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SoulCalibur VI
Critics Consensus (Play It)
SoulCalibur VI has one of the most robust single-player offerings in the fighting genre and is only bogged down by a few minor issues. The core combat is as enjoyable and weighty as ever, and the new Reversal Edge mechanic introduces an exciting element of chance.
Game Info
SOULCALIBUR VI represents the latest entry in the premier weapons-based, head-to-head fighting series and continues the epic struggle of warriors searching for the legendary Soul Swords. Taking place in the 16th century, revisit the events of the original SOULCALIBUR to uncover hidden truths.
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Average Score
Total Reviews: 112
Silver TIER
51% of scored reviews fell within the range of 80 to 86 / 100
RELEASE DATES:
GENRES:
- Fighting
DEVELOPER(S):
- Project Soul
PUBLISHER(S):
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
SERIES/FRANCHISE:
- SoulCalibur
GAME MODES:
- Multiplayer, Single player
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RATING & REVIEWS
Ratings & Reviews
112
Critic Reviews
84
Average Critic Score
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CRITIC REVIEWS
All reviews are from professional critics. Learn more about the critics VSG aggregates.
High Score
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Median Score
85%
Low Score
60%
Mitchell Saltzman (IGN)
[Date Unavailable]
8.9/10
“The soul of Soulcalibur 6 is so strong that a few minor issues don’t do much to bring down one of the best entries in the series.”
Jason Faulkner (Game Revolution)
[Date Unavailable]
4.5/5 stars
“I personally loved that so much attention was paid to the single-player experience, and because of the depth of the story and fluid combat, I found this to be one of the most enjoyable fighting games I’ve ever played, adding a ton of features and a few new fighting mechanics that add just enough to the gameplay to make things interesting for long-time fans.”
Ozzie Mejia (Shacknews)
[Date Unavailable]
8/10
“This is on top of a one of the most robust single-player offerings I can think of in a fighting game, as well as more behind-the-scenes Museum content than one can shake a snake sword at. SoulCalibur VI is an incredible package, only bogged down by a few minor issues, and one that should be near the top of any fighting game fan’s library.”
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Score Ranges
Read the Reviews (112 total)
| Outlet | Author | Score | Date | Quote | Read |
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| 3DNews | Иван Бышонкoв | 8.5 / 10 | 10-28-2018 | 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. | Read review |
| Areajugones | Álvaro Giménez | 8 / 10 | 10-17-2018 | This new installment of Soul Calibur feels like a kind of reebot, a return to the beginning of the saga where the fight is not only important, but also the universe created around the characters under a gameplay that involves a return to the beginnings, offering a much more technical and entertaining title than in other occasions. | Read review |
| Atomix | Miguel Reyes | 85 / 100 | 10-25-2018 | Leaving aside the fact that its a reboot from the series, Soulcalibur VI es a great fighting game that retains most of the elements that have made the franchise one of the best among the genre. Yes, it doesnt add many novelties to the gameplay formula and some modes lack some charm, but nevertheless, its an awesome game worth your money and time, more if you love fighting games. | Read review |
| Attack of the Fanboy | Jelani James | 4.5 / 5 stars | 10-17-2018 | SoulCalibur 6 is a brilliant return to form for the series, combining a robust single-player campaign and intense, dynamic combat to bring the franchise to a level it hasn’t been at in years. It’s time to leave your mark on history once again. | Read review |
| Bazimag | Hamidreza Ghaneei | 8 / 10 | 10-17-2018 | SoulCalibur VI is a pleasant remake of the first SoulCalibur. Fluid combat and diverse set of characters has brought an enjoyable experience both for old fans and the new audience. There are some problems with storytelling but you can’t usually expect a great story from fighting games due to their nature. if you’re looking for genuine and nifty gameplay, eyecatching visuals and an epic soundtrack, right now SoulCalibur VI is your best pick. | Read review |
| Cerealkillerz | Manuel Barthes | 8.2 / 10 | 10-16-2018 | The return of SoulCalibur to the current console generation is impressive, versatile and full of action. Through numerous features, Bandai Namco wants to appeal to both, veterans and newcomers, which succeeds for the most part. Even if the extensive history around the Soul Edge knows how to inspire, what remains is a stale aftertaste to the detriment of the new combat mechanics. | Read review |
| CGMagazine | Remington Joseph | 8 / 10 | 10-22-2018 | Soul Calibur VI revives a series that may have been lost to time by learning from what worked best and introducing creative and unique mechanics to its already solid gameplay. | Read review |
| Chalgyr’s Game Room | Nick Herber | 8.8 / 10 | 10-25-2018 | While SoulCalibur VI probably will not be a top title in the eSports fighting scene, it has a solid enough online presence that should provide plenty of competitive gameplay. That being said, too often the fighting genre relies too heavily on online competition to give their games longevity. Kudos to the development team here for creating an incredibly robust single player experience that is worth coming back to time and again. | Read review |
| Cheat Code Central | Jenni Lada | 4.7 / 5 stars | 10-17-2018 | Soulcalibur VI’s strengths lie in its willingness to cater to the people who will be playing it. This is a game that makes it easy for people of all skill levels to hop in and find a mode that suits them. | Read review |
| COGconnected | Michael Chow | 85 / 100 | 10-17-2018 | As a reboot to the series’ story, Soulcalibur VI is interesting and accessible to all players. | Read review |
| Critical Hit | Geoffrey Tim | 8.5 / 10 | 10-18-2018 | SoulCalibur VI is a grand return to form for a fighting game series that’s been overstuffed for decades. It’s simple to play, tough to master, and incredibly fun. The best the series has been since SoulCalibur2, the game doesn’t do much new. Instead, it adeptly refines something we’ve played before to deliver one of the most enjoyable fighting games in years. | Read review |
| Cubed3 | Az Elias | 8 / 10 | 05-06-2019 | 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. | Read review |
| Cultured Vultures | Ashley Bates | 9 / 10 | 10-16-2018 | Gripes with Tira notwithstanding, Soulcalibur VI exists in its own special pantheon when it comes to current generation 3D fighters. Even if you’re not usually a SC fan, consider this your jumping on point. | Read review |
| Daily Star | Dom Peppiatt | 4 / 5 stars | 10-19-2018 | The best tale of souls and swords in a generation | Read review |
| Destructoid | Chris Carter | 8.5 / 10 | 10-17-2018 | I still remember sitting down for the first time to play Soulcalibur on the Dreamcast and hearing Jeff Manning’s voice echo across the room. This is a larger-than-life series that deserves a lot of love and care from its creator: and with VI, it got it. The recent documentary that openly acknowledges the past faults of the series gives me hope that Bandai Namco is going to right the Soulcalibur ship. | Read review |
| Digiato | Arash Parsapour | 79 / 100 | 11-05-2018 | 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. | Read review |
| Digital Chumps | Steven McGehee | 9 / 10 | 06-04-2018 | On the whole, Soulcalibur VI does an excellent job of advancing the series while also stay true to its roots. Character creation, two new battle mechanics, new playable characters, two story modes, online play — there’s a lot of meat here for fight-hungry fans to dive into and it’s crafted and presented with the skill we’ve come to know from Project Soul. | Read review |
| Digitally Downloaded | Matt Sainsbury | 4.5 / 5 stars | 10-17-2018 | 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). | Read review |
| DualShockers | Lou Contaldi | 9.5 / 10 | 10-17-2018 | SoulCalibur VI is undoubtedly one of the finest fighting games of this generation, and one worth exploring even if you can’t get into the broader fighting genre. With rich and complex campaign modes and robust gameplay, SoulCalibur VI is a game I will return to for years to come. | Read review |
| Easy Allies | Ben Moore | 4 / 5 stars | 11-09-2018 | Soulcalibur VI is a wonderful revitalization of the series with strong fundamentals that serve many different types of players. | Read review |
| EGM | Mollie L Patterson | 8 / 10 | 10-19-2018 | Soulcalibur VI feels like a game that’s fighting to make a comeback in a world where it isn’t sure it’s welcome anymore, and the downside of that is that many of its parts feel like they were under-developed to keep costs low. However, much more important is the upside, which is that a fantastic fighting game series has finally come back to us, and it’s still just as good as we all remember. | Read review |
| Electric Bento | Drew Meadows | 8.6 / 10 | 10-24-2018 | The new mechanics of SOULCALIBUR VI don’t overshadow the true refinement done to the series. It’s easy to get lost in slamming buttons, but even easier to want to learn each character’s moves. | Read review |
| Eurogamer | Wesley Yin-Poole | Recommended | 10-18-2018 | Snappy and responsive weapon-based fighting let down by a boring new story mode and loading issues. | Read review |
| Game Debate | Vicken B | 9 / 10 | 10-28-2018 | Overall Bandai Namco did a fantastic job resurrecting the Soulcalibur franchise with the 6th version. | Read review |
| Game Informer | Suriel Vazquez | 8.8 / 10 | 10-19-2018 | The single-player offerings lean a little too heavily on lots of reading between bouts, but the way Libra of Soul implements the actual combat stands out among fighting game campaigns | Read review |
| Game Rant | Dalton Cooper | 4 / 5 stars | 10-30-2018 | Soulcalibur 6 is an exciting fighting game with impressively robust character creation tools and a great roster of fighters, but its single player content is a mixed bag. | Read review |
| Game Revolution | Jason Faulkner | 4.5 / 5 stars | 10-17-2018 | I personally loved that so much attention was paid to the single-player experience, and because of the depth of the story and fluid combat, I found this to be one of the most enjoyable fighting games I’ve ever played, adding a ton of features and a few new fighting mechanics that add just enough to the gameplay to make things interesting for long-time fans. | Read review |
| Gameblog | Jonathan Bushle | 8 / 10 | 10-17-2018 | SoulCalibur VI is a solid fighting game that offers good mechanics and a lot of content to enjoy some legendary fights with weapons. But the roster feels limited and, in terms of visuals, the game seems to have the same design than SoulCalibur V. | Read review |
| GameCrate | Angelo D’Argenio | 7.5 / 10 | 10-17-2018 | If you just want a fun 3D fighting game with no extras, then Soulcalibur VI is the grand revival of the franchise you have been waiting for. If you want something more, Soulcalibur VI doesn’t offer nearly as much as other fighting games on the market. | Read review |
| Gamefa | Aria Moghadam | 8.6 / 10 | 10-18-2018 | 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. | Read review |
| GameMAG | Azzy | 8 / 10 | 10-19-2018 | The Project Soul team tried to collect all the best from the previous games in the series into one and made some nice improvements in SoulCalibur VI. I want to believe that SoulCalibur has returned, and this time for a long time. | Read review |
| Gameplanet | Syed Mahir Hussain | 8 / 10 | 10-23-2018 | To quote the announcer from SC3, Soul Calibur VI is “seriously wounded, but the soul still burns”. | Read review |
| GamePro | Michael Cherdchupan | 86 / 100 | 10-19-2018 | Thanks to detailed improvements and extensive solo mode very good continuation of a Beat’Em Up classic. Soul Calibur is alive! | Read review |
| Gamers Heroes | Casey Scheld | 7 / 10 | 10-22-2018 | 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. | Read review |
| Gamersky | 北方凛 | 9.2 / 10 | 10-27-2018 | New system and new changes make SoulCalibur VI become more friendly to new players than usual, and still remains the depth of strategy. What is more, you can spend plenty of time in both singleplayer mode and multiplayer mode, because it provides so much content that you will never get bored. | Read review |
| GamesBeat | Mike Minotti | 83 / 100 | 10-17-2018 | If you were ever a fan of the series, Soulcalibur VI will feel familiar and fun. And even if you’re newer to the franchise, the relative simplicity of Soulcalibur’s mechanics will make it easy to pick up and play. | Read review |
| GameSkinny | Synzer | 8 / 10 | 10-17-2018 | A new fighting mechanic and game mode propels Soulcalibur to new heights in its latest entry! | Read review |
| GameSpew | Richard Seagrave | 8 / 10 | 10-17-2018 | 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. | Read review |
| GameSpot | Tamoor Hussain | 8 / 10 | 10-18-2018 | The sixth entry in Bandai Namco’s weapons-based fighting series makes a strong return. | Read review |
| Gaming Nexus | Russell Archey | 8.5 / 10 | 10-17-2018 | For someone with little Soul Calibur experience before now, I feel that Soul Calibur VI can be a pretty good starting point for someone to the series. The tutorial in Mission Mode will help you learn the basics and you can always look up more advanced moves and techniques for any character at almost any time. Add in the Mission and Story modes and there’s a lot to do beyond just fighting several random CPU opponents and calling it a day. | Read review |
| GamingBolt | Will Borger | 9 / 10 | 10-17-2018 | SoulCalibur VI is a statement game from Project Soul that does almost everything right. Smart gameplay refinements, a ton of content, the return of the original cast, and excellent teaching tools makes this the best SoulCalibur in years and prove that the soul still burns 20 years later. | Read review |
| GamingTrend | Lawrence Le | 75 / 100 | 10-27-2018 | SoulCalibur VI’s combat could crack even the toughest case of fighting game-phobia; it’s strategic, fluid, and deep, but remains as accessible as ever. It’s unfortunate that it’s hampered by a lack of interesting modes, and that its hefty single-player offerings attempt to shift the focus away from the robust combat system and towards stale, cumbersome stories. | Read review |
| GBAtemp | Jessie Ljunggren | 8.7 / 10 | 10-19-2018 | Soul Calibur VI is a fantastic reboot that hearkens back to the golden age of fighting games where anyone could pick up a controller, get lost, and just -have fun-. | Read review |
| GearNuke | Humad Ali Shah | 8.5 / 10 | 10-19-2018 | 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. | Read review |
| Geek Culture | SnapSniper | 8.5 / 10 | 10-28-2018 | A worthy successor to a long-dormant throne, Soulcalibur is back with a vengeance! | Read review |
| Geeks Under Grace | Damien Chambers | 9 / 10 | 10-22-2018 | Soul Calibur has always been unique with its 8-way movement system and is hands-down the best fighter of it’s kind. If you’re a fan of fighting games at all, then play this game. You won’t regret it. | Read review |
| Generación Xbox | Desirée Clary | 8.8 / 10 | 10-18-2018 | SoulCalibur VI is the most dignified return to the stages of the Soul saga, which recovers the throne of 3D fighting games. With two intense story modes and a solid gameplay that returns to its origins by adding new features that make it even more accessible, we’ll enjoy exciting battles filled with epic and fun. | Read review |
| God is a Geek | Chris White | 8.5 / 10 | 10-17-2018 | The six years waiting for a new Soulcalibur game have been worth it. This is fantastic combat with plenty of depth, and even the new Reversal Edge mechanic is a godsend. | Read review |
| GotGame | David Poole | 8.5 / 10 | 10-18-2018 | As flashy and gorgeous as ever, SoulCalibur VI is ready to retell a tale of souls and swords for another eternity. | Read review |
| GRYOnline.pl | Michał Grygorcewicz | 8.5 / 10 | 10-17-2018 | I would love it if Soulcalibur VI was prettier and offered more warriors. But what I got was great nonetheless – a superb beat’em up game with a well-designed fighting system, tons of single player content, a solid multiplayer and a unique atmosphere. The legend is back! | Read review |
| Hardcore Gamer | Chris Shive | 4.5 / 5 stars | 10-26-2018 | Soulcalibur VI revitalizes the once great franchise and returns it to the glory days of the first couple entries. | Read review |
| Heavy | Elton Jones | 9.5 / 10 | 10-17-2018 | Even with all these problems present, Soulcalibur VI still maintains its position as an incredible 3D fighter that does right by its hardcore fanbase. | Read review |
| Hobby Consolas | David Martinez | 85 / 100 | 10-17-2018 | Soul Calibur VI is a great fighting game. Warriors catalogue is a bit too conservative (just three new characters that weren´t in previous games), but we love the story and mission modes. Geralt de Rivia feels like the perfect guest character. | Read review |
| IGN | Mitchell Saltzman | 8.9 / 10 | 10-17-2018 | The soul of Soulcalibur 6 is so strong that a few minor issues don’t do much to bring down one of the best entries in the series. | Read review |
| IGN Italy | Diego Cinelli | 8.7 / 10 | 10-17-2018 | SoulCalibur VI is the actual proof that “legends will never die”, they just evolve into something else | Read review |
| IGN Middle East | Zaher Albalbisi | 8 / 10 | 10-20-2018 | For $60, you’ll get a dozen playable characters, a cut-off story into two parts, a good personal design that’s fine in depth, and an online fun that increases the quality of the game, but if you hate reading a lot of texts and repeating the battles themselves, think twice before buying this game for its story. | Read review |
| IGN Spain | Juan García | 8.6 / 10 | 10-17-2018 | An excellent fighting game that has almost everything that we loved about the original Soul Calibur games, but still improves over it’s formula. | Read review |
| Impulsegamer | Tory Favro | 4.5 / 5 stars | 11-12-2018 | Soul Calibur VI is a beautifully produced game that should keep fans coming back for more and newer fans understanding just what the fuss is about. I know I certainly do now. This is one amazing game that should turn the heads of all that play it. | Read review |
| Just Push Start | Oliver East | 4.25 / 5 stars | 10-17-2018 | Overall, the game does enough to slingshot the SoulCalibur series back to the top of the genre, to fight it out with the other franchises. | Read review |
| Kinglink Reviews | Frank Reese | 3 / 5 stars | 05-10-2019 | SoulCalibur VI tries to provide a comprehensive package, but the single player offerings are still lacking. The fighting system is solid, but it’s the package that lacks something special. | Read review |
| Marooners’ Rock | Jonathan White | 8 / 10 | 10-23-2018 | Soul Calibur VI is definitely steps in the right direction of reminding people why Bandai Namco has the best fighters not named Street Fighter, and I’m excited to see who else joins the fray in the series’ future. | Read review |
| Merlin’in Kazanı | Furkan Güler | 82 / 100 | 10-26-2018 | Soul Calibur 6 is most remarkable fighting game of this year. Especially character creation is menu very good and detailed. | Read review |
| Metro GameCentral | GameCentral | 8 / 10 | 10-17-2018 | The best SoulCalibur VI of recent generations, with an accessible but tactically deep combat system. But while the single-player options are much improved they’re still far from perfect. | Read review |
| MMOGames | Nick Shively | 9 / 10 | 10-17-2018 | It’s been more than six years since the last Soulcalibur game released, and it’s clear that Bandai Namco took its time to make sure a stellar product was delivered. It’s apparent that a huge amount of detail went into creating Soulcalibur VI and it’s bursting at the seams with content. If you’re looking for a different take on the 3D fighting genre then I heavily recommend this one. | Read review |
| MonsterVine | Spencer Legacy | 4 / 5 stars | 10-23-2018 | SoulCalibur VI is a blast to play on your own or with others, as it largely improves upon the best parts of the SoulCalibur series. | Read review |
| MSPoweruser | Connor Makar | 9 / 10 | 10-19-2018 | If you have any interest in picking up a good fighting game this October, SoulCalibur VI is an amazing choice. With the exception of a few small issues, and lacking content in some areas, SoulCalibur VI is something I can wholeheartedly recommend to everyone. | Read review |
| New Game Network | Peter Ingham | 80 / 100 | 11-05-2018 | 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. | Read review |
| Nexus | Paul Delargy | 9 / 10 | 10-18-2018 | SoulCalibur VI is a fantastic addition to the series and has quickly become my favourite fighting game of this generation. It looks amazing, sounds incredible and runs great. | Read review |
| Niche Gamer | Rory Hutchings | 8.5 / 10 | 10-25-2018 | While the developer has said that if Soulcalibur VI doesn’t do well we might not see a continuation of the series, this will surely nab a strong foothold in the genre and if we get a new entry. It will be interesting to see where it evolves to next, and with what kind of fan-driven refinements. | Read review |
| NoesPaisparaFrikis | Agustín Raluy | 8.6 / 10 | 11-08-2018 | We are facing a great product, which has managed to reinvent itself to attract new players without giving up the essence that has made the franchise one of the most beloved of the genre. It has been done to pray, but the wait has been worth it. | Read review |
| NoobFeed | Adam Siddiqui | 85 / 100 | 10-21-2018 | The SoulCalibur franchise built its notorious reputation on weapon-based combat and legendary warriors modeled after pirates, knights, and more. The simple struggle between good and evil created a solid edifice that manifested into one of the most acclaimed fighting titles of all time. SoulCalibur VI returns the franchise to its roots, providing the same outstanding and tactical weapon-based combat the franchise is known for. | Read review |
| Paste Magazine | Natalie Flores | Recommended | 10-29-2018 | I may not be home and able to play this latest entry with my mother, but it feels wonderful to call her and tell her that there’s a new Soulcalibur game that’s pretty dang good despite some relatively minor flaws; that characters we loved like Talim, Taki and Xianghua have returned; and that I’m making new memories with beloved friends so amusing that I’ve already begun to record them. Soulcalibur VI isn’t just a reboot—it’s a revitalization, and it proves that the tale of souls and swords still has the potential to be eternally retold. | Read review |
| PC Gamer | Tom Senior | 77 / 100 | 10-21-2018 | A fighter with a great roster and exciting brawls, let down by an undercooked singleplayer component. | Read review |
| PC Invasion | PC Invasion | 8 / 10 | 10-18-2018 | Soulcalibur VI expands the fighting experience with a brief history lesson surrounding the events of the game. While this does take some time to get used to, it offers some great context while introducing a new method to unlock items. There’s a noticeable increase in the game’s combat, but offers a familiar experience all-around. | Read review |
| PCMag | Jeffrey L. Wilson | 4 / 5 stars | 11-21-2018 | After a disappointing SoulCalibur V, Bandai Namco has returned from the forge with the newly crafted SoulCalibur VI, a PC fighting game with fresh modes and thrilling gameplay. | Read review |
| Player2.net.au | Christopher Button | Recommended | 11-05-2018 | SoulCalibur VI has this noob seeking out more fighting games to try | Read review |
| PlayStation LifeStyle | Paulmichael Contreras | 8.5 / 10 | 10-22-2018 | Soulcalibur VI is a solid entry in the long-running fighting franchise. The new Reversal Edge mechanic gives everyone a chance at a comeback, with a balanced risk that their move may backfire on the player who invoked the move. A decent campaign is paired with a beefier custom story mode, to provide for dozens of hours of gameplay, even if most of the cutscenes are more visual novel than actual cutscene. Barebones online options may leave some players wanting more, but getting to the action is as quick as ever because of a sharp focus. Time will tell if these improvements can translate to better sales, but Soulcalibur VI is one game all fighting fans should pick up. | Read review |
| PlayStation Universe | Timothy Nunes | 8.5 / 10 | 10-18-2018 | Soul Calibur VI has the heart and soul of what makes a great fighter great. However, Reversal Edge is a mixed bag, and some presentation elements lack visual investment. Regardless, Soul Calibur VI is the complete package, accommodating to newcomers and veterans alike. | Read review |
| Press Start | James Berich | 8 / 10 | 10-21-2018 | With robust single-player offerings, as well as a fast paced and dynamic fighting system, Soulcalibur VI represents the best the series has been for a long time. It has a great and diverse roster of characters, and Geralt fits right into the world too. It’s just a little bit of a shame that it’s missing a few things from previous games. Despite this, Soulcalibur VI is easily the best Soulcalibur game and one of the best 3D fighters you can play right now. | Read review |
| PSX Brasil | Ivan Nikolai Barkow Castilho | 95 / 100 | 10-21-2018 | 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). | Read review |
| Push Square | Robert Ramsey | 8 / 10 | 10-18-2018 | All in all, SoulCalibur VI is an accomplished package and a fighting game that just feels great to play. | Read review |
| Rectify Gaming | Dave Rodriguez | 9.3 / 10 | 11-01-2018 | The tale of souls and swords has been retold, and is better than ever in Soul Calibur VI | Read review |
| Reno Gazette-Journal | Jason Hidalgo | 8.5 / 10 | 11-07-2018 | SoulCalibur VI revisits the early years of the franchise with a wholly new re-imagining of the original SoulCalibur game for current-gen systems. The result is an excellent 3D fighter with a nice mix of modern gameplay as well as a good dose of nostalgia for longtime fans of the fighting series. Smarter AI and more offline modes would have been nice. Fluid gameplay and rock-solid mechanics, however, make this a great addition to the fighting game genre. | Read review |
| Rice Digital | Max Williams | 5 / 5 stars | 10-17-2018 | A great game through and through. | Read review |
| Rock, Paper, Shotgun | Brendan Caldwell | Recommended | 10-24-2018 | In all, I’m pleased by my scrappy fights, and my tutelage of Hooves the horse man continues. | Read review |
| Saudi Gamer | عصام الشهوان | 8 / 10 | 10-17-2018 | A successful effort that keeps what made the series unique, but limited content and ok presentation limits its appeal to an extent. | Read review |
| Screen Rant | Derek Stauffer | 4.5 / 5 stars | 10-17-2018 | SoulCalibur VI takes the series back to its roots and creates one of the best entries yet | Read review |
| SECTOR.sk | Matúš Štrba | 8.5 / 10 | 10-25-2018 | Open to newcomers, but with a really deep combat system for hardcore players. This one can attract everyone. | Read review |
| Shacknews | Ozzie Mejia | 8 / 10 | 10-18-2018 | This is on top of a one of the most robust single-player offerings I can think of in a fighting game, as well as more behind-the-scenes Museum content than one can shake a snake sword at. SoulCalibur VI is an incredible package, only bogged down by a few minor issues, and one that should be near the top of any fighting game fan’s library. | Read review |
| Slant Magazine | Justin Clark | 4 / 5 stars | 10-19-2018 | In the end, there’s a purity to how SoulCalibur VI is so focused above all else on its spectacular swordplay and world building. | Read review |
| Softpedia | Silviu Stahie | 7.5 / 10 | 11-06-2018 | 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. | Read review |
| SomHráč.sk | Martin Kubeš | 90 / 100 | 10-17-2018 | SoulCalibur VI is an excellent fighting game and one of the best entries in the franchise. If you’ve avoided the franchise until now, you should change that. There might not be another opportunity. | Read review |
| TechRaptor | Robert Grosso | 7 / 10 | 10-21-2018 | SoulCalibur VI as a fighting game is all style over substance. While it retains most of its tactical combat it is easily the most user-friendly title in the series and for some longtime fans, that may be more discouraging than a return to form. | Read review |
| The Digital Fix | Stephen Hudson | 8 / 10 | 10-17-2018 | With a polished fighting system, deep story mode, and buckets of content, Soul Calibur VI is easily one of the best fighting games of the generation. | Read review |
| The Games Machine | Gian Filippo Saba | 8.3 / 10 | 10-16-2018 | SoulCalibur VI offers lots of hours of fun, and not just online. Some interesting additions to the gameplay and the new characters make the gaming experience fresh and varied, even if some animation risks to break the flow of combat. Had it not been for the rather unpleasant decision to block Tira as a Season Pass bonus, Project Soul’s latest work would have had very few things to complain about. | Read review |
| The Outerhaven Productions | De’Angelo Epps | Recommended | 10-26-2018 | All in all SoulCalibur VI is an amazing package with more character content on the way sure to keep any player having a good time. | Read review |
| TheSixthAxis | Dominic Leighton | 7 / 10 | 10-17-2018 | SoulCalibur VI is a fantastic looking entry in the series, but beyond that feels like something of a missed opportunity. The core combat remains as vibrant, weighty and enjoyable as ever, but the Reversal Edge adds in an element of chance that feels at odds with what most fighting games set out to achieve. The two interminably dull story modes don’t help either, with players left to rely on the the straightforward arcade and online modes for their kicks. | Read review |
| Too Much Gaming | Miguel Samson | 9 / 10 | 10-18-2018 | Soulcalibur VI delivers newcomers and old-time fans alike a double serving: it’s a solid 3D fighter that will surely keep one’s fighting game community busy for months to come, and a single-player experience chock-full of things to do thanks to two lengthy single-player campaigns and an absorbing Character Creation mode. | Read review |
| TrueAchievements | Kevin Tavore | 4.5 / 5 stars | 10-25-2018 | I’d recommend this to anyone with even a passing interest in the fighting genre, and especially to those like me who just want a fighting game that’s fun to play. | Read review |
| TrueGaming | حسين الموسى | 9 / 10 | 10-23-2018 | 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. | Read review |
| Twinfinite | Hayes Madsen | 4.5 / 5 stars | 10-19-2018 | Without a doubt, this is the very best place for newcomers to jump on, but there’s still plenty of depth for vetaran fans. In all respects, from the guest character to the presentation and new mechanics, this is the best that SoulCalibur has been in a long time. It’s not just one of the best fighting games of the year, it’s one of the best games of the year, period. | Read review |
| USgamer | Mike Williams | Recommended | 10-18-2018 | Soulcalibur 6 comes as a strong package simply by offering the modes we’ve come to expect from the series. | Read review |
| VG247 | Alex Donaldson | Recommended | 10-17-2018 | Get some friends, some beers, some button mashing and some toe-curlingly tight encounters and you’ll find the spirit of the original alive and well – and that’s all that matters in the end. | Read review |
| VGChartz | Nicholas Taylor | 7 / 10 | 12-05-2018 | SoulCalibur VI is a fresh game which also hits the nostalgia chords very well. | Read review |
| Video Chums | A.J. Maciejewski | 7.8 / 10 | 10-20-2018 | After all is said and done, there’s no denying that SoulCalibur VI’s core gameplay is solid while offering some fresh mechanics. | Read review |
| VideoGamer | Michael Harradence | 8 / 10 | 10-17-2018 | SoulCalibur VI is an addictive and satisfying fighter, and more importantly the strongest the series has been in years | Read review |
| Wccftech | Dave Aubrey | 8.8 / 10 | 10-17-2018 | SoulCalibur VI is one of the most approachable fighters I’ve played in years, while offering plenty of depth for players who wish to attain true skill. It’s hard not to recommend, especially when there’s so much for all kinds of players to enjoy. Give SoulCalibur VI a try, it’s great fun. | Read review |
| We Got This Covered | Brad Long | 4.5 / 5 stars | 10-22-2018 | Soulcalibur VI is an excellent fighter that takes the 2.5D fighter further into the 3D realm. Great characters and interesting lore provide an unforgettable single-player experience, while multiplayer is just as great, thanks to a deep, yet accessible, fighting system. | Read review |
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