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Soul Calibur IV Premium Edition | 
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| From: Namco
Category: Video Games
Buy New: $79.99
New (5) Used (2) from $70.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 586
Platform: Xbox 360
ESRB: Teen
Media: Video Game
Edition: Premium
Age: 12 - 20 years
Operating System: Xbox 360
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: XB3NAM21018
UPC: 722674210188
EAN: 0722674210188
ASIN: B0017U25QY
Release Date: July 29, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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The Classic Fighter Returns Return to witness the epic struggle between the spirit sword, Soul Calibur, and the cursed sword, Soul Edge, in Soul Calibur IV. Warriors from far reaches of the galaxy battle to control the powerful swords and use them for their own goals. Should these fighters succeed, they will face the ultimate judgment. The ongoing story continues with new revelations, exciting new gameplay features and stunning visuals. And perhaps most exciting of all, a character from the Star Wars universe will also make an appearance. | Key Features
- Newest addition to the Soul Calibur series features thrilling next-gen graphics brimming with intensity
- Continues the struggle between the spirit sword, Soul Calibur, and the cursed sword, Soul Edge
- Features the legendary Yoda as a guest character
- Expanded customization options let you give your character a personalized look and specific abilities
- Take both customized characters and original favorites online for the first time
Exclusive Special Characters
Beloved Star Wars legend Jedi Master Yoda appears as a guest character in the Xbox 360 version of Soul Calibur IV. In addition to that thrilling fact, you'll also discover expanded customization options that let you bestow your character with a personalized look and specific abilities. And, for the first time, you'll be able to take both customized characters and original favorites online to challenge an entire world of fans. Completely reinvented but with the same intensity you've come to know, Soul Calibur IV provides an adventure that never disappoints. | 
Thrilling Next-Gen Graphics
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Online Challenges!
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|  | In Box Content:
- Metal Case
- Art book
- Tournament bracket card
- Soul Calibur T-shirt (XL size)
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| Customer Reviews:
Holy Forcegasm!! August 9, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is my favorite SoulCalibur to date, not least of the reasons being the ability to play not one but TWO characters from the Star Wars universe! The great thing about the 360 edition is that you get both a Jedi and a Sith, while the PS3 gets two Sith. And come on, you get Yoda! YODA!! Plus, I feel that putting Darth Vader's Secret Apprentice into SC4 was perhaps the greatest marketing move of all time, because thanks to his stellar performance, I have now preordered Force Unleashed! Another notable newcomer is the extra character Shura, who is incredibly lethal with her twin katanas.
Other than that, SC4 seems to be a bit confused on whether it wants to be a fighting game or a role playing game. Both the preset and the custom characters gain LEVELS, and custom ABILITIES, based on their STATISTICS. SC3 featured weapon effects, but SC4 takes that system to a whole new level of dizzying complexity. Your armor now has stats, forcing you into the old MMO dilemma of looking good vs fighting good. There is a precarious balance to be had between making a character look the way you want, and them being able to do the things you want. Sometimes this comes down to sacrificing important stats, like you HP. Yes, I've made characters with default 50% hp whose Attack rating was so low they may as well have been using a plastic sword, but damn they were hot! Oh well, just means you have to learn to fight better... or unlock better armor. Truly the sky's the limit as far as customizing characters goes. I've made Drizzt and Entreri (Forgotten Realms), and my Griffith and Guts (Berserk) tag team is cleaning house in the Tower of Souls!
So, to summarize:
PROS
- Jedi and Sith Star Wars characters with Force powers!
- Same fluid fighting system that you know and love plus extra strategic features like (non-permanent) equipment destruction and critical finish.
- Beautiful graphics.
- Gigantic roster of characters.
- Unprecedented customizability.
- RPG elements like levels, statistics, and abilities.
CONS
- RPG elements like levels, statistics, and abilities.
- Can't give custom characters the extra characters' fighting styles (ex: lightsaber, dual katanas, ball-on-a-stick err thing).
- Less interesting backgrounds than SC3.
- Only one anime-pretty male face option.
- Can't adjust height.
- Can't sit back and watch your characters duel each other in Versus mode like in SC3.
- Other petty things.
The Pros far outweigh the Cons, though. If you don't like the abilities/effects, you can turn them off in Versus mode. I, for one, am completely in love with this game and would reccommend it to anyone who enjoys fighting games.
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