TECMO Dead Or Alive 5 - Xbox 360

Triangle system Fights in Dead or Alive are based on a triangle system: strikes beat throws, throws beat holds, and holds beat strikes.

When you land an attack of one type that beats another type, like landing a strike when an opponent tries to throw, that attack becomes a Hi Counter attack and does even more damage.

Holds Dead or Alive fights are more than just strikes and throws.

Right when your opponent throws a strike, do a hold to deflect it and attack them back for a lot of damage in one move.

Danger zones These are special regions found in most stages that cause heavy damage when a fighter gets knocked into them.

Danger zones can range from basic walls to blockbuster explosions and careening cars.

Some stages also have danger zones within the floors as well.

Blockbuster stages Two fighters battle it out as the walls around them crumble, generators explode, and entire buildings collapse beneath their feet! In Dead or Alive, you don't just watch the blockbuster action, you cause it.

Use the new Power Blow move to knock your opponent into the series' signature Danger Zones to cause major damage and mayhem!