Soul Calibur - Sega Dreamcast
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Release Date: 9-9-1999
Moby Score (1-10): 8.5
Player Score (1-5): 4
Genre(s): Fighting
SoulCalibur is a single-player and multiplayer weapon-based fighting game. Set in the late 16th century, the story follows a diverse cast of warriors drawn from across the world in pursuit of the cursed sword Soul Edge and its holy counterpart, SoulCalibur. Characters hail from backgrounds ranging from knights and samurai to assassins and monks, each motivated by revenge, duty, or ambition. Battles take place across a series of arenas inspired by European, Asian, and fantastical settings, with the overarching goal of proving oneself the strongest warrior and gaining control over the legendary blade.
Gameplay revolves around one-on-one duels that emphasize weapon combat. Each fighter wields a distinct armament such as swords, rapiers, staves, axes, or nunchaku, and every style is tied to a unique move list exceeding one hundred attacks. Players can use high, mid, and low strikes, guard against enemy blows, throw opponents, or employ guard impacts that parry attacks and create openings. Certain special moves are designated as unblockable, requiring careful evasion through sidesteps, jumps, or ducks.
Movement is a central feature of the system. SoulCalibur allows characters to freely shift around the 3D arenas using an eight-way run mechanic, circling enemies to exploit openings and avoiding linear strikes. Stages are bounded, and ring-outs occur if a character is forced over the edge, instantly ending the round. Matches are decided through multiple rounds, with victory achieved by depleting an opponent’s life bar or causing them to fall from the battlefield.
Beyond standard versus play, the Dreamcast version expands significantly on the arcade release. Additional modes include a mission-based campaign that assigns battles with special conditions, a tournament mode that simulates bracketed competitions, and a survival mode that challenges players to endure against consecutive opponents. Completing objectives unlocks hidden characters, new arenas, alternate costumes, and artwork. A dedicated museum mode provides detailed profiles for each character, along with motion-captured demonstrations of their martial arts techniques. The game supports both single-player play against computer-controlled fighters and multiplayer sessions for two players.
*** Data by MobyGames.com ***
..
.
.
.
.
☼
☼
☼
× Some Disclaimers
× Video games are pre-owned unless otherwise specified
× Disc-based video games come with their case and Cover unless otherwise specified
× Retro Cartridge-based video games come with just the cartridge unless otherwise specified
× CD & DVD based discs are resurfaced before we put them out for sale if needed
× Pre-Owned-Games may not have instruction manuals
× Pre-Owned-Game cases may have stickers on them
We are a small business and do not offer free returns. We can generate return labels for your convenience and deduct the difference from the return of your item. If you are ordering pre-owned items please feel free request pictures ahead of time, just text our store number 58-823-4471.
We have a 30-day return policy for all Brand New Items, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return of an unopened and unused item.
We have a 30-day replacement policy for all Pre-Owned Items, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to have any malfunctioning part replaced with another of the same item or store credit to use on another purchase.
To be eligible for a return of a Brand New Item, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
To start a return, you can contact us by calling the store at (518) 823-4471. If your return is accepted, we can either send you a return shipping label through Shopify to your email address used for the purchase, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package, we will deduct the cost of the return shipping label from your final return value. Alternatively, you can use your own shipping method to return the items. Any items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
You can always contact us for any return question by calling or texting the store at (518) 823-4471. Please include your name and order number if applicable.
Damages and issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.
Exceptions / non-returnable items
Certain types of items cannot be returned, like perishable goods (such as food, flowers, or plants), custom products (such as special orders or personalized items), and personal care goods (such as beauty products). We also do not accept returns for hazardous materials, flammable liquids, or gases. Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your specific item.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items or gift cards.
Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method, or to store credit as stated previously. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund to you as well.
'
'
'
'
'