60
Unfortunately for those returning after an absence (like me) or who are brand new to the series, Soul Calibur V does little to bring a player up to speed with the new characters and mechanics beyond throwing them into the fight and letting them wade through as best they can. Factor in the scarcity of offline single-player content, and this means that multiplayer is the only thing granting Soul Calibur V any longevity; players looking for long-term offline play will be better served with Soul Calibur IV.
80
Critics praised this series for its unique campaigns like Weapon Master that feature a variety of challenges and weapons with different properties, but SC5's offerings feel limited and rushed.
80
While there's nothing revolutionary in the gameplay of SoulCalibur V from its predecessors, fans of the franchise will enjoy once again the blade battling that looks just as good as it plays.
8
Un sistema de combate complejo que tiene profundidad y recompensa al jugador experimentado, aunque el inicio puede resultar poco coherente y desmotivador. La solidez del combate evidencia una saga que estaba en su prime, capaz de ofrecer un juego sistémico potente. La creación de personajes es genial, especialmente si te interesa ir más allá de lo normativo y profundizar en aspectos de género interesantes. En ese aspecto, es un juego muy amistoso con la comunidad sin necesidad de aparentar un tono "woke" barato. No obstante, no tiene suficientes personajes y los que tiene no acaban de presentar la intensidad que permite la saga. Tampoco tiene una coherencia narrativa con el universo que pretende crear, tanto a nivel de trama como a nivel de sistema. Dicho de otro modo, responde a una necesidad de sacar el siguiente Soul Calibur al mercado. Es un buen juego y te permite disfrutar de la saga en alta calidad visual pero no es necesario. Lo mismo sucederá con VI, envoltorios con rosters que intentan vender la moto. La diferencia con el II y de ahí su peso legendario, sin atreverme a puntuar el juego por la falta de experiencia (lo he jugado pero no he profundizado como con este), es que tanto los personajes como las mecánicas no respondían a una intención de mercado sino a una lógica interna, de tal modo que Link era un personaje mucho más equilibrado que Devil Jin (SCVA), y Yoshimitsu está mejor incorporado en el universo Tekken, por ejemplo.
5
Seemingly rushed, this game doesn't provide much in terms of story or the stories of its characters as opposed to previous titles, the ability to edit weapons' appearance freely is nice though.
6
SoulCalibur V was my first exposure to the franchise and it was rough. While the gameplay was really solid and the unlocks/challenges were a ton of fun to complete with my good friend Ethan. However the story mode for this game was beyond lazy especially seeing as MK9 had come out the prior year reminding fight games that they can still have a good story mode
SoulCalibur V
Released On:
Jan 31, 2012
Metascore
Generally Favorable
77
User score
Mixed or Average
6.4
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77% Positive
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Feb 3, 2012
86
This new entry surpasses the previous game in everything, but it is too conservative, continuing the formula instead of evolving it. It is still a great fighting game, but Namco Bandai could have taken more risks to innovate in the genre.
User score
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6.4
42% Positive
70 Ratings
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39% Mixed
64 Ratings
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19% Negative
31 Ratings
31 Ratings
May 20, 2012
10
El peor modo historia, el peor modo un jugador, los jugadores nuevos simplemente no están a la altura y decepcionará a cualquier fan. No tiene galería, ni teatro ni nada que se le parezca. Es divertido y jugablemente sigue siendo el mejor, pero muy por debajo de los anteriores.
Mar 28, 2012
10
The game is BRILLIANT. The story is short yet touching, gameplay is perfect, characters are balansed and the game's world is the perfect one to live in. That's just a perfect tale. AND STOP COMPLAINING ABOUT DISAPEARRENCE OF OLD CHARACTERS. That's inevitable part of evolution.
Jan 31, 2012
83
SCV reinvents the series again, and implements a number of changes that add layers of complexity and depth to a winning formula. The new Street Fighter-centric direction is surprising, but one that still works within the general framework without being overpowering. While plenty of single-player content can keep you busy for months -- much like the original -- in the end playing with friends and real opponents is the best way to experience Soulcalibur.
Feb 2, 2012
80
While I'm mildly disappointed in the linear and rather limited single player mode here in Soul Calibur V, the simple fact that Namco caught up to Capcom's feature sets in the online department is a pretty big deal. I'm far from a pro player, but I do think that SCV offers fast, offense-oriented action without the ridiculously frenetic pace and utter chaos of the Marvel vs. Capcom series.
Feb 8, 2012
75
It is a shame that V is largely a backwards step compared to IV, at least in terms of value. Playing this game, I get the overwhelming impression that the developers were phoning it in - who knows, maybe the budget was slashed, or they (somehow) didn't have much time.
Jan 31, 2012
70
SoulCalibur V is definitely a step in the right direction for the maligned series. Despite plenty of changes and improvements, however, the game is still too complex to be casual and too flawed to be taken seriously. Soulcalibur V might have forged its own soul, but it's not burning brightly just yet.
Jan 31, 2012
40
The new character customization is either much better or much worse, depending on what you're looking for in character customization. If you want to put stickers on your cape or make a short Asteroth, Soulcalibur V is the game for you. But if you want Soulcalibur IV's indepth unlockable stat-based equipment RPG, well, Soulcalibur IV is the game for you. Because Soulcalibur V has none of that. What a disappointing step backwards.
Feb 2, 2012
10
The best 3D fighting game is return and Better than ever, more characters, more options, best mode for playing online... what else could you want? Are you a fan from the series? don think about it and buy it!
Sep 8, 2023
7
This is my first Soul Calibur game, it's quite different in comparison to every other fighting game I've ever played. The gameplay mechanics are very unique, the game feels slower paced and the movement is a little bit clunky, but overall it's enjoyable and it works well with the combat. The music is nice, it has a medieval style to it and fits with the game's setting. And the best thing about the game is the character customization, it's phenomenal! I love customizing characters and this game has so many options, you can pretty much customize your characters however you want. Last but not least, the campaign is boring but I liked seeing new characters and unlocking them via the story mode. Final Rating: "Good" ~ 7/10.
May 1, 2020
7
After all, a good soulcalibur game. My boy cervantes not looking that sassy. Not good.
Oct 26, 2023
4
This game, at first glance, is good and impressive, the music and graphics are beautiful magic, and the character design is more than wonderful, but talking about the gameplay!!! I don't know how to play this trash game you call!!, I've played Tekken, Street Fighters, Mortal Kombat and a lot of fighting games!! I also play a lot of Bandai Namco games and have had good ones except for this piece of mold!!Unfortunately, the game mechanics and animation are heavy and slow, and I will not tell you about the weak and complicated control and combos, a mass of helplessness and sustainable garbage!!Buy your mental health and time and don't waste your money on this dirty game......This game is a disgrace.
Oct 7, 2016
4
i Hate this game. i hate the Design, i hate the Story, i hate the new Characters (except ZWEI), i hate the content, i hate the Balance... the Gameplay and Visuals are rly good, Online works well and Character Creation is Superb, don't get me wrong.... but this is so far the worst game of the Franchise!
SummaryDeveloped by the Project Soul team, SOULCALIBUR V begins 17 years after the events of SOULCALIBUR IV with new heroes and returning warriors clashing in a showdown between good and evil. The tale of Patroklos, son of Sophitia Alexandra, unfolds as his family's destiny intertwines with the Soul swords. With the series' 8-way run, allowing ... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
Platforms:
- PlayStation 3
- Xbox 360
Initial Release Date:Jan 31, 2012
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