Game) and you have a pretty sweet lineup. Unlockable characters (who were non-playable in the Japanese version of the Treatment, and Cassandra plays like Sophitia’s little sister. Missing Hwang, Tekken alum Yoshimitsu gets the SC Yunsung is essentially an upgraded version of the Talim is another Taki-type,Ī two-bladed speed demon. With lighting fast strikes and a smooth, flowing style. The fencer Raphael is an intriguing new character, complete Most of the fighters from Soul Calibur make a return in someįorm or another, so Mitsurugi maniacs (like yours truly) will find it a comfortableįit from the outset.
The most significant additions to this year’s version are the new characters. Lists by heart, though if you take the time to learn the craft, you can turn Unlike many fighting games,Ī novice can pick it up and do well without really knowing the lengthy command
You have high and low attacks, one kick and a guard, but combinationsĪnd directional pad moves lead to countless moves. You’re here for the gameplay, and Soul Calibur II serves Once again, a gang of warriors are on a quest for the evil Soul Edge sword, which was defeated by the powerful Soul Calibur sword, and once again most of the plot makes little to no sense. The game follows very closely in the footsteps of its forbears. Not entirely what we hoped it would be’but it sure is something to see. Is that while Soul Calibur II is a top-notch product, it is Its outstanding delivery is only equaled by its fun, engaging gameplay but we said as much about the two previous games.
Xbox is a fantastic game, just about the best fighting game available (with Me.įor the record, Soul Calibur II for the PS2, Gamecube and It with unmitigated praise? And who would be the guy to take it in the balls We once again disappoint the Soul Blade/Soul Calibur hardcoreīy not giving it the coveted GR A? Would we defy our competitors and not simply shower We knew it would be a great game, but would So when Soul Calibur II hit the GR doormat, we stared at It wasn’t our fault no better fighters came out. Policy, eventually realizing that, at the time, they were graded correctly. Then days turned into weeks, weeks turned into monthsĪnd months turned into years, and somehow both games were nearly unrivaled.ĭid we undergrade these masterpieces? We spent hours arguing over our grading We gave both Soul BladeĪs opposed to a solid A. Will a great game stand the test of time and get better with age, or will a better game come out and steal its crown? It’s a tough question that no sane reviewer on the planet would dare to answer. When you review a video game, it’s pretty much impossible to take into account its long-term play value without consulting either a crystal ball or a wacko psychic, neither of which fits into our budget. Sometimes it’s a little more like 20/80, maybe with a slight astigmatism. Often we look back and totally agree with our mistakes. We look back on our past mistakes constantly, but we don’t always see the proverbial light and sheepishly admit that we were wrong. Contrary to popular opinion, hindsight isn’t always 20/20.