Tag Archives: Soulcalibur V

There is a problem with modern games that only becomes apparent if you do some recreational time travelling. As a keen retro enthusiast, that’s exactly how I spend my gaming time. I’ll go from FIFA 14 (opens in new tab) to Virtua Striker 2 (pictured), from Watch Dogs (opens in …

Soulcalibur V isn’t a reboot in name, but as we spent hours diving into its intricate system, it sure feels like one. If Soulcalibur III was a largely-forgotten misstep, and Soulcalibur IV was a good sequel for its time, Soulcalibur V marks a solid improvement. It has some questionable moments …

Character movement seems faster, to the point where there might be a newevade button similar to Virtua Fighter 3. The Soul Calibur series’ traditional 8-way run may be incredibly versatile, but it’s never moved like this before. Above: Don’t blink! Siegfried’s sword attack is dodged by the swiftest sidestep this …