SoulCalibur Legends

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  • Summary: In Soulcalibur Legends, follow the 16th century exploits of Siegfried and Soulcalibur characters, new and old as they find themselves on a quest for ultimate power in order to save an empire from destruction. Using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk as their weapons of choice, players perform movesIn Soulcalibur Legends, follow the 16th century exploits of Siegfried and Soulcalibur characters, new and old as they find themselves on a quest for ultimate power in order to save an empire from destruction. Using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk as their weapons of choice, players perform moves and combos using orchestrated slashes and movements. Sword fighting capabilities are pushed to the limit as gamers unleash special attacks to crush scores of enemies and large bosses. Earn honored titles such as Knight or Soldier as you master special attacks acquired throughout the adventure while battling through diverse stages and environments. [Namco Bandai Games]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 35
  3. Negative: 12 out of 35
  1. Cheat Code Central
    80
    Although it wasn't the most complete Soul Calibur game I've ever played, the Wii controls, the multiplayer modes, and the storyline make it worth playing for fans of the series.
  2. Nintendo Power
    65
    It's too bad, though, that the game feels like it would have worked better as a side mode than as a full game (think Devil Within from Tekken 5). [Holiday 2007, p.86]
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  3. 1UP
    60
    The main problem here is that it feels like Legends should have been a side mode in a proper Soulcalibur rather than its own game. There are some good ideas, but it doesn't feel like a complete game.
  4. Digital Entertainment News
    55
    This is essentially just a side quest in the series, and it feels like it cannot stand on its own. There needs to be much more polish on a game than developers put in.
  5. Video Game Talk
    50
    Here’s a better idea, though: Find a cheap used copy of Soulcalibur II for the Gamecube and play that on the Wii. It’s the fighting game that you expect Soulcalibur to be, it’s a deeper game, and hey… it’s got Link.
  6. AtomicGamer
    45
    In the end, this game tries to evoke the fun and charm of Soul Calibur and backs it up with the signature Renaissance-era style and operatic music, but the mostly text-based story and dull, tiresome combat with the same few enemies over and over really make this pretty much a cheap cash-in.
  7. Game Revolution
    16
    Legends imply greatness; but Soul Calibur Legends is only the greatest loser -- a throwaway hack-and-slash action game. Unattractive, lacking depth, and generally not fun, this dull blade can't parry its long list of flaws with anything worthwhile.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
  1. Duckular
    Jan 30, 2014
    10
    I love this game. I recently got a secondhand Wii. It has 40 odd games and some classics like Mario Galaxy etc.. But which game do I like toI love this game. I recently got a secondhand Wii. It has 40 odd games and some classics like Mario Galaxy etc.. But which game do I like to play most? This one. Soul Calibur has easy to pick up and responsive controls- the onscreen sword responds very well to the wii remote and num chuck.

    The graphics are good, I found the story quite lightweight but entertaining. It is a good workout to play- I finish after a 20 minute session with a light sweat from swinging the remote about so much.

    As a 32 year old gamer I have played a lot of serious PC games and have lately come to appreciate the casual fun that a fun sword swinging game like this offers.

    I would give it 8 but seeing as how this game has so many miserable ratings I am upping it to 10 to push the meta up a bit. Enjoy!    … Expand
  2. DerekG.
    Nov 22, 2007
    10
    I thought this game was very dull at first glance but as I kept playing more and more I started to like it. I thought the graphics were not I thought this game was very dull at first glance but as I kept playing more and more I started to like it. I thought the graphics were not so special but the game play is clearly geared for experts and not for noobies. The controls don't automatically let you hit your enemy like in the older versions of this game. In this game you must really get a feel for each character type and master blocking. I find it sad that people flame this game when it just came out, I know they haven't played it more then 10 minutes.… Expand
  4. josiahhollibaugh
    Feb 17, 2008
    9
    This game was amazing. it was the first one I could find where the wii controllers actually worked. When you swing left, the guy swings left.This game was amazing. it was the first one I could find where the wii controllers actually worked. When you swing left, the guy swings left. When you swing right, h swings right. Whoever is putting out reviews that gave this game a 14 can just go screw a goat. seriously.… Expand
  5. Parthenon
    May 21, 2018
    7
    This is not the best game in the world, but for sure is not as bad as people make it out to be. Soulcalibur Legends is no different from theThis is not the best game in the world, but for sure is not as bad as people make it out to be. Soulcalibur Legends is no different from the very successful series Dynasty Warriors, the only problem Legends has is the often unresponsive motion controls and horrible camera; but one can get used to that easily once one learns how the game tends to read the controls. The story itself and characters aren't half bad, and offer something fresh to Soulcalibur in general. This isn't a bad game, I've played way worse. Everybody is just overreacting.… Expand
  6. hector_bcn98
    Nov 8, 2022
    7
    Es muy difícil acordarse de un juego que jugaste hace 13 años, pero tengo buen recuerdo, buen hack and slash mezclado con aventuras. ComoEs muy difícil acordarse de un juego que jugaste hace 13 años, pero tengo buen recuerdo, buen hack and slash mezclado con aventuras. Como spin-off, era interesante cuánto menos.… Expand
  7. [Anonymous]
    Nov 23, 2007
    5
    Very repetitive, doesn't take too long to become boring.
  8. TomA.
    Dec 9, 2007
    4
    What the hell is this!? This is just some poor cheap spin-off that is nothing to the series. God damn it, Namco, We want Soul Calibur IV on What the hell is this!? This is just some poor cheap spin-off that is nothing to the series. God damn it, Namco, We want Soul Calibur IV on the Wii, not a stupid spin-off game!… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#86 Best Wii Game of 2007
66
#66 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2007
47
#47 Most Shared Wii Game of 2007