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Soul Calibur IV gameplay details, character creation observations
Here's the latest gameplay information from Bandai-Namco on their latest game Soul Calibur IV, which is set to release for PS3 and Xbox360 on 7/31/08.
This time we'll be introducing every game mode and the new system details. We also have some easy-to-understand explanatory comics for those new to the game. They can be found here. (LOL)
Game Modes
Single Player Mode
Story
The mode where your character experiences the story of Soul Calibur IV. As the character walks around in the adventure world, you can choose the destination. You can also get caught up in other characters' stories or wait for them to conclude.
With active battle, on the way you will encounter various enemies and allies coming and going, and can enjoy nonstop battles with them.
Tower of Lost Souls
This is a game where you aim to conquer a tower with enemies lying in wait to defeat on every floor. There are two types of challenge, with either survival or mission elements. Rather than capture techniques, the key is in character creation. (not sure about that last part)
There are two choices: "Climb the Tower" or "Descent into the Underground," and on every floor the player can select a number of characters. If there's a treasure box on a floor, you can find character creation parts or gold inside. As you change floors your life gauge will not recover, so be careful.
In addition to the common characters you're used to seeing, you will also meet special characters which are exclusive to Tower of Souls. (...Hwa**?)
Arcade
This is the traditional 8-stage COM battle.
Hitting the enemy with special moves gets a score, and depending on your method of attack the score changes.
Your life gauge and time remaining factor into a bonus score, and at the end your total score is entered into an online ranking.
Training
Here's the practice mode where you can adjust certain small conditions.
From newbie beginners to advanced players, there's a broad range of support. With opponent actions/settings, commands, command recording, replay, gauges and weapon parts and so forth, you can embark on a diverse training regimen.
Vs. Mode
The mode where you can freely select character and stage and have 1-on-1 battles with the COM or a friend.
Standard
This is the traditional standard mode where weapon and parts have no effect.
Special
Here, weapon and parts can have various effects.
Network Mode
PS3 uses PSN; Xbox 360 uses Xbox Live.
The mode where you can wage battle with players all over the world. You can also check out player rankings here.
Vs. Standard
Same as offline standard Vs.
Vs. Special
Same as offline special vs.
Character Creation
Mode where, combining various weapons and parts, you can create your own original character. With all these new elements, you really can make it your own original character!
Adjust muscle tone and size to your preference
Character voice step (pitch?) can be changed
Select skill setting and special abilities
Depending on how you designate starting equipment (equipment, battle gear, articles) you can make a character with the style (?) you prefer
Customization of regular characters evolves greatly! There's a variety of parts to be made into equipment!
A countless number of characters can be stored!
As you save gold in the game you can purchase more weapons and defensive items for your customizing enjoyment
The editable portion of original characters is over 20 places!
Clothes can be worn on top of eachother, and colors can be changed!
There is an astronomical variety of combinations for character creations.
Creation Flow
1. From the character select screen you choose a regular character or original character
2. Choose editing data
3. Enter editing screen
Original Character Creation Flow
1. Choose original character from the character select screen
2. Choose editing data
3. Choose gender (no effect on character abilities)
4. Choose the style (weapon and basic abilities, skill type is decided)
5. Designate starting equipment
6. Enter editing screen
(Captions)
L: Gender select, R: Discipline select
L: Weapon select, R: Starting equipment
Not just face and skin, but parts can have color changed
Parts also have presets that can be chosen
Various skills can be set
The difference between minimum physique and high
Here are some brilliant creations. You can find a lot of others in the screenshots here.
Museum
In this mode you can do stuff like purchase character illustrations and view a relationship tree.
Chain of Souls
At a glance you can see the character relations, profiles and such to help appreciate the story.
Art Gallery
Appreciate various artworks of the characters.
Event Theater
You'll find various event scenes and special movies here.
Battle Records
See awards you've earned. You can also view requirements for earning special awards.
Options
Modify settings.