Dead Or Alive 5 marries the signature fighting style of the popular Dead Or Alive series with stunning new graphics, new online features, & new martial arts techniques to create a strong new direction for the franchise. In Dead Or Alive 5 players will once again take on the roles of the cast of Dead Or Alive fighters in an intense, action-packed brawler set in visually striking locations from around the world. The famed Dead Or Alive h&-to-hand combat returns, supported by completely new 3D stages that update the series characteristic style with a fresh look & feel. Dead Or Alive 5 stages are more than spectacular visual backdrops, instead playing to a fighters strengths. As a fight progresses, the backdrop will change & interact with players. Skilled fighters will be able to utilize these dynamic stages to pit their opponents against fresh obstacles to create a new fighting experience. This fusion of combat & dynamically changing backdrops is a formula for the evolution of fighting games as Fighting Entertainment. With a sensual yet realistic style, Dead Or Alive 5 characters are rendered in incredibly lifelike detail. From smooth, lithe muscles to emotive facial expressions, every character comes to life. Characters can even perspire as they fight, with realistic depiction of wet skin, damp hair, & moist, semi-translucent clothing as the match progresses.