Soul Calibur IV Review

Sitic · EG n00b Posts: 16 Join date: 2008-11-30

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Game Title: Soul Calibur IV
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Game Genre: Fighting
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"A credit to the genre, and the series!"
Summary: Soul Calibur IV takes place in a feudal type era on a planet torn, and destroyed by two powerful swords known as Soul Calibur, and Soul Edge. These swords contain immense power, which attracts countless warriors from all over the globe to obtain them for varying reasons. All the characters are tied in one way or another to each other, and each has their own reasons for attempting to find the cursed blades. Some quest for power, others to destroy the blade, and bring peace to the planet. With character customization available, you are guaranteed to find something in this game to tickle your fancy!
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Release Date: 7/29/2008
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ESRB Rating: [T] Teen
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Consoles: PS3, X360
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Developer: Project Soul
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Players: 1-2; (Online: 2)
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Ratings:
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Graphics: 9/10
+Glossy, clean graphics.
-Environments feel kind of flat sometimes.
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Graphics Description:
The graphics are absolutely great, it has a glossy feel that adds a lot to it. A huge jump from Soul Calibur 3 which even for the time was some-what lackluster. It's something different from all the FPS games we have had to look at, and it truly is something special. The environments looks excellent, and the character models are great.
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Gameplay: 9/10
+Fun, moderately paced action.
-Some characters feel a bit sluggish.
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Gameplay Description:
The controls have been pretty revamped from previous Soul Calibur games, although it is much easier to control, and get the move you are aiming for! The attacks are flashy, and there is a huge variety to them. If you are a fan of fighting games then you won't be disappointed. Also some new mechanics like the breakable armor, and Soul Gauge have been added. They definitely add something different to how you fight.
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Sound: 9/10
+Soul Calibur is known for it's epic orchestral sounds, and IV is no different.
-Some character lines are extremely cheesy.
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Sound Description:
Much like previous Soul Calibur games the music is more epic than other fighting games, it has an orchestral feel to it, and it really get's you into the game. Even just the game sounds like sword clanking is right on. Sound is no issue for Soul Calibur IV.
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--Overall: 9/10--
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Abyss · EG elite Posts: 523 Join date: 2008-11-08

I don't like that game. :P

I Luv Haters · Subject: Re: Soul Calibur IV Review Sun Nov 30, 2008 4:09 am

I've played it once or twice, it's ok. I'm not really into fighting games like that.

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