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Enigmatic...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: August 04, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Well here we are again, the forth edition to the amazing legacy of The Soul Calibur series. I have to admit, this is the reason I have a Playstation 3 lying at home on my computer table, having heard the makers, Namco, wanted to format it to the PS3, I knew it was a matter of time before I would need to purchase the console for the sole benefit of playing this game. Result? Sheer brilliance, excellent graphics, the gameplay still has the nostalgic feeling of the former 3 games and totally new fresh feel and look to it. The Characters are their usually amazing selves with some of the best moves put to game. We get an addition to all the returning characters, the choice of Darth Vader on PS3 or Yoda on X-Box, which as follows the PS2 and X-Box version of Soul Calibur 2; with selective characters designated to game format.

Verdict:

All in all, a great game. This is as close to perfect fantasy-fighting as we can get 10/10.

Indyman33/funkin_deadly88 - PS3 ID

I likes.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: August 05, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Fighter graphics have improved, yet can't say the same thing about stages and background. They look and feel dull.

Vader certainly makes his presence felt. Nice addition to the line up.

I don't care for single player modes, I just use them to make gold to unlock stuff. Didn't enjoy it in other games, not enjoying it here. If I wanted to watch CGI, I would have bought MGS4.

Multiplayer is another story. With these graphics and fighters the game has no equal. Especially if you master Vader. I usually play offline with my friends. They love it, I love it, end of story.

If you liked it before, you will like it again. You can always try it before you buy it. Recommended, highly.

Another incredibly good installment of a great series

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: August 09, 2008
Author: Amazon User

For as much as Namco's Soul Calibur series has stayed the same, the more fun the weapons-based fighter has become. Soul Calibur IV is no different, offering up a plethora of fighters that bear familiar faces to fans of the series, as well as even offering Darth Vader (yes, Darth Vader) as a bonus fighter for the Playstation 3 version of the game (while XBox 360 gamers get Yoda), and stands as the best fighter to hit the PS3 yet. Like previous installments in the series, the fighting engine is surprisingly deep yet even more surprisingly accessible for those new to the series, and is rewarding as well. It should also be noted that Soul Calibur IV looks magnificent (especially on the PS3) and fully displays some brilliantly animated graphics that are vibrant and nicely detailed. Even better is the game's online play which is smooth, lag-free, and tons of fun. The only real downside to Soul Calibur IV is that the game's single player mode isn't hard to get through at all, and there's no team battle mode either, which is really disappointing. Despite that though, Soul Calibur IV is a wonderful and incredibly good installment of a great fighting series that deserves your attention, whether or not you're a veteran or newcomer to the Soul Calibur universe.

Great

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: August 04, 2008
Author: Amazon User

My husband loves this game. I think he spends more time making characters than playing the game. Some parts can be a little hard, but he just makes a stronger character.

Three words: fix online mode.

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: August 17, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I am a long-time player of the Soul Calibur series, and while the newest title in the franchise has much-improved graphics and new modes to play, it boasts little else in the way of interest. The combat moves are the same (with just a few differences), but for the most part, I felt like I was playing SC2 all over again. The character creation mode is fun, but adds nothing new to the game itself. My biggest complaint, actually, is the "disconnect bug" for the online play mode, and the amazing amount of lag that comes with it.

If you manage to actually stay connected for twenty minutes or more, consider yourself lucky. Online play features random disconnects every few matches, forcing you to reboot your entire PS3 to fix it. For the very few rounds you DO get to play, expect massive lag as your opponent beats on you mercilessly and you can do nothing but stand there and take it. I play World of Warcraft and have NEVER had issues with my internet connection, so it seems interesting to me that I'm having problems now.

All in all, if Namco/Bandai manages to fix the online play, I would be willing to give my review another star. But as it stands, the game offers nothing new in the franchise, and is overall a huge disappointment.

Hm. I don't suppose it's too bad..

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: August 05, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Well, all in all it took me about 22 hours to get 30 honors and unlock every bonus character, which, as far as I know, equates to unlocking everything there is to unlock.. So it's a very short game..

And as for the character creation, there are some new items, but a vast majority is re-used from SC3, and I think there are actually fewer items total. And as other reviews say, it usually comes down to a choice between useful stats or bearable appearance. I love the new skin tone coloring options, I can get my ideal shades. Also, the option to sculpt body type is a definate bonus.

The graphics are wonderful, as good as you'd expect from this series. I've never been an expert of the game's physics engine, so I can't tell you how the intricasies compare, but in my opinion it's a little easier for me to be successful in this game. In SC3, I occasionally struggled on Easy, but in 4 I can do respectable (sometimes ^_^;) against even Edge Master.

I miss the extra modes, like Battle Theatre and Weapon Demonstrations..

It's got improvements in graphical quality, while a decrease in content leads me to write this game off, overall, as eye candy with low replay value.

Soul Calibur 2 with Better Graphics

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 16
Date: August 06, 2008
Author: Amazon User

The most retarded people in the world are commenting on these reviews. This is a bad game - poor controls and online connectivity, extremely limited gameplay, no replay value. If you think otherwise you are a retard. Period.

It was worth the wait

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: July 30, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I was really anticipating Soul Calibur 4 and expecting it to be better than 3,2, and 1 - and I was right!! Not only does this game have awesome graphics, but the gameplay in general is great! There are more characters, more action, and a really cool soul gauge display. The creator of SC 4 created a new technique for every character called the Critical Finish - in order to execute this move, the opponent's soul gauge has to be flashing red, and the green bars below have to be black (this means that you've already knocked the opponent's armor off); from there you hit all four analog buttons and you will see your character's Critical Finish. The one thing I don't like about this is that it's very time consuming and you will probably defeat your opponent before you're able to execute the Critical Finish; other than that, the game is great! There are different types of modes such as Story, Arcade, Towers of Lost Souls, and Versus play. In Character Creation mode, you are able to customize an existing character or a character that you can create. You are also able to buy locked characters such as Sophitia, Yun-Seoung, Talim, and the list goes on. In general, if you are a SC fan, you will be a fan of this game. As much as I like SC 4, it will of be no comparison when Tekken 6 comes out!

SC4, where's Tekken6

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: July 30, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Being an avid Tekken fan, other fighting games pale in comparison. I maybe wrong. SC4 is the best I have played in a long time. Me and the people I know have worn out joystick controllers playing Tekken but this is the best fighting game for the PS3(now). The graphics, gameplay, customizable options, even the load times are fast (if you loaded the game to your hard drive). Yeah, you got the female fighters with the big b00bz, but that does not take away from the game at all. You play the game to fight and win, you can win ugly or lose pretty, it your choice.
Vader and his apprentice were cool it reminded me of other Tekken characters crossing over to SB/SC. I like this game more than GTA4, MGS4 and NCAA 2009.

IT'S GREAT GAME!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: August 02, 2008
Author: Amazon User

THIS GAME IS GREAT AND EXCITING. THIS GAME FEATURES ARE EXCELLENT. ESPECIALLY NEW CHARACTER "DARTH VADER" IS LOOKING GREAT. ALSO THE COMPUTER EFFECT WAS NICE. I ENJOY THE GAME. THIS GAME WILL HIT. I RECOMMANDED IT.

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