![]() So it’s fair to say that there’s a lot going on in terms of gameplay, but it all comes together brilliantly in the heat of battle. Also, spamming Reversal Edges fills your guard gauge quickly, which leaves you more susceptible to a punishing guard crush. While you might think that’d make for an abusable mechanic, the random nature of the rock-paper-scissors gameplay means that it’s not guaranteed damage. Successful Reversal Edges grant a huge boost to one’s Soul Gauge, which is the the resource needed for Critical Edges and Soul Gauges. Reversal Edges certainly have their uses in the fight, and not just for new players who aren’t used to the precise timings of guard impacts. A tie will restart the clash, but in the event of another tie, the player that initiated the Reversal Edge will win. There’s plenty of nuance to Reversal Edges, as you’re also able to block, backdash and sidestep, but the basic rule of thumb is that kicks beat vertical attacks, horizontal attacks counter kicks and vertical attacks destroy horizontals. A successful hit kickstarts a rock-paper-scissors type game where success is determined by what you input. Best described as counter attacking for dummies, Reversal Edges allow you to block weak hits from your opponent before striking. Guard impacts also make a return, but they’ve been accompanied by a new addition: Reversal Edges. Meanwhile, Critical Edges are your bread and butter super attacks, launching a big cinematic attack that looks bloody lovely. Soul Charges give you a significant buff during the fight, allowing you to deal more damage, even if your opponent is blocking, and unlocks new techniques depending on the character. Got to memorise those move lists with 100+ inputs.īeyond that, you have a few universal tools to help turn the tide in battle. It’s a control scheme that’s as simple and effective as it always has been, allowing new players to easily acquaint themselves with the game while hiding enough depth to cater for advanced players. It retains the standard 4 button layout that the previous games championed, with X controlling horizontal attacks, Y for vertical attacks, B to kick your opponent and A to block. The gameplay mixes old and new ideas, creating a system that feels familiar yet modernised in equal regard. We’d also say V, but this version builds on that game when it comes to gameplay. Though it might not reach the heady heights of Soulcalibur 2, and let’s be honest, very few games ever will, it’s certainly a damn sight better than more recent offerings. ![]() The case could be made that it’s the best 3D fighter of the current generation, but it’s definitely a return to form for the series. With 11 games in its 23 year history, VI included, the Soulcalibur series has been one of the linchpins of the entire fighting game genre, and Soulcalibur VI cements the franchise’s place amongst the greats. Nice to see that patience pay off at last, and hopefully for a new contender to liven up the fighting eSports scene.When Soulcalibur talks about itself as “A Tale of Souls And Swords, Eternally Retold”, it’s not kidding. Fans are pretty anxious to pick up the franchise's ongoing plot after a five year wait - especially as Bandai Namco has been teasing a continuation for years and years now. The last Soulcalibur game was Soulcalibur: Lost Swords, a free-to-play spin-off of 2012's Soulcalibur 5. Check out the announcement trailer and get ready for the triumphant return of 3D weapons-based fighting. Welcome back to The Stage of History! Soulcalibur 6 is coming to PS4, XB1, and Steam in 2018. We have very little information on this one, unfortunately. Here's the Soulcalibur 6 trailer shown during tonight's The Game Awards show. ![]() The fighter sequel is coming to PC, PS4 and Xbox One, Bandai Namco said, but we don't have any further details at this time. Soulcalibur 6 is being built with Unreal 4, like Tekken 7. Tekken boss Katsuhiro Harada turned up as part of the rpesentation, mostly just to look cool, as is his wont. ![]() Soulcalibur 6 is happening, which is not very surprising this one little rumour has been going around for a while now.īandai Namco announced Soulcalibur 6 at The Game Awards 2017 with a new trailer.
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