When activated, players will face off in a rock-paper-scissors style game of wits, where you'll have to strike at an opening in your opponent's defenses. Soul Calibur VI's new mechanic called the Reversal Edge adds more cinematic and tense moments to fights. In addition to sharper and more detailed visuals-powered by Unreal Engine 4-the core combat focusing on well-timed weapon strikes and parries also has some new tricks up its sleeve.

After playing a few matches with Groh, we were able to get accustomed to his playstyle and moveset fairly quickly, and he'll likely be a solid pick for newcomers to the series. During his special powered-up state, activated after achieving energy from his soul meter, he's able to swing his blade across the stage and attack his opponents from afar during special attacks. Wielding a double-sided sword-which detaches during his more complex combos attacks-the mysterious Groh channels dark energy in ways that deal massive damage to his opponent. In addition to the returning cast of characters, which includes the samurai Mitsurugi, the greek warrior Sophitia, the young warrior Xianghua, the Soul Edge construct Nightmare, and the cursed monk Kilik, we also have the reveal of a new fighter named Groh. In doing so, some rather interesting choices have been made to revitalize its core mechanics and returning characters. Serving as a bit of a hybrid between prequel and simultaneous reimagining of the original Soul Calibur, the sixth game covers much of the grey area in the story after the events of Soul Edge, while also laying the groundwork for something brand new. And there's a good reason for that as it turns out. By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot'sįrom the debut trailer at The Game Awards, many fans noticed that the two returning fighters, Mitsurugi and Sophitia, were looking younger than their appearances in previous Soul Calibur titles.

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