Unfortunately i am not that impressed with DOA5 stages
.They lack interactivity for me.No more stairs,slopes,pits,exploding floor,height feeling(what i miss the most), less obstacles....
After seeing scramble and hotzone i was confident for upcoming stages.But know it's almost only flat squares triggering cutscenes,as if they limited stages to allow Tag for all of them.They are gorgeous for sure but "something is missing"....That's why i like Home and Hotzone so far,These stages still carry the old DOA feeling.
Compared to Dragon hills, Lorelei ,Azuchi or the whole DOAD boat ,new stages seem boring.I understand that they needed to clean random things but man i really loved the DOA4 Vegas stage.
Compare the transition of this stage and the one of End of the world and you'll know what i mean.
But who knows, my thoughts may change once the game hits the market.And i'd easily forgive if they release old Stages dlc pack.(i still don't understand why it's not standard in fighting games,releasing stages to lenghten the longevity of a well supported game but whatever...)
Most favorite Home /least favorite circus.
My 2 cents....