Cover artwork of Dead or Alive

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Dead or Alive

Released in 1997, Dead or Alive is indexed by VG90 as part of the leap into 3D for Arcade, SEGA Saturn.

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About the game

Dead or Alive is a video game released in 1997 for Arcade, SEGA Saturn. VG90 lists it as a reference record so the title stays discoverable alongside the thousands of other releases that defined the leap into 3D.

the leap into 3D was a period of rapid change for the medium: polygons, CD-ROM storage and analogue control were rewriting what games looked and felt like. Placing Dead or Alive in that timeline shows where it sat as the industry evolved.

Preservation records on VG90 link directly to verified external archives and downloads. Explore the platform, year, and era context, or launch the download directly from this entry.

Why it matters

Beyond any single title, the leap into 3D matters as a chapter in gaming history — polygons, CD-ROM storage and analogue control were rewriting what games looked and felt like. Cataloguing releases from the period, notable and obscure alike, keeps that fuller picture intact.

Technical notes

Recorded platform(s): Arcade, SEGA Saturn (1997). VG90 stores this as factual reference data; richer media may be added over time as legally sourced material becomes available.