Soul Calibur perfected 3D weapon-based fighting with eight-way movement and the Dreamcast port that many consider the greatest launch title in console history.
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The Dreamcast’s champion. Soul Calibur’s arcade excellence translated to home console with enhancements that exceeded the original. The weapon-based combat felt weighty and precise. Eight-way run opened movement possibilities. The Mission mode added substantial single-player content. For many, this remains the fighting game against which all others are measured.