It starts off with the main story right away. Then it focuses on most of the cast preparing and entering the tournament in the middle. Then it ends with the main story. It's closer to DOAD style. Almost every character is playable and they have their own chapter. More stuff happens in the Story than any previous DOA game.
Nice. Was it good or silly good? Also since you have had some time playing anything you dislike at the moment of the game? (Sorry for bothering you but you are one of the few who have the game)