Well, I've finally finished Foklore. I'll be posting my review before the end of the week. It was somewhat underwhelming, but the full scoop will be in the review. Besides that, I'm seriously considering buying Soul Caliber IV. I love fighting games, and I need one that keeps me wanting to play it. Dragonball Z: Burst Limit gave me exactly what I thought it would: a great fighting system with subtle adjustments to it, some major differences, and an overall enjoyable experience. However, since most online matches are decent, some are laggy, and a handful are just unplayable, it's not something I look forward to playing. Playing friends locally was fun for a day or so, but I soon became significantly better than them and no competition is just no fun.
So here's my plan: Trading in Folklore and DBZ: Burst Limit toward credit on Soul Caliber IV. I might play DBZ for the next couple of days just to get my fill, and then say my farewells. I won't be too sad though, since it'll be back in a much more feature laden sequel in the next year and a half or so. My only qualms about purchasing a fighter at this point are the heavily anticipated alternatives to Soul Caliber: Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix and Street Fighter IV. Same series, but completely different fighting systems to get used to, and I plan to invest a heavy amount of time in both. If I really enjoy Soul Caliber IV, then that's the game I'll want to run constantly and be looking forward to jumping online to play. And if that's the case, I won't want any part in another $60 fighter. I'll most likely settle for Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix and miss out on Street Fighter IV, at least for a little while. I've never been one to spring for a game just because its new. I've still yet to play Heavenly Sword, DMC4, Grand Theft Auto, or MGS4; all of which I planned to own before I owned a PS3.
I'd like some recommendations about Soul Caliber IV, so if you've played it, let me know how it feels.
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I asked about Folklore because I wasn't exactly clear about something that happened at the end. I hear you on Soul Caliber, although the human opponent is really my motivation for any fighting game. I may just hold off a while and save my trade-ins for the definite buy: Little Big Planet.
And btw, we can give LBP, Resident Evil 5, or Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 a go as far as the online co-op goes. Let me know which title you're looking at buying.
I actually went to gamestop today, but passed on getting Soul Caliber IV. I just couldn't do it knowing that I'd be getting LBP in a couple of months.
nocoolnamejim
I haven't finished Folklore yet. I've completed chapter 5 with both characters and felt a need for a break.
My thoughts on Folklore so far are that it is a decent game, with a great deal of unrealized potential. My thoughts on Soul Caliber so far is that it is exactly what I expected it to be: a mindless fighting game. It's fun for what it is, so long as you don't try and make it be what it isn't. It has a decent amount of variety of characters, and the character customization interface is a lot of fun.
Sadly, it is breathtakingly easy. It is a definite button masher. I presume that playing against human opponents would be different, but the computer opponents are extremely lackluster. Overall, a solid fighting title. Nothing earth shattering, but nothing you'll be disappointed in.