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Soul Calibur has long been a mainstay of console gamers. We at Atomic have sunk immeasurable (and probably unhealthy) amounts of time into the games over many years, and naturally we were excited when we got this one in. Then that excitement turned to...
"... a solid offering that looks very nice and has enough content to keep you playing for a few weeks... "...
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The Soul Calibur franchise is considered, by many, to offer the quintessential fighting experience, so topping previous entries within the series 11-year history is no small order. But Namco Bandai's latest entry into the world of weapon-based combat e...
Endless customization options, extremely fluid combat system, and the addition of online play.
Minor character balancing issues, Star Wars characters not as awesome as we all hoped.
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Console games are not something that we would typically cover here on tracyandmatt but when Namco got in touch with me a couple of months ago about the release of the fourth chapter of Soul Calibur I agreed to do a review for them.Similar to it’s prede...
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A hugely improved fighting title that harks back to the excitement of the original. If youre a fan of this genre, you absolutely have to pick up Soul Calibur 4...
The graphics are gorgeous and characters are nicely detailed. The game play is solid with an intuitive combat system. Relatively easy online multiplayer capability, and the ability to create your own or modify an existing character is a definite bonus too...
The moves for Darth Vader and Yoda could have been a bit more impressive, utilizing “The Force” somehow. There is no ability to break stuff in the game environment. Armour seems difficult to unlock. Some moves really do require the arcade stic...
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Soul Calibur IV hits the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 with gorgeous new graphics, more detailed create-a-character options, and the same sword-clashing fights featured in the past four games. Speaking as a moderate fan of the series, I was hoping that...
Im sorry to report that Soul Calibur IV is fundamentally the same game as Soul Calibur III, only with more fighters, an online mode, and more create-a-character customizations. Its remarkably well produced and visually sumptuous, but its appeal rema...
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Now this is a game that’s been getting a lot of attention (not least from our own humble website). With the announcement that Yoda and Darth Vader would join the usual ranks of swordsmen, axe wielders, and pole bearers, the game suddenly got noticed by...
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Bashing exotic opponents with gigantic fantasy swords is brilliant. That’s the fundamental thing that sets Soulcalibur apart from other fighting games. Sensibly ditching the logic that says that being hit with a giant, medieval zweihander would cut you...
The meatiest impacts in games, Outfits bordering on the illegal, Beautifully balanced fighting...
Slightly disappointing roster, No creationbased fighting styles, Star Wars fighters out of place...
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Darth Vader and the Secret Apprentice. There you go. We said it. They’re in Soul Calibur IV. They may have absolutely dominated the pre-release hype and press, but do you know what? They’re the least interesting aspect of Soul Calibur IV. There were ru...
An amazingly deep and beautiful fi ghting experience, marred by a couple of unnecessary characters, but essential nonetheless. If the online modes simulate the feeling of a traditional one-onone battle, we’ll be in combat heaven. 8.9/10Print this pa...
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Soul Calibur IV is the sixth entry in Namco Bandai’s Soul series. This series of fighting games started as an arcade game in 1996 with Soul Edge, but since then has released on consoles such as all the Playstations, both Xboxes, and the Wii. Soul Calib...
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With the release of Soulcalibur IV one thing is apparent; my soul still burns for this long-running franchise. Since it's inception before the turn of the millennium the Soulcalibur series become one of the most prominent franchises in the genre. With...
Incredible cast of characters, Amazing createacharacter, Tons to see and do, Accessible by any any skill of gamer...
Online can lag at times, Some characters are simply palette swaps...
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gametechworld.com Updated:
2014-09-20 02:42:34
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Single player, two player single screen, and online ranked and unofficial matchesAfter much anticipation and a good deal of concern over some cross-over characters, Soul Calibur IV for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 has arrived. Now that Ive spent h...
The graphics of the game are superb. The game play takes time getting used to like most fighting games, but it is solid (save a few balance issues). The online playability with standard and homegrown characters offers a lot of replay factor to the game ma...
There are a few characters with some balance issues that "Force" their way into the game. I am not naming any names, but Lord knows a few need some polishing. On top of that I do wish for two other things: The opening "text" storyline for each character n...
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Soulcalibur IV oozes style, polish and clear design around every corner. Namco Bandai took everything that was right with the last Soulcalibur title on the Dreamcast, made it better and then polished the hell out of the whole package to deliver one of...
We don’t normally fawn over titles like this, but when a developer steps up to the plate and gets everything right, they deserve praise.At it’s core Soulcalibur IV is an great-feeling fighter. Surrounding that core are some minor bells and whistles lik...
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There is just something about playing Soul Calibur that makes me extremely nostalgic for the Dreamcast. Call me crazy, but there’s just something about the experience that makes me fondly recall my initial introduction to the series there. Perhaps it...
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For years, a company known as Namco has been making games. Not only that, they are responsible for some of the most famous games of all time. Probably one that everybody remembers is Pac Man. This guy has been everywhere, even in his own cartoon...
All in all, Soul Calibur 4 is a good game, although not completely what I expected from the first jump to the current generation of consoles. While a good game when standing on its own, I still feel that the Star Wars crossover was unneeded. Sure, Sou...
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Move over Mortal Kombat, there is a new fighting game in town in Soul Caliber IV. I have been one of the biggest fans of the Mortal Kombat series, ever since my first experiences on the Gameboy and Super Nintendo, and I wasn’t very excited about play...
As I have stated before I am a huge Mortal Kombat fan and was not excited at all about reviewing this game. After playing for about an hour I quickly forgot about my feelings and become a huge fan. You have so much to do with multiple game modes. I fou...
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gwn.com
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2014-09-20 02:42:36
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Star Wars fans will love playing as Yoda, Darth Vader, and the Apprentice. Online is great for current Soulcalibur fans to enjoy.LowsThe game sure has slowed down in comparison to Soulcalibur IIs speed.Final VerdictWhile it isnt the best fighter to c...
Star Wars fans will love playing as Yoda, Darth Vader, and the Apprentice. Online is great for current Soulcalibur fans to enjoy.
The game sure has slowed down in comparison to Soulcalibur IIs speed.
While it isnt the best fighter to come out in 2008, it does a lot of things well enough to keep fans happy and intrigue new-comers.
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gaming-age.com Updated:
2014-09-20 02:42:36
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Namco has been making 3D fighters since the inception of the PS one. Gamers were first wowed by the Tekken series for its accessible game play; with deep enough fighting styles that would make any master of the series humble a rookie as well. Then we w...
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One of game journalism's greatest clichés is recommending a sequel on the basis of 'if you liked the last one you'll like this'. But there are some cases where it really can't be avoided. SoulCalibur IV is one such case.If you like SoulCalibur you'll l...
Online play, Incredible character customisation, Incredible graphics, Won't win over any new fans...
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Namco took the phrase “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” to heart as they made SCIV, as the same great weapon-based fighting game engine pretty much returns unmolested, offering very fun action with responsive controls. The thing about Soul Caliber...
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SoulCalibur IV doesn’t stir up the pot too much, offering mostly the same gameplay as previous entries. Fortunately, the franchise has it down to a science, and the addition of online play further sweetens the deal.
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Soul Calibur IV is a strong fighter, but its edge is beginning to dull.
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Albeit they are a fun addition, Darth Vader, Yoda, and The Apprentice have taken center stage with a few kinks in their repertoire of maneuvers. Darth Vader comes off as a slow old man that strikes with a lot of power, but doesn’t have the right amount...
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When Soul Calibur was released for the Dreamcast in 1999, it set a new standard for fighting games on home consoles. Subsequent entries in the series have changed very little as far as the weapon-based fighting mechanics are concerned, and have introdu...
Online play is smooth and hasslefree, Plenty of different characters, plus you can make your own, Gameplay is accessible for newcomers and has plenty of depth for veterans, Tower of Lost Souls mode offers plenty of singleplayer challenge, Looks great.
Theres no team battle mode, Story mode is short and disappointing, You cant pit Yoda against Darth Vader, yet.
Soulcalibur returns with the same deep fighting system and a new online mode that makes it an easy game to recommend...
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Namco-Bandais fighting game series is an established fan favorite, and Soulcalibur IV is no exception. Instead of narrowing down the focus to one perspective, were combining the efforts of two brawling editors, Sterling McGarvey and Miguel Lopez, to...
An exceptional sequel that builds upon its predecessors depth and introduces online multiplayer to the series.
Non-canon fighters are largely imbalanced or throw-away; occasional online hiccups.
Namco-Bandais fighting game series is an established fan favorite, and Soulcalibur IV is no exception. Instead of narrowing down the focus to one perspective, were combining the efforts of two brawling editors, Sterling McGarvey and Miguel Lopez, to...
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1up.com
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2014-09-20 02:42:36
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Like this story?Buzz it up on Yahoo! Buzz. As someone who's - as the years march on -- become less interested in how utterly hardcore a fighting game can be and more concerned with how a game can move the genre forward, I'm glad to say that Soul Calib...
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