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DOA2: Hardcore (Sony PlayStation 2, 2000)

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Dead or Alive DOA2: Hardcore (PlayStation 2, PS2 2000) 1st Print Edition Black label BRAND NEW FACTORY SEALED! Condition is Brand New Factory Sealed Y-seam with Sony Security Label & Tear Strip still intact. Please see pictures for condition. You can see how nice it is. No issues seen. Disc is secure inside the case. This rare item is BRAND NEW FACTORY SEALED, out-of-print and considered a valuable collectable because it is still unopened and factory sealed. This is a rare brand new factory sealed collectible which is the reason for it’s collectibility and value. Will ship out either the same day or the next day depending on what time of day payment was made. All sales are final.

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Tecmo, best known for its popular Ninja Gaiden series on the NES, wasn't the most likely source for a 3D fighter that would compete with the likes of the Tekken and Virtua Fighter series. And yet, thanks to their in-house development group, Team Ninja, that's exactly what the gaming public got in 1996, when Tecmo released Dead or Alive, a game built on Virtua Fighter's impressive engine. The game showed promise, although it was perhaps most famous for the buoyancy of its abundantly bosomed female characters.

In an attempt to really compete with the big boys, Tecmo unleashed Dead or Alive 2 into arcades in 1999. The inevitable console versions soon followed, with Dreamcast's port being the quickest, as DOA2 was created using Sega's NAOMI hardware. For the PS2, Tecmo has beefed up the game to supposed "Hardcore" levels, adding a few flourishes to entice old and new fans alike.

There are 12 playable characters to start, representing the wide mixed-martial arts style of all respectable 3D fighters, from Muay Thai kickboxing to Wu Shu to Pro Wrestling. There are four buttons, but their function is unique in the fighting world. Perhaps its closest cousin is the Virtua Fighter series, but DOA 2 has done much to establish itself as its own beast. There are only two striking buttons, one for punching and another for kicking, and a grapple button. There is no guard button, as DOA2 uses the Street Fighter 2/Tekken method of holding back to block. The important addition is the FREE button, which allows players to move in full 3D, ala Soul Calibur, as well as reverse almost any striking attack in the game.

And these reversals are one of the major keys to DOA2. They are simple to perform and can turn around high and low attacks with ease. Learning this ability is at least as important as mastering the other moves of the characters, of which there are plenty. The game boasts a large martial arts arsenal: graceful strikes, canned combos, and multi-throws are all present, and most all of these can be reversed, once the basics of the engine is grasped by the player.

The fighting arenas in DOA2 are generally some of the largest available in a 3D fighter. Many of them are multi-tiered, giving players the ability to bash their opponent over ledges of a building or through the stained-glass windows of a cathedral. A few levels even possess so-called Danger Zones that can be triggered by knocking opponents into them, causing extra damage to occur. There are also differences in terrain and topographical grade that change the mechanics of movement slightly.

DOA2: Hardcore's modes include Time Attack, Versus, Survival, Team and Sparring (practice). DOA2 also has a Watch Mode, where players can view computer-controlled demonstrations, and Battle Rec. Mode, where players can record their battles. The modes that Tecmo obviously attempted to innovate are the Story Mode, which attempts to bring a flowing plot to the normal string of battles, and Tag Mode, DOA2's very own two-on-two mode in the tradition of Capcom's Vs. series and Namco's Tekken Tag Tournament.

In an attempt to lure people who might have already had their fill on the Dreamcast version, released months earlier, Tecmo has added a slew of new goodies. In addition to new moves for every character, there are new one-on-one and tag levels, double the number of costumes (over 70), an English dub, and a CGI Gallery where people who would like to view the DOA2 ladies in various states of disrobement can do just that. Tecmo also claims to have improved graphics and sound over the initial PS2 release, and there are now two more playable characters. Many of these features can be unlocked through various in-game feats.

DOA2: Hardcore marks the fifth different version of the game released (Arcade, Japanese Dreamcast, English Dreamcast, Japanese PS2, and Hardcore all have different features) and Tecmo has endeavored to make this version the most

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Tecmo
UPC
0018946010175
eBay Product ID (ePID)
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Product Key Features

Rating
T-Teen
Genre
Fighting
Video Game Series
Dead or Alive Series
Platform
Sony PlayStation 2
Game Name
Doa2: Hardcore

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Release Year
2000
Number of Players
1-4
Country/Region of Manufacture
USA
Control Elements
Gamepad/Joystick
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139973
ESRB Descriptor
Animated Violence, Suggestive Themes

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4 out of 5 stars
by elchapinde617Dec 28, 2008
A Great Fighting Game... Is It Worth It???
Dead or Alive 2: Hardcore, aka DoA2:H, is more of a revamped version of the Dreamcast title with an extremely similar name. Story Mode is pretty similar to many fighting games. Fight enough fights then beat the 'big bad guy' to win the championship/title/belt/world domination/etc. Vs. mode is pretty basic as well. Team Battle is basic, choose a group of people and keep fighting until the last person on the team drops. Survival Mode has you KO as many as you can before you're KO'd. All of these are very basic and can be found in many games. The Tag Team fighting is a real shining jewel for the game. It's not so much ''I hit him, your turn!'' but more like ''I'll hold him, you beat the crap out of him'' or WWF style double teaming. Also, some tag team combos are unique to certain teams. One such team is Kasumi and Hayabusa. Both being Ninjas, they have a special tag team attack. By playing through Story Mode, you can actually pick out some of the special team combinations. Here are some reasons you should buy it: Very fluid fighting moves Very attractive babes (not like that's important) Fighting style used by the characters very similar to the martial arts they're named after, at least the ones I know of Hidden costumes and options a plenty Very attractive babes (deja vu?) UPS system allow you to save you victories and defeats separate from your rivals Reasons not to buy it? I can only think of one, and that's if you have the Dreamcast version. The PS2 is the same with a few extras, such as the new costumes and arenas. If you're a DoA fan, though, you may want to get both anyway. Graphics : 9 Sound : 9 Control : 7 - easy to learn, but using it properly is rather difficult Fun : 8 Replayability : 10 - you have to in order to get everything unlocked Runthru : 5 - you can't really get a feel for the game by just blasting through it on Easy Mode Walkthru : 7 - There's quite a bit to explore that practice and experimenting can uncover Crawlthru : 9 - All the hidden costumes are very cute ^^ Also, tag team fighting has a lot of flamboyance if you can practice the moves and get them down. Overall : 8 - This game is quite a lot of fun and a definite if you love fighting games. Between this game and Tekken Tag Tournament, you (and you friends) will never really be bored. All we have to do know is wait for DoA3! (And you know they will.)Read full review
5 out of 5 stars
by jeffreorland0Sep 20, 2017
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I think the graphics for Dead or Alive 2 Hardcore for the PlayStation 2 are good even for the time when came out and today the graphics are gorgeous. The music and sound effects are great. The controls are awesome. The female characters in the game especially Kasumi are cute. The gameplay is awesome. I have a used copy of this game I bought a few years ago and a sealed copy to keep sealed for the rest of my life for collector's value.
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4 out of 5 stars
by patrwill53Dec 19, 2019
I love this game
I had this game for Sega Dreamcast
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
5 out of 5 stars
by bre4evaMay 29, 2010
Great Fighting Game
Game is very intense! Previously had this game, played it soo much that the disk went bad and I had to purchase another one. Game has various different characters that each have specials combos that are pretty easy to learn. Great game if you love a good fighting game!
5 out of 5 stars
by ashlow_44Jul 31, 2022
Great game!
The disc works and plays smoothly
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned

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