Overview
The world has become a very chaotic and disoriented place ever since the tragic murder of Fame Douglas, the sponsor of the legendary "Dead or Alive 1 World Combat Championship". We must now rely on you to ensure that the world returns back to a state of peace! With multiple characters to choose from, your mission is to win the championship and save the world. Your ability to battle using various…
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Trivia & Facts
The gameplay and graphics were enhanced and based on a better game engine than the one used in the first game, as all resources went into the characters and the stages.
Dead or Alive 2 featured the song "Exciter" by punk band, Bomb Factory, in its opening sequence.
Both "Exciter" and "Deadly Silence Beach" can be found on the self-titled mini-album, Bomb Factory, and on the Dead or Alive 2 Original Sound Trax ~PlayStation 2 Version~.
Dead or Alive 2 was notable for improving and popularizing the concept of multi-tiered environments, also known as stage transitions.
The game also appears in the 2002 film One Hour Photo, where the character, Jake Yorkin (portrayed by Dylan Smith), is playing the game in his bedroom.
In Japan, Famitsu scored the game a 34 out of 40.
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