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[d0c_zaius]

After messing around with it for 5 hours, I can say I like it more than 4. It feels more focused, and the time skip really helped.

Pyrrha is probably my favorite character. I played Sophitia in Soul Edge, and Pyrrha is as if the designers said "We need to remake her properly". There are little touches to her animations that really make her character come alive.

Story mode wasn't bad. It's a little short unfortunately, but the narrative is focused and cinematic.

They took a couple of risks, but I think the pace/system mechanic changes will really step up the way the fights feel and look. I hope the balance maintains so people have a reason to choose from the entire cast.

4 made me mad. This game is making up for it, so far.

 

[kuroshiki]

After messing around with it for 5 hours, I can say I like it more than 4. It feels more focused, and the time skip really helped.

Pyrrha is probably my favorite character. I played Sophitia in Soul Edge, and Pyrrha is as if the designers said "We need to remake her properly". There are little touches to her animations that really make her character come alive.

Story mode wasn't bad. It's a little short unfortunately, but the narrative is focused and cinematic.

They took a couple of risks, but I think the pace/system mechanic changes will really step up the way the fights feel and look. I hope the balance maintains so people have a reason to choose from the entire cast.

4 made me mad. This game is making up for it, so far.

Is pyrrha

Spoiler

become the next 'nightmare' as a canon?

Because if she is, then yeah, I will get the game eventually.

 

[Monocle]

Is pyrrha

Spoiler

become the next 'nightmare' as a canon?

Because if she is, then yeah, I will get the game eventually.

You're going to want to use brackets in those spoiler tags.

Regarding your question,

Spoiler

one of the leaked unlockable characters is Pyrrha Omega, who wields Soul Edge in a Sophitia/Cassandra hybrid style. Her body isn't mutated like Nightmare's but she has crazy eyes.

 

[Skilletor]

After messing around with it for 5 hours, I can say I like it more than 4. It feels more focused, and the time skip really helped.

Pyrrha is probably my favorite character. I played Sophitia in Soul Edge, and Pyrrha is as if the designers said "We need to remake her properly". There are little touches to her animations that really make her character come alive.

Story mode wasn't bad. It's a little short unfortunately, but the narrative is focused and cinematic.

They took a couple of risks, but I think the pace/system mechanic changes will really step up the way the fights feel and look. I hope the balance maintains so people have a reason to choose from the entire cast.

4 made me mad. This game is making up for it, so far.

Good stuff. I plan on using her as my 2nd short range character.

Is she as similar to Sophie as she seems in vids?

 

[kuroshiki]

You're going to want to use brackets in those spoiler tags.

How do I do that.

 

[Hours Left]

LOL, amazing. Algol is a shred of cloth away from naked when his "armor" is broken.

Amazing.

How do I do that.

Change < to [.

 

[kuroshiki]

Amazing.



Change < to [.

Thanks. It is now fixed.


I already saw the spoiler, but

Spoiler

Omega Phyrra could be just a Namco's lazy way of making extra character -recycling moveset from previous characters-, not a real canon. I'm wondering if she is really really the next generation nightmare or just a cheap way of making extra character with no effort for soul calibur 5.

 

[Airgetlam]

LOL, amazing. Algol is a shred of cloth away from naked when his "armor" is broken. Ivy fans am cry.

Speaking of which, anyone with the game know if we can customize Algol in CaS or use his style?

 

[Rickenslacker]

LOL, amazing. Algol is a shred of cloth away from naked when his "armor" is broken. Ivy fans am cry.

This is an outrage. There better be a loincloth selection in CaS.

 

[SolarKnight]

Thanks. It is now fixed.


I already saw the spoiler, but

Spoiler

Omega Phyrra could be just a Namco's lazy way of making extra character -recycling moveset from previous characters-, not a real canon. I'm wondering if she is really really the next generation nightmare or just a cheap way of making extra character with no effort for soul calibur 5.

Spoiler

It's canon, but since I don't have the game yet I can't tell you if she stays that way. I kinda doubt she will.

 

[d0c_zaius]

Good stuff. I plan on using her as my 2nd short range character.

Is she as similar to Sophie as she seems in vids?

Yup. There are a couple of little differences but Sophie fans will be happy!

Thanks. It is now fixed.


I already saw the spoiler, but

Spoiler

Omega Phyrra could be just a Namco's lazy way of making extra character -recycling moveset from previous characters-, not a real canon. I'm wondering if she is really really the next generation nightmare or just a cheap way of making extra character with no effort for soul calibur 5.

I don't think there are any "lazy" characters, except for the mimics. Each character has their own touches to make them unique enough. Within the context of the story, all the bonus characters are solid. Once people play through the story, or just mess with each character, they'll see the reason why they decided to do what they did.

 

[kuroshiki]

Spoiler

It's canon, but since I don't have the game yet I can't tell you if she stays that way. I kinda doubt she will.

Spoiler

I think I guess love of her brother and mother saves her from the evil of Soul Edge is a darn predictable story... I hope Namco at least make some ultra tragic heroine.

 

[d0c_zaius]

Spoiler

I think I guess love of her brother and mother saves her from the evil of Soul Edge is a darn predictable story... I hope Namco at least make some ultra tragic heroine.

I just beat the story and I think they did a good job of keeping things fresh and unpredictable given it's the 5th game in the series, especially if people haven't see any leak info.

Spoiler

the "alternate" characters aren't wasted slots or pallet swaps, especially for people that don't like their normal movesets.

 

[Gr1mLock]

Someone, anyone. How is Raphael?

 

[Spirit Icana]

Whoa whoa! Zircon and pixietricks from OCRemix are doing some music for this game!? For REAL!? MIND BLOWN!!! I'm sure it won't sound anything like this though:

http://www.youtube.com/jillianaversa#p/u/2/Pf6U9UZPKso

lol

Anyway, I decided to watch the unboxing CE video on 8wayrun and I see 17 tracks are on the CD. I couldn't read the names of the tracks though. I'm guessing the tracks are from the old games and the new one. Hopefully it's like a 'best of' compilation and we get some good songs. I'll get it. I'm looking forward to the game.

 

["God's Beard!"]

Someone, anyone. How is Raphael?

SHORYUKEN

 

[Gr1mLock]

SHORYUKEN

gee you really spared no details.

 

[MarkMan]

He's still linear. However if people don't know how to play against him, then they MAY have problems. His BE comboability is awesome.

 

[shiroryu]

Anybody: any Natsu impressions? How does she compare to Taki?

Watching the stream and Natsu got too little time. Ezio looks awesome.

 

["God's Beard!"]

gee you really spared no details.

He's really fun! I only used him twice at the party lol

 

[sephi22]

Stay classy GameFAQs NSFW
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/cwistofu/2012-01-27_21-55-58_761.jpg

 

[Gr1mLock]

He's really fun! I only used him twice at the party lol

I just hope hes more like SC2 Raph and not the god awful latter versions.

 

["God's Beard!"]

He felt better than I remembered 3 and 4, but he doesn't have the mashy 6BBBBBBBBB from 2 :-(

 

[Doffen]

I just got the game, will use the weekend for this one.

 

[Monocle]

Stay classy GameFAQs NSFW
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/cwistofu/2012-01-27_21-55-58_761.jpg

It was inevitable.

 

[SiegfriedFM]

This is an outrage. There better be a loincloth selection in CaS.

Spoiler

There is. Urien style.

 

[Monocle]

The stream for the official French launch event is scheduled to begin at the top of the hour. Lots of great French players in attendance.

 

[Teknopathetic]

The shit this Zwei player is pulling out right now...

 

[PepsimanVsJoe]

All those blank slots on the bottom row....

 

[Monocle]

The shit this Zwei player is pulling out right now...

Seriously!

Edit: OMG, this player is ridiculous. I'm seriously thinking about maining ZWEI now.

 

[Master Thespian]

Google translated DLC Tracklist:

AFTERGLOW-A SILENT PRAYER SCBD
BRAVELY FOLK SONG SE The theme of Cervantes
THE WIND AND CLOUDS SE The theme of Mitsurugi
HORANGI ARIRANG SE The theme of the fan
SOUL AND SWORD SE The theme of Siegfried
WORLD ATLAS COLLAPSED SE Soul Edge Theme
DUELISTS SC1 The theme of Mitsurugi
THE CURSED IMAGE SC1 Waterfall Theme
CHASING DOWNSTREAM SC1 Theme of Yoshimitsu
WING OF FAITH SC1 Theme Sofitia
UNBLESSED SOUL SC1 The theme of Ivy
BRAVE SWORD, BRAVER SOUL SC2 Mitsurugi, Taki theme
HUBRIS SC2 Shanfa theme of Kiriku
RAISE THY SWORD SC2 The theme of Nightmare
GUIDED BY WIND SC2 The theme of the Tarim
CONFRONTATION SC2 Charade Theme
EPHEMERAL DREAM SC3 Snow Flower Theme
COURAGE ABLAZE SC3 The theme of Cassandra
ENDLESS WARFARE SC3 The theme of Raphael
TIME MARCHES ON SC3 Theme Zasarameru
FORESAKEN SANCTUARY SC3 Mitsurugi, Siegfried theme
HALCYON HARBOR SC4 Sailor's paradise
THANATOS SC4 Special big boss battle
PHANTASMAGORIA SC4 Tent illusion
DESTINY WILL TELL SC4 Encounter Tower of Memories
INFERNAL OFFERING SC4 Kunpetoku dream temple ruins

 

["God's Beard!"]

This dude Hayate is a machine.

 

[DrDogg]

Keep in mind the fact that several of the top French players wrote the strategy guide, so they've been playing the game for some time now.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Stay classy GameFAQs NSFW
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/cwistofu/2012-01-27_21-55-58_761.jpg

I wonder how prevalent this will be online, lol.

 

[DimmuBurgerKing]

Anybody: any Natsu impressions? How does she compare to Taki?

Watching the stream and Natsu got too little time. Ezio looks awesome.

I know, right? I'm seriously considering Ezio as a main now.

 

[Teknopathetic]

"GUIDED BY WIND SC2 The theme of the Tarim"


Wat

 

[DR2K]

"GUIDED BY WIND SC2 The theme of the Tarim"


Wat

Talim theme dlc, no Talim. Nice.

 

[Monocle]

Talim theme dlc, no Talim. Nice.

Maybe it's a hint that she'll be a DLC character.

 

["God's Beard!"]

Keep in mind the fact that several of the top French players wrote the strategy guide, so they've been playing the game for some time now.

That makes me feel better lol. I didn't even know ZWEI had a lot of those moves. I'm even more excited for him now.

 

[Coxy]

ok good Sieggy still looks great, was worried when some prerelease rumours were saying he changed a lot

 

[Master Thespian]

Maybe it's a hint that she'll be a DLC character.

I hope so since I also see Zasalamel's name in there too. The discouraging part is that one of the Soul Edge themes belongs to Hwang. Hrmm....

 

[Monocle]

Damn, Kayane is relentless.

I hope so since I also see Zasalamel's name in there too. The discouraging part is that one of the Soul Edge themes belongs to Hwang. Hrmm....

Hmm, yeah.

 

[TheSeks]

I kinda want to get this for Ezio. Is that bad? :/ I didn't mind SC2 X-box, but I've never been fond of 3D fighters.

 

[sixteen-bit]

"GUIDED BY WIND SC2 The theme of the Tarim"


Wat

Maybe we'll have to pay to see her.

 

[VanillaCakeIsBurning]

That Leixia...

 

[sixteen-bit]

Kayane getting in that ass in freeplay

 

[ExMachina]

That combo after the Guard Burst was siiiick.

 

[GrayFoxPL]

2 girls 9 coups

 

[SolarKnight]

Well, they never said no to DLC Hwang >.>

HWANG, TALIM, ZAS DLC PLEASE

 

[Teknopathetic]

Kayane is mauling these people. No mercy.