Dead or Alive 5 Plus on Vita with TAG combat system and included DLC characters. Good portable version of Tecmo Koei's 3D fighter. Complete roster and responsive gameplay.
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Fighting2 players16+
Description
Dead or Alive fighters clash in spectacular combat enriched by air combos and new modes on Vita. Published by Tecmo Koei, released in Europe in March 2013. One-on-one fighting game with multi-tier system, acrobatic combos, training and story modes. European version.
Dead or Alive 5 Plus review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾2,3 GB📅22/03/2013
Published by Tecmo Koei
Dead or Alive 5 Plus (PS Vita) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Collector interest
Dead or Alive 5 Plus carries the most complete version of Tecmo Koei's 3D fighter on Vita, with added content built in. Its PAL desirability rests on the handheld never receiving another entry of the franchise, fixing this volume as the series' sole portable window. Sought by versus fans who favor the definitive build over mere scarcity.
Is Dead or Alive 5 Plus still worth playing in 2026?
A 3D versus fighter from Team Ninja, Dead or Alive 5 Plus brings the series' reference entry to the console, with its combat system based on the strike-hold-throw triangle, its interactive arenas and its packed roster. The fluidity, the accessibility and the depth of the system appeal to beginners and veterans alike, and the touch controls offer a welcome alternative. The port stays technically convincing for a nomad. For a fan of 3D fighting games or of the DOA series, the title keeps a spectacular playability and a perfectly preserved richness.
