SoulCalibur
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SoulCalibur is a weapon-based 3D fighting game developed by Project Soul and produced by Namco. It is the second game in the Soul series, preceded by Soul Edge (1996). Originally released in arcades in 1998, it ran on the Namco System 12 hardware. In 1999 it was ported to the Dreamcast with improved graphics and new features. The North American version was released in September 1999 as a launch title for the Dreamcast and was part of the successful launch of the new console. It became available as a…
Kit's verdict · 9.2/10
The Dreamcast's crown jewel and still one of the slickest 3D fighters ever.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Smooth eight-way movement
- Stunning for its era
- Mission Battle mode is packed
Not so much
- Some characters feel unbalanced
- Story is thin
Play it if anyone who wants a 3D fighter that's easy to pick up and deep to master.
Skip it if players who only like 2D fighters.
Cheats & codes
No cheat codes
SoulCalibur doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Tips
Play it better
- Hold the guard button and move in any direction to run around your opponent's attacks.
- Forward and guard together performs a Guard Impact, which knocks aside an incoming hit.
- Push opponents out of the ring for an instant win.
- Mitsurugi and Kilik are easy to learn and strong.
- Press all three attack buttons to Soul Charge your next attack.
- Throws beat players who guard all the time.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
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Trivia
- It's the sequel to Soul Edge from 1995.
- The Dreamcast version looked better than the arcade original and became a showcase for Sega's console.
- It was one of the highest-rated games of all time when it came out.
- An HD port came to Xbox 360 in 2008.
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