SoulCalibur Legends

 Wii
Metascore
52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 35
  3. Negative: 12 out of 35
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  1. n-Revolution Magazine UK
    49
    This is not what we expected from Soul Calibur's Wii debut. What a misguided step for Namco's revered series. [Issue#19, p.72]
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  2. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    47
    A mindless slog that not even devoted fans will play through. [Oct 2008, p.98]
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  3. 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.
  5. Nintendo Gamer
    45
    This repetitious trudge is nothing to do with Soul Calibur beyond some character skins, and should be avoided unless you want to lose the will to live. [Feb 2008, p.52]
  6. My Gamer
    44
    Fans of the series will definitely be let down with this Wii exclusive title, but players are better suited to play any later Dynasty Warriors title to get a better gaming experience.
  7. GameShark
    42
    Soul Calibur Legends isn’t a horrible game; it just doesn’t add anything exciting or new to a third person action adventure genre. It’s over relatively fast and it feels more like an unlockable to the original Soul Calibur than a standalone full priced videogame.
  8. Game Informer
    40
    Soulcalibur Legends is a trap, luring in gullible gamers with the promise of two-player co-op and a cast of characters from the series. Once you take the bait, the whole rusty contraption snaps shut – and you will carry the scars of playing it for the rest of your life.
  9. GamePro
    40
    Better yet, just avoid it altogether. [Feb 2008, p.74]
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  10. GameSpot
    35
    A revered series takes a nosedive in this embarrassing, tedious excuse for an action game.
  11. Edge Magazine
    20
    An unrewarding trudge that doesn’t have any ideas beyond the most primitive. [Feb 2008, p.97]
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  12. Eurogamer
    20
    The graphics are bland and stiff, the story is an absolute joke (the ending particularly so) and whatever depth the levelling system might offer requires acres of patience to unearth.
  13. 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.

Awards & Rankings

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

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User Score
5.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 30
  3. Negative: 11 out of 30
  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!    … Full Review »
  2. 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.… Full Review »
  3. ScottW.
    Nov 23, 2007
    8
    Good game let down by only a coupe of flaws, it's still good solid fun.
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