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GameSpot - http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/deadoralive2hardcore/
Rated 8.9/10 by Jeff Gerstmann. "The pretty graphics make DOA2: Hardcore a good showpiece, and the game has enough options to make it a worthwhile purchase for fight-hungry PS2 owners." |
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IGN Review - http://ps2.ign.com/articles/165/165079p1.html
"Stone me for heresy if you like (excuse me while I duck and cover), but I'll always prefer DOA's speed, balance, character design, and levels, even if Tekken may be the majority choice." Rated 8.7/10 by David Smith. |
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Gaming Age- Dead or Alive 2: Hardcore Review (PS2) - http://www.gaming-age.com/cgi-bin/reviews/review.pl?sys=ps2&game=doa2hc
"Tecmo has gone the extra mile by including tons of extras in addition to the already spectacular gameplay and graphics that was already there." Given an A- by Patrick Klepek. |
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GamePro Review - http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/7056.shtml
"For fighting enthusiasts, DOA2 Hardcore is the first must have game for the PlayStation 2. End of story." Reviewed by Tokyo Drifter. |
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PlanetPS2 Review - http://www.planetps2.com/features/reviews/nov00/doa2/
"DoA2: Hardcore's innovative style of play, coupled with blazing fast graphics makes this a title to own - even if you already have Tekken Tag Tournament." Rated 90/100 by Jamie Carlock. |