SoulCalibur VI is the best SoulCalibur game since SoulCalibur IV, so I was a little surprised when I heard that they decided to not go with the typically SoulCalibur formula of a Japanese fighter fighting in a foreign country where they are also fighting with their own weapon. Instead, they have created a story mode that is essentially the same as the story mode in Tekken 7 and that makes a world of difference.
SoulCalibur VI is a quirky game that’s full of interesting ideas but tends to miss the mark on execution. This is the tale of SoulCalibur VI’s highs and lows.
Soulcalibur VI is the latest entry in Namco Bandai’s critically acclaimed fighting game series and the sixth main entry in the overall series. This year, the series returns to the more traditional Asian setting of the first few games in the series. After being introduced in the original Soul series on the PlayStation 2, Soulcalibur first arrived on the Dreamcast as a fighting game that was far ahead of its time. The game was a launch title for the console and introduced many new mechanics to the genre.
I got interested in Soulcalibur VI after hearing about it at last year’s Game Awards for two reasons: Soulcalibur VI would be both a celebration of the franchise and a reboot, since it would be the first Soulcalibur game in six years. Developer Project Soul would approach Soulcalibur VI as both a celebration of the series and a relaunch. We’ve been extensively investigating the game’s new features and modes now that Soulcalibur VI has officially been launched this week. Is Soulcalibur VI a genuine celebration of all things Soulcalibur, and is it worth the wait? Continue reading by saying, “Entrust your noble spirit to your weapon.”
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