First off I would like to add I am not a fan of the Soul Calibur Series.
I pretty much bought this game with just reading a little about it
before hand.
This is a great fighting game. It plays in some ways similar to the Tekken
Series. Although I found it requires using your weapon attacks and blocking
much more strategically against your opponent rather than just button mashing
madness.
Which you can only do in this game on Easy difficulty setting, even then it
has mixed results. The Graphics to me felt more 3D than 2.5D as the arenas are
very interactive and in some instances you can destroy them. I felt this really
added to the fun factor.
This game also has a neat leveling up system where each fight you win earns
you points. You get more points if you get better combos and perfect ratings.
When you level up you unlock items and costumes from what I can tell
so far.
This collectors edition comes with an amazing art book containing some
biographical details about all the characters and accompanying art and concept
art of each character. It also comes with an original soundtrack CD and a making
of DVD.
I have yet to view those features as of typing this.
Lastly you are given a signed letter from the Producer and Director of Soul
Calibur V thanking you for supporting them in making this game. Which
I thought was a nice touch to add to this box set especially for the true and
loyal fans of this series.
It all comes in a lovely red velvet lined case that resembles a grand looking
hard cover book or tome. Being a book lover I was especially delighted in this
design choice.
Before I bought this game I was not a fan of the Soul Calibur series. I am
now however a fan of Soul Calibur V and I look forward to seeing what the
creators of this game come up with next.
If you are a lover of the Tekken series or even just fighting games in
general then I highly recommend this enjoyable game.