Since its release on the 25th, 'Dead or Alive 6 Last Round' has been met with a chorus of disgruntled buyers. The consensus among the player base is that this feels like a lazy, half-hearted re-release. Consequently, the game currently languishes with a 'Mostly Negative' rating on Steam.

Dead or Alive 6 Last Round acts as a 'complete' version of the original 2019 title. The developer touts the inclusion of five previously released DLC characters, new costumes, and a Photo Mode—the latter of which, to be fair, offers a surprisingly deep level of customisation that has genuinely impressed some users.

However, the prevailing criticism is that it offers next to nothing in terms of meaningful evolution. There have been no graphical overhauls, nor has there been any effort to refine the netcode or rebalance the combat—the bread and butter of any serious fighting game. To make matters worse, collaboration characters Mai and Kula didn't carry over, forcing even legacy owners to open their wallets once more if they want the full roster.

As of June 26, the game sits at a 'Mostly Negative' rating (with only 26% positive reviews) from 272 entries on Steam. Given that a free-to-play trial version—featuring Kasumi, Marie Rose, Honoka, and NiCO—is available, many seasoned players are suggesting you take that for a spin before committing to a purchase.