SoulCalibur V
- January 31, 2012
- Project Soul
A hearty fighter that sticks to its guns for a grand old time
"SoulCalibur V" is a fantasy arcade fighting game set in 17th century Europe, 17 years after "SoulCalibur IV". Players search for the legendary Soul Swords, SoulCalibur and Soul Edge, in a quest filled with epic battles and a fluid, visually appealing world. The game offers improved battle systems for easier and more dynamic attacks, available for both single-player and multiplayer modes.
PlayStation
Playstation 3
Xbox
Xbox 360
Reviews
- The graphics are impressive and have improved significantly compared to previous entries, enhancing the overall visual experience.
- Character creation is highly customizable, allowing players to create unique and personalized characters with a variety of options.
- The online multiplayer experience is smooth and enjoyable, with good matchmaking and minimal lag, making it a great option for competitive play.
- The character roster has been significantly reduced, with many fan-favorite characters missing, leading to disappointment among long-time series fans.
- The story mode is short and lacks depth, with limited character development and no individual endings for most characters.
- Many gameplay mechanics have been simplified or altered, which may frustrate veteran players who enjoyed the complexity of previous titles.
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received for its engaging plot and strong graphics, but it suffers from poor execution in storytelling, particularly with a shift from cinematic cutscenes to simplistic drawings and captions. Many players find the voice acting lacking and criticize the steep learning curve and bland single-player experience, making it less accessible for casual gamers. Overall, while the storyline has potential, its presentation and gameplay mechanics detract from the overall experience.
“Great graphics, good story.”
“I think it has a good storyline too.”
“The only problem I have is how it tells the story; it had a nice movie in the beginning and then faded to drawings with captions below.”
“The story mode is very inaccessible; it has a steep learning curve, and the writing is downright ridiculous. Single-player gameplay is bland and boring, lacking variety.”
“The story mode is cheesy and not for the lactose intolerant. It will drive non-hardcore players crazy, and the voice acting is subpar.”
“Great graphics, but the story is poor and the in-game movies are lacking.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their quality and appealing art style, enhancing the overall gaming experience. However, some users noted that the in-game movies fall short of the high visual standards set by the gameplay.
“Really love the graphics, I bet they would be really awesome on my TV at home (I'm in Japan now and just using the TV inside my hotel room).”
“[Fun and addictive; great online mode; good character roster; pitching combos together is fun and satisfying; critical meter is an awesome new feature; good visuals with nice art style.]”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features new tweaks and a visually stunning presentation, combining fresh characters with familiar fighters. However, it suffers from a steep learning curve, making it inaccessible for many players, and the single-player experience is criticized for being bland and lacking variety, with a poorly received story mode.
“The new tweaks to gameplay enhance the overall experience, making it feel fresh and exciting.”
“The visual splendor combined with the gameplay creates an immersive environment that keeps you engaged.”
“The blend of fresh faces and familiar fighters adds depth to the gameplay, making each match feel unique.”
“Very inaccessible; very steep learning curve; story mode sucks; writing is downright ridiculous; single player gameplay is bland, boring, and lacks variety.”
