Dead or Alive 6: A Quick Dive into the Latest Chaos

What Happened to Dead or Alive 6?

Once upon a time in the realm of gaming, Dead or Alive 6 was all glitz and glam, but it seems our favorite fighters are now in hot water! The original version got kicked to the curb in exchange for a relaunch that’s been getting more shade than a sunbather at the beach—currently boasting a whopping 70% negative reviews on Steam. And what’s the big culprit behind all this drama? Some fans are saying Tecmo is treating this franchise like it’s simply there to fill the coffers of gamers with deep pockets. Yikes!

The Last Round: Epic Fail or Just Meh?

Now, let’s talk about the new kid on the block—the Dead or Alive 6 Last Round. Imagine looking forward to a shiny new toy, only to find out it’s just an old one with a fresh coat of paint. Many are grumbling that this release is as underwhelming as a soggy sandwich. Sure, one stage has better lighting, but don’t expect to be wowed! Players are also bummed about the cost of DLC being even pricier this time around. So, if you thought you were going to keep all those cool characters and outfits you bought before, think again! Unfortunately, our fan-favorite crossover characters, Mai and Kula, are nowhere to be found unless you want to shell out more cash for them. Bummer, right?

To add salt to the wound, while costumes unlock faster in Last Round, the shiny new feature they’re so proud of? A photo mode. Yep, you read that right—since when does snapping pics of your characters qualify as game-changing excitement? A full-blown bummer if you ask me!

This series has been on a rocky road to earn its place among the serious fighters, with promises to tone down the, uh, jiggle physics in favor of actual fighting. But surprise, surprise! When DLC costumes dropped, it was time to dust off those bunny outfits and bikinis for the fans who enjoy a different side of gaming altogether. Some hopeful gamers were looking for a chance to beef up the fighting aspect, only to be left hanging.

As one annoyed Steam user puts it, “It’s downright insulting. Tecmo sees this as the coomer franchise and thinks they can get away with delivering the absolute bare minimum.” A lot of players are also whining about the installation size being a hefty 40% bigger while still lacking rollback netcode and crossplay features, leaving frustration bubbling to the top.

“This is genuinely the biggest scam Koei Tecmo has pulled so far,” another reviewer exclaimed, pointing out that the game’s Steam Community page is filled with all kinds of distractions explaining this entire fiasco. Honestly, not what players expected when they hoped for upgrades!