Soulcalibur (Dreamcast, 1999)

Dreamcast has brought us many orignal and fun games - Soul Calibur is one of those. This game is not only original, but it also has many features, characters, and great graphics. There is a high replay value on this game, and will take the average gamer at least seven hours to beat the game, not including getting all extras. In conclusion, this is by far one of the best, if not the best Dreamcast Fighting game.

Although it is quite old, you really can't appreciate the technology of modern fighters without enjoying the beauty of this classic game. The graphics are top notch on the dreamcast and the game controls are very good. Don't miss it.

this is better then the 2nd one and 3rd. one of the greatest fighters of all time. money well spent. 'nuff said.

Well my uncle gave us one of his dreamcasts and my aunt went to somewhere like game crazy and found it. ME AND MY COUSINS ALL GOT HOOKED IN THREE DAYS!
We had never seen any game on dreamvcast that looked as good or was as fun as soul calibur. it was what made me get ps2 last year for christmas. it basicly opened up the entire gaming world for me (mind you this was in like 05). so now im a gamnehead and i thank the creators. the worst part is the make thevoices whack in sc2 and sc3 cuz they dub it. other than that best game to date.
now i must have a new copy cuz we played the first one to death. lol

Many fighting fans like myself have been thinking, is Soul Calibur really worth buying a Dreamcast for? Well, it is one of the only games of all time to be ranked a perfect 10/10 by many gaming sites, and you'll know why. In 1997, Soul Blade was released for the PSX, in which 9 warriors search for the ultimate weapon. It was already ranked to be the BEST weapon fighting game ever, and its sequel, Soul Calibur was released in 1999 for the Sega Dreamcast and was bigger and better. Soul Blade alone easily made the Tekken games bow. In this epic walk through the stage of history, meet new faces like Kilik and Lizard man, along with originals like the ninja, Taki, and the original wielder of Soul Edge Cervantes (Nightmare has Soul Edge now). Be taught by Edge Master (forget Olcadan and charade), and fight the boss, Inferno, soul of Soul Edge. There are twice as many characters in this game than Soul Blade, all looking great. Even the facial expressions look real, the characters show pain, joy, you name it. Not only do the fighters look great, but the stages look INCREDIBLE. You're not on some lame street, but on a platform, flowing through a river, on realistic, flowing water. My point is, the graphics on this game are STUNNING for 1999, and Namco have outdone themselves on this game compared to the 2 later games in the series, especially Soul Calibur III. Soul Calibur is not ALL looks that make it squash the rest, the gameplay is deep, tactical (unlike Mortal Kombat, the gameplay is horrible but fatalities rule), and each character has many moves to use that are fairly easy to pull off and juggle/combine (unlike Tekken), so you can think more on the game than the controls. There is also blocking commands, guard impacting, wake-ups, any many more gameplay terms giving Soul Calibur quite a unique, and deep playing system. The last thing to top it off is that there are many other modes to enjoy, like mission battle, team battle, survival, and many more modes. And of course, GREAT epic, orchestral music to go with it. The only minor, tiny setbacks are that the characters only speak Japanese (but the voices/quotes/subtitles are great) and that each characters ending is only a couple of pictures (in Soul Blade they were cut scenes). My personal complaint is that Inferno looks so awesome with his fiery body, but if you pick him he's just what it appears as a plastic man with fire inside it (may be due to graphical reasons). Aside from that the last three mentioned things don't really take away from this masterpiece at all. So, is Soul Calibur really worth buying a Dreamcast for up to nine years later? YES.

Well I decided to buy it because it's a REALLY GOOD GAME!!!!!!!
The shipment from the seller,ebiztrader1 or something was really fast. The game was also in good quality. Great seller! A+++++++++++.

I used to hate fighting games. Then there was Soul Calibur which I played by recomendation in 2002, it was sweet. I got into the game and within 2 weeks my little brother and I were shouting at eachother. A year later we played Soul Calibur 2 for Xbox. It was great at first but after 20 hours we realized the first was better, it was better paced and more balanced. The second game was way too offensive and the battles didnt last nearly as long. I rebought the game now in 2007 because my older version was cruddy. Its aged, the animation isnt as smooth partly because of the TV I was using, the music is archaic in quality, and I kinda wish it had more rediculous moves like Soul Calibur 2, but its still great.

this is a great fighter. the control system is fantastic. you're going to spend a lot of time mastering a style. lots of modes and unlockabales. this game is a great challenge and it's very addicting. it's definitely a classic and a must-have for the dreamcast console. look around for a dreamcast arcade stick to enhance the experience.

This game really shows off what the Dream Cast is able to do. This game is good, but part 2 is great!!

It was the first of the Soul Caliber series, now my collection is complete as I now have all of the Soul Caliber games. I just wish my Dreamcast was working better.

Soulcalibur for the Dreamcast was an great game. My first experience with this universe was with the second one for the PS2 and original Xbox. I never knew there was a first one(of I thought there was one, considering that this was a second one, just didn't know of which system. Work with me here)on a Dreamcast until I was shopping here and after collecting a Dreamcast three months ago from a friend, I knew that i had to play this classic system with a classic game. So, of course, Soulcalibur had to be the vanguard to a collection of Dreamcast games. I'm a bit of a pack-rat, so collecting even old games is bit of a hobby. And, after buying the ones for Gamecube, Xbox 1, 360,and recently, thanks to a collector's box from PS2, the PlayStation 2 version, I had to have the one that started it all. That's where the story of how and why sort of ends.

This is a great game, even though the announcer is a bit annoying and the characters only speak Japanese. The graphics are, compared to now, a bit blocky, but that is also the charm. I really have no beefs about this game, except of an alternate English track.

If one likes games that have a weak, but slightly enjoyable plot, clean but well choreographed battles and a simple winning goal, this is the game. Besides, its a classic.

i remember having this game when dreamcast came out. it still looks great and i like it better than the new ones that are out now.

Read the description on wikipedia. if you have a dreamcast and you dont have this game, why do you have a dreamcast? Get it. now!

Soulcalibur is... well, amazing. One of the best fighters ever made, if I may be so bold. The graphics hold up as well today as they did ten years ago, and gameplay is incredibly smooth. This isn't your standard button masher, though, so if you're a casual fighting gamer who gets by with that, this may take a little while to get used to. Utilizing combos and specials is key, as simply stabbing away at your opponent just won't cut it. Once you get in the swing of things, however, this game is downright addictive, and a blast to play with friends.

You won't be able to keep your hands off this thing.

This is an excellent fighting game. There is a pretty decent story line as well. The characters are awesome and all of them have great unique moves. This is one of the better games available on the Dreamcast console in my opinion.

What I love about this game is the graphics for it's time better then most games I play. what I hate is not being able to play alot since I drive truck and it's at home, and that dreamcast is no longer around, that system rocks and started it all

SoulCalibur is a very detailed, precise, and well-engineered fighting game with a brilliant multiplayer mode and suprisingly fun missions. The character balance is good and the graphics are excellent. Far surpasses SoulCalibur II, the only other game of the series I've played. There are tons of unlockables and sick moves to discover. Possibly over-rated as a top 5 game of all time, SoulCalibur is nevertheless a top 10 game on my list. For the price, you can't say no to this game.

The answer is...yes! I think so. Its super fun and it is better than ANY other Soul Calibur game EVER. Namco produces lots of titles each year but this one is just the best. its a classic. Its STILL in arcades. This version is better than the arcade version. It just makes other fighting games seem invisible. This just OWNS the Playstation and the 64s graphics. Its better than some ps2 graphics! Dont underestimate the dreamcasts power. Too bad sega is TERRIBLE now. But i have no complaints. this game rocks peoples socks off.

Even though you can now purchase Soul Calibur 4 on PS3 I still recommend the original. Why?
The reason the other Soul Calibur games were produced is because of THIS GAME. It really is legendary and I still have fun playing 2 player battles.
One thing I don't like is the way Character Endings are displayed but this game is still a perfect 5/5

This game alone makes purchasing a Dreamcast worth the money. Simply the strongest overall fighting game I've ever played, period.

I really enjoy playing this game, sometimes even more so than the fourth installment of the game for the xbox 360. This was the game that started it all (duh) and even today, I think that it has good graphics and gameplay.

I would recommend that anyone who likes fighting games with a slight twist should buy this game.

~Anthony

essential part of any Dreamcast collection..kicks a**. o man I gotta say at least one hundred characters for a review...

This is easily one of the most balanced fighting games of all time. Still one of my favorites to play.