Q & A
Q & A
What's the point of this game?
It's what you make of it. You can just play Exhibition with your friends, you can spend all kinds of time courting the ladies and trying to get all of the items and swimsuits, you can hang out in the Casino and try to grow your money through gambling, or you can just drool over the visuals. There's no real way to "win" as you would with more conventional games. But try doing the following things to feel as if you've gotten everything you possibly can out of the game:
- Collect every item, accessory and swimsuit available.
- Win every volleyball match you enter in the two weeks on the island.
- Remain partners with the same girl the whole time, or...
- Partner with every character at least once in the course of the two weeks.
- Get someone to buy the Venus swimsuit for you, or buy it for yourself.
Is there anything to unlock in this game?
The real deal is, we've been playing DOA Xtreme Beach Volleyball for endless hours, collecting items and swimsuits and trying a non-stop variety of bizarre combinations in the desperate hope of unlocking something. We've talked with people at Tecmo and many gamers who've worked their butts off playing nothing but volleyball the past few weeks. We've literally done everything we could think to do, and we have not unlocked a single thing in DOAX. Even our contacts at Tecmo are unsure if there is anything to unlock. The man who knows, Itigachi, offers nothing but a smile to all questions regarding explanations and hidden characters. Frankly, there may be nothing to unlock in DOAX.
Is there a nude code for this game?
Not one that we know of.
What's the deal with this prairie dog?
The Private Beach is home to some odd, furry creatures. Any time you head there alone you'll see an intro cut-scene displaying one a prairie dog sniffing around. What's it all mean? Well, to be honest, it may mean nothing.
After hours of slaving over DOAX and endless tries at uncovering the meaning behind this prairie dog, we finally gave up and went to the master himself. Iatagaki was mum. And the rest of Tecmo had no clue. The only thing Iatagaki offered was one clue, this screenshot from DOA 2.
In DOA 2, the prairie dog represents Bass, who is spying on Tina. Bass, the over-protective father, hates Zack's guts. Does this mean Bass is watching over Tina? No one's really sure and the true mystery behind the prairie dog may actually not be a mystery at all. For those looking for something extra in DOA Volleyball, it may not be there. Is there a more significant connection between the prairie dog and some unlockable? We'll update this part of the guide the minute we find anything -- but our current guess (after so many hours devoted to unlocking these secrets) is that there's nothing at all to unlock in DOAX.
I'm terrible at giving gifts. What you recommend I give to each girl?
For this kind of knowledge, head to the Girls section of this guide. Not only does it list what the girls are into color and hobby-wise, it lists specific gifts that will work to charm each and every one of them.
How many swimsuits can each girl get?
Each girl can get 304 swimsuits by buying them and receiving them as gifts. Then, each girl can also get three suits apiece from Zack that are particular to their character.
What's the fastest way to make money?
There are several ways to make money quickly. The easiest is being good at volleyball. The better your volleyball squad is, the more money you will earn. Practice in Exhibition Mode and read the Volleyball section of this guide to get good. If you can manage to shut out the other team, you could earn $150,000. Once you get a fair chunk of change, take it to the casino in the Hotel and play Poker (with $10,000 chips). Win a hand, then keep doubling up until you grow your cash into something huge. You'll lose a bunch, but you can get on a roll and win big, too. Just keep trying until you have an impressive stash. For more hints on playing the Casino, visit the Hotel/Casino section of this guide.
Every time I try a jump serve, all I do is spike the ball into the net. What am I doing wrong?
It's all about the timing in this one. Press Right and A to toss the ball into the air, then hit A as soon as you see the entire ball fall back onto the screen. Any hesitation with the timing, and you're losing the point. Your best bet is to head over to Exhibition and practice your serves until you get it down.
How come every time I try to block a spike, I end up getting knocked over?
It's frustrating to get knocked on your can, especially by a girl. First thing you need to do is anticipate where and when your opponent is going to spike the ball. When you see one opponent set the ball for the spike, move directly across from where you think the spiker is going to setup and press A either right before or right as your opponent leaves her feet for the spike. If you press A too late, well, you're going to feel the sting.
My partner is never where I want her to be. Is there anyway I can take control and move her into better position?
Press the right analog stick to move your partner. Be careful though, because when you're moving her, your opponent might be watching and hit the ball right in the spot you just had her vacate.
Are there any secrets at all?
Follow the link below.