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Soul Calibur


9.4

based on 24 reviews
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The Namco classic fighter that drove gamers crazy in the arcades hit the Dreamcast crowd like a jackhammer.

PUBLISHER:	Namco
DEVELOPER:	Namco
GENRE(S):	Fighting, Action
PLAYERS:	2
ESRB RATING:	E (Everyone)
RELEASE DATE:	September 10, 1999

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

100

DC Swirl

Let's just put it this way, if you have a Dreamcast and there isn't a "Soul Calibur" Disk sitting close by then you're getting ripped off.

100

Hot Games

Stunning 3D backgrounds, convincingly animated (to put it mildly) characters and superfluous effects are carried out in fine style with no hint of slowdown, all the while running in glorious high-res.

100

Da Gameboyz

A technological masterpiece that is also a great enjoyment to play. All I have to say is run, do not walk, to your video game store and buy this work of art, for if you do not, I will send the final character from the game, Inferno, to influence your purchase decision.

100

Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)

Polished to a piercing gleam, considered beyond mortally tangible thought, it's the best beat 'em up we've played in years.

100

CNET Gamecenter

It blows away every 3D fighting game I've ever played (even "Virtua Fighter 3," and by a much bigger margin than I expected!), so go buy it when you get your Dreamcast, or feel like a total fool when it's sold out the next day.

100

GameSpot

For sheer adrenaline working in tandem with eye-melting graphics, nothing could touch it.

100

IGN

The number one reason to buy a Dreamcast.

100

Antagonist

The great gameplay, large variety of options, and the absolutely astounding visuals combine to make this game near perfect.

100

Gaming Age

With increased detail running at a higher resolution and maintaining the same frame rate, it quite literally leaves the arcade version for dead. That's 640x480 at a constant 60fps.

100

Daily Radar

This is the most beautiful fighting game ever to grace a home console.

100

GamePro

Without a doubt the best looking fighting game ever, with nuances like muscle rippling, facial expressions of pain, fear, and anger, and caustic lighting effects that dazzle the eyes.

100

Gaming Maxx

If "Soul Calibur" (is) not perfect, it is without question the closest thing to it.

100

Gamestyle

This is - or was - bleeding edge technology; the 'Sole Calibre' of Dreamcast's Distinction, and it shall remain so... until Namco's elite inevitably trump themselves.

100

CheckOut

I guarantee you'll be amazed at how phenomenal this game looks, and you won't be able to put it down.

Game Fan

"Soul Calibur's"only detectable flaw... while professed SC masters may think that they can manhandle any selectable character, the ugly truth is that some of the game's characters are completely over- and under-powered.

AllDreamcast

The only thing missing is internet multi-player capability, but you can't have everything, can you...

Dreamcast.net

If you like fighting games, "Soul Calibur" on the DreamCast is without a doubt, better than any fighting game on any console or in the arcades. Period! Need I say more? I don't think so.

Sega X

Visual presentation, with the fluid motion and beautiful fighting styles is the games strongest aspect.

Planet Dreamcast

The graphics, particularly the character models and animation, are stunning. The fighting is both strategic and intense, fun to watch and fun to play.

Game Revolution

The sound is good, but not good enough to be noticeable when combined with jaw-dropping graphics.

GamerWeb Sega

Brilliance.

Total Video Games

This really is a staggering game with so much effort obviously put in to it, you just have to be impressed.

Happy Puppy

You won't touch your PlayStation or N64 again.

Cincinnati Enquirer

"Soul Calibur" revolutionizes (3D Fighting) with amazing graphics, intriguing characters and an incredibly smooth 60 frame per second game engine.

The average user rating for this game is 9.4 (out of 10) based on 80 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

James K. gave it a10:
An amazing game, even in 2007 I still love it. I can't describe how fun it is, easy to pick up, but challenging to master. Great game!

Will Tee gave it a10:
This Game is The Best and yep Seigfried is the greatest! One thing a little disappointing they never spoke in English... NO ONE CAN STOP ME

M gave it a10:
Its the Best. Soul Calibur III now on PS2.

Daryl L. gave it a10:
If you have a Dreamcast this is the absolute must have game. Stunning 3D graphics demonstrating the capabilities of the Dreamcast. Great gameplay with a variety of different options for both single and multiplayer. Just Brilliant.

Campbell A. gave it a10:
This is my favourite game ever, the characters are well thought out and the graphics were cutting edge (forgive the pun) and are superbly made. so there! (would still like to play as arthur though...)

Tony gave it a 4:
What is it with people drooling over this turd? Soul Calibur is an awful game, even if it looks great. I agree with the guy who says Project Justice is much better!

Amy! gave it a 10:
Wooop!! it rocks!!! :D