Will it be Link,Spawn, or Heihachi?

[Calvin]

Does the soul still burn for you?

Soul Calibur II hits stores this week - so are you excited?

 

I am. The first game for the DC took me off guard & totally blew me away. I haven't played a better fighting game since then. For me, I'm getting the Xbox version. Between the ultra-fast loading times, the best graphics & sound, & Spawn as the exclusive character - that is the one for me. Though when the prices drop - I'll probably get the GC version for Link as well.

 

As for the PS2, I don't care what anyone says - putting Heihachi, who uses no weapons, into a weapons-based game is just stupid. Between that, the lesser visuals, & the load times, it is a no sale for me.

[Robot Monkey]

Hey, I looked at the cover of SC2 on EBgames and didn't see the XBL logo or XBL DLC logo on the Xbox version. Did I miss something?

 

-j

[adamsappel]

The current issue of PSM also says, but doesn't elaborate on, that the PS2 version is online. Still, with the DC version largely untouched (not to mention all the other DC fighters I have), and VF4:E, I'm covered for fighters. Pass, for now.

[Buck]

I've been playing the Xbox version for awhile now, but I'll be buying the GameCube version soon as well.

[Calvin]

The last that I have heard was that it might have some downloadable content. I just looked at the Xbox website & found that isn't the case. So I've edited my post to reflect that.

 

Still doesn't change my mind, though

[Carlucci]

I'm still trying to talk the kiddos into buying the xbox version, but right now they say they are getting the GCN version.

 

My kids own me on Super Smash Bros. Melee (they are definitely NOT button mashers), so I expect to be made to look foolish at this game as well.

[Chris]

Xbox version for me. Not that I'm a huge Spawn fan, but the Xbox controller seems like it would be better than the 'Cube's. Also, 5.1 DD is all good, and one day I may have an HDTV.

[Carlucci]

I Just read the IGN insider head-to-head comparison of the three platforms, and the gave the "win" to the xbox version.

 

I'm not sure what their policy is about quoting from their content, so I'll paraphrase:

 

With 5.1 DD surround, the xbox is the clear winner for sound. It has more base, more separation, and the rear sound effects surpass the DPLII that the others offer.

 

Xbox also won for graphics, but just barely. It has a smoother frame-rate, and Ps2 has some problems with the framerate.

 

Gamecube actually one for "presentation", mainly because they use the exact same weapons out of the Zelda games for Link to wield, and they even brought over the theme music and sound effects.

 

The three platforms tied for "features" and "control".

 

Overall, the xbox won, but their final advice is to buy based on your favorite exclusive character and favorite controller.

 

Gamecube was their 2nd choice.

[iainl]

I voted for Link, because I'll probably be getting the GC version, but, frankly, the actual answer is that I'd be Mitsurugi over any of them, whichever I get. He kicks more arse than all three at once.

[AnthonyVolpe]

Already got the GameCube import. Link was fantastic, which surprised me.

 

Got the XBox version and Spawn rocks just as hard.

 

As for the "three new characters," Assassin, Berserker, and Lizardman, I can already play as them in the GameCube import because I have an Action Replay cheat to unlock them.

 

"Go ahead. Hate me." -Ivy

[xPieter]

Sorry gaming purists, but I'll be playing the XBox version for the 5.1 and 480p. I'd rather have the killer sound and slightly better graphics than the option to play as Link. Please don't delete my membership!

 

Pieter