Soulcalibur 6 Review, Gameplay & Game Modes

Soulcalibur 6 Review, Gameplay, Story, Characters, Game Modes, Release Date, Trailers, Walkthroughs & More:

We have added everything we know about Soulcalibur 6 including its review, gameplay, story, characters, game modes, release date, trailers, walkthroughs & you can find more information in this article so keep scrolling till the end.

Soulcalibur 6 is a 3D weapon based combat video game developed by Project Soul. Soulcalibur 6 is published by Bandai Namco Entertainment for PS4, PC & Xbox One. Soulcalibur 6 is set to be released on 19 October, 6 years after the release of Soulcalibur 5. Soul Calibur 6 is the 17th edition in the popular Namco’s Soul series of fighting video games.

Soulcalibur VI Gameplay:

Like every game in the Soulcalibur series, it is set on a 3D plane where fighters battle with various weapons. 

Armor Break is also available in Soulcalibur 6 which is taken from Soulcalibur 4 & 5. It breaks different parts of armor, & it also affects player’s hairstyle.

Soulcalibur 6 includes 8 Way Run movement system which was also available in the earlier installments of the series. The game also includes the Ring Out mechanic which was not available in Soulcalibur: Lost Swords.

Soulcalibur 6 features versus mode & multiplayer modes which can be played online with your family / friends. These modes were not available in Soulcalibur: Lost Swords as the game only focused on single player mode.

Soulcalibur 6 allows you to control characters from different games. Geralt from The Witcher is one of the most successful fighter featured in Soulcalibur VI.

Geralt equips a steel sword & he can perform quick, sweeping attacks using this sword. He uses silver sword for powered up strikes & trickier attacks. The silver sword offers more damage against supernatural foes.

All New Combat Moves:

Reversal Edge: 

You can use reversal edge to block your rival’s assault & counterattack.

Soul Charge: 

You can use a temporary power up to turn the tide of combat. You can perform more attacks in this state.

Armor Break: 

Armor break returns from Soulcalibur IV & V. It helps in breaking different sections of character’s armor. It also affects character’s hairstyle.

Gauge Impact: 

Gauge Impact is a returning mechanic which is free of any gauge cost.

Critical Edge: 

Critical Edge returns from Soulcalibur 5 which is mostly unchanged.

Soul Charge: 

Soul Charge causes certain fighters to transform into different versions of themselves, offering special abilities.

Character Specific Abilities: 

Character-Specific Abilities is another new addition. Each character has a unique trait that separates them from others beyond the baseline template.

Soul Calibur 6 Story:

Soul Calibur 6 publishers announced that the game is set during the 16th century & it revisits the events that took place in the first game of the series to uncover the hidden truths.

Characters:

Heishiro Mitsurugi:

Heishiro Mitsurugi is a returning character in Soulcalibur series who first appeared in Soul Edge.

Sophitia Alexandra:

Sophitia Alexandra is an expert of the Soulcalibur series and is a returning character who first appeared in Soulcalibur 4.

Nightmare:

Nightmare returns in Soulcalibur 6. His appearance is an improved version of his Soulcalibur costume.

Chai Xianghua:

Chai Xianghua uses her sword as a weapon & she is also a returning character.

Kilik:

Kilik is a returning character. He has a new costume which is derived from his various appearances.

Isabella:

Isabella is a returning character. She looks younger & she has an updated version of her Soulcalibur outfit.

Zasalamel:

Zasalamel is a returning fighter. He has a new outfit. He is able to manipulate time.

Siegfried Schtauffen:

Siegfried Schtauffen is a returning character. He is young & has a new armor.

Taki:

Taki is a returning character. She has an outfit which looks like a mix of her various appearances.

Yoshimitsu:

Yoshimitsu is a returning character who has a same name in Tekken. He has a fully new appearance.

Maxi:

Maxi is a returning fighter. His new costume is a modified version of his Soulcalibur costume.

Talim:

Talim is a returning character. She is wearing a new dress which is a mix of different Soulcalibur appearances.

Voldo:

Voldo is a returning character & he is wielding katars & his new costume is a mix of different appearances.

Astaroth:

Astaroth is a returning character. He is wearing an updated version of his Soulcalibur costume.

Seong Mi-na:

Seong Mi-na is a returning fighter who is wielding a spear Scarlet Thunder. She is wearing a modified version of her pink bonus outfit from Soul Blade.

Cervantes de León:

Cervantes de León is a returning fighter who is wielding his large sword.

Raphael Sorel:

Raphael Sorel is a returning character who wears new costume.

Inferno:

Inferno is a returning character who can be unlocked. He is the original main antagonist of the series.

Groh:

Groh is a new fighter who is wielding a double saber. His goal is to rid the world of Outsiders.

Azwel:

Azwel wields several weapons & his moveset involves magic.

Guest Characters:

Geralt of Rivia:

Geralt of Rivia is a witcher & the hero of the Witcher series. Geralt of Rivia is a new character.

DLC Characters:

Tira:

Tira is a returning DLC fighter who wears a modified version of different costumes.

Soul Calibur 6 Trivia:

• Soul Calibur 6 features new players & old players who are returning from earlier games in the series.
• It returns the series to its roots.
• Soulcalibur VI includes 1 Guest player like the earlier games.
• Soulcalibur 6 is the only game set to be released on PC.
• Soulcalibur 6 shows 20 characters on the player select screen but this list is not final. It may have even more playable characters.

Game Modes:

Soulcalibur VI includes 2 story based modes alongside Arcade, Versus, Training, Ranked Match & Casual Match (Online). A character creation mode is also included, as is a museum mode, where you can see the concept art & play music.

The game tells the story of each playable fighter through a series of battles in a timeline format. Libra of Soul mode allows you to build your own fighter & travel across a map, dueling rivals, unlocking weapons, & following an overarching plot.

Soulcalibur 6 offers a variety of game modes including:

Story Mode:

Soul Chronicles is a fresh story mode, recounting the events of the original Soulcalibur using a main storyline or a storyline for each fighter.

Libra of Soul:

Libra of Soul is another story mode. In Libra of Soul you can build your custom fighter & start your journey.

Character Creation:

Character creation returns in Soulcalibur VI which is similar to Soulcalibur V with new feature like race in addition to other features.

For the first time guest fighter Geralt of Rivia’s fighting style is usable by created fighters.

Online Mode:

You can fight against gamers around the globe in online mode.

Battle:

Arcade Mode:

Arcade mode features a series of eight opponents.

Versus:

You can play Versus mode with your friends or with the computer.

Training:

Training mode allows you to train your moves.

Museum:

It allows you to watch the concept art & play music.

More Information:

• Release date: October 19, 2018
• Producer(s): Motohiro Okubo
• Series: Soulcalibur
• Engine: Unreal Engine
• Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
• Genre: Fighting game
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows