Wesley Yin-Poole
EurogamerSoulcalibur 6 review - a return to form that's not without its flaws
Published 10/18/2018
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75
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PS4 / PC / XONE - 10/18/2018
SoulCalibur VI
SoulCalibur VI represents the latest entry in the premier weapons-based, head-to-head fighting series and continues the epic struggle of warriors searching for the legendary Soul Swords. Taking place in the 16th century, revisit the events of the original SoulCalibur to uncover hidden truths.
- Developer
- Project Soul
- Publisher
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
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Critic avg
83
51 scored reviews
Total coverage
51
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Score range
70–95
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Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 83 across 51 scored reviews, with a 25-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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51 included scored reviews
90–10013 reviews · 25%
80–8930 reviews · 59%
70–798 reviews · 16%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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Timothy Nunes
PlayStation UniverseSoul Calibur VI Review - PS4 - PlayStation Universe
Published 10/18/2018
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85
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalOzzie Mejia
ShacknewsSoulCalibur 6 review: The soul burns bright
Published 10/18/2018
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80
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalDominic Leighton
TheSixthAxisSoulCalibur VI Review
Published 10/17/2018
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70
-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Walker
Xbox AchievementsSoulCalibur VI Review
Published 10/17/2018
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85
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalMichael Chow
COGconnectedSoulcalibur VI Review – High Caliber Fighting
Published 10/17/2018
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85
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalWill Borger
GamingBoltSoulCalibur VI Review – The Soul Still Burns
Published 10/17/2018
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90
+7 vs critic avg
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Metro GameCentralSoulCalibur VI review – eternally retold
Published 10/17/2018
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80
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Sainsbury
Digitally DownloadedReview: Soulcalibur VI (Sony PlayStation 4)
Published 10/17/2018
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90
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalDerek Stauffer
Screen RantSoulCalibur VI Review: A Very Satisfying and Cinematic Rebirth
Published 10/17/2018
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90
+7 vs critic avg
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