This soul calibur is bigger, better and more badass!
They have a bunch of cool characters,fast paced combat,fantastic graphics, and they are a blast with friends.
This one does what the original did for us, plus a whole lot more.
Gameplay/story/Graphics/Online -
STORY
Ok so the story isnt that deep, but its a fighting game keep that in mind. Basically everyone is fighting to gain the power of an ultimate sword, or swords. And you have to fight towards it.The game features over 30 characters with unique weaponry.
There is a story mode, and a classic arcade mode which you can beat in under an hour. On the other hand there is a fun mode called the Tower Of Lost Souls, where you go up floors doing many insane challenges, and you can do bonus challenges to unlock content on each level.
This will last you a while if you like single player......and the content you gain leads me in to my next point.
GAMEPLAY
The character creator! Or create a soul (CaS) is the greatest part of the game, you have limitless lists of options to choose from, and everything can be changed. Down to the string on your necklace, no color is permenant.You can choose one of the main characters fighting styles to play as, aswell as the weapon. Lets not forget that there are many variations to voice, hair and body.
As an adition to that you can also edit made characters, dont think taki is skanky enough? well you can edit her to your hearts desire!
This time around you will be able to add "skills" to your characters that can assist you in battle, the RPG element makes it more fun to play, and make combinations.
The combat is the top amoung fighters, and it truly is a fluid experience that seperates it from other fighters. The over the top battles and combos are un-matched. And with new mortal kombat style finishes called "Critical Finishers" the game has just gotten a total upgrade.
And everyone knows about the couple star wars bonus characters, which are both fresh and fun to use. You are open to Yoda, and The Apprentice.Vader is coming soon.
This game also introduces the online play, which is fun, fast and smooth.
You can also use your CaS online aswell. Online you can fight the toughest oponents, and learn your strengths and weaknesses.
GRAPHICS
One word , stunning. The graphics have un-beleivable texture, life like movement and armor breaking with your swings. It takes graphics to a whole new level with new art design, and a look that will blow you away in every level. Stage after stage you will se great design,effects,lighting, and just about anything else you would expect in the future of gaming.
Wrap-up:
STORY
The story mode is painfully short but the other single player modes are just as fun to play through. That said its still a great experience.
9/10
GAMEPLAY/XBOX LIVE
The gameplay is amazing. The intense combat,character creator, and the sweet online just blends so well. You'll spend your time learning combos, learning how to fight different enemies, and making crazy looking custom characters or icon character look alikes. Its fast ,fun and over the top.
10/10
GRAPHICS
10 out of 10. period.
If you can get one game this year, it better be this. Because it is the best game you will play in a long time. If fast paced action, character creation and weapon based gameplay is your taste then this is your game.
10