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SoulCalibur
Dreamcast
Released On: Sep 8, 1999
8.2
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 24 Critic Reviews
98
100% Positive
24 Reviews
24 Reviews
0% Mixed
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 24 Critic Reviews
98
100% Positive
24 Reviews
24 Reviews
0% Mixed
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
With increased detail running at a higher resolution and maintaining the same frame rate, it quite literally leaves the arcade version for dead. That's 640x480 at a constant 60fps.
Polished to a piercing gleam, considered beyond mortally tangible thought, it's the best beat 'em up we've played in years.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 418 User Ratings
8.2
80% Positive
333 Ratings
333 Ratings
9% Mixed
37 Ratings
37 Ratings
11% Negative
48 Ratings
48 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 418 User Ratings
8.2
80% Positive
333 Ratings
333 Ratings
9% Mixed
37 Ratings
37 Ratings
11% Negative
48 Ratings
48 Ratings
If "Soul Calibur" (is) not perfect, it is without question the closest thing to it.
It blows away every 3D fighting game I've ever played (even "Virtua Fighter 3," and by a much bigger margin than I expected!), so go buy it when you get your Dreamcast, or feel like a total fool when it's sold out the next day.
The only thing missing is internet multi-player capability, but you can't have everything, can you...
The sound is good, but not good enough to be noticeable when combined with jaw-dropping graphics.
"Soul Calibur" revolutionizes (3D Fighting) with amazing graphics, intriguing characters and an incredibly smooth 60 frame per second game engine.
This game was amazing, but it was really only a sign of things to come. Technically, this game is a marvel, and is a must-play for anyone interested in the history of fighting games.
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Dreamcast
Aha. According to the Metacritic ranking, Soul Calibur is the best fighting game of all time.
First of all, this should show the low degree to which lists created with spongy "indices" serve as a criterion for judging the quality of computers or video games.
Secondly, Soul Calibur is of course not a bad game, but in single player terms - like almost all DC beat em ups - it is completely irrelevant and boring after 2 hours.
The sequels do a much better job of balancing the strengths and weaknesses of the characters.
Don't be blinded by the ranking!
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Dreamcast
Summary [Xbox Live Arcade] Soulcalibur, the highest Metascoring game on the Dreamcast, has returned to the next generation. Sharpen your blades as you relive old grudges against classic adversaries in new high definition graphics. Prove your mettle against the world with a variety of leaderboards spanning every character and mode, or challenge ...
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- Dreamcast
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
- Xbox 360
Initial Release Date: Sep 8, 1999
Developer:
- Namco
Publisher: Namco
Genres:
