80
A perfect game for "guy's night" at home.
70
There is very little here that we would describe as new, original, or subtle. [Jan 2002, p.76]
95
Glorious looking, fast moving fighter with all the right moves. [Dec 2001]
10
Better Sequel to the Dreamcast Game Dead or Alive 2. PS2, Xbox, and Dreamcast are best consoles in the sixth generation era
9
El punto mas álgido de la serie. Gráficos impactantes, jugabilidad solidad, diversión en estado puro. Puede considerarse como de entre los mejores de su genero, muy recomendado.
10
DOA3 is amazing. I love this game
It was my favorite fighting game for the Xbox Original
Dead or Alive 3
Xbox
Released On:
Nov 14, 2001
Metascore
Generally Favorable
87
User score
Generally Favorable
8.6
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It is gorgeous, full of different modes to play and things to unlock, and most important of all, fun to play and accessible.
94
What DoA3 truly excels in is the variety of fighting styles and different moves.
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Jan 3, 2026
10
Better Sequel to the Dreamcast Game Dead or Alive 2. PS2, Xbox, and Dreamcast are best consoles in the sixth generation era
Jan 26, 2024
10
DOA3 is amazing. I love this game
It was my favorite fighting game for the Xbox Original
90
Graphics are great, not many complaints there - except the issue of clipping.
85
Believe it or not, the water in DoA3 is more realistic than the water in "Wave Race: Blue Storm."
80
One major failing -- its gameplay lacks the depth and innovation it needs to differentiate itself from its famous predecessor. Don't get me wrong, it's not that it's a poor game -- on the contrary, it's very fun while you try out all the characters and absorb all the pretty visuals.
78
While the graphics are certainly a feat, they alone can't make the game worth playing.
70
There is very little here that we would describe as new, original, or subtle. [Jan 2002, p.76]
Jun 28, 2021
10
This game is honestly still the very best dead or alive game even in 2022. I think the game does a perfect job from voice acting to the intense fast combat gameplay. Controls are super tight and well thought out. I disliked the mid kick forward counter mechanic that was introduced in dead or alive 4 and carried onto the new DOA games. The music, stages and characters are all superbly designed and added variety to the game. I think keeping all counters to the back and X buttons was good enough, no need to complicated the fighting mechanics of the game. I really hope we get a dead or alive 3 port to steam and current gen consoles. This game deserves to be played by more people. I think not enough people experienced the game to give it a fair rating. I think this game is a Must Play game and was way ahead of its time when it came out. PLEASE Remaster/remake DOA3! Thank you for coming to my TED Talk. My name is Flash and I'll see you guys on the next game review.
Jul 10, 2019
10
Still looks and plays good so many years later! The best fighter of it's time bar none. The game play does "easy to learn, tough to master" perfectly. There are a bunch of characters, each with their own distinct style and abilities, such as characters that are great at evasion, or characters that want to rush you down and stay in your face. There are many modes, such as survival, tag team, story and the funnest of all, multiplayer with friends. The fighting itself looks and plays like a dream, especially for a game that is a few console generations removed now.
Nov 8, 2025
9
El punto mas álgido de la serie. Gráficos impactantes, jugabilidad solidad, diversión en estado puro. Puede considerarse como de entre los mejores de su genero, muy recomendado.
Nov 29, 2022
9
I believe for the time D.O.A 3 are the best I purchased xbox original at the time with this game for me are unbelievable
Jun 29, 2017
6
Dead Or Alive 3 game released almost 15 years ago at the start of the first Xbox. This game is an excellent project, but only at the start. In fact, the game is rather boring and is passed pretty quickly for all the characters, just as Duke's controller is difficult to play and not convenient. The graphics in the game are pretty good, you can not argue with that.
SummaryDead or Alive returns to take fighters to the next level. The third installment of the series features new characters, interactive environments, and all-new lighting effects. Explore the many expansive levels in single-player mode or battle against up to four players in multiplayer mode. The destructible environments, kinetic tag-batt... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
