12DOVE Verdict
Pros
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Still very slick and attractive
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Well balanced
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New layer of shiny HD
Cons
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No online play
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No mission mode
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Lack of nuance of sequels
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It’s amazing how well this has aged. Sure, textures are a little flatter, there’s less detail in the background, and Taki’s chest has lost a few million polygons – but this is still a very slick, very attractive fighter. It plays superbly too – perhaps lacking in some of the subtler nuances of the sequels, but it’s well balanced, fast and, crucially, great fun. If you’re a little strapped for cash and can’t afford Soul Calibur IV for a few weeks yet, then this will fill the gap perfectly. No online play or mission mode, but it’s still a top-notch fighter.
Jul 29, 2008
More info
| Genre | Fighting |
| Description | Soul Calibur gets an HD facelift and little else for its XBLA appearance. Still, the game's as pretty as ever and the gameplay holds up remarkably well. |
| Platform | "Xbox 360" |
| US censor rating | "Teen" |
| UK censor rating | "Rating Pending" |
| Alternative names | "Soulcalibur - Xbox Live Arcade" |
| Release date | 1 January 1970 (US), 1 January 1970 (UK) |
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