Soul Calibur (DC) Reviews

Every fighting series had the title that started it all, and whilst a good portion of these games don't get it right on the first try, Soulcalibur on the Dreamcast unequivocably does, and it has even been argued that the numerous sequels (the fourth title most recently coming out last Summer), have, despite vast technological advancement, never ...  Read the complete review

This has to be one of the best beat'em up games ever made for the dream cast! I played the original game when it vame out on the Playstation and dismissed it as Tekken with weapons. How wrong I was. I got Soul Caliber the first day it was out and haven't regretted the purchase for a single moment. I had always liked the Tekken series of games due ...  Read the complete review

It’s hardly surprising that, upon eventually getting hold of a second-hand Dreamcast, one of the first games I bought to accompany the beautiful white(ish) machine was the 3D beat ‘em up Soul Calibur. Critically, one of the most highly-rated games ever; one of the strongest technical showcases of its time and massively popular with gamers – by all ...  Read the complete review

Despite being a proud owner of a Dreamcast I never really saw the attraction to the Soul Calibur brand. After all, Soul Calibur is just Tekken with swords... isn't it? Well that's like saying Bloody Roar is Tekken with the ability to turn into a monster mid-way through the battle. The use of swordplay is the single biggest edition ...  Read the complete review

Excellent graphics and flowing gameplay make this an excellent game, probably more playable than Dead or Alive 2 with it's RSI inducing controls. Tons of options means that you won't complete it too fast. Even if you do, two player battles are always enjoyable. Plus, unlocking all the extra characters adds to the mileage you'll get ...  Read the complete review

The dogs - Advantages: Fun, Very rewarding, replay til the disc melts - Disadvantages: er, um, ah

For me, the Dreamcast is a fantastic console, and has probably got the best range of quality titles for the money you pay – everything is a lot less expensive than the PlayStation 2, but in my view the range of games is better and so is the quality. One such title, which will undoubtedly get Tekken fans in a heated fuss, is the ...  Read the complete review

People always say that games can only get to a certain stage of excellence, the nirvana of home entertainment, and then it's a downward scale from that point on. Playstation owners told us that peak was hit with the tremendous product that was Tekken 3, and we believed them. But, with Soul Calibur, Namco, the company also behind the Tekken ...  Read the complete review

Soul Calibur – the best game on the Dreamcast? Who can say for sure, but this is a very impressive fighting game that would appeal more to the ‘casual’ gamer if there is such a thing, than the likes of Tekken. Don’t get me wrong – Tekken is a great game, but Soul Calibur is probably easier to get into and play ...  Read the complete review

Soul Calibur – the best game on the Dreamcast? Who can say for sure, but this is a very impressive fighting game that would appeal more to the ‘casual’ gamer if there is such a thing, than the likes of Tekken. Don’t get me wrong – Tekken is a great game, but Soul Calibur is probably easier to get into and ...  Read the complete review

Soul Calibur – the best game on the Dreamcast? Who can say for sure, but this is a very impressive fighting game that would appeal more to the ‘casual’ gamer if there is such a thing, than the likes of Tekken. Don’t get me wrong – Tekken is a great game, but Soul Calibur is probably easier to get into and ...  Read the complete review

This has to be one of the best beat’em up games ever made! I played the original game when it came out on the Playstation and dismissed it as Tekken with weapons. How wrong I was. I got Soul Caliber the first day it was out and haven’t regretted the purchase for a single moment. I had always liked the Tekken series of games due to the ...  Read the complete review

Oh, let’s see . . . the realtime, editable intro, the loads of art, the katas, minimal load times, the stylish attract screens . . . masterful presentation, though the mission battle mode looks dated. Smooth characters, foxy Seung Mina, incredible animation, sexy Sophitia, mind-boggling lighting, cool environment maps. It will be surpassed ...  Read the complete review

As this is an old game, i'm going to make this one short. As usual i'll start with the good. The graphics are simply beautiful to look at. Being a 3D fighter, the animation is smooth as silk. It is also emulates real martial art styles pretty much perfectly. The musical score is full bodied and suits the mood of the ...  Read the complete review

Ok so Soul Calibur may not be a sega game but we got it first for the DC. Probably the best beat’em up around at present and It would stay like that for a while. This is mainly because of its cool moves and great modes but you will just have to read on… modes; Vs battle mode-Battle it out against friends. Have a brawl with ...  Read the complete review

Fantastic - the overall best fighting game for DC, there are literally hundreds of different moves, many unique to each character, and the best thing is that you can easily get away with almost random button-bashing resulting in a fairly impressive martial arts display. The major change is blocking which must now be done by pressing a button ...  Read the complete review

For me, the Dreamcast is a fantastic console, and has probably got the best range of quality titles for the money you pay – everything is a lot less expensive than the PlayStation 2, but in my view the range of games is better and so is the quality. One such title, which will undoubtedly get Tekken fans in a heated fuss, is the ...  Read the complete review

This is the best fighting game. The graphics are mind blowing. The gameplay is fast, fluid and furious. 'Welcome back to the stage of history'. The characters are brilliantly detailed and the animation is amazing. The levels you fight on are brilliant, you couldn't ask for more. Let's talk about the game, there's lots of modes ...  Read the complete review

This has to be Namco's best fighter yet. Having played Tekken, Dead or Alive 2, Project Justice and various 2d fighters this is without a doubt the best there is. The control system for the moves is nigh on perfect for a start, simple to understand and with a bit of practice a wide range of moves can be pulled off. Graphics ...  Read the complete review

Not a huge fan of beat-em-ups! Never have been, and so I was pleasantly surprised when Soul Calibur kept my attention for so long. Hearing nothing but praise for the game since it’s release I thought I’d give it a go (£15, can’t complain!). Now while the majority of games of this genre tend to have a rather dull ...  Read the complete review