Dead or Alive Fundamentals | This Is How You MOVE.

[@ForceofNature99]

As we await the *ahem* DOA reboot, let's take a look at DOA's movement options! If you're having a little difficulty with the FGC notation terminology, check out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ip2mlHSfg7GtptU Check out the TopTierTips Guide Series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXesi4Kup7eKapY Here are the DOA6 character guides: kzbin.info/aero/PLV4Z7LoRwodCADdouGiwSnK9XNUS1LleT Join TopTierFighters here: www.patreon.com/toptiertips/overview Follow Force of Nature on Twitter: twitter.com/ForceofNature99 Follow Force of Nature on Twitch: www.twitch.tv/force_of_nature *Big apologies for the sound issues. This was recorded entirely from my PS5. #DeadorAlive6 #HowToPlayDeadorAlive #DOA6Guide

[@AnthanKrufix]

I'm really happy to see this series getting more attention. It is literally the best *_looking_* fighting game I know of. The animations of moves hitting and especially the grabs and holds, are actually flawless. Normally in fighting games grabs are basically you reach for the opponent, and if it lands there's a sudden blink to cutscene mode where opponent stops functioning and takes whatever punishment the grab animation has.. But in DoA grabs transition smoothly from hits, and look like they're actually flinging a resisting opponent around, paying attention to weight and balance the entire time. Whereas Netherrealm games look like their mo-cap actors were throwing a mannequin around.. DoA's looks like they were hooked up to two MMA fighters having a sparring session.. .. And when you have NiCo teleporting around with electricity that's a hellova feat.

[@ForceofNature99]

Definitely. DOA's animations are fantastic. Very fluid and underrated.

[@ShadowBlade79]

I try as hard as I can to not throw shade at Tekken sometimes, but when I look at how smooth and effortless movement is in other 3D fighters like this......... Movement in Tekken is one of the biggest negatives I've always had about that series, especially since I started learning 3D fighters with VF, Soulcalibur, and DOA first.

[@ForceofNature99]

Yeah, I'm not a fan of Tekken's movement. Feels too rigid and clunky if you can't perform KBD flawlessly.

[@xXLegacy]

​@@ForceofNature99are you moving using the thumbstick or dpad? Ive been using the dpad since like doa 2 ultimate. Also because i was used to mk with everything being directional and no half moon stuff.

[@ralegar1]

so much better than tekken still omg

[@RomeoBerkut]

Ahahah. Nice joke. But this game is masterpiece, without jockes

[@ForceofNature99]

They're actually pretty different from each other. DOA's closest to VF in design. Tekken is its own thing.

[@aquilonianace4791]

Thank you for saying that!! Everyone is so afraid of saying that! Why is everyone of admitting this game is good??

[@yasirviolent]

Please more in depth tutorials of DOA. very appreciate your videos

[@FrMZTsarmiral]

I've been interested in trying this series out. In your opinion, which are the biggest differences between each DoA titles you've played?

[@ForceofNature99]

Try it out, DOA is easily the most unique 1vs1 fighting game that I'd played. So many intricacies and mechanics to account for. Deceptive depth. What's the differences between the DOA titles? DOA1 is unfortunately pretty clunky (mid 90's title so its expected). DOA2 & DOA3 both have similar feels but DOA3 has more combo extension possibilities and wall splat combos along with pretty in-depth multi-tiered stages. DOA3 has good "free step dodge" free-walking evasion. DOA4's design I'd say is the root of modern DOA design (DOA4, DOA5 & DOA6). Movesets were expanded on quite a bit and "forced tech" ground hit resets became more prevalent. DOA4 has the brightest graphics and arguably the nicest looking interactive stages (shoutout to Seaside Market!). However, DOA4's competitive balance is very dodgy. Defensive counter holds feel too strong. DOA5 onwards are very solid DOA games. DOA5 feels like a competitively balanced version of DOA4 with less bright colours and toned down stages. Forced techs are also very strong in this game. DOA5U & DOA5LR actually run on a different engine to DOA4 which toned down forced tech ground hits. Excellent roster and stage variety in DOA5LR. DOA6 is similar to DOA5LR but with a toned down stun game system (fewer hits until the stun threshold (though Killer Instinct's the only other FG with a "stun threshold")), an inclusion of metered moves such as Break Blows & Break Holds, and relatively more environmental combo versatility with ground launchers and "citizen assist" resets. Forced tech prevalence is also reduced compared to DOA5LR. DOA6 also has a solid roster (31 characters) and decent stages, though not as strong as previous titles.

[@RobCastov]

Legend, thanks for guides. I look forward to the reboot. Whenever it might release lol

[@ForceofNature99]

You're welcome Rob Castov! Thanks for watching! The reboot can't come fast enough haha.

[@MisReal05]

Hi SMRT, I was wondering if the info in your DOA6 guides is also applicable to DOA5? I got DOA5 first because I wanted to play the games in chronological order and I’d like to play it a bit more before getting 6, but your guides for 5 are bit hard to follow due to age and I thought maybe I could get the same info from your doa6 guides? Of course I understand there are differences between the games, but I think that’ll be clear enough for me to tell on my own.

[@ForceofNature99]

Hey MIsReal. Yeah, my DOA6 guides mostly still work for DOA5. The biggest differences really is mainly DOA6 having meter and DOA5 having stagger escape. And yes, there's a considerable difference in quality between my DOA5LR and DOA6 guides haha.

[@MisReal05]

@@ForceofNature99 ah I see, then I’ll make sure to watch your DOA6 guides. Thanks so much for continuing to make guides for DOA despite the series being dormant right now. Noobs like me really appreciate it!

[@shugazi1]

would this work with DOA2 Ultimate?

[@LancerIKA]

backdash canseling actually tearing up the rubber under the d-pad on the dualshock. Same goes for dualsense i guess.

[@ForceofNature99]

Haha, I know that feeling. I tore up the d-pad on my old dualshock 3 controller a few years back.

[@clairemadeinheaven]

a new DOA comes out every 7 years so it won't be until 2026 until something releases, maybe 2024/25 as an announcement

[@ForceofNature99]

That would be ok. Wouldn't want TN to rush the game like with DOA5 vanilla or DOA6.

[@clairemadeinheaven]

@@ForceofNature99 I don't trust them at all anymore after DOA6, I hope they change my view of them though

[@c0nt1nuumd34th]

You mean its actually official? Tecmo Koei is really gonna hit the reset button? The memory of doa5lr being inferior to the console port in steam wont go away. X.x

[@ForceofNature99]

It's unfortunately, not official, but it's implied. And yeah, DOA5LR on Steam was an abomination haha.

[@bohdanherasymenko7569]

I wonder if anyone plays on keyboard and can KBD quickly?

[@ForceofNature99]

Or hitbox.

[@kenhamilton1174]

Can you make a Marie Rose BnB combo video?

[@DreamsCodex]

When this game released i was surprised by the fact that other players i met online believed i knew what i was doing when i had no consistency of remembering strings. I played 2 3 and 5 prior but i never was able to get good bc my ADHD wont let me focus on what i want to do which ends up making me panic and hit buttons. Its a shame i will never be truly good at fighting games when i love them so damn much.😞

[@lingmajor428]

Reboot?!

[@ForceofNature99]

Once Team NINJA's finished with Rise of the Ronin, they'll be prepping something.

[@Redbullets100]

Do you have a recommended discord to look for matches?

[@ForceofNature99]

Try this: discord.com/channels/707642243430875260/1035710536756764774