SoulCalibur

 Dreamcast
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Sep 8, 1999
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98

Universal acclaim - based on 24 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 443 Ratings

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  • Summary: This is a tale of souls and swords, transcending the world and all its history, told for all eternity... The greatest weapons-based fighter returns, this time on Sega Dreamcast. Soul Calibur unleashes incredible graphics, fantastic fighters, and combos so amazing they'll make your head spin!
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. CheckOut
    100
    I guarantee you'll be amazed at how phenomenal this game looks, and you won't be able to put it down.
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  2. IGN
    100
    The number one reason to buy a Dreamcast.
  3. GamePro
    100
    Without a doubt the best looking fighting game ever, with nuances like muscle rippling, facial expressions of pain, fear, and anger, and caustic lighting effects that dazzle the eyes.
  4. Antagonist
    100
    The great gameplay, large variety of options, and the absolutely astounding visuals combine to make this game near perfect.
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  5. Game Fan
    98
    "Soul Calibur's"only detectable flaw... while professed SC masters may think that they can manhandle any selectable character, the ugly truth is that some of the game's characters are completely over- and under-powered.
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  6. Planet Dreamcast
    95
    The graphics, particularly the character models and animation, are stunning. The fighting is both strategic and intense, fun to watch and fun to play.
  7. Cincinnati Enquirer
    88
    "Soul Calibur" revolutionizes (3D Fighting) with amazing graphics, intriguing characters and an incredibly smooth 60 frame per second game engine.

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User Reviews

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 81 out of 87
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 87
  3. Negative: 2 out of 87
  1. JohnA.
    Mar 25, 2002
    10
    Hey man, this game is like totally awesome man.
  2. GregorM.
    Nov 26, 2001
    10
    Basically, if there was an entry for 11/10, Soul Caliber has my vote. We need a new one developers, come on!
  4. NikkiH.
    Jul 8, 2003
    10
    The best fighting game I've ever played by far! It's got everything; eye-candy graphics, great characters & some of the most The best fighting game I've ever played by far! It's got everything; eye-candy graphics, great characters & some of the most amazing moves I've seen in a long time. It even seems to have a plot (of sorts) which I really like; the characters have real depth & even a personal history. The thing I like about it most of all are all the hidden extras you uncover when you complete the game. It gives you a real added incentive to carry on playing. I would personally recommend this game to anyone.… Expand
  5. I
    Apr 23, 2003
    10
    GOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!! THE BEST FIGHTING GAMES OF THE WORLD!!!
  6. Ywey
    Jul 5, 2018
    10
    This game is very beatifull,nice graphics,nice characters and best game from dreamcast
  7. George_K
    May 23, 2023
    10
    This game was the peak of fighting games back then this game is amazing like its console it is just amazing both aesthetically both game wise,This game was the peak of fighting games back then this game is amazing like its console it is just amazing both aesthetically both game wise, bc i was a ps1 owner and the internet didn't existed back then i was playing tekken 3 and street figther 2 in arcades (top 3 fighting games with soulcalibur) a friend of mine had bought a dreamcast and the only games he had was soulcalibur and sonic adventure which was single player and we had to play soulcalibur, i remember staying with him all night playing this game, a true experience and it still in 2023 it is amazing… Expand
  8. johnny34
    Jun 6, 2022
    0
    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    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!    … Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#1 Best Dreamcast Game of 1999
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#1 Most Discussed Dreamcast Game of 1999
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#1 Most Shared Dreamcast Game of 1999