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Soul Calibur IV demo reviewed, Yoda video

chautemoc | May 29, 2008 | Previews | Playstation 3 XBOX 360

Gamespot got ahold of the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the Soul Calibur IV demo, and they say it's promising, has impressive graphics, and holds true to the classic Soul Calibur gameplay. Also noteworthy: the difference between the two versions comes down to minor discrepancies. IGN got their own hold of the game, too, and have a video of Yoda in action. Check it out:

As well as new characters, Soul Calibur IV will introduce a couple of new gameplay mechanics to the series. The first is the critical attack, which can be used to break through the guard of a particularly defensive player. If you manage to land several attacks on a players while they're blocking, their defense will eventually become weakened and their health bar will flash red. If you land another powerful attack when this happens, the character will stumble backward--giving you a chance to hit all four face buttons and perform the critical hit. Each character unleashes his or her own particular finishing moves--in Siegfried's case, he strikes his opponent down with a highly charged slice from his sword.

Soul Calibur IV is looking very promising in the run up to release, with an impressive graphics engine and the unmistakable Soul Calibur gameplay both in place. There's little to choose between the two versions, and ultimately it may well come down to your choice of Star Wars character or preferred controller. The game is set to launch in the US on July 31 and Europe on August 1, so we don't have long to wait to start slicing each other up online.

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Vito Raliffe | May 30, 2008

Those ducks need to move the hell out of the way.
2 thumbs!
Silver Mirror | May 30, 2008

I feel sorry for Seung, must be embarrassing being beaten up by a midget
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  chautemoc | May 30, 2008
  
  A green furry backwards-talking midget no less.
-1 thumbs!
Zeon I | May 30, 2008

Not enough Gameplay. Need Moar Gameplay and way Moar Trailers.
3 thumbs!
The Primagen | May 30, 2008

You're all missing the point of the Soul Calibur games.

Massive tits.
- -1 thumbs!
  OkamiAlucard | May 30, 2008
  
  wrong game your thinking DoA. Although SC does have a lot of T&A its still not as much as DoA
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  chautemoc | May 30, 2008
  
  I concur, Primagen .
1 thumbs!
Storm | May 30, 2008

Why of all people did they choose Mina to be the 'dummy' for this demonstration? Why not Yoda 2P?...Sigh.

Can't wait for this game, though.
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  Final Blade | May 30, 2008
  
  _{They're idiots, I would have chosen someone else. But hey you like Mina so..}
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Gutter_Tech | May 30, 2008

Vader looks awesome cant wait!
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Heretic | May 31, 2008

Yay goo yoda. But i still think a light saber would cut through a sword.
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Zeon I | May 31, 2008

Yoda's on the 360 Cover and Darthy on the PS3 Cover. Pass it on.
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The Primagen | June 01, 2008

I cant wait for the battle cries...

Yoda: Hmm! well endowed, you are!