Team Ninja has alwasy embraced dressing up and wacky costumes, particularly with its trademark fighter series, Dead or Alive. So with Halloween right around the corner, why shouldn't the company's latest game in the series get the same treatment?
A new skin pack is now available to purchase for Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate that gives all 28 fighters a frightful twist with a bevy of Halloween themed costumes: "Little Red Riding Hood" for Tina, a mummified Ryu Hayabusa and Momiji, angelic Hitomi, and more. It's a way to get your yearly amount jiggle without the fear of sexual harassment after Susan's had a bit too much spooky punch at the office party.
You can take a peek at the additional costumes in the trailer below.
In addition to the costumes, you also may have noticed the new surroundings. The game is also getting a free stage in honor of the horiffic holiday. "Haunted Lorelei" is a re-skinned version of the cliffside stage, adorned with jack-o-lanterns and a blood red moon.
The freemium version of Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate includes four playable characters in Kasumi, Ayane, Hayate and Ryu Hayabusa. Other characters will occasionally work on trial periods and can be purchased separately. A training mode allows newcomers to get instant familiarity.
Adding to Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate's roster includes Ninja Gaiden character Momiji and Virtua Fighter's own Jacky Bryant, who joins fellow VF alumni Akira, Sarah, and Pai, along with returning Dead or Alive fighters Leon and Haya. New features consist of many features from the Playstation Vita's Dead or Alive 5 Plus, such as a new training mode, combo challenge, the ability to chose custom music for fights, and existing character changes.
Ultimate is a decent choice for fighter fans who may have missed out when Dead or Alive 5 first released last year. The game is out now for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
