SoulCalibur VI Reviews

SoulCalibur VI is ranked in the 91st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9.5 / 10.0
Oct 22, 2018

SoulCalibur VI may have a couple of rough spots but shines as an example of a great fighting game with plenty of love given to nearly every detail.

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7.8 / 10.0
Oct 20, 2018

After all is said and done, there's no denying that SoulCalibur VI's core gameplay is solid while offering some fresh mechanics.

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Oct 17, 2018

Because it is so accessible and enjoyable, I suspect that Soulcalibur VI will become one of my most played fighting games, because it's just that versatile and enjoyable that I'll just default to it when I'm in the mood for a fighter (or looking to play with someone else).

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8 / 10
Oct 17, 2018

A successful effort that keeps what made the series unique, but limited content and ok presentation limits its appeal to an extent.

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Heavy
Top Critic
9.5 / 10.0
Oct 17, 2018

Even with all these problems present, Soulcalibur VI still maintains its position as an incredible 3D fighter that does right by its hardcore fanbase.

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GameSkinny
Synzer
Top Critic
Oct 17, 2018

A new fighting mechanic and game mode propels Soulcalibur to new heights in its latest entry!

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Oct 17, 2018

A great game through and through.

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Ofisil
Top Critic
8 / 10
Oct 17, 2018

SoulCalibur VI certainly has plenty of issues, like a lack of extra modes, a few visuals blemishes, the somewhat unimpressive Reverse Edge move, and the usual greedy attitude towards DLC. Nevertheless, it's also a highly entertaining, high-octane fighter that can be enjoyed by greenhorns and veterans alike, as well as being a more than decent revival of the franchise.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 17, 2018

Soulcalibur VI is undoubtedly the best single-player fighting game available right now. And should the game's online features work without any hiccups, its unique brand of combat should make it essential for fighting fans too. There's just nothing else quite like Soulcalibur out there.

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95 / 100
Oct 21, 2018

SoulCalibur VI is an excellent fighting game and it reignites the flame of this wonderful series. The gameplay is fantastic and the online mode is also very good. The single-player mode has plenty of content and the character-creation mode continues to please. Geralt was a great choice of a guest character, too. The negative point goes to the story mode told in the form of text or dialogues (it lacks the production that Tekken 7 received). Other negative points are the absence of some fan favorite characters, and the few new ones (only two, besides Geralt).

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7 / 10
Oct 22, 2018

Soul Calibur VI is the best looking and best playing game of the series, but the number of available options and characters is lacking. Fighting game fans will still have a blast in this stage of history, but don't be surprised if it leaves you wanting more.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 19, 2018

SoulCalibur 6 is an outstanding fighting game that shows that content is king. It features a versatile character roster backed by a great combat system, although some of the new changes do feel like they are more suited for newcomers than long-time veterans. It suffers from some technical hurdles like the load times, but overall it is an extremely polished product.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 22, 2018

Overall, SoulCalibur 6 is a solid reboot of the franchise. It doesn't reinvent the wheel but focuses on sanding off the rough edges and returning the gameplay and storyline to the basics. The result is a game that's a distillation of what makes the SoulCalibur franchise fun. There's enough room and depth for people to get into the real -gritty of the gameplay, but there's also a lot of room for enjoyable fighting. It's a bit difficult to justify the purchase just for the single-player portion, but it's excellent for a couch party game — just like SoulCalibur should be.

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Gamefa
Top Critic
8.6 / 10.0
Oct 18, 2018

And finally Bandai Namco has came back with one of its most liked series and most-anticipated games. SoulCalibur VI is here... It is a mixture of all that we like about a good fighting game. The fights are simple, accessible, fast and deep, and the visuals are good enough to make you satisfied. The only boring part is the slow paced and uninteresting storytelling with a lot of texts and long conversations that a fighting game doesn't need too much. If not The Best, SoulCalibur VI is definitely one of the best fighting games of 2018.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 25, 2018

Open to newcomers, but with a really deep combat system for hardcore players. This one can attract everyone.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 23, 2018

SoulCalibur VI has solid gameplay, varied modes and contents,and a great customization/creation options. this is one of the best fighting games in this generation.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 28, 2018

Soulcalibur VI fills the gap between casual fighting games and serious e-sports disciplines. It has great mechanics, which are easy to learn for newcomers, and perfect character editor. But most important of all is that Soulcalibur VI is really interesting to play.

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80 / 100
Nov 5, 2018

Another worthy entry into the series that still distinguishes itself from the rest. Diverse characters, unique mechanics, and pick-up-and-play nature make it extremely accessible. Despite a few fumbles in training modes and mediocre story elements, Soulcalibur VI is a great fighter at its core.

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7.5 / 10.0
Nov 6, 2018

All in all, Soulcalibur VI is fun, despite all of its problems, and I think it's all that matters in a fighting game. If we also take into account the developer's propensity to bring in characters from other games, such as The Witcher or Sonic, it moves the game to another meta-level. And that's definitely something that players will want.

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Digiato
Arash Parsapour
Top Critic
79 / 100
Nov 5, 2018

If you're into fighting games, you don't want to miss SoulCalibur VI especially because its online multiplayer mode doesn't have all the headaches of Tekken 7. Also fights are quite fun enough to enjoy.

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