Soul Caliber II

Vic Viper · Jul 26th, 2003, 02:28 PM

EGM reviews 10, 9, 10 (GotM)

PS2
https://www.gamestop.com/common/images/lbox/280650b.jpg

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Controller: The PS2's controller works rather well, with a responsive D-pad and well placed buttons.

Graphics: This version has the worst graphics of the bunch, with choppy slowdown when the sparks start flying.

What Else: The load times on the PS2 aren't too hot.

Xbox
https://www.gamestop.com/common/images/lbox/210301b.jpg

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Conrtoller: You will hate this game on the orginal Controller F ("fatty"). But the newer Controller S is great. Some of us prefer it to the PS2 controller.

Graphics: The best. This version supports the highest resolutions for HDTV and also kicks slowdown to the curb.

What else: The load times are much faster than on the PS2.

GC
https://www.gamestop.com/common/images/lbox/220277b.jpg

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Controller: Unless you reallly like pounding on one button more than the others (and if you want to play the game well you won't) the GC controller is the least comfortable (along with Xbox's Controller Fatty). The diminutive D-pad only makes things worse.

Graphics: Better then the PS2's, with no slowdown, but it doesn't get as crispy sharp as Xbox's in high resolutions.

What else: The load times are much faster than on the PS2.

so which version are you getting ??

Vic Viper · Jul 26th, 2003, 02:35 PM

and i have a question to merly, is the slow downs really that bad for the ps2

Uchiha Sasuke · Jul 26th, 2003, 03:06 PM

I'm getting the xbox version now.

Infernal Mass · Jul 26th, 2003, 03:51 PM

i got the xbox version reserved

dan da man · Jul 26th, 2003, 04:09 PM

Xbox version.

happy_doughnut · Jul 27th, 2003, 02:57 AM

PS2 and GC.

Although, as I've stated before, I really have no idea why I'm getting the PS2 version. I mean, it's obviously the worst of the bunch.

The GC version for, well, because of Link

.

- Blah. I wanted to resserve a copy, since I really want to play this game, but it seems the stores around here are being an ass.
They want to see an extremely long line that day. Bastards.

*mena will be at a local *unheard* of store early that morning.

Infernal Mass · Jul 28th, 2003, 08:55 AM

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Originally posted by ZeroSniper

PS2 and GC.

Although, as I've stated before, I really have no idea why I'm getting the PS2 version. I mean, it's obviously the worst of the bunch.

.[/color]

not entirely the worse of all.

the control for the ps2 version is the best of all. The graphics however..well..not so good. The cube version and the xbox version will look identical unless you got a high definition television..that's where the diffrences of the two versions becomes apparent.

1st place: Xbox version - best version

last place: Playstaion 2 version - best controls overall

worst place: gamecube version...mostly because of link. and the gamecube controller.

beetlejuice
- bahaha! mena, I'll send you some money so you can get a coffee and doughnut for when your in line.

Frozen · Jul 28th, 2003, 11:56 AM

i'LL PROBABLY GET THE gc AND xbOX VERSIONS, SINCE i LIKE spawN AND LINK SO MUCH.

DragonSphere · Jul 28th, 2003, 04:49 PM

PS2....because, um, its the only system I have out of the three.

Nelo Angelo · Jul 28th, 2003, 07:10 PM

Gamecube.

I only played the GCN demo and got use to it in no time.

Azuma_Ninja · Jul 28th, 2003, 09:36 PM

Def the X-box version for me.

DSgamer · Jul 30th, 2003, 03:11 PM

im getting GC version

merylsilverburg · Aug 6th, 2003, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vic Viper

and i have a question to merly, is the slow downs really that bad for the ps2

Sorry for the late reply (

), but there were some slow-downs, but they weren't so noticeable...at least to me. *gets smacked* I would prefer to get the PS2 version because the controller is the best to play, but Xbox would be the next best (but only if you use the S type...I can't imagine using the regular controllers for the game

).

For those who read my review of the Japanese version, I'm sorry to have mislead anyone if I did. I only played the PS2 version, so I couldn't compare it to the JP Xbox and GC ones, otherwise I would've given a full review. So, if there are any errors you guys find in the US release, I'm sorry.

Grayfox · Aug 6th, 2003, 10:45 AM

I have a demo of the ps2 version and I didnt see any load times and the game was built on Ps2 hardware

I have an of topic question why does the ps2 have load times and Xbox and gamecube have very little?

dan da man · Aug 6th, 2003, 02:04 PM

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Originally posted by Grayfox
I have an of topic question why does the ps2 have load times and Xbox and gamecube have very little?

Not the fastest console out of the three?!?!? im not too sure!

Vic Viper · Aug 6th, 2003, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by merylsilverburg

Sorry for the late reply (

), but there were some slow-downs, but they weren't so noticeable...at least to me. *gets smacked* I would prefer to get the PS2 version because the controller is the best to play, but Xbox would be the next best (but only if you use the S type...I can't imagine using the regular controllers for the game

).

thanks

Vic Viper · Aug 8th, 2003, 11:57 AM

if you preorder the game on gamestop youll get,

Ps2- Limited edition art book and bonus disc with playable demos of Kill.Switch and I-Ninja

gc - Limited edition art book

xbox - Limited edition art book

sample pics of the art book
https://www.gamestop.com/gs/sc2pop/sc2_book.jpg

https://www.gamestop.com/gs/sc2pop/ivy_1_s.jpg https://www.gamestop.com/gs/sc2pop/ivy_2_s.jpg

if you preorder at ebgames youll get a free t-shirt

https://www.ebgames.com/ebx_assets/pr...es/233011x.jpg

DragonSphere · Aug 8th, 2003, 03:22 PM

PS2 version it is! *rushes out to the mall*

dan da man · Aug 8th, 2003, 03:34 PM

Cant wait for this game! Wish I could play all three games on the sytems, and see whats best...

Infernal Mass · Aug 17th, 2003, 09:40 PM

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-95 Pages
-Nice sturdy cover
-Made by Brady Games
-Tells brief histories about each of the characters (excluding the "exclusive ones")
-All characters have a close up of the face in a CG render, some of the characters have hand drawn pictures showing off a couple of the costumes
-The different weapons for each character are shown (Heihachi's(sp?) "weapons" are included, but not Spawn's or Link's)
-CG renders of the different stages are in the back of the book

artbook details

Jul 26th, 2003, 02:35 PM	#2
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Jul 26th, 2003, 03:06 PM	#3
Uchiha Sasuke Cursed Joined: Jan 2002 Location: AWOL! Age: 39 Posts: 3,841	I'm getting the xbox version now. __________________ *~I've Lost Myself, Life no longer matters~* *~The Official Ps2Fantasy Ninja~* *~A Life Without Love, Is No Life At All~* Social Networks

Jul 26th, 2003, 03:51 PM	#4
Infernal Mass pariah Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,385	i got the xbox version reserved __________________

Jul 26th, 2003, 04:09 PM	#5
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Jul 28th, 2003, 11:56 AM	#8
Frozen Dante May Cry Joined: May 2002 Location: America's Guard of Honor: 82nd Airborne Division Age: 40 Posts: 1,523	i'LL PROBABLY GET THE gc AND xbOX VERSIONS, SINCE i LIKE spawN AND LINK SO MUCH. __________________

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Jul 27th, 2003, 02:57 AM	#6
happy_doughnut just a rolling stone Joined: Apr 2002 Location: of what? Posts: 1,561	PS2 and GC. Although, as I've stated before, I really have no idea why I'm getting the PS2 version. I mean, it's obviously the worst of the bunch. The GC version for, well, because of Link . - Blah. I wanted to resserve a copy, since I really want to play this game, but it seems the stores around here are being an ass. They want to see an extremely long line that day. Bastards. mena will be at a local unheard* of store early that morning.

Jul 28th, 2003, 04:49 PM	#9
DragonSphere Beneath the Shadow Joined: Jan 2002 Age: 36 Posts: 818	PS2....because, um, its the only system I have out of the three.

Jul 28th, 2003, 07:10 PM	#10
Nelo Angelo Victory is Mine! Joined: Dec 2002 Location: :O Age: 36 Posts: 530	Gamecube. I only played the GCN demo and got use to it in no time.

Jul 28th, 2003, 09:36 PM	#11
Azuma_Ninja Techno Artist Joined: Apr 2003 Location: Global Age: 40 Posts: 732	Def the X-box version for me. __________________

Jul 30th, 2003, 03:11 PM	#12
DSgamer here and there Joined: Dec 2002 Location: ps2f, where else? Age: 35 Posts: 1,347	im getting GC version __________________

Aug 6th, 2003, 10:45 AM	#14
Grayfox Registered User Joined: May 2003 Posts: 11	how bad are the load times I have a demo of the ps2 version and I didnt see any load times and the game was built on Ps2 hardware I have an of topic question why does the ps2 have load times and Xbox and gamecube have very little?

Aug 8th, 2003, 11:57 AM	#17
Vic Viper Nero Must Die ! Joined: Jul 2002 Location: los angeles, CA Posts: 1,704	good sc 2 deals if you preorder the game on gamestop youll get, Ps2- Limited edition art book and bonus disc with playable demos of Kill.Switch and I-Ninja gc - Limited edition art book xbox - Limited edition art book sample pics of the art book https://www.gamestop.com/gs/sc2pop/sc2_book.jpg https://www.gamestop.com/gs/sc2pop/ivy_1_s.jpg https://www.gamestop.com/gs/sc2pop/ivy_2_s.jpg if you preorder at ebgames youll get a free t-shirt https://www.ebgames.com/ebx_assets/pr...es/233011x.jpg __________________

Aug 8th, 2003, 03:22 PM	#18
DragonSphere Beneath the Shadow Joined: Jan 2002 Age: 36 Posts: 818	PS2 version it is! rushes out to the mall

Aug 8th, 2003, 03:34 PM	#19
dan da man Talk to the hand Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Manchester Posts: 3,520	Cant wait for this game! Wish I could play all three games on the sytems, and see whats best... __________________ Gaming Is For Life, Not Just For Christmas!

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