SoulCalibur IV

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 65 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 65
  3. Negative: 0 out of 65
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  1. Boomtown
    70
    Yes, there's plenty to do here, but you're really going to have to put in some effort to get the best experience back, and the game doesn't incentivise it beyond the hope of improving your skills.
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  2. GameCritics
    70
    My verdict is that Soul Calibur IV looks great, but isn't especially accessible to newcomers.
  3. Giant Bomb
    60
    Overall, it's sort of hard to recommend Soulcalibur IV to anyone who isn't already a big fan of the series. It felt like everything I liked about the game (the actual fighting) was countered by something else (the meaningless story mode, equipment stats, Ivy's creepy-looking boobs) that made me want to take the disc out and put it away forever.

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#19 Best PS3 Game of 2008
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#36 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2008
53
#53 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2008

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 165 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 112 out of 165
  2. Mixed: 40 out of 165
  3. Negative: 13 out of 165
  1. sirgamer44
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    Like most people i didn't even know these games exist, because for some reason nobody promotes them, but in many ways they are actually moreLike most people i didn't even know these games exist, because for some reason nobody promotes them, but in many ways they are actually more fun than Tekken and Street Fighter. Unlike people who made MK11, Makers of Soulcalibur at least understands how to make good looking female characters in a fighting game. It's not even that important, but at least they don't make female characters purposefully uglier. PS: Ignore anyone who says that this 4th game is meh and 1 was way better. That's a lie. These are just nostalgic nerds, ignore them. 3 and 4 are both amazing games and have great characters and amazing graphics for it's time.… Full Review »
  2. WillHill
    Sep 19, 2008
    5
    The graphics are great and the fighting is also solid. The game though is very slow paced. The story mode is more than lackluster. the wholeThe graphics are great and the fighting is also solid. The game though is very slow paced. The story mode is more than lackluster. the whole idea behind the lightsaber not cutting through something and yes i know it's a game. Also the online is pretty terrible for the most part.… Full Review »
  3. Inuit_Dude
    Mar 29, 2011
    4
    i did not like this soul calibur game and find that it is the worst in the series. the story like is non existent with the characters and eachi did not like this soul calibur game and find that it is the worst in the series. the story like is non existent with the characters and each one only has about 5 battles. i am not sure if it is this way with everyone but i am having a hard time putting combos together with all the characters and find myself just mashing the 3 attack buttons. i loved the 3rd one and wish they had kept most of what made that game great and at least had more extra features to entertain myself when i dont want to get my a$$ handed to me while playing online. i liked the addition of darth vader and the secret apperntace but unfourtunatly darth vader isnt a very good character since his moves are slow. i find that the controls have a bit of a delay and they never quite do what you want them to. trading this back in for some of my money back… Full Review »
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