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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Worth the wait, August 28, 2003
The original Soul Calibur was the best game made for the Dreamcast, and since that platform's demise, fans have waited four years for a follow up. It was well worth the wait. The game is premiering on all three major game systems at once, and although each version is essentially the same, each game has one distinct quality: They feature different lead characters. For the Playstation, it's Heihachi. For the XBox, it's Spawn. But the Gamecube got the best one: Link. He's joined by many of the classic characters from the original game, plus some great new ones. The biggest question, however, is this: What prevents this from just being another run-of-the-mill fighting game, another Kakuto Chojin or another Mortal Kombat clone? One needn't worry. Although similar in style to other combat games, this one rises above them with extraordinary gameplay, first-rate graphics (esp. on the Cube and XBox) and surprisingly easy controls and fighting techniques. The attacks are pretty straightforward: kick, horizontal weapon, and vertical weapon. But there are some good combination moves available, as well. Like all other combat games, this requires button/control combinations and some tricky maneuvering. Unfortunately, the Gamecube's basic controller is not well-suited for these moves; the buttons aren't aligned very well for some of the trickier moves. (Of the 3 systems, only the PS2's basic controller was the most user-friendly). But Gamecube fans have a good alternative: the wireless Wavebird controller works really well with this game. Another advantage for Cube fans: The Cube's excellent graphics engine make this game a real treat visually; the player is surrounded by beautifully detailed scenery and environments. Truthfully, it's not that much different from the first version. (But if it ain't broke...) For those who never played the first version, here's a chance to enjoy one of the best combat games ever devised. For those who loved (and miss) the original, it's just like experiencing this fabulous title all over again.
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53 of 61 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Namco outdid theirselves this time!!, July 18, 2003
To get to basics here of how i know how this game works is simply because i've played it. This review is based on the actually game and not judgment or by looking at pictures. Now to the review. I've played this game at my local toys r us store because they had it on display. The gameplay is excellent for a fighting game. The controls are semi-hard to get used to but after your second day of playing you'll feel right at home. The graphics are amazing. They're very detailed even to the last tip of a characters blade. The actually fighting system of the game is one of the best systems in any fighting game i played. Each Soul Calibur II game is unique for each system(gamecube,Xbox,ps2). In the ps2 a hidden character is Heishi from the tekken series. In the xbox the character is Spawn. In the gamecube version it's our favorite nintendo hero LINK!! Link makes his 2nd non-zelda debut on another game. Super Smash Bros. Melee being the first. But link actually speaks. A real treat for zelda fans. So the basic line is that if you enjoyed the zelda games, the namco games, the fighting games, and nintendo games, this game is perfect for you. You can rent it if you'd like if you don't find the review helpful. please click this review was helpful if you actually thought it was so i know i helped.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unrivaled ~ The pinnacle of fighters., September 2, 2003
Be warned, from the first boot of this sublime title, you will forget to pay your bills, feed you dog, and quite possibly even sleep. Soul Calibur II is the greatest fighting game on the market, hands down. I know a lot of diehard fighting fans lament the fact that this is a weapons based fighter, but the depth of this title is unmatched. Given that Virtua Fighter 4 has become the litmus strip against which all fighting games are measured, Namco has shattered that bar and created a game that is quite possibly the smoothest playing title available today. With a disparate and diverse cast of characters there is someone here for everyone to master. Be prepared to invest countless hours with your fighter of choice if you indeed want to become an elite player. However, part of the charm of Soul Calibur II is the fact that even new players (button mashers to the core) can pick up a controller and enjoy the game. With such depth, an outstanding score, and stellar graphics and gameplay this is a completely justified purchase. Grab some friends and enjoy.
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