Action · 1998
Soulcalibur
Soulcalibur (ソウルキャリバー, Sōrukyaribā) is a weapon-based 3D fighting game developed by Project Soul and produced by Namco. It is the second game in the Soulcalibur series, preceded by Soul Edge in December 1995. Originally released in arcades in July 1998, it ran on the Namco System 12 hardware. It was ported to the…
Key facts
- Released
- 30 July 1998
- Genre
- Action · Fighting
- Length
- ≈ 6 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo · Multiplayer
- Platforms
- Xbox · Mobile
- Studio
- BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America, NAMCO
- Publisher
- Bandai Namco Entertainment, Namco
- Critics
- Metacritic 98
Where to buy
Why play it
- Metacritic 98 — critics loved it
- A 1998 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Soulcalibur?
Expect about 6 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Soulcalibur with friends?
Yes: Soulcalibur can be played solo and in competitive multiplayer.
What platforms is Soulcalibur on?
Soulcalibur is available on Xbox and Mobile.
Is Soulcalibur a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 98.
What games are like Soulcalibur?
In the same spirit: DRAGON BALL FighterZ, SoulCalibur: Broken Destiny and SoulCalibur IV.
