SoulCalibur II

 GameCube
User Score
8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 210 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 186 out of 210
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 210
  3. Negative: 6 out of 210
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  1. ChristopherP.
    Nov 22, 2003
    6
    It obviously looks great and plays smoothly but i just don't think it's a significant step up from soul calibur. the toning down of guard impacting and parrying i think was a mistake because defense is extremely difficult now. button mashers can very easily win against all but the most expert of players, and the whole atmosphere, from the visuals to the music and sounds justIt obviously looks great and plays smoothly but i just don't think it's a significant step up from soul calibur. the toning down of guard impacting and parrying i think was a mistake because defense is extremely difficult now. button mashers can very easily win against all but the most expert of players, and the whole atmosphere, from the visuals to the music and sounds just lacks the esthetic qualities of the original. it's unnecessarily frustrating as well due to the underpoweredness of some of the most impressive moves and the overpowering of quick, tap-tap-tap moves. it just loses its appeal too fast.… Expand
  2. EddieH.
    Sep 2, 2005
    7
    Very over rated game. There are no cut scenes and the story is horrible. The graphics are very good. Most of the weapons are not needed because there is 1 or 2 that is clearly the best choice no matter what. The gamecube version had Link which was really cool though.
  3. HavikK
    Nov 19, 2003
    7
    This game was a little easy for me and I don't have the time or patience to learn new moves for every character like Street Fighter II. But if you have the time, then this is a really good fighting game with awesome graphics.
  4. AJCk19
    Jul 23, 2023
    6
    By itself, it is a amazing game, but once you compare it to Soul Calibur 3. There is no competition. Also, despite the gamecube having better graphics and links, the gamecube controller doesn't feel right.

Awards & Rankings

4
#4 Best GameCube Game of 2003
5
#5 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
1
#1 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003

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Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 45 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 45
  3. Negative: 0 out of 45
  1. Eurogamer
    100
    For the vast majority of the gaming world, this is quite easily the best 3D beat 'em up ever made.
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  2. Edge Magazine
    90
    No other beat 'em up developer is quite as willing to experiment with the form in a bid to stave off the moribundity that's gradually subsuming the genre. [Import - June 2003, p.88]
  3. NTSC-uk
    90
    No two battles are ever the same, something new always seems to crop up each time. It is the essence of fun, dedication and competition that causes players to continue competing and hoping to get better. [JPN Import]
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