Dead or Alive Xtreme 2

Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 is not a fighting game, but a resort simulator in which the heroines of the series spend two weeks on a tropical island. The player chooses one of nine girls, and then free relaxation begins: beach volleyball, jet ski racing, mini-games by the water, shopping and evening entertainment. Each heroine has a different character, preferences and attitude towards gifts. The main mechanic is time. Two weeks of vacation are limited, so you have to decide what to do today: train the team for a volleyball tournament, earn money for gifts, or just relax. Improvements and items are purchased in stores, and a successful gift changes the character's mood and behavior. The game looks elegant for its time: water, sand, sunsets and soft lighting create the atmosphere of a vacation. The controls are simple, and the activities themselves are unobtrusive - the important thing here is not to compete, but to spend time in a pleasant environment. It is also worth noting that in addition to volleyball, the game has a casino, shops and evening entertainment: choosing what to do today turns into planning a vacation. Relationships with the heroine depend on gifts and attention, which adds a personal touch to the game. For a relaxing holiday, this mechanic works, if you don’t expect sports depth from the project. The project is intended for a specific audience and does not pretend to be a serious sports simulation. But as a relaxed “vacation” simulator with a set of mini-games, it achieves its goal - if the fan service and ease of what is happening are not confusing.