Strong, strategic fighting action, Deep character creation mode, Solid online play, Many game modes
Some bland presentation elements, The two story modes are a chore to get through, Can't give your custom fighter a handpicked move set
After a disappointing SoulCalibur V, Bandai Namco has returned from the forge with the newly crafted SoulCalibur VI, a PC fighting game with fresh modes and thrilling gameplay...
Solid and fluid combat and movement mechanics, varied roster of characters, intense online play based around learning individual characters on top of base mechanics
Incredibly weak story exposition makes a compelling story more of a chore than a thrill ride
Multilayered fighting game mechanics that are both intuitive and deep, Easy for newcomers to enjoy without investing lots of time into learning, Robust single-player offering that fleshes out the world of SoulCalibur
Story modes are very text-heavy, while fights are fleeting, Libra of Souls is lacking in variety, Some mechanics can feel at odds with each other
Multilayered fighting game mechanics that are both intuitive and deep, Easy for newcomers to enjoy without investing lots of time into learning, Robust single-player offering that fleshes out the world of SoulCalibur
Story modes are very text-heavy, while fights are fleeting, Libra of Souls is lacking in variety, Some mechanics can feel at odds with each other
Multilayered fighting game mechanics that are both intuitive and deep, Easy for newcomers to enjoy without investing lots of time into learning, Robust single-player offering that fleshes out the world of SoulCalibur
Story modes are very text-heavy, while fights are fleeting, Libra of Souls is lacking in variety, Some mechanics can feel at odds with each other
Multilayered fighting game mechanics that are both intuitive and deep, Easy for newcomers to enjoy without investing lots of time into learning, Robust single-player offering that fleshes out the world of SoulCalibur
Story modes are very text-heavy, while fights are fleeting, Libra of Souls is lacking in variety, Some mechanics can feel at odds with each other
Despite some minor issues, the soul of Soulcalibur 6 is so strong that they don't do much to bring down what is one of the best entries in the series. The new Reversal Edge and Soul Charge mechanics add new layers of strategy and mind games while the one-...