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Soulcalibur
| System | Sega Dreamcast |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 (originally 1998) |
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | Namco |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Soulcalibur |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Soulcalibur is a fighting game released in 1999 for the Sega Dreamcast, developed by Namco and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. This Dreamcast release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1998.
It belongs to the Dreamcast's earliest wave of games. Other notable Dreamcast releases from 1999 include Worms Armageddon, Mortal Kombat Gold and Space Channel 5. Among the 38 Dreamcast fighting games in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
It is part of the Soulcalibur series. The series also appears on other systems with Soul Edge (PS1). Namco also made Ms. Pac-Man Maze Madness and Mr. Driller for the Dreamcast.
Soulcalibur supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
What playing Soulcalibur is like
Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.
Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.
Soulcalibur walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Soulcalibur.
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Playing Dreamcast games today
Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.
Soulcalibur FAQ
When did Soulcalibur come out on the Dreamcast?
Soulcalibur was released for the Sega Dreamcast in 1999; the original game dates back to 1998.
Who made Soulcalibur?
It was developed by Namco and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment.
Is Soulcalibur multiplayer?
Yes. Soulcalibur supports up to 2 players.
How long does Soulcalibur take to play?
As a fighting game, Soulcalibur typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Soulcalibur on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.