Author Topic: SoulCalibur 3 > SoulCalibur 2 (Read 5963 times)

MrAngryFace · « **on:** August 09, 2006, 10:27:21 PM »

I know all of the console jockeys get hot n bothered over having some lame ass mascot in the game but SC2, in comparison with SC3, isnt that good. Hell, after SC3 came out it was pretty clear to see that SC2 was a big ol sell out.

SC3 had:

Better stages which were faithful to the style of the original Soul Edge and Soul Calibur
BALANCE. Not perfect, they just shifted things around a lot and REALLY refined the movesets of characters like raphael, taki, and mitsurugi to exhibit their unique qualities.
Lack of stupid ass mascots. Link is gay, Spawns washed up, and HeiHachi was well..I just didnt care about him.
Better looking game OMG
More play modes.

Granted the create a character, like all CREATE ANYTHING gimmick modes was a wash but wtf ever. This is the Soul Calibur to own!

I want SC3 on PSP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #1 on:** August 09, 2006, 10:33:19 PM »

A-FUCKING-MEN

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #2 on:** August 09, 2006, 10:34:42 PM »

Is it really worth the purchase if I've played the first two versions a ridiculous amount of hours (especially the first)?

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #3 on:** August 09, 2006, 10:35:46 PM »

YES.

Zasalamel

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #4 on:** August 09, 2006, 10:36:23 PM »

SC3 is imo the definitive SC, but thats cause Raphael is badassssssss

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #5 on:** August 09, 2006, 10:37:48 PM »

Fuck. There goes another $20. Is Raphael as fucking cheap as he is in SC2?

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #6 on:** August 09, 2006, 10:51:31 PM »

He got nerfed a bit. Less tracking moves and less priority.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #7 on:** August 09, 2006, 10:52:35 PM »

I like to think he requires more skill now. Its a joy to use him if you've practiced. Such control

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #8 on:** August 09, 2006, 10:52:51 PM »

So this game is more like the original all around, no gimmick characters, no cheapo Raphael? Shit, I am so there, like tomorrow.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #9 on:** August 09, 2006, 10:54:15 PM »

its awesome dude, I dunno why people were such pricks about not getting their goddamned mascots and it not being on Xbox and Gamepube

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #10 on:** August 09, 2006, 10:56:11 PM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on August 09, 2006, 10:54:15 PM

its awesome dude, I dunno why people were such pricks about not getting their goddamned mascots and it not being on Xbox and Gamepube

I probably would've gotten it if I had a PS2 at the time. I would've bitched about how they should've waited until next-gen, but I would've bought it.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #11 on:** August 09, 2006, 10:57:07 PM »

That, and the hardcore community got in a bunch because it didn't get a simultaneous or earlier arcade release and thus blew a guard impact glitch (which was WORSE in SC2) out of proportion.

weehomer · « **Reply #12 on:** August 09, 2006, 10:57:53 PM »

Haven't played SF3, but I definitely like High Def SF2 for Xbox.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #13 on:** August 09, 2006, 10:58:40 PM »

The graphics in SC3 PS2 are better than SC2 Xbox or GC, yes. Especially the models, backgrounds, and texturing. No 720p mode, though, but it DOES support 16:9 480p on the PS2.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #14 on:** August 09, 2006, 10:58:41 PM »

Wee: yeah but youre apparently a graphics whore. lol GOTTA HAVE MUH HI DEF

Cyanista · « **Reply #15 on:** August 09, 2006, 11:20:48 PM »

I agree! The custom character creation alone is much better than having Link or Heihachi.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #16 on:** August 10, 2006, 12:31:49 AM »

Me and MAF had several ANIME JESUS versus HITLER fights thanks to create-a-character. Jesus is mean with the 'chuks!

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #17 on:** August 10, 2006, 12:49:01 AM »

his pink underwear bothered me tho.

Christopher · « **Reply #18 on:** August 10, 2006, 01:23:29 AM »

I don't like Soul Calibur's 2 fighting engine...if they fixed it than i'll think about it. Meh I don't like 3D fighters.

captainbiotch · « **Reply #19 on:** August 10, 2006, 01:31:26 AM »

Awesome game, my only complaint was the load times.

I lent my copy to the neighbor kids, then they moved out of their apartment without returning it :'(

Bloodwake · « **Reply #20 on:** August 10, 2006, 01:33:45 AM »

This one has balance?

Time to give 3D fighters another try then.

Diablos · « **Reply #21 on:** August 10, 2006, 08:36:16 AM »

Hmm. Thanks MAF, I'll have to buy a used copy when I get some extra cash. I was wondering if it was worth it. Some gaffers said it wasn't, but then again, they also said Shadow of the Colossus is a good game. (

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MrAngryFace · « **Reply #22 on:** August 10, 2006, 09:18:03 AM »

This many people have played it? was there are lot misinformation going around or what

Diablos · « **Reply #23 on:** August 10, 2006, 11:35:36 AM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on August 10, 2006, 09:18:03 AM

This many people have played it? was there are lot misinformation going around or what

GAF praises SOTC.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #24 on:** August 10, 2006, 01:35:36 PM »

Hey, I'm enjoying SOTC. At least killing the huge motherfucking colossi. Riding around on the horse the rest of the time = suck.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #25 on:** August 10, 2006, 01:47:49 PM »

Im surprised we arent hearing those dumb 'its like owning a real horse' or 'I always wanted to ride a horse' like we got from N-Fans who luuuved Ocarina of Time. GAF would normally pull that crap.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #26 on:** August 10, 2006, 01:51:21 PM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on August 10, 2006, 01:47:49 PM

Im surprised we arent hearing those dumb 'its like owning a real horse' or 'I always wanted to ride a horse' like we got from N-Fans who luuuved Ocarina of Time. GAF would normally pull that crap.

Well it was fun back then.

...when I was like 12.

And a tool.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #27 on:** August 10, 2006, 01:51:57 PM »

hahah, god I was dumb when I was 12

Diablos · « **Reply #28 on:** August 10, 2006, 01:58:00 PM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on August 10, 2006, 01:47:49 PM

Im surprised we arent hearing those dumb 'its like owning a real horse' or 'I always wanted to ride a horse' like we got from N-Fans who luuuved Ocarina of Time. GAF would normally pull that crap.

lolz

Do they still have you on global ignore over there?

heavy liquid · « **Reply #29 on:** August 10, 2006, 01:58:24 PM »

Damn, I never picked up SC3. Looks like I'm going to have to, now. And soon, since only two Best Buys in my area have it, and I want to use their $5 coupon.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #30 on:** August 10, 2006, 01:59:51 PM »

Damn, I wish this game had online play... I would've bought it and had been playing it right now.

heavy liquid · « **Reply #31 on:** August 10, 2006, 02:01:26 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on August 10, 2006, 01:59:51 PM

Damn, I wish this game had online play... I would've bought it and had been playing it right now.

Wasn't there a rumor that it was going to be ported to the 360 and have an online mode?

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #32 on:** August 10, 2006, 02:02:34 PM »

Quote from: heavy liquid on August 10, 2006, 02:01:26 PM

Quote from: CajoleJuice on August 10, 2006, 01:59:51 PM
Damn, I wish this game had online play... I would've bought it and had been playing it right now.

Wasn't there a rumor that it was going to be ported to the 360 and have an online mode?

I bet we'll see a SC4 soon.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #33 on:** August 10, 2006, 02:31:14 PM »

Diablos: I believe my account has been removed n such

Diablos · « **Reply #34 on:** August 10, 2006, 02:31:37 PM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on August 10, 2006, 02:31:14 PM

Diablos: I believe my account has been removed n such

Damn.

Nick · « **Reply #35 on:** August 10, 2006, 03:29:01 PM »

I hate Soul Calibur 3. To me, this game was the sell out. Soul Calibur 2 was everything I expected out of a sequel.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #36 on:** August 10, 2006, 03:37:44 PM »

Why was it a sell-out? Is this another WAH WAH IT'S NOT ON A DEAD PLATFORM complaint?

Nick · « **Reply #37 on:** August 10, 2006, 03:45:19 PM »

Quote from: Drinky Crow on August 10, 2006, 03:37:44 PM

Why was it a sell-out? Is this another WAH WAH IT'S NOT ON A DEAD PLATFORM complaint?

I played Soul Calibur 2 competitively for about a year and a half, winning some pretty major Nor Cal tournaments. The game was balanced almost perfectly where if you chose one of the lesser characters, you still had a great chance of winning if you had skill. In SC3, it seemed as if everything was rushed. Some of the glitches I saw online were game breaking, and changing the moves with the characters I had already mastered seemed a little unnecessary. The graphics were largely the same, and it wasn't released in the arcade (as far as I know). Furthermore, *only* releasing it on the Ps2 was stupid. I was not impressed with SC3 in the way I was with SC2.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #38 on:** August 10, 2006, 03:49:47 PM »

The graphics SLAUGHTER SC2 -- are you huffing paint thinner? The detail and effects in the backgrounds -- especially the "broken ship stage

, the mountain water temple stage

and the beefed up character models (as well as the improved modeling overall) -- are like night and day over SC2.

The GI glitch the plagued SC2 isn't NEARLY as bad in SC3 -- the window for exploiting it was monstrous in SC2, and required less input. At the end of the day, it's sour grapes from Gamepube fans because their console was a hilarious failure.

SC3 had an arcade release in Japan about three months after launch, as well as an update that fixed a few balance issues with Setsuka and Kilik. Dunno if it ever came to the States, since I don't frequent arcades any more.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #39 on:** August 10, 2006, 03:53:56 PM »

My favorite stage is the library on fire OMG awesome. The shrine stage is beautiful too. The detail is insane.

Nick · « **Reply #40 on:** August 10, 2006, 03:55:20 PM »

Quote from: Drinky Crow on August 10, 2006, 03:49:47 PM

The graphics SLAUGHTER SC2 -- are you huffing paint thinner? The detail and effects in the backgrounds -- especially the "broken ship stage , the mountain water temple stage and the beefed up character models (as well as the improved modeling overall) -- are like night and day over SC2.

The GI glitch the plagued SC2 isn't NEARLY as bad in SC3 -- the window for exploiting it was monstrous in SC2, and required less input. At the end of the day, it's sour grapes from Gamepube fans because their console was a hilarious failure.

SC3 had an arcade release in Japan about three months after launch, as well as an update that fixed a few balance issues with Setsuka and Kilik. Dunno if it ever came to the States, since I don't frequent arcades any more.

I don't know about the whole graphics thing. I only played SC3 for a few weeks before growing really bored of it, so I guess my opinion is moot on that subject. They seemed a little murky to me. I don't remember quite well.

And I didn't play the Gamecube version, silly. Ps2 for life.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #41 on:** August 10, 2006, 03:57:14 PM »

I suspect you just played WAY too much SC2, then.

I played SC2 a bit, but it didn't grab me like the DC SC1 did. SC3 was like coming home.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #42 on:** August 10, 2006, 04:39:54 PM »

Quote from: Drinky Crow on August 10, 2006, 03:57:14 PM

I suspect you just played WAY too much SC2, then.

I played SC2 a bit, but it didn't grab me like the DC SC1 did. SC3 was like coming home.

This is how I felt about SC2. I still played it a bunch (not as much as Nick), but the original still holds the place in my gaming heart. I fucking love that game. My friends and I played it as much as any other game until SC2 came out. And SC2 only remained a multiplayer staple among my friends and I for a few months.

I hope I feel the same way when play SC3, Drinky.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #43 on:** August 10, 2006, 04:49:44 PM »

Well, the main reason I like SC3 is that its in the spirit of the fun and the theatrics of the original, and still has some really tight play mechanics.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #44 on:** August 10, 2006, 04:54:41 PM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on August 10, 2006, 04:49:44 PM

Well, the main reason I like SC3 is that its in the spirit of the fun and the theatrics of the original, and still has some really tight play mechanics.

Does the narrator say, "BUT THE SOUL STILL BURNS..." after every match? That was awesome. Everyone was disappointed at its absence in the sequel.

Diablos · « **Reply #45 on:** August 10, 2006, 08:01:08 PM »

I'm so tempted to buy this game now.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #46 on:** August 10, 2006, 08:04:51 PM »

Quote from: Diablos on August 10, 2006, 08:01:08 PM

I'm so tempted to buy this game now.

Only $20!

Nick · « **Reply #47 on:** August 11, 2006, 09:52:37 PM »

I played Soul Calibur 3 for the first time since it came out last night.

Hmm... I'm not sure if my opinions are quite the same as they used to be. I can see it becoming a game that rewards a deeper investment... I'm just not going to pursue that. Also, my friends tell me SC3 is now in arcades, so I guess all can be forgiven. Fighters aren't meant for playing at home.

Diablos · « **Reply #48 on:** August 11, 2006, 10:18:47 PM »

Quote from: Nick on August 11, 2006, 09:52:37 PM

Fighters aren't meant for playing at home.

Says you!

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