SoulCalibur

 Dreamcast
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Sep 8, 1999
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 443 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 360 out of 443
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 443
  3. Negative: 48 out of 443
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  1. R.H.
    Mar 3, 2004
    10
    The best. 3d fighter. Ever. Smacks SC2 and Soul Edge around but only the soundtrack is slightly worse than Soul Edge's (best OST ever made) but still among the better soundtracks. The game itself is up there in the league of FF7, Ocarina, Panzer Saga and Super metroid; the 5 best games ever made imo.
  2. Lowman
    Jan 10, 2002
    10
    Never better console fighting game...till SC2 comes out.
  3. NedC.
    Oct 9, 2001
    10
    The best two-player fighting game ever. Graphics unmatched in smoothness and moves unmatched by imagination. Ties with the 4-player "Super Smash Bros." for pure fighting fun.
  4. KristinA.
    Jul 20, 2001
    10
    This game is so much fun. Frightenly addictive. I had all my roommates and friends at schoolplaying this game nonstop. Way too much fun.
  5. [Anonymous]
    Aug 27, 2001
    10
    1 word: WOW!
  6. MartijnP.
    Jan 12, 2002
    10
    This game rulezzzzzzzzzzzz.
  7. JeraG.
    Feb 3, 2002
    10
    Almost perfect in every aspect yet I still gave it a 10 because it is the best yet!
  8. AnthonyD.
    Mar 22, 2002
    10
    This game kicks ass, I wanna buy it.
  9. Braddykidgamekid
    May 30, 2002
    10
    This game is the best fighting game for dreamcast the sound is a great detail. I see this game as the best dreamcast game ever. The diffrent swords are cool plot line is the best there is NO WAY there will be a better fighting game for dreamcast.
  10. AdamL.
    May 7, 2002
    10
    It's Soul Caliber. Tekken is poor compared, Asteroth is class, Nightmare is the beast, if i continue, i'll be here till christmass. needless to say, if you don't have a copy, may god have mercy upon your soul...
  11. BlancoT.
    Feb 7, 2003
    10
    The best fighter ever created. PERIOD.
  12. 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 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 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
  13. RobertC.
    Sep 13, 2003
    10
    JEEZ! If AI S. does that again, then this "junk" is real junk to him! Anyhow, this is the BEST fighting game EVER!!! The graphics are gorgeus, Edge Master is Charade, there is a character in place of Mitsurugi (Arthur), and most of all, EVERYTHING ELSE!!!!
  14. AnthonyC.
    Apr 1, 2004
    10
    This is the best fighting game ever no doubt in my mind ever.
  15. Amy!
    Apr 20, 2004
    10
    Wooop!! it rocks!!! :D
  16. DarylL.
    Jan 1, 2006
    10
    If you have a Dreamcast this is the absolute must have game. Stunning 3D graphics demonstrating the capabilities of the Dreamcast. Great gameplay with a variety of different options for both single and multiplayer. Just Brilliant.
  17. WillTee
    Oct 7, 2006
    10
    This Game is The Best and yep Seigfried is the greatest! One thing a little disappointing they never spoke in English... NO ONE CAN STOP ME
  18. JamesS.
    Dec 11, 2001
    10
    I used to hate all fighting games, then I tried Soul Caliber. Now I'm hooked. This game kicks some serious rear.
  19. JosephN.
    Aug 26, 2001
    10
    I have completed the game. I loved every minute.
  20. ChesterM.
    Jan 1, 2002
    10
    I got this game for Christmas and completed straight away it was so good. I had played Soul Edge, which wasn't bad, but this was the creme de la crema! :)
  21. SoulCaliber
    Feb 19, 2002
    10
    Perfect!!
  22. ShaunP.
    Jun 24, 2002
    10
    It is a great game for experienced gamers and even for beginners like myself. I had never played it but was still able to beat my brother repeatedly.
  23. MarkB.
    Mar 11, 2003
    10
    This is the best fighting game I have ever had the pleasure of playing. It is simply awesome.
  24. CampbellA.
    Sep 15, 2005
    10
    This is my favourite game ever, the characters are well thought out and the graphics were cutting edge (forgive the pun) and are superbly made. so there! (would still like to play as arthur though...)
  25. 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!
  26. MarkF.
    Dec 15, 2001
    10
    I beat the game years ago and I'm still hooked!
  27. MeztenVonC.
    Aug 26, 2001
    10
    This is probably the best game realesed for DC... until another fast paced action game comes out.
  28. JenniferB.
    Dec 20, 2002
    10
    It's the only reason I play my dreamcast.
  29. JohnA.
    Mar 25, 2002
    10
    Hey man, this game is like totally awesome man.
  30. Sirius
    Sep 14, 2002
    10
    Best fighting game ever.
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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

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Metascore
98

Universal acclaim - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic 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.
  2. CNET Gamecenter
    100
    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.
  3. Gamestyle
    100
    This is - or was - bleeding edge technology; the 'Sole Calibre' of Dreamcast's Distinction, and it shall remain so... until Namco's elite inevitably trump themselves.
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