General Game Overview
Soulcalibur returns to propel the franchise into the next generation as the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 have finally allowed SC4 to flex its graphical muscles and show the legendary game in all its graphical brilliance. With a step into the future comes a new look along with new allies and enemies.
Take your Each iteration of the Soulcalibur franchise brings new and exciting developments, Soulcalibur 4 is no different. Shown in 720p HD graphics, new characters fight in an entirely new battle system to revolutionize the fighting game genre. Customize your favorite characters in the expanded character customization mode to look and perform as you desire.customized character or original favorites online for the first time in the franchise and challenge others for the top spot in this timeless franchise. Rounding out the robust offering of new modes, Tower of Caliaga challenges players to customize their characters to take on new quests and enemies of different capabilities.
Weapon-based fighting gameplay
Weapons based fighting game with each character wielding unique weapons that define their individual fighting style and combos
Pick-up-and-play accessibility
Easy to learn, hard to master. Soulcalibur IV allows for beginners to have fun immediately but provides the depth hard core fans demand.
Character customization
All new and enhanced character creation mode that allows the player to build their own custom fighters by choosing weapon style and costume types. Each item chosen now provides specific attributes to further the customization and add strategy in the battles.
Unique story
Based around 2 swords of power, the Soul Edge and the Soulcalibur, and set in the 16th century, Soulcalibur games have always delivered incredibly deep storylines for these true fans to explore.
Inclusion of guest characters
In Soulcalibur II, guest characters were available for the three platforms (Link for Gamecube, Spawn for Xbox and Heihachi Mishima for PS2). This time guest characters make another appearance.
New fighting game system
New features to the battle system, Active Matching Battle (AMB) introduces life points in the place of winning rounds. While Critical strikes allow players to pull off huge devastating finishing moves to round out new system offerings.
Multiple gameplay modes
Story Mode, Arcade mode, Tower of Caliaga, Training mode,
First time for the series, online multiplayer
Prove who the best in the world is. Take Soulcalibur characters online or create your own custom fighters to battle it out over the net.
New original characters
Not only will guest characters make a reappearance in Soulcalibur IV but there will be all new original characters introduced with their own unique look, style and story.
New environments
Destructible stages with all new visuals and backdrops.
Game Description Samples
Since the game is still in development the developer can steer the game in numerous directions. Below are three different directions the developer is considering.
Description 1 - Competition
Soulcalibur IV returns as the most competitive fighting game ever built. Choose from dozens of your favorite Soulcalibur IV fighters including all new guest characters or build your own perfect fighter with the character customization mode. Not only can you battle your friends in your own living room, for the first time ever in the franchise, take your best shot against gamers online and prove who is the ultimate Soulcalibur champion.
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Description 3 - Weapons
Soulcalibur IV is the preeminent weapons based fighting game. Weapons define fighting in Soulcalibur by creating unique combos, fighting styles and moves that are critical to the type of weapon the character is using. While other fighting games have incorporated weapon elements none have had weapons mean as much or be so critical to gameplay than Soulcalibur.
