stated that "The sharp graphics and advanced jiggle physics will no doubt prick the interest of lonely gamers, but surprisingly, the game's volleyball action is pretty solid. And that's the most important thing.. Entertainment Weekly gave it a B and said, "It's kinda difficult not to get caught up in this goofy title, as you use your v- ball winnings to buy shoes and skimpy clothes for your fellow beach bunnies."[1. Playboy gave it a score of 7. As long as you know what you're in for, DOA: Xtreme Beach Volleyball can be a mildly entertaining collection of digital diversions with, at the very least, the best- looking virtual women to grace a video game."[1. In the first ever Spike Video Game Awards in 2. Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball won in the category Best Animation.[1. In 2. 00. 6, Games. Radar ranked gravure scenes in the game to be one of the 1. Controversies[edit]In the April 2. Electronic Gaming Monthly, the magazine revealed a "nude code" for DOAXBV, as an April Fools' Day joke. The magazine promised readers they could play the game with the girls topless, in an unlockable nude mode. Upon discovering the nude code was a hoax, many readers sent angry letters to the magazine, despite the fact that such jokes and hoaxes were an annual tradition for EGM.[citation needed]Shortly after the game's launch, a community of hobbyist hackers reverse engineered Dead or Alive Extreme Volleyball texture system, allowing users to modify textures of the player character models. This quickly led to users replacing the already revealing swimsuits with high detailed nude textures include genitalia and pubic hair for all in game characters. This resulted in fully nude anatomically correct female characters that would lounge about and play volleyball with full breast and buttocks physics intact. In January 2. 00. Tecmo for breaching the Digital Millennium Copyright Act by reverse engineering aspects of the game, as well as Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive 2. The company was seeking between $1,0. References[edit]^ ab"Dead or Alive: Xtreme Beach Volleyball for Xbox". Game. Rankings. 2. Retrieved 2. 01. 4- 0. Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball for Xbox Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2. Marriott, Scott Alan. Dead or Alive: Xtreme Beach Volleyball - Review". All. Game. Archived from the original on 2. Retrieved 2. 01. 4- 1. Edge staff (March 2. Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball". Edge (1. 21): 8. 6. ^EGM staff (March 2. Dead or Alive Xtreme Volleyball". Electronic Gaming Monthly (1. Archived from the original on 2. Retrieved 2. 01. 4- 1. Bramwell, Tom (2. Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball". Eurogamer. Retrieved 2. Helgeson, Matt (March 2. Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball - Dead or Alive Wiki. Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball. Japanese nameデッドオアアライブエクストリームビーチバレーボール (Deddo oa Araibu Ekusutorīmu Bīchi Barēbōru)North American cover art featuring Hitomi, Tina, and Lisa. Video Game. Release date(s)/ January 2. January 2. 3, 2. 00. March 2. 8, 2. 00. Mode(s)Single player, multiplayer. Rating(s)ELSPA: 1. ESRB: Mature. PEGI: 1. PEGI: 1. 5+ (Finland)Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball (also known as Dead or Alive Xtreme, DOAX, or DOAXBV) is the first beach volleyball spin- off of the Dead or Alive series, first published by Tecmo in January 2. Xbox. It is the narrative sequel to Dead or Alive 3. Unlike previous Dead or Alive games before it, Dead or Alive Xtreme is "a sports game" as opposed to a fighting game, featuring the female brawlers of the series playing volleyball, pool and gambling games as they spend a two- week vacation on a tropical island. The game also puts a big focus on collecting, socializing, and gift giving. It was the first Dead or Alive game to be given mature ratings in most regions for its depictions of busty women in skimpy swimsuits, both on and off the beach. A direct sequel to Dead or Alive Xtreme, Dead or Alive Xtreme 2, was released three years later with enhanced graphics and more in- game activities. Taking place after the events of Dead or Alive 3, Zack had gambled his winnings from the third tournament at a casino and hit the jackpot, earning a ridiculously large sum of money. With his girlfriend Niki, he used the money to purchase a private island, which he promptly names after himself: "Zack Island". He then invited the women from the third tournament to his island, under the pretense that the next Dead or Alive Tournament will be held there. The women arrive and after discovering the truth, namely that it was merely a hoax, decide to make the best of the situation by spending two weeks vacationing on the island. At the end of the holiday, the ladies depart, leaving only Zack and Niki on the island. Shortly thereafter, the island's volcano - previously thought to be inactive - spontaneously erupts, threatening to destroy Zack's island. In the chaos, Niki escapes using Zack's jetpack and leaves him behind. Zack survives the volcanic eruption, but the island itself is completely destroyed. Characters. Edit. The character selection menu featuring the eight playable characters. The playable characters consist of the seven female fighters from the previous Dead or Alive titles, plus a new character, Lisa, who made her first appearance in this game. The volleyball players consist of. Hitomi, a young woman who has dedicated herself to mastering karate. Her manners are meticulous, and she presents herself as resolute and determined. Helena Douglas, an up- and- coming prima donna and a gift to the world of opera. This young woman always gives off a high- class air. Leifang, a young genius raised in a rich family. Though she's cheerful and kind to everyone, she can be a proud little princess. Christie, an incomparably cold- hearted woman with all the characteristics required of an assassin. Lisa, the chief researcher at a research facility. She's a very helpful person, cheerful but never outright silly. Lisa also played volleyball when she was a student. The non- playable characters include. Niki, the young woman whom Zack met at the casino, where he won his fortune. Now his girlfriend, Niki accompanies Zack to his new resort, Zack Island. Zack, the man behind Zack Island. After winning a fortune at a casino in the third tournament, Zack bought an island resort and named it "Zack Island". He now invites all of the girls to Zack Island for a vacation, with Zack tricking them into thinking that the island is hosting the fourth tournament. Spoilers end here. Opening Screen of the game's primary location; Zack Island. In Story Mode, players select a character to play as for the duration of the two week period. Since the volleyball matches are always two- on- two, the player automatically begins with a partner. Each day, players can select one activity in the morning, one in the afternoon, and one in the evening. All money (known as Zack Dollars) earned in the game carries over between vacations, so that unspent dollars can be used by a different character selected on the next play- through. Similarly, all swimsuits acquired by a given character remain with that character for all future play sessions. Since each character has access to a different set of swimsuits at the shop, the majority of suits for each character can only be acquired as gifts. Kasumi, Ayane and Christie in a volleyball match. Volleyball. Edit. Playing volleyball is done primarily through the use of two buttons, one designated for spiking and blocking, and the other for receiving or setting. As many of the actions happen automatically (e. While it is possible to manually direct one's partner towards or away from the net, she will generally move to cover whichever area the player has left empty. The game is one of the few to make use of the analog sensitivity of the face buttons on the Xbox controller, with a softer touch allowing one to barely hit the ball over the net. Winning a match provides money which can be used to buy swimsuits and accessories, either for oneself, or as gifts to bestow upon the other women. Alternately, players can also earn money through gambling at a casino located on the island. Ayane pool- hopping. Pool Hopping. Edit. The objective of Pool Hopping is relatively simply: while being timed, the player just needs to move their character from one side of the pool to other by jumping on the pink and yellow floating pads. To successfully hop to the next pad, players must conduct the correct jump to stop their girl from falling into the water; tapping a face button results in a short jump, holding it results in a long jump. The faster they get to the other side of the pool, the higher the score will be, which in turn means the player earns more Zack dollars to spend. Bonus points can be gained for chaining jumps smoothly. Partners and Friendships. Edit. In addition to the core volleyball mechanic, the game features a relationship system between the various women on the island. Through gifts and skillful play, players can induce other characters to increase their esteem and positive feelings toward the character being played. A positive relationship with one's partner can translate into better performance during a volleyball match, while strong relationships with the other women leads to opportunities for new partners. Conversely, negative feelings from a partner can lead to missteps on the court, or can lead to gifts being thrown away unopened. For unexplained reasons, the Dead or Alive characters' previous rivalries were reduced to a general dislike in this title. As a result, even characters who would normally try to kill each other (such as Ayane and Kasumi, as well as Christie and Helena) can become fast friends through a brief exchange of gifts. Each of the playable characters has her own likes and dislikes (documented in the game manual), which influence how likely she is to accept or be impressed by certain gifts. Favorable gifts include those based on her favorite food, favorite color, and hobbies. Production credits. Edit. Producer & Director. Tomonobu Itagaki. Project Manager. Mitsuo Osada. Lead Programmer. Takeshi Sawatari. Character Designers. Yasushi Nakakura, Hideyuki Kato, Muneaki Kubota, Haruhiko Shikata, Akiko Matsui. Stage Design Director. Hideki Niimi. CG Effect. Yasuo Egawa. Motion Manager. Chitose Sasaki. Sound Composer. Takafumi Inamori. Programmers. Yasushi Maeda, Takashi Watanabe, Tomonobu Kinugasa, Nobuhiro Oda, Yasunori Sakuda, Tatsuya Yarita, Masayuki Arakawa, Yoshinobu Suzuki, Tsuyoshi Fujita, Kazuhiro Kosuge. Planners. Katsunori Ehara, Motohiro Shiga. Motion Designers. Tomoo Hiraoka, Masaki Koshikawa, Taro Yamauchi, Ryuji Ikeda, Yosuke Takahashi, Yojiro Hirashita, Naonori Osada, Atsuhiro Ishikawa, Makoto Fukahori, Takuji Otsuka, Akira Izumi. Stage Designers. Tadashi Kawabe, Yukihiro Fujita. Item Designers. Mamiko Arao, Hideyasu Ishihara. Motion Actresses. Ai Fujita, Eri Okada, Saeko Kokubo, Chie Ishikou, Ruruko Minagawa, Mamiko Arao, Eriko Tsuchihara. Movie Producer. Tomonobu Itagaki. Assistant Directors. Yasushi Nakakura, Hideki Niimi. Introduction & Ending Movies staff. Edit. Team. Wilco. Link Digi. Works Inc. Producer. Hideaki Noguchi. Production Manager. Kaori Hara. Director. Ryuzi Kitaura. CG Supervisor. Ryuichi Sunou. Lead Animators. Masaki Aikawa, Rintarou Fukuda. Motion Artist. Shigeki Sakano. Animators. Masako Ouno, Masami Kojima, Mitsuru Touma. Lighting Artist. Shoko Kitamura. Music Producer & Director. Kazumichi Arimori. Composer. Hiro Nagasawa. SEYukimura Yazawa. Mixer. Takashi Ishimura. Off Line Editors. Kazuhiro Shinoda, Ayumi Kojima. On Line Editors. Kazuhiko Horiguchi. Voice cast. Edit. Reception. Edit. A certain amount of controversy erupted following the announcement and subsequent release of the game. It was criticized for laying a thin veneer of respectability over computer rendered depictions of scantily- clad women, pandering to the lowest common denominator. Nonetheless, many reviewers were impressed at the depth of the volleyball game, as well as with the quality of the animation. As a result, review scores ranged from very high to quite mediocre. In its review, Edge magazine focused on the game's unusual social, rather than adversarial, focus. EGM April Fool's Day Joke. Edit. The EGM page. In the April 2. 00. Electronic Gaming Monthly, the magazine revealed a "nude code" for Xtreme, as an April Fool's day joke. The magazine promised readers they could play the game with the girls topless, in an unlockable nude mode. Upon discovering the nude code was a hoax, many readers sent angry letters to EGM, despite the fact that such jokes and hoaxes are an annual tradition for EGM.
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