SoulCalibur II

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Aug 27, 2003
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 190 Ratings

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  • Summary: A new page in history has begun as the most highly-anticipated fighting game ever finally arrives! The greatest 3-D weapons-based fighter will provide non-stop action, excitement and surprises as you go one-on-one against your favorite challengers. 13 historic fighters plus all newA new page in history has begun as the most highly-anticipated fighting game ever finally arrives! The greatest 3-D weapons-based fighter will provide non-stop action, excitement and surprises as you go one-on-one against your favorite challengers. 13 historic fighters plus all new combatants including Necrid, specially designed by Todd McFarlane Productions, Inc. Unique special guest fighters for each platform include Link (GameCube), Heihachi (PS2), and Todd McFarlane's Spawn (Xbox). 7 exciting modes of play including Arcade, Vs, Time Attack, Survival, Team Battle, Practice, and Weapon Master. Collect 200 different weapons in the all-new mission-complete Weapon Master mode. [Namco]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 41
  3. Negative: 0 out of 41
  1. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    100
    Never mind that it's one of the best fighters ever made - it's one of the best games ever made... Brilliant. It's one of those extremely rare games that screams perfection. [Sept 2003, p.94]
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    100
    With seemingly countless missions, weapons, and strategies, Soul Calibur II is the latest and greatest contender in the arena of thumb-numbing fighting. [5 Sept 2003, p.L2T 22]
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  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    97
    A hardcore gamer's fantasy game come true. With Eight-Way Run, Air Control, Guard Impacts, and all these other techniques in your holster, you can spend weeks training with just one character. [Sept 2003, p.103]
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  4. TotalPlayStation
    93
    Extensive gameplay, tons of unlockables, gorgeous graphics and solid audio qualities all come together to deliver a game that is only millimeters away from gaming perfection.
  5. GameReviewer
    90
    You've seldom seen an interface as polished as this one.
  6. PSM Magazine
    90
    The backgrounds are so stunning you'll want to drop your weapons, pack a lunch, and go exploring. [Oct 2003, p.26]
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  7. Playboy
    75
    Unfortunately, Soul Calibur 2 doesn't include an option to download content from the Net, nor is there a component for online play, so all fashion critiques are confined to your living room. [Aug 2003, p.32]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 49
  3. Negative: 2 out of 49
  1. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 10, 2023
    10
    The biggest selling point of the Dreamcast was its superb version of Soul Calibur, and this sequel is even better. To this day it's still myThe biggest selling point of the Dreamcast was its superb version of Soul Calibur, and this sequel is even better. To this day it's still my favourite fighting game bar none.… Expand
  2. MattP.
    Oct 2, 2003
    10
    Absolutely awesome! The looks, sound, gameplay are all perfect. I've been a Virtua Fighter veteran for years but this is my new fav beat Absolutely awesome! The looks, sound, gameplay are all perfect. I've been a Virtua Fighter veteran for years but this is my new fav beat 'em up. Easily one of my top 10 all time favs!… Expand
  4. EdB.
    Aug 10, 2005
    10
    Best fighting game ever. Virtual fighter is also awesome. Dont let the button crunching fool you you can learn awesome combos.
  5. MarioM.
    May 2, 2004
    9
    Brilliant fighting game.
  6. DoUEvnLft
    Sep 30, 2014
    9
    Simply the best fighting game ever created. Perfect gameplay and great visuals blend together to make a truly unique experience. But mostSimply the best fighting game ever created. Perfect gameplay and great visuals blend together to make a truly unique experience. But most importantly - it's great fun. Pick this up if you can find it.… Expand
  7. AKthaBeast
    May 18, 2018
    8
    A good fighting game however my personal preference would be 2d side view and not 3d fighters like Tekken or Virtual Fighter
  8. RetrogamingFTW
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Has to be the worst game in the series from soul edge to soulcalibur 6, It lacks features especially compare to 3. The shops lack detail, andHas to be the worst game in the series from soul edge to soulcalibur 6, It lacks features especially compare to 3. The shops lack detail, and when I buy stuff in this shop it keeps saying the weapon you just bought, which is very irritating. At least in 3 you can just click on each weapon non stop. I would say that even 5 is better than this rubbish of a game. Graphics are mediocre I guess for that time, but the rest is just plain rubbish.… Expand

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#6 Best PS2 Game of 2003
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#27 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003